Richland News
Columbia Police searching for woman reported missing by her family
Officers with the Columbia Police Department Special Victims Unit say they are searching for a woman who was reported missing by her family.
Richland County Library partners with Walgreens to host drive-thru flu shot clinic
The Richland County Library is partnering with Walgreens to have free drive-thru flu-shot clinics during flu season and the pandemic.
Columbia Police trying to identify Family Dollar robbery suspect
Columbia Police have released surveillance pictures of a man accused of an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store on Wednesday.
Minor fire reported at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Wednesday morning
According to authorities, firefighters responded to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Wednesday morning after a detainee set a mattress on fire. Officials say the housing unit had to be temporarily evacuated, but no injuries or major damage were reported.
Staff evacuated after gas leak at Irmo Middle School
According to Lexington-Richland School District Five, a gas leak was reported Wednesday morning at Irmo Middle School. Officials say no students were in the building as Wednesday's are a distance learning day for the district, but staff members at Irmo Middle and CrossRoads Intermediate were evacuated.
Red Cross of SC hosting Battle of the Branches Veterans Day Blood Drive
The American Red Cross of South Carolina is hosting a Battle of the Branches Veterans Day Blood Drive tomorrow. It runs from 12-6 p.m. at the Red Cross building on Bull Street.
American Red Cross honors veteran from Columbia for saving a man's life
The American Red Cross is honoring a veteran from Columbia who saved a man's life on Veterans Day last year. Jon Upton received the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit on Tuesday for using his skills to save a man from choking at a restaurant in Columbia.
Where to find free COVID-19 testing in the Midlands
Prisma Health is offering free COVID-19 testing to the public. The testing is located at the Columbia Place Mall on Two Notch Road from 10 a.m-2 p.m Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-77 North causes delay in morning commute
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer crash on I-77 North is causing delays this morning.
Columbia Veterans Day parade cancelled due to COVID-19
The City of Columbia has announced there will not be a Veterans Day parade this year. City leaders cancelled the event due to COVID-19. City officials say they will hold a special observance on Veterans Day to honor all veterans instead. Veterans Day is this Wednesday.
Town of Irmo settles with homeowner after allegations of discrimination against homeowner with a disability
According to the Office of U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., the Department of Justice announced a settlement with the Town of Irmo to resolve allegations of discriminating against a homeowner with a disability on Monday.
Richland County Councilwoman holds mask giveaway Friday
Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton held a mask giveaway this afternoon as part of the new mask mandate set by the City of Columbia to end the spread of COVID-19. The city says they plan to schedule more free masks giveaways in the future.
More than 194,000 ballots cast in Richland County this election
All of the votes are in for Richland County, and today those results were certified. More than 194,000 ballots were cast in Richland County.
UPDATE: Man previously reported missing, found safe
The Columbia Police Department tweeted that Douglas Vaughn was found walking along Laurel Street. Police say Vaughn was found to be uninjured, in good condition, but was still taken to a local hospital.
CPD looking for missing man
The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for an adult man who left a local hospital at approximately 4 a.m. Friday morning. Officials say 42-year-old Douglas Vaughn was reported missing by his family. Police say due to his medical condition, his family is concerned for his safety and well-being.
Columbia Fire Department speaks in Five Points about expanded mask ordinance
The Columbia Fire Department spoke with ABC Columbia News in Five Points Thursday afternoon about the expanded city ordinance.
RCSD seeking the public's help in identifying two armed robbers
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking the public for help in identifying a pair of armed robbers they believe are connected with multiple robberies.
City of Columbia extends mask ordinance, expands order to include some outdoor spaces
On Thursday, Mayor Steve Benjamin and the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to extend the city's ordinance requiring face coverings as well as extending the temporary suspension of city council, board and commission meetings. The city's previous order was set to expire on November 15, but the new order extends it through January 5, 2021.
SCHP: Driver dies after crash on I-20 West Wednesday
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was killed after a crash caused an overhead sign to fall on I-20 West Wednesday. Troopers say it happened at mile marker 65 around 4:45 p.m.
Victim identified after fatal house fire on Misty Glen Circle in Richland
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal house fire at Misty Glen Circle on Tuesday.
Citations issued in Five Points this weekend for not wearing masks
The Columbia Fire Department took to Five Points this Halloween weekend and began citing people for not wearing masks.
RCSD UPDATE: Suspect shot during response to domestic incident Monday afternoon
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Officer Josiah McComb was responding to a domestic incident when his vehicle was shot at by the suspect upon arriving on scene.
RCSD investigating officer-involved shooting
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place Monday afternoon. Authorities say the incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. at 2500 block of Marathon Drive.
