Law enforcement agencies around the Midlands helping community's beat the heat
As the warm and sunny Summers are coming up in the Midlands, law enforcement agencies are finding ways to help people beat the heat.
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City of Columbia extending misting stations hours
With temperatures expected to reach in to the triple digits this weekend the City of Columbia will extend the hours of its misting stations.
RCSD makes arrest in hate crime case
Richland County Sheriff's Department says someone has been arrested in connection with a hate crime case.
RCSD investigator bitten after attempting to serve search warrant
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says an RCSD investigator has been bitten by a dog while trying to serve a warrant for animal cruelty.
SCDOT to close parts of Clemson Road in Richland County for nighttime road work
South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour parts of Clemson Road in Richland County for nighttime road work, said SCDOT.
Family of child who died after contracting brain-eating amoeba comes forward
Attorneys for Clarence and Ebony Carr say their son Javsen Carr, 12, died on July 18 after contracting Naegleria fowleri in Lake Murray.
Richland Co. Deputy bitten by dog while serving animal cruelty warrant
Deputies say the dog's owner, Courtney Cain has a history of animal cruelty.
Funeral announced for victim of fire truck wreck
The person who died in a collision that involved a Columbia-Richland Fire truck this month will be laid to rest this weekend.
RCSD asking community for help locating attempted murder suspect
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is asking the community for help locating an attempted murder suspect.
2 arrested in relation to June shooting, deputies say
Richland County Sheriff’s Department says two people have been arrested in relation to a June shooting on Two Notch Road.
Missing vulnerable 63-year-old found dead, says Columbia PD
Columbia PD says the 63-year-old woman who was reported as a missing vulnerable adult has been found deceased.
Traffic on I-126 resumes after shut down due to ongoing investigation
Two westbound lanes on Interstate-126 are temporarily closed due to an on-going investigation, according to Columbia PD.
Richland County CASA collecting school supplies for new school year
Richland County CASA is collecting school supplies for the new school year, according to county officials.
Early voting period open through Friday in Town of Blythewood's special election
The early voting period is still open through Friday in the Town of Blythewood's special election over changing its form of government.
Columbia Police arrest man accused of robbing two businesses on the same day
Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of robbing two businesses on the same day, according to CPD.
44-year-old man wanted for attempted murder, say deputies
Richland County investigators say a 44-year-old man is wanted for attempted murder after an incident in June.
SC Forestry Commission extends state forest closure, continue search for 1 dog after another dead
A dog that is believed to be involved in a recent attack at Harbison State Forest was shot and killed overnight, according to the SC Forestry Commission.
SCDPH: Case of brain-eating amoeba confirmed in SC
There are less than 10 cases annually in the United States. While rare, Naegleria fowleri is nearly always fatal.
Woman last seen leaving gas station found safe, Richland County investigators say
Richland County investigators say Clayton has been safely located.
Irmo PD held press conference on police custody death
Irmo Police Department held a press conference on Monday morning in reference to the death of a N. Augusta man that was in police custody last month, say officials.
SC Forestry: Harbison Forest to stay closed during search after dog attack
The South Carolina Forestry Commission says Harbison State Forest will remain closed through Tuesday, July 22.
Irmo Police respond to claims by family of man who died in custody last month
The Irmo Police Department is responding to claims from the family of a man who died in custody last month.
Midlands woman wins $200,000 after stop to gas up car
A Midlands woman was filling up her car at the Circle K on Parklane Road when she filled up her wallet too, according to SC Lottery officials.
Columbia Police to host gun turn in event
Columbia Police Department is partnering with the mother of a gun violence victim to have a gun turn in event, said the dept.
RCSD: Gas station's lottery license temporary suspended after lottery ticket sold to minor
Sheriff Leon Lott says CK Mart’s lottery license has been temporary suspended after a confirmed incident in which a lottery ticket was sold to an underage person.
