Around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man accussed of three armed robberies over the past several months, while he pretended to be interested in buying items through Facebook.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect accussed of cutting his stepfather with a knife.
Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, crews with the Columbia Fire Department say they responded to a house fire on the 6700 block of Formosa Drive.
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim found shot inside the vehicle on Omarest Drive on Monday.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of the victim from a fatal shooting that took place Monday at the 1600 block of Omarest Drive.
Deputies in Richland County say they have charged two suspects in an investigation into a series of armed robberies targeting the Hispanic community.
One actress from the Palmetto State was back to the Midlands last week, for a day named in her honor. Friday marked Angell Conwell Day!
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead.
After Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced he will not seek re-election, one of his former special assistants says he'll be running for the office. Sam Johnson made the announcement Monday morning.
Lake Murray Country announced Friday that the lake has been chosen to host to a Major League Fishing tournament.
A harbor seal at Riverbanks Zoo has made his prediction on who will win the Super Bowl this Sunday.
Some students from the University of South Carolina will be watching the Super Bowl for a different reason this Sunday, the commercials! For the 18th year in a row, students will be voting on the best super bowl commercials, and you can join in too.
On Friday, City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine announced she will be running for mayor of Columbia.
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday evening.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead on Thursday.
Riverbanks Zoo is also getting in on the Super Bowl fun. One of their famous residents will make a pick, will it be the Chiefs or the Buccaneers.
Officials with Fort Jackson provided an update on the trainee who sustained a gunshot wound while preparing for training on January 29.
In a press conference held Thursday afternoon, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that he will not seek a fourth term in office.
Richland County is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. On Wednesday, county officials announced the passing of former Councilwoman Thelma Tillis. Council Chair Paul Livingston says Tillis died on January 31.
The City of Columbia and other local partners are presenting a community conversation on race relations. The virtual session will take place Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Columbia City Council officials have extended the city's mask ordinance for another 61 days. The group met virtually on Tuesday, where the coronavirus remained a top priority.
Columbia's City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon. As they have done for months, the city and state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was item number one on the agenda.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a woman on Monday, and charged her with murder in connection with a January house fire.
