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Monster Jam returning to Colonial Life Arena!

Mar 8, 2021 5:44 PM EST

Calling all monster truck fans! Monster Jam is returning to Colonial Life Arena. The arena announced what they are hosting the most action packed motorsports experience.

Columbia mayor candidate Sam Johnson picks up endorsements from two City Council members Monday

Mar 8, 2021 5:31 PM EST

One of the candidates vying to replace Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin picked up some big endorsements Monday. Sam Johnson announced endorsements from City Council members Sam Davis and Ed McDowell.

RCSD investigating shooting at Tropical Breeze Bar and Grill

Mar 8, 2021 5:23 PM EST

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting at Tropical Breeze Bar and Grill that sent a man to the hospital.

RCSD: Teen charged with shooting death of woman last month

Mar 8, 2021 5:02 PM EST

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 19-year-old woman last month. Deputies say the 15-year-old, whose name is being withheld due to his age, turned himself in to deputies Monday morning.

CPD: Pedestrian killed after being struck on SC 277 Sunday

Mar 8, 2021 3:06 PM EST

The Columbia Police Department says a man has died after he was struck by a vehicle while walking along SC 277 Sunday evening. Around 7:30 p.m., police say they were dispatched to SC 277 between Farrow Road and Bull Street.

Columbia Fire: No one seriously injured after Saturday house fire in Lower Richland

Mar 8, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Columbia Fire Department says no one is seriously injured after a house fire in Richland County over the weekend. Authorities say the fire happened early Saturday morning on Wylie Road in Lower Richland.

Organizers at the Statehouse honor abuse survivors with the "She Walks" event on International Women's Day

Mar 8, 2021 12:40 PM EST

Monday marks International Women's Day! It celebrates the social, economic and political achievements of women around the world. The theme for this year's campaign is "Choose to Challenge," encouraging everyone to call out gender bias and inequality.

Richland One earns Purple Star School District honor

Mar 5, 2021 4:25 PM EST

On Friday, Richland School District One was named a Purple Star School District. The designation signifies a commitment to have programs and resources in place to support military families and military-connected students.

RCSD looking for suspect accused of burglarizing a church

Mar 5, 2021 2:59 PM EST

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of burglarizing a church.

CPD: Teen suspected of murder in Capital Heights neighborhood turns himself in

Mar 5, 2021 1:34 PM EST

The Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of teen suspected of a shooting that left one individual dead and another injured in the Capital Heights neighborhood.

Richland County Coroner identifies infant found unresponsive at The Colony Apartments Thursday

Mar 5, 2021 11:48 AM EST

Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of the infant who was found unresponsive at the Colony Apartments last week. Officials say 3-week-old Kali Davis was found unresponsive just before 5:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 4.

Columbia Police arrest man suspected of Main Street stabbing

Mar 4, 2021 5:48 PM EST

The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a North Columbia stabbing on Wednesday evening. Police say John C. Geiger has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Columbia Police announce arrest of man suspected of burglarizing a home on Trenholm Road

Mar 4, 2021 2:47 PM EST

The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man accused of burglarizing a residence on Trenholm Road Wednesday. Investigators say the victim discovered the break-in when the came home for lunch and proceeded to call the police.

SC State Museum invites your kids to participate in a virtual spring break camp this April

Mar 3, 2021 5:52 PM EST

If you're looking for some spring break plans for your kids, the South Carolina State Museum can help. They're holding an at-home virtual spring break camp from April 5-9.

CPD looking for teen accused of murder in the Capital Heights neighborhood

Mar 3, 2021 5:47 PM EST

The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for a teen who is accused of a February murder in the Capital Heights neighborhood. Police say they have warrants for the arrest of 17-year-old Javion Harper.

RCSD UPDATE: Teen reported missing, found safe

Mar 3, 2021 2:02 PM EST

UPDATE: The Richland County Sheriff's Deparment says DeSante Sanchez was found and is safe.

RCSD asking for help identifying armed robbery suspect at a Circle K on Broad River Road

Mar 3, 2021 1:47 PM EST

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of an armed robbery at the Circle K located at 806 Broad River Road.

RCSD UPDATE: Missing man with medical condition found safe

Mar 3, 2021 10:40 AM EST

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need your help to find a missing man with a medical condition.

SC Philharmonic hosting "Concert of Classics" on Thursdays this Spring

Mar 2, 2021 6:04 PM EST

Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will host a "Concert of Classics" this spring. The four-part, hour-long concert series will take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting March 25.

Historic marker honoring the civil rights movement in SC, unveiled in downtown Columbia

Mar 2, 2021 5:57 PM EST

There is now a permanent reminder of a landmark moment in the civil rights movement in South Carolina. Tuesday afternoon, the University of South Carolina's Civil Rights Center unveiled a new historical marker to commemorate the courage of hundreds of students who marched on the Statehouse on March 2, 1961.