City of Columbia urges drivers to avoid flood prone streets
Due to potential severe weather, the City of Columbia is advising drivers to avoid flood prone streets today.
Richland News
Prisma: Gamecock Park vaccination site closed Thursday due to severe weather
Officials with Prisma Health say their COVID-19 vaccination site at Gamecock Park will be closed Thursday due to expected severe weather.
Deadline approaching to apply for Richland Two's 4K child development program
The deadline to apply for Richland Two's 4K child development program is coming up. You must apply by Friday, March 26. The program offers free classes to 4K students who qualify.
Several Midlands schools shifting to virtual learning Thursday, due to expected severe weather
Several school districts in the Midlands announced that they will be conducted learning online Thursday. The move comes after reports of severe weather expected in the area.
Help the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia by purchasing a Shamrock Shake!
You can buy some special St. Patrick's Day treats at McDonald's to help the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Columbia. When you buy a Shamrock Shake or an Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, McDonald's will donate 25 cents of your purchase to the charity.
Prisma Health closing Baptist Hospital vaccination site next week, appointments moved to Gamecock Park
On March 22, Prisma Health says it will close the vaccination site at the Baptist Hospital on Sumter Street, and all appointments scheduled there will be moved to the Gamecock Park location.
Tyson Foods reestablishing operations in Richland County, creating 330 jobs
Tyson Foods announced plans to reestablish operations in Richland County. The company says it will invest $55 million dollars over the next three to five years, creating 330 jobs.
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.
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!
