Richland opens additional shelters in preparation of Hurricane Florence
Here is a list of additional shelters that have now opened for operation in Richland County.
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New alert program provides citizens with time-sensitive information during Hurricane Florence
The City of Columbia and Richland County have partnered to create an alert program designed to provide citizens with time-sensitive information.
City says Hurricane Florence will not be a repeat of 2015 floods
Today, the City of Columbia held a press conference to let people know that this storm will not be a repeat of the "Thousand Year" flood of 2015.
School Districts providing free meals to children again Thursday
Richland One officials say they are providing free meals to children again today at specific locations listed on their website.
City starts Hurricane Florence information hotline
The City of Columbia starts a Customer Care Information Hotline to help residents in need during Hurricane Florence.
UofSC remains closed ahead of Hurricane Florence
The University of South Carolina has announced that it will be closed through Saturday Sept. 15, 2018.
Suspect wanted for armed robbery at Shell gas station on North Main: Deputies
Richland County Sheriff's Department are still searching for a suspect, who's accused of robbing a gas station on North Main Street Monday.
First shelter in Columbia opens its doors
As evacuees from the coast begin making their way into Columbia, Ridgeview High School has already opened its doors to help those who don't have a place to stay.
Richland deputies investigate shooting on Brookman Road
Richland County Sheriff's Department are still investigating an early morning shooting today on Brookman Road.
Suspect accused of severely beating elderly man over money
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate the man seen here accused of beating an elderly man after a dispute over money.
YMCA is offering all-day daycare for children during school closures
The YMCA of Columbia Association announced today that its Lexington, Northwest and Jeep Rogers locations will be holding all-day daycare for children ages 5-12.
Vulnerable adults are being targeted by human traffickers, says Human Trafficking Task Force
Members of the Human Trafficking Task Force met today to discuss how traffickers are now focusing on vulnerable adults.
Richland Co. deputies searching for suspect accused of assaulting 72-year-old
Richland County deputies are searching for David Simpson, who they say allegedly assaulted a 72-year-old man.
USPS offering reward for information following attack of postal worker
Investigators are looking for a woman accused of attacking a postal worker, and the United States Postal Service is offering a reward for information.
Richland deputies still searching for Dollar Tree armed robber
Richland County deputies need your help to find this man who's accused of robbing a Dollar Tree store at gunpoint on Tuesday.
Midlands college announces it is now tobacco free
Columbia College today announced that it is now a tobacco free campus.
Riverbank Zoo announces it's expecting lion cubs, again
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced today that its lionesses, Lendelani, is pregnant.
Richland county deputies investigate Dollar Tree robbery on North Main
Richland county deputies are still investigating an armed robbery at a Dollar Tree store on North Main. Investigators say the armed robbery happened approximately 10:30 p.m. at the Dollar Tree on 6237 North Main Street.
