Columbia Police: Missing 21-year-old found safe
UPDATE: The Columbia Police Department says Kendryll Jones has been found safe.
Richland News
RCSD investigating shooting on Freshwater Drive that sent a man to the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital on Monday night. According to authorities, deputies were called to a home on the 400 block of Freshwater Drive around 6:45 last night.
The COMET to resume bus fares, $1 for Soda Cap connector beginning April 12
On Tuesday morning, officials with The COMET say they will be resuming fares for fixed route buses and the DART paratransit services. The COMET says those riding the Soda Cap downtown connector will no longer be able to ride for free.
Prescribed burn at Fort Jackson today
Officials with Fort Jackson announced that they are conducting a prescribed burn of nearly 194 acres close to Leesburg Road, north of McCrady Training Center today. Officials say the burn began at about 10 a.m.
Benedict College announces partnership with ECPI for cybersecurity program
Benedict College graduates will soon have a leg up in protecting information online. Monday morning, Benedict College announced that, upon the completion of the bachelor of science in cybersecurity degree program requirements, Benedict graduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 will be guaranteed admissions to ECPI and receive priority acceptance into the online master of science in cybersecurity program.
Richland One unveils new media center at Rosewood Elementary
On Monday morning, Richland One School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new media center at Rosewood Elementary School. Students, staff and district leaders gathered to celebrate the new center.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff's Association
On Monday, The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced that Sheriff Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriff's Association.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from fatal accident in Hopkins
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the identity of the victim from a fatal accident in the Hopkins area Saturday night. The coroner says 29-year-old Jason J. Hugenin, of Gadsden, died as a result of the accident that occurred around 9 p.m.
Richland County accepting Emergency Rental Assistance applications beginning April 5
Monday, Richland County announced that, beginning April 5, it will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Driver killed after vehicle hits tree on Congaree Road in Richland
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver has been killed after a tree collision on Saturday at Congaree Road.
RCSD: St. Andrews Middle School student arrested after a gun was found in his backpack
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says 14-year-old was arrested Friday for carrying a firearm on school grounds.
Riverbanks Zoo acts quick to get anti-venom to Raleigh, saving man bit by venomous snake
The Riverbanks Zoo was able to help save the life of a North Carolina man after he was bitten by his pet. Officials in Raleigh say, on Sunday, the man was bitten by his pet Green Mamba, a highly venomous snake.
SC National Guard displays Apache Helicopter on UofSC's campus
A military helicopter touched down on the University of South Carolina's campus Thursday afternoon. UofSC's ROTC program, in partnership with the South Carolina National Guard, displayed an Apache Helicopter at Blatt Field.
Columbia Police looking for two men accused of threatening a couple with guns
The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for two men accused of threatening a couple with guns on the 1500 block of Main Street. Police say the incident occurred on March 21 around 9:30 p.m.
Officials break ground on new office building in the BullStreet District
There are some new neighbors coming to the BullStreet District. Thursday afternoon, city leaders and others broke ground on what will become WestLawn, a five story, 79,000 square foot office building.
Blythewood HS senior receives college scholarship for e-sports
A Midlands high school student has earned a college scholarship for playing video games. On Thursday, Blythewood High School announced Jacob Gavel received a scholarship to play e-sports at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri.
TopGolf coming to Williams-Brice Stadium in April!
From April 8-11, you can buy tickets to play TopGolf in Williams-Brice Stadium. Spectator tickets are $10, and players tickets start at $40. The TopGolf experience will be conveniently located next to the drive-thru fair food event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Columbia Police investigating assault on Harden Street, release surveillance video
The Columbia Police Department says they are investigating an assault that occurred on the 800 block of Harden Street on March 18.
UofSC School of Music to honor Pontiac Elementary teacher with "Concert Truck" series performance
A local Richland teacher is being honored by the University of South Carolina's School of Music as part of its "Celebrating Local Heroes with the Concert Truck" series. Pontiac Elementary School teacher Lisa Rayner will be one of 10 teachers across the state honored for their teaching efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prisma Health offering COVID-19 vaccine at multiple Midlands locations this week
Prisma Health is offering the COVID-19 vaccine at Gamecock Park on National Guard Road today through Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You can also get your shot at the Sumter County Civic Center on West Liberty Street from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
SC Restaurant and Lodging Association hosting vaccination event at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association is partnering with the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Lovelace Family Practice to host a coronavirus vaccination event on Friday.
RCSD looking for woman who took a camera from Home Depot on Two Notch Road Monday
Richland County deputies are looking for a woman accused of stealing a camera from Home Depot. Officials say the incident happened Monday afternoon around 2:15 p.m. on Two Notch Road.
SC Supreme Court affirms McMaster acted within his authority in suspension of former Councilman Baddourah
The South Carolina Supreme Court released their ruling affirming the circuit court's decision in former Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah's lawsuit against Governor Henry McMaster.
