Richland News
Richland County Sheriff's Department releases statement regarding Summit community incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department released a statement regarding the incident that occurred Monday in the Summit neighborhood.
University of South Carolina announces education partnership with Major League Soccer
The University of South Carolina is kicking it with Major League Soccer. Wednesday morning, the university announced a multi-year education partnership with the professional soccer league.
SC State Association of Fire Chiefs honors firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty
The South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs and other members of the state's fire service gathered Wednesday to remember firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the SC Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Sheriff Lott: Fort Jackson soldier charged with assault and battery for incident in the Summit community
A viral video has drawn the attention of the Richland County Sheriff's Department and Fort Jackson. The video shows an altercation between a white man and a black man in front of a home in the Summit, a neighborhood in northeast Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference Wednesday to update the community on their investigation into the incident.
SC State Museum and ColaJazz present The Mark Rapp Group live on April 30
The South Carolina State Museum, along with the ColaJazz Foundation are hosting an outdoor concert on April 30. The Mark Rapp Group will hold a live performance.
City officials hold ribbon cutting to unveil improvements made at E.B. Sessions Park
Some new playground improvements are in place in the City of Columbia, as part of the city's Master Plan. City Councilman Ed McDowell and the Parks and Recreation Department held a ribbon cutting at the E.B. Sessions playground.
RCSD looking for missing man with medical conditions
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for a 59-year-old man who was reported missing after being last seen at his home on Sunday. Deputies are looking for Leonard Dover, who was last seen at his home off R L Coward Road, and was headed towards Garners Ferry Road on foot.
RCSD UPDATE: 13-year-old reported missing now found safe
UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Mekayla Martin was found and is safe.
SLED: Three Richland County women charged with violating Computer Crimes Act
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, three Richland County women are charged with violating the Computer Crimes Act.
Spring is in full bloom with "Art Blossoms" at the Columbia Museum of Art
Spring has sprung, and the Columbia Museum of Art is launching an brand new "Art Blossoms" exhibit and museum fundraiser this week. From this Wednesday-Sunday, you can experience fine art, flowers, garden clubs and designers. They have a bunch of different events, beginning with the opening celebration Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
City of Columbia leaders welcome spring by planting wildflowers at the intersection of Main and Elmwood
Some of us have been doing some spring planting, and so has the City of Columbia. Monday afternoon, Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilman Howard Duvall and other city leaders planted wildflower seeds at the intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Avenue.
Columbia man convicted on firearm, crack charges after assaulting a woman at a laundromat in October
On Friday, acting U.S. Attorney M. Rhett DeHart says a Columbia man was convicted of firearm and drug charges following a three day trial.
Mass vaccination site at Columbia Place Mall open now
You can get COVID-19 vaccine at the Columbia Place Mall from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.
RCSD looking for man wanted in connection with shooting at El Cheapo on Percival Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of a shooting at an El Cheapo gas station around 12 a.m. on Sunday.
RCSD announces arrest in deadly weekend shooting on South Beltline Boulevard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested an individual in connection with a weekend shooting on South Beltline Boulevard that left a man dead. Deputies say they arrested 22-year-old Ahmad Cook II and charged him with the murder of 27-year-old Charles Fulk and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Become a hero for a Midlands girl living with Sanfilippo syndrome Saturday at the Super Eliza 5K!
Saturday, you have a chance to lace up your running shoes and be a super hero for a Midlands girl. Eliza O'Neill is a young girl living with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare genetic metabolism disorder that can lead to problems in the brain and nervous system. Friday morning, the Sanfilippo Foundation, headed up by Eliza's dad, will hold a 5K Friday at 8 a.m. to raise money for treatment for Eliza and other children like her.
Columbia Fire Department reports significant damage after fire at mechanic shop on Houston Street Thursday
Columbia Fire officials say no one was hurt in a fire at a mechanic shop Thursday night. Authorities say it happened before 7:30 p.m. at the shop on Houston Street. According to officials, the fire caused significant damages.
Prisma Health terminates plans to buyout Providence Health and Kershaw Health
Prisma Health will no longer move forward with plans to buyout Providence Health, Providence Health Northeast in Columbia and Kershaw Health in Camden. Prisma announced Friday they will not pursue plans to acquire those systems, in addition to a freestanding emergency room in Fairfield County.
Richland County Coroner releases identity of victim from Farmview Street shooting Wednesday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity the victim of a fatal shooting that took place on Farmview Street Wednesday.
Columbia Housing outlines goals for the next five years
City leaders want to improve the the way housing can be seen in Columbia. Columbia's Housing Committee met Thursday via Zoom and outlined its plans for the coming year as well as the agency goals for the next five years. That includes the beautification of Columbia neighborhoods and projects to rebuild old or abandoned buildings.
RCSD searching for missing teen last seen leaving her home Monday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl last seen Monday. Deputies are asking for your help finding Sanaa Amenhotop, who was last seen leaving her residence in Northeast Columbia.
SC Philharmonic returns to Segra Park this Saturday
If you're looking for some fun Saturday night plans, how about dinner and a concert inside Segra Park? The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with the South Carolina Philharmonics to bring a unique dining experience back to the stadium.
Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems expanding operations in Richland County, creating 30 jobs
An Irmo-based company is expanding its operations in Richland County, creating more than 30 jobs. Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems is investing $4.1 million the next five years on this new project.
