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.
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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.
Richland Co. Coroner identifies man who died in collision on I-26 eastbound Sunday
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of a man who died in a motor vehicle collision Sunday.
Molina Healthcare expanding Insurance Marketplace to 13 new counties in SC
On Monday, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced that they will be expanding their Insurance Marketplace to 13 additional counties in South Carolina. According to Molina Healthcare, the 13 counties are Berkeley, Darlington, Dorchester, Florence, Greenville, Greenwood, Horry, Laurens, Newberry, Richland, Spartanburg, Sumter, and Union.
RCSD: Woman arrested for hitting two women, one pregnant, with her vehicle on Berkshire Drive
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a woman accused of hitting a pregnant woman and another woman on Berkshire Drive Thursday.
RCSD to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in Olympia area this weekend
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they will be near the intersection of Bluff Road and Olympia Avenue conducting traffic safety checkpoints this weekend. Officials say deputies will be in the area from about 6 p.m. Friday night until early Saturday morning.
Former owners of Yesterdays Restaurant gifted key to the city
Owners of an iconic restaurant in Five Points that closed back in April received the key to the city today. Mayor Steve Benjamin presented the keys to the city to former Yesterdays Restaurant & Tavern owners Darrell Barnes, Duncan Macrea and Scotty Macrea.
RCSD seeking help identifying a man wanted for several armed robberies
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who is wanted for multiple armed robberies.
CPD detain two after Monday shooting on Lilly Avenue
The Columbia Police Department says they detained two men for questioning after a shooting Monday afternoon that took place at the intersection of Lilly Avenue and Two Notch Road.
CarMax looking to hire around 50 employees in Columbia
On Tuesday, used car retailer CarMax announced plans to hire about 50 people in Columbia by the end of the year. According to CarMax, the positions with highest demand in Columbia are auto technicians, detailers, painters and inventory associates as well as sales and business office associates.
RCSD searching for three men suspected of a shooting that left a man seriously injured
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking for three men who, they say, are connected to a Sunday shooting incident that left a victim seriously injured.
More students returning to the classroom in Richland One, Sumter School District
Richland School District One will join several districts across the state allowing students to come back into the classroom. Starting Monday, students from pre-K-2nd grade will have the option to go back into the classroom two days a week. 3rd-12th grade students may start going back into the classroom November 4.
Columbia City Hall glowing purple to raise awareness for domestic violence
Thursday night, the City of Columbia will light up City Hall in purple. “Purple Thursday” recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Several Columbia church congregations gather to honor victims of gun violence
Clergy from several congregations in the area gathered Wednesday at Reid Chapel AME Church. Organizers held a drive-in vigil to honor victims of gun violence in Columbia.
CPD: Exchange of gunfire leaves man dead, another behind bars in Sandalewood Court shooting
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a suspect in connection with an earlier shooting on Sandalewood Court that left a man dead. Authorities say 22-year-old Darius D. Jackson Jr. is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Columbia City Council, Mayor Benjamin discuss increasing coronavirus testing
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin continues to tackle the topic of coronavirus in the city. Benjamin and City Council members met this afternoon during a virtual City Council meeting.
Richland Co. Coroner identifies child killed in weekend vehicle collision
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a child killed in a two vehicle collision on North Springs Road and North Trace Road Saturday. Coroner Gary Watts says 11-year-old Richard Johnson III died from blunt force injuries to his upper body at a local hospital.
