AP: 3-day ticket blitz, 130 $100 citations for going maskless
A three-day ticket blitz in South Carolina's capital city brought 130 citations for going unmasked despite the coronavirus pandemic, and the fire chief says more are coming.
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City of Columbia holding "Home for the Holidays" pet adoption event through the end of the year
The City of Columbia Animal Services are having a "Home for the Holidays" pet adoption. All pet adoptions are only $25 now until the end of the year.
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe
According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Jaiden Jeffrey has been found safe and is back home with his family.
One killed after two vehicle collision on South Drive and Bluff Road
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a two vehicle collision on South Drive & Bluff Road on Sunday.
UPDATE: RCSD reports missing man found safe in Georgia
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says Charles Reeder has been found safe in Augusta, Georgia.
RCSD seeking help identifying suspects from convenience store shoplifting
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects wanted for a convenience store shoplifting.
RCSD asking for help finding missing teen
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a teen who was reported missing.
Riverbanks Zoo hosting annual "Lights Before Christmas" event
The Riverbanks Zoo is hosting its annual "Lights Before Christmas" event throughout November and December.
RCSD: Suspect arrested, charged for string of armed robberies in the Midlands
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a suspect wanted for a string of armed robberies.
Columbia man sentenced to four years for firearms theft
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Columbia man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for the theft of firearms.
Columbia man sentenced to nearly 22 years for role in 2017 home invasion
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Columbia man has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison for his role in a Lexington home invasion.
SC Works Midlands hosting in-person job fair Thursday in Columbia
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, SC Works Midlands is sponsoring an in-person job fair at the Dutch Square Mall.
City of Columbia leaders meet to discuss city coronavirus response
City of Columbia leaders say they need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to battling the coronavirus.
40,000 pounds of potatoes delivered to CIU to be donated to those in need.
40,000 pounds of potatoes were delivered to Columbia International University Tuesday morning and were bagged by students. These bagged potatoes are being distributed to the community through Midlands churches and charities to help those in need.
Squirrel causes power outages in downtown Columbia Monday morning
A power outage that impacted parts of downtown Columbia from Main and Gervais Street to Assembly Street for nearly and hour and a half Monday morning has been restored. Our ABC Columbia studios were among those affected.
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.
