Richland News
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.
Elected officials holding series of vaccine clinics in northeast Richland County at end of April
Several elected officials are teaming up with MUSC Health to hold three vaccination clinics in northeast Richland County at the end of April.
Columbia VA hosting another vaccination clinic at Colonial Life Arena Saturday
The Columbia VA is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Saturday. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., veterans of all ages, their spouses and care givers can visit the Colonial Life Arena to get the vaccine.
5th Circuit Solicitors Office releases statement on the charges filed against Jonathan Pentland
On Thursday, 5th Circuit Solicitor Bryon E. Gipson released a statement regarding the charges brought against Jonathan Pentland and the response his office received. Solicitor Gipson responded to those calling for additional charges against Pentland, saying many have called for Pentland to be charged with "unlawful restraint," a charge the solicitor says does not exist.
Columbia City Ballet celebrates 60th anniversary with "Beatles The Ballet"
The Columbia City Ballet is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a show about a legendary band! "Beatles The Ballet" will play Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts.
RCSD: Couple arrested for assault and robbery in parking lot of Dollar Tree on Two Notch Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a married couple has been arrested and charged with assaulting and robbing a man and woman after a traffic incident on Two Notch Road.
Protest held in reaction to viral video in the Summit community
Multiple protests held in reaction to viral video in the Summit community
Victim of a fatal shooting at Brook Pines Apartment Complex is identified
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a shooting at Brook Pines Apartment Complex.
Richland County Sheriff's Department releases statement regarding Summit community incident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department released a statement regarding the incident that occurred Monday in the Summit neighborhood.
University of South Carolina announces education partnership with Major League Soccer
The University of South Carolina is kicking it with Major League Soccer. Wednesday morning, the university announced a multi-year education partnership with the professional soccer league.
SC State Association of Fire Chiefs honors firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty
The South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs and other members of the state's fire service gathered Wednesday to remember firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the SC Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Sheriff Lott: Fort Jackson soldier charged with assault and battery for incident in the Summit community
A viral video has drawn the attention of the Richland County Sheriff's Department and Fort Jackson. The video shows an altercation between a white man and a black man in front of a home in the Summit, a neighborhood in northeast Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference Wednesday to update the community on their investigation into the incident.
SC State Museum and ColaJazz present The Mark Rapp Group live on April 30
The South Carolina State Museum, along with the ColaJazz Foundation are hosting an outdoor concert on April 30. The Mark Rapp Group will hold a live performance.
