Richland News
CPD investigating after suspected stolen SUV drives into river
Columbia police are investigating after getting a call that someone saw an SUV go into the water on River Drive Monday before 4 p.m. At the scene, an officer jumped in the water to see if anyone was inside the vehicle and did not find anyone.
RCSD: Suspect arrested for stealing car battery, threatening Walmart employee
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested a man Monday accused of stealing a car battery from a Walmart and threatening a worker with a knife who confronted him about the theft.
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Rosewood Drive
The Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Rosewood Drive this weekend. Authorities say 21-year-old Ra’Keesh Youmans has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Richland County Coroner releases cause of death of Samuel Laundon
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the cause of death of missing University of South Carolina student, Samuel Laundon. An autopsy determined that Laundon died of blunt force trauma to the head and body.
Coroner identifies body found in quarry as missing UofSC student, Samuel Laundon
In a statement from University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen, the Richland County Coroner's Office confirmed the death of previously missing UofSC student, 19-year-old Samuel Laundon.
Two men charged with robbing tow truck driver
Police in West Columbia say they've arrested two men they say robbed a tow truck driver who was towing their car.
Richland County officials handing out masks throughout the county on Fridays
Richland County officials are making sure everyone has a mask. Friday morning, county officials handed out masks at Friarsgate Park in Irmo.
One suspect in Michigan Gov. kidnapping plot in custody in the Midlands
One of the suspects in the plot to kidnap Michigan's governor is in custody in Columbia.
RCSD: Passenger shoots at truck in road rage incident on Rabbit Run Road
Richland County deputies need your help to identify a vehicle involved in a road rage shooting last week on Rabbit Run Road.
RCSD searching for elderly man who walked away from his assisted care living facility
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding an elderly man who they say walked away from his assisted care living facility.
RCSD looking to identify two individuals suspected of burglary
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two men who are wanted on burglary charges.
RCSD investigating after man is found dead in his backyard
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating after they discovered an 85-year-old man dead in his backyard on Wednesday.
CPD arrest suspect in connection with Sunday shooting death in downtown Columbia
Columbia police say they have made an arrest in a weekend shooting death on senate street.
Satellite polling offices now open in Richland County
Richland County satellite voting offices are currently open. More than 100 people arrived early Wednesday morning to vote.
RCSD: Man charged with attempted murder after throwing flaming gasoline on victim's face
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they arrested 55-year-old, Cornelius Neal Diamond on Monday on charges of attempted murder.
Turn on your porch lights for "National Night Out"
Sumter Police are asking you to turn your porch lights on for National Night Out Tuesday night.
New free coronavirus testing site open in Columbia
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they teamed up with the Richland County Recreation Commission to bring a new COVID-19 testing site to Columbia.
UPDATE: Body found in downtown Columbia Sunday morning identified
Columbia Police say they have identified the man whose body was found at the 1700 block of Senate Street Sunday morning as 26-year-old Wesley Colin Brown of Greenville.
Richland School District Two receives $1 million grant for STEM education
On Friday, Richland School District Two said they are the recipient of a $1 million Whole Child Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).
RCSD investigating shooting off Polo Road
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting which took place at the 200 block of Gatepost Lane off Polo Road.
