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.
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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.
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.
