City of Columbia extends mask ordinance 60 days
During a meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Columbia City Council announced an extension of the city's mask ordinance.
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Ronald McDonald House of Columbia hosting Royal Rumble charity bike ride May 1
Book your calendars for a good cause. The Ronald McDonald House of Columbia is hosting a Royal Rumble charity bike ride. The ride will take place Saturday, May 1 in the Lake Murray area from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from E-Z Spot shooting on Monday night
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of a man who was shot and killed at the E-Z Spot convenience store on Farrow Road Monday evening.
UPDATE: Two arrested after a man was shot and killed at a Farrow Road convenience store
The Columbia Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting that has claimed the life of one man.
RCSD: One dead, two arrested after rival gangs clash at Capital City Cycles
The Richland County Sheriff's Department held a press conference Monday to provide an update on the deadly shooting that occurred last week at Capital City Cycles.
DHEC, Richland Library hosting COVID-19 testing at Sandhills location Monday
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Richland County Library will provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing Monday. You can get tested at the library's Sandhills location at 763 Fashion Drive in Columbia.
RCSD: Man charged for fatal shooting on McCaw Street & Malcolm Drive
Richland County deputies say they have charged a man for a fatal shooting on Saturday on McCaw Street & Malcolm Drive.
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh hosting series of mask giveaways
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh is hosting a series of free COVID-19 testing and mask giveaway events.
Lexington-Richland Five partners with Lexington Medical Center for staff vaccinations
Lexington-Richland School District Five is partnering with the Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate its school staff. Officials say the vaccinations will take place on March 26 and April 16 at Dutch Fork High School.
Richland One school schools and offices closed Friday to allow for staff vaccinations
Staff with Richland School District One have the chance to get vaccinated Friday at Gamecock Park. It's an asynchronous learning day for students. Richland One schools and offices are closed Friday to allow employees time to get the vaccine.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from shooting at Capital City Cycles
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of a man who died as a result of a shooting that occurred at Capital City Cycles on Thursday evening. Rutherford says the victim has been identified as 55-year-old Charles E. Lilly, of Beech Island, SC.
Two men arrested for fatal shooting at Two Notch Road motorcycle shop
Richland County deputies say two men are arrested after a fatal shooting at a motorcycle shop on Two Notch Road Thursday.
Lexington-Richland School District Five announces location change for graduation ceremonies
On Thursday, Lexington-Richland School District Five announced a location change for the district's graduation ceremonies this year.
RCSD currently investigating shooting that led to multiple injuries at Capital City Cycles
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that led to multiple injuries and one death at Capital City Cycles.
Drive-through fair food event returns to the State Fairgrounds!
Last October, the South Carolina State Fair hosted a drive-through fair food event for the first time due to COVID-19. The State Fair is bringing the event back this April!
Congaree National Park conducting controlled burn Thursday
If you're looking to get outside and enjoy this warm weather, you may experience some delays if you're trying to get into the Congaree National Park. Park rangers say they will be conducting a prescribed burn Thursday, March 11.
CPD searching for missing man last seen at his retirement home
The Columbia Police Department is searching for a missing man last seen at his retirement home on March 3. Authorities say they are looking for 71-year-old Johnny Thompson, who lives at a retirement home on the 800 block of Duke Avenue.
Richland Two looking to hire teachers at virtual recruitment fair Thursday
If you're a teacher looking for a job, Richland School District Two has some openings for you. The Virtual District Teacher Recruitment Fair starts Thursday from 4-6 p.m.
Wilkes Road residents call on city officials to help with constant flooding on their street
Some residents on Wilkes Road are calling on Columbia city officials to help fix what they claim is constant flooding on their street. The residents say they are supposed to be in a non-risk flood zone.
CPD UPDATE: 25-year-old man found safe after being reported missing last week
The Columbia Police Department says Donald Williams has been found and is safe.
RCSD: Three juveniles arrested for armed robbery, deputies looking for fourth
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested three juveniles for an armed robbery in the Harbison area.
RCSD looking for missing man with medical conditions
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for a man who has been missing since Friday. Deputies say they found the vehicle of 59-year-old Vernon Williams was located on I-77 near mile marker four.
Support local artists this Saturday at the third annual Cottontown Art Crawl
You're invited to the third annual Cottontown Art Crawl this Saturday. The free event is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Sumter Street here in Columbia.
