Bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduce 'Pray-Safe' Act
Wednesday morning (March 26), a bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced the 'Pray-Safe' Act.
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Two 12-year-olds petitioned after they were caught breaking into cars, Richland Co. deputies say
Two 12-year-olds have been petitioned after they were caught breaking into cars, said Richland County deputies.
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis rejects calls for his removal by a Senate Finance Subcommittee
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is rejecting calls for his removal by a Senate Finance Subcommittee.
Richland County man sentenced for drug smuggling conspiracy
A Columbia man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana, said the DOJ.
Unified rally held by Special Olympics South Carolina at the State House
Special Olympics South Carolina held a rally at the State House on Tuesday, March 25.
April recognized as Month of the Military Child at the State House
State leaders say April is "the month of the military child”, a time to recognize the unique experiences faced by children of service members.
SCDOT: I-20 Eastbound off-ramp to I-26 Eastbound to temporarily close for construction
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close the I-20 Eastbound off-ramp to I-26 Eastbound for construction beginning on March 26, and ending on March 27.
Dominion Energy: Guests must reserve day passes to Visit Lake Murray Public Park
Dominion Energy officials say all guests will need an advance reservation before visiting Dominion Energy’s Lake Murray Public Park once it opens for the season on April 9.
Richland County releases line-up for 6th Annual JazzFest
Officials with the Richland County Recreation Commission and Richland County Recreation Foundation are excited to release the line-up for the 6th Annual JazzFest.
Richland School District One unveils new flight simulator
Students in Richland School District One are reaching for the sky virtually.
Lexington County man sentenced to 15 years for illegally possessing a firearm
A West Columbia man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, said the DOJ.
Baggage claim updates happening at CAE
Happening on Monday, March 24, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport says new construction will have a slight impact on passengers leaving the baggage claim area.
House suffers damage after Saturday fire, fire crews say
Irmo Fire crews with the help of Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire and West Columbia Fire put out a Saturday fire, said fire crews.
RCSD investigating inmate stabbing at Alvin S. Glenn
Richland County deputies say an inmate was stabbed at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Columbia PD: Man charged in connection with two separate 2024 crimes
Columbia Police have charged a man for two separate crimes last year.
Richland County deputies searching for woman who requires medical assistance
Richland County deputies say the 23-year-old was found safe.
CRFD reminds residents to yield when seeing emergency vehicles with lights, sirens on after collision
Columbia-Richland Fire Department is reminding residents to always yield to emergency vehicles when they have lights and sirens on after a collision happened last night.
Firefighters control Wednesday afternoon Shagbark Avenue fire
Second shift crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to a Wednesday afternoon fire on Shagbark Avenue, said the fire dept.
UPDATE: Missing teen in need of medical assistance found safe
Richland County deputies said a missing teen they believed to be in danger has been found safe.
One person dead after afternoon apartment complex shooting, RCSD says
One person is dead after an afternoon apartment complex shooting, RCSD says.
3 arrested in connection to shooting that left 2 people dead
Richland County deputies have arrested three suspects in connection to a shooting that left two people dead.
1st shift crews respond to early morning wood-working shop fire
Columbia-Richland Fire Department 1st shift crews responded to an early morning fire at a wood-working shop on Ehrlich Street, the fire department says.
RCSD: Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature
Richland County deputies say a man has pled guilty on Tuesday, March 18, to kidnapping and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature with a sentence of 10 years in prison.
Irmo High Choir students perform at Carnegie Hall
Irmo High School Concert Choir got the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Richland One launches competitive E-sports program
Gamers in one Midlands school district can now compete with other students across the country.
