CPD announces another arrest in Colony Aprtments assault investigation
The Columbia Police Department says another arrest has been made in connection with the assault that occurred at the Colony Apartments Monday.
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City officials urge drivers in Columbia to avoid flood prone streets
Due to severe weather expected tomorrow, the City of Columbia is urging drivers to avoid flood prone streets.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, AG Wilson encourage participation in Drug Take Back Day
Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day. This afternoon, Attorney General Alan Wilson and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a news conference encouraging South Carolinians to go by one of several drop off sites Saturday to drop off unused prescription medications.
Gamecock Park vaccination site closed Saturday due to severe weather
According to Prisma Health, the mass vaccination site at Gamecock Park will be closed Saturday due to severe weather. Prisma says those with appointments scheduled for this day at Gamecock Park can come back any day next week and their appointment will be honored.
City leaders reveal the future of the Babcock Building
Friday morning, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders revealed the future of the Babcock Center. Officials say they are in the midst of a revitalization effort and hope to have the building converted into high end apartments.
Two winning lottery tickets sold in the Midlands
Two Midlands lottery players won big on Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. No one hit the jackpot, but lottery officials say a ticket worth $2 millions was purchased at Rucker Feed and Seed in Pelion.
RCSD asking for help identifying suspect who robbed a Kroger on Sunday
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for help identifying a suspect who robbed the Kroger on Two Notch Road Sunday afternoon.
Columbia fire crews respond to shed on fire in backyard of Humphrey Drive home
This afternoon, the Columbia Fire Department says crews responded to a shed that was on fire behind a home on the 3700 block of Humphrey Drive.
SC Philharmonic holding annual Beethoven and Blue Jeans concert on Saturday
The South Carolina Philharmonic is hosting its annual Beethoven & Blue Jeans concert this Saturday. The audience and musicians are encouraged to wear blue jeans in the concert hall or at home if you're watching virtually.
CPD: Woman arrested for assault in North Columbia Tuesday
The Columbia Police Department says a woman was arrested in connection with an assault in North Columbia Tuesday afternoon.
Columbia City Council discusses ways to ensure equitable access to coronavirus vaccine
Getting vaccines in arms is a top priority for the Columbia City Council. The group met virtually this afternoon and discussed ways to encourage equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
State Museum teaming up with Boeing Observatory for Space Team Livestream Tuesday
You can join the South Carolina State Museum to learn about the universe. The Boeing Observatory is teaming up with the museum for a Space Team Livestream tonight at 6:30 p.m. on the museum's Facebook page.
Columbia firefighters hold push-in ceremony to reveal new fire engine at Station 34
Some Columbia firefighters have a new ride! Monday morning, the Columbia Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for their new fire engine at Station 34 off of Hard Scrabble Road.
Multiple Midlands groups taking part in Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
Multiple local law enforcement agencies are taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Lexington Medical Center hosting multiple vaccine clinics throughout the week
This week, the Lexington Medical Center has multiple opportunities for you to get your coronavirus vaccine.
Several community cleanup events planned in the Midlands Saturday
You have a chance to make your community a nicer place to live. Sumter, Lower Richland, and Orangeburg are all hosting community clean up events Saturday.
Man leads CPD on chase, barricades himself inside an apartment before being taken into custody
Columbia police say a suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase and barricading himself inside an apartment. Investigators say the suspect ran into an apartment at the intersection of Lester and Bailey Streets, but has since been taken into custody.
Lexington Richland Five vaccinates school staff with help from Lexington Medical Center
Friday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five partnered with the Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate its school staff. The vaccinations were done at Dutch Fork High School.
Richland Co. deputy terminated for having alcohol in his system while operating a county vehicle
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a deputy was terminated Friday, after an investigation revealed that he had alcohol in his system while operating a county vehicle.
Two Five Points bars get liquor licenses terminated, two others suspended
The Department of Revenue has terminated the liquor licenses of two Five Points bars and suspended two others. The Department of Revenue says it has terminated the temporary liquor licenses of Breakers and Breakers Live, while Moosehead and Pavlov's licenses were suspended.
Demonstrators at the Statehouse call for Solicitor to "appropriately charge" Jonathan Pentland
In response to Jonathan Pentland's arrest, some demonstrators walked from the Statehouse to the Richland County Courthouse Thursday afternoon. Demonstrators say they are calling on Solicitor Byron Gipson to, "appropriately charge" Pentland.
Harmony Collection at Columbia hosting "Spring Fling Vendor Fair" this Sunday
You can get a little spring shopping done this Sunday at the 'Spring Fling Vendor Fair.' It will take place at the Harmony Collection at Columbia, a retirement & assisted living facility.
Jonathan Pentland suspended from instructor duties at Fort Jackson, pending completion of investigation
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, officials with Fort Jackson said that Jonathan Pentland has been suspended from instructor duties, pending the outcome of the investigation and criminal charges.
