Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a press conference this morning to inform the public that the body of a Northeast Columbia teen reported missing earlier this month was found in Lexington County this morning. The sheriff says they have one juvenile in custody for kidnapping and they are looking for another suspect.
Another Midlands candidate is officially throwing his hat in the ring in the race for mayor of Columbia. City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann made the official announcement Wednesday at City Hall.
The Columbia Fire Department says two people suffered minor injuries this afternoon as they escaped a house fire. Fire crews say they responded to the fire on Corbett Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday.ย
There's a new place to get your pedals pumping in Columbia! Tuesday morning, city officials cut the ribbon on the brand new Owens Field Bicycle Pump Track.
If you've got a passion for growing flowers and vegetables this spring, or just need some greenery for your home, stop by the plant and flower sale at Heyward Career and Technology Center this week. The event is open until Friday April 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day.
A Columbia attorney is throwing her hat in the ring for a seat on Columbia City Council. Monday morning, Tina Herbert announced her plans to run to represent District One. That seat will be vacated by Sam Davis after his term ends in January.
On Monday, the Columbia Municipal Court announced that they will implement their new "Spring Forward Amnesty Program" on every Friday this May. The City of Columbia says this program will allow citizens with outstanding bench warrants or fines to settle their cases without being arrested.
The Columbia Place Mall has reached a huge milestone in COVID-19 vaccinations. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says more than 4,000 people received their shot at that site.ย
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a fourth juvenile in connection with the armed robbery of an elderly woman in March. Deputies say they placed a 16-year-old in custody on Friday, and he is being charged with armed robbery, grand larceny and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.ย
On Sunday evening, the family of a missing teenager, along with Revealing Word Ministries, held a prayer vigil in front of the Statehouse for her safe return. According to her family, 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep was last seen leaving her home in Northeast Columbia on April 5.
You're invited to lace up your sneakers and "Walk Like MADD" for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The event starts this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy on Broad River Road in Columbia.