Driver charged after hitting deputy in patrol vehicle
RCSD says a deputy was in his patrol car when he was hit by another driver while working extra duty at a road construction site.
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Woman arrested after disturbance at grocery store, accused of urinating in store
RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a 35-year-old woman was arrested after causing a disturbance at a grocery store over the weekend.
RCSD requesting help identifying Alcott Drive shooting suspects
Richland County Sheriff's Department is requesting public help in connection with a Alcott Drive shooting that happened over the weekend.
Columbia Police continue to investigate 2019 murder
Columbia Police continue to investigate a murder from 2019.
City of Columbia held swearing-in ceremony
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and three city council members were sworn in at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Monday night, Jan. 5.
Richland Co. coroner identifies person dead after DUI crash
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal DUI crash that happened on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
City of Colmubia to hold swearing-in ceremony for mayor, council members
On Monday, Jan. 5, the City of Columbia will host a swearing-in ceremony for the mayor and city council members.
SCDMV new web address goes live
On Monday, Jan. 5, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles changed its website address.
Police: Man charged with felony following fatal accident; victim identified
Investigators say Randall Miller is charged with Felony DUI Resulting in Death, Felony DUI Resulting in Great Bodily Injury and Open Container.
Senator Cory Booker announced as keynote speaker for King Day at the Dome
The South Carolina NAACP has announced that U.S. Senator Cory Booker will be the keynote speaker at King Day at the Dome.
City of Columbia highlights National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The City of Columbia is highlighting January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Missing Richland County teen found safe
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for a missing teen last seen in December, says RCSD.
Columbia-Richland firefighters put out 2 fires in same subdivision
Columbia-Richland firefighters say they responded to a fire involving multiple homes in the Summit subdivision on Thursday, Jan. 1.
RCSD searching for person accused of shoplifting at Ulta Beauty
Richland County deputies are searching for a person accused of shoplifting at a local beauty store, say deputies.
RCSD concludes search at national park
Richland County deputies say after several hours of searching, the search was terminated.
Midlands Fireworks Ordinance
As people ring in the new year, the City of Cayce wants to remind residents about the fireworks ordinance.
CPD: Arrest made in fatal Bailey Street shooting
Columbia Police Department says investigators have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that happened during the Christmas holiday.
City of Columbia to host Capital City Fireworks
The City of Columbia is hosting its annual Capital City Fireworks display to celebrate the new year.
City of Columbia to host animal services hiring fair
City of Columbia Human Resources Department and Columbia Animal Services is hosting a hiring fair next month.
Columbia Police investigating day after Christmas apartment complex shooting
CPD officers are investigating after a non-fatal shooting happened at an apartment complex the day after Christmas, say police.
COMET receives grant for micro-transit
The COMET is branching out from just bus service.
Man sentenced after water gun fight turns violent
A man has been sentenced after a water gun fight turned violent at a Richland County elementary school last year.
8 displaced after early morning triplex fire
CRFD's 1st shift crews controlled a Tuesday early morning heavy fire, says the fire dept.
CRFD distribute food collected to help the community
Thanks to the generosity of the local community on Monday, Dec. 22, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department began distributing food collected during its Firefighters Feeding Families Campaign.
One SC Fund helps tens of thousands
Monday, Dec. 22, officials with the South Carolina State Guard announced the results of operation One-South Carolina.
