Richland News
Share your talents at the Richland Library's virtual open mic night
Poets, singers, lyricists and musicians are welcome to share their talents at the Richland Library's virtual open mic night.
City of Columbia awarded Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for sixth straight year
On Friday, the City of Columbia was awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Thousands of Ft. Jackson soldiers and trainees to return home for the holidays
Thousands of trainees and soldiers will head home for the holidays, if their destination has been approved. Fort Jackson will let people leave starting December 17 and training will resume January 19, 2021 after a two week controlled monitoring period.
Harbison West Elementary receives backpacks filled with school supplies, toys from UofSC sorority
Students at Harbison West Elementary School were on the receiving end of a generous donation from a sorority at the University of South Carolina this holiday season.
Richland Co. deputies hand out gift cards to drivers
On Thursday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department was handing out more than speeding tickets. Deputies surprised drivers with Outback gift cards.
Richland Co. Coroner releases name of woman whose body was discovered after being missing for over a year
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of an individual whose remains were discovered by a person with a metal detector on the 500 block of South Gregg Street in Columbia on December 6.
Oliver Gospel Mission opens up coffee shop in downtown Columbia
Oliver Gospel Mission celebrated the opening of their brand new coffee shop in downtown Columbia this morning.
Bond request denied for man on trial for 2013 shooting that left a UofSC student paralyzed
Bond has been denied for the man awaiting a retrial, in the 2013 shooting that paralyzed University of South Carolina freshman Martha Childress.
Sensor Electronic Technology expanding operations in Richland County, creating 40 jobs
According to the Office of the Governor, Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) is expanding their operations in Richland County.
Yarnbombers of Columbia need your help in reaching their fundraising goal
The yarnbombers are asking the community to help them reach their GoFundMe goal to buy more yarn, which will be used to decorate trees during the holidays.
UofSC President Bob Caslen returns to the office after bout with COVID-19
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen returned to the office today after a bout with COVID-19.
RCSD announces two arrests in connection with deadly shooting last week
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, two individuals have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred last Tuesday.
Restroom fire at Jackson Creek Elementary causes early dismissal for students Monday morning
According to officials with Richland School District Two, Jackson Creek Elementary School had an early dismissal Monday due to a fire in a community restroom on the second floor.
"Operation Spread the Joy" collecting items to distribute to Columbia's homeless
The tenth annual "Operation Spread the Joy" campaign is now underway, hoping to bring holiday cheer to the homeless population in Columbia.
Actor Michael B. Jordan spends four days at Ft. Jackson to train for upcoming film
There was a little bit of Hollywood at Fort Jackson this week.
Lexington-Richland District Five board meets to discuss possible changes to reopening plan
The Lexington-Richland School District Five board met Wednesday to discuss possible changes to the district’s reopening plan. This comes after three high schools closed Tuesday due to a severe shortage in staff.
RCSD investigating deadly shooting in the Hopkins area
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Tuesday evening shooting that left one dead.
One person killed in vehicle collision on Two Notch Road
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say one person was killed in an accident Monday night on Two Notch Road.
RCSD hosts Giving Tuesday food drive
On Tuesday, the Richland County Sheriff's Department took part in Giving Tuesday by holding a food drive.
Lexington Richland District Five to hold special board meeting after three schools close Tuesday morning
In a statement released Tuesday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five announced a special-called board meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
