Stolen Bud Light lands man in prison for 12 years
In Richland County, a man who stole a 24-pack of Bud Light from a Food Lion in 2024 has been sentenced after threatening a store employee.
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Funeral underway for Columbia Police officer
Funeral services are underway for a Columbia Police officer killed in the line of duty.
One eastbound lane on Gervais between Harden and Pine has reopen to traffic
One eastbound lane on Gervais between Harden and Pine has reopened to traffic, says Cola Fire.
CPD: Arrest made in connection with North Columbia investigation
Columbia Police say the suspect wanted in connection with the homicide investigation at 100 Ripplemeyer Avenue on August 25, is in custody.
Columbia firefighters stop vehicle fire at car dealership
Third shift crews with the CRFD stopped a vehicle fire that spread a lot of smoke through a car dealership on Two Notch Road, says CRFD.
Driver killed in wreck on Garners Ferry Road Tuesday
Highway Patrol says a driver was killed in a wreck Tuesday night on Garners Ferry Road at Louis Leconte Road.
Columbia Police officer killed in line of duty to be laid to rest this week
A Columbia Police officer killed in the line of duty will be laid to rest this week.
Benedict mourns passing of athletic director
Benedict College is mourning the loss of Athletic Director Willie Washington.
One injured in shooting at Vegas Nights club
Richland County deputies say one person is injured following a shooting at the Vegas Nights club Friday night.
Update: Columbia Police officer shot, killed in line of duty
Columbia Police say an officer has died in the line of duty after a shooting Saturday morning in Southeast Park area.
Columbia road open to traffic in both directions after collision causes downed power lines
Broad River Road near Longcreek Drive is now back open to traffic following this afternoon’s collision, says CRFD.
Physical altercation at high school led to pepper spray exposure for students
A physical altercation at A.C. Flora High School led to students being exposed to pepper spray Thursday, say deputies.
Cayce PD: 17-year-old returned home safe
Cayce Police Department says the teen has been located and returned home safely.
Columbia bookkeeper sentenced to prison, accused of stealing $250K from local business
A Columbia bookkeeper has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for wire fraud, says the DOJ.
Firefighters save northeast Richland County home after fire breaks out
First shift crew firefighters were able to save a northeast Richland County home this afternoon, says CRFD.
Columbia Police investigating overnight homicide in North Columbia
The Columbia Police (CPD) is investigating an overnight shooting that happened in North Columbia, say officers.
1 rescued from Burmaster Drive house fire
CRFD says one person was rescued from a house fire on Burmaster Drive this afternoon.
Two former guards facing charges
Richland County deputies say two former guards are facing charges tonight.
Former Columbia code enforcement employee arested, accused of assault
A former City of Columbia Code Enforcement employee accused of assault was arrested on Wednesday, says CPD.
RCSD sheriff addresses parent accountability after 3 firearm incidents at Richland Co. schools
On Thursday, Aug. 20, Sheriff Leon Lott discussed three incidents that happened at Richland County schools.
Man arrested, charged with auto breaking after incident in Heathwood
Columbia Police say a man has been arrested and charged with auto breaking.
Motorcyclist killed in accident
Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol say a driver on a motorcycle died following an accident last week.
RCSD investigators try to identify 2 in connection with multiple thefts at grocery store
RCSD investigators are trying to identify two people in connection with multiple thefts at a grocery store, say deputies.
Parent arrested after child accused of bringing gun on school bus
RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says a parent has been arrested after their child brought a gun on a school bus.
Columbia man accused of killing auto shop owner ssentenced to life in prison
A Columbia man accused of killing an auto shop owner in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.
