RCSD hosting Valentine Blood Drive on February 12
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting a Valentine Blood Drive.
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Lexington-Richland Five hosting virtual Teacher Recruitment Event
On February 6, Lexington-Richland School District Five will host a virtual Teacher Recruitment Event for prospective educators to learn about and apply for employment opportunities.
RCSD: Assault suspect arrested after turning himself in Thursday morning
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a man wanted for assault and battery turned himself in at RCSD headquarters on Thursday morning.
CFD: One individual found dead in Gadsden house fire on Tuesday
The Columbia Fire Department says one person died in a house fire in Gadsden on Tuesday. Authorities say it happened on Congaree Church Road after 7:30 p.m.
Columbia Housing Authority preparing to move residents out of Marion Street High Rise
The Columbia Housing Authority is preparing to move residents out of the Marion Street High Rise. The CEO of Columbia Housing said the move is meant to keep residents safe, citing several maintenance and safety concerns with the building, which was built in 1975.
Richland Co. Councilman hosts drive thru COVID testing, mask giveaway event
Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh is holding a series of free COVID-19 testing and mask giveaway events.
Richland District Two holding virtual job fair in February
Richland School District Two and SC Works Midlands are teaming up to host a virtual job fair on February 4.
RCSD: Man arrested, charged with murder of 16-year-old
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a man has been arrested and charged with murdering a 16-year-old.
Activists allege abuse and neglect at Camille Graham Correctional Institution
Community activists and family members say women in custody at Camille Graham Correctional Center in Columbia are the victims of abuse and negligence.
Richland County coroner identifies victims from fatal collision on Screaming Eagle Road
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified two people involved in a fatal collision after a chase with law enforcement Monday.
Columbia Councilman Sam Davis will not seek re-election
Columbia Councilman Sam Davis says he will not seek re-election this year. He made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday morning.
RCSD: December double homicide suspect arrested in North Charleston
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, 32-year-old James Toatley was arrested in connection with a December 19 shooting on Fairfield Road that left two men dead.
Several Midlands school districts remaining virtual through end of month
A few Midlands school districts have announced plans to remain virtual through the end of this month.
Lexington-Richland Five returning to five day in-person school week, despite pushback
Lexington-Richland School District Five will return to fully face-to-face instruction after the board met last night and discussed the topic for hours.
CPD: Man arrested after robbing cell phone store
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man who robbed the Cricket Wireless on Bush River Road on Friday.
Students gather outside Lexington-Richland 5 board meeting to protest transition to five day in-person school week
Students in the Lexington-Richland 5 School District, who are part of the hybrid learning model, are transitioning from a four day in-person schedule to a five day face-to-face schedule, beginning next Monday, but many students and parents are concerned with the district’s decision.
Authorities investigating fatal crash on Screaming Eagle Road
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash that shut down parts Screaming Eagle Road around 3 p.m. on Monday.
Man found dead in suspicious house fire Friday identified, RCSD investigating
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a suspicious fire in Hopkins where an individual was found dead.
Richland One extending free student meal program through the end of June
Richland School District One has been approved to continue the federally funded food program through June 30. The food program provides seven days' worth of breakfasts and lunches to students at no cost to their parents.
More than 11,000 meals donated through the MLK Honor the Dream food drive
According to the City of Columbia, more than 11,000 meals were donated this year through the Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream virtual and drive-thru food drives.
Richland One opening registration for Pre-K programs
Parents of little ones in the Midlands, there are some important dates coming up. Richland School District One is registering students for its Pre-K program. Parents of three and four-year-olds in the district are asked to register for the next school year as soon as possible.
Support a hero in training at the First Responder Benefit Hockey Game in Irmo
On Saturday January 30, the Richland Blueliners will take on the Myrtle Beach Fire Department in the First Responder Benefit Hockey Game. The game is set to take place at the Irmo Plex on Broad Stone Road.
