Sheriff warns of 'catfishing' after armed robberies
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is urging citizens to be careful when using popular dating sites.
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Coroner: Man died from multiple gunshot wounds
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that died early this morning at Palmetto Richland Hospital after a shooting at The Views on Longcreek
Burglary suspects sought
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for burglary and grand larceny.
Deputies: Student stabbed in bullying incident
Richland County deputies say a student who had been bullying another student was stabbed in retaliation.
Suspicious package found near Harbison, crews respond
Emergency crews are investigating a suspicious package on Harbison Boulevard in Columbia.
Early morning shooting leaves one injured
Richland County deputies are investigating an early morning shooting pff Two Notch Road that left one man injured.
911 call released in shooting of USC professor
ABC Columbia News has obtained a copy of the 911 call made the afternoon USC Professor Raja Fayad was shot and killed in the public health building on the university's campus.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Old Forest Dr.
Officials with the City of Columbia say an 18 inch water main break means customers on Old Forest Drive need to boil water for one minute prior to drinking or cooking.
Columbia Fire Dept. responds to apartment fire
Columbia firefighters are investigating a Wednesday afternoon fire at a Midlands apartment complex.
West Columbia boil water advisory
The City of West Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for water customers in the following areas:
Accused shooter in Childress case takes stand
Michael Juan Smith, accused shooter in the Martha Childress case, takes the witness stand Monday.
Deputies: Contractor Shot While Working on Roof
A contractor shot while working on the roof of a Midlands business.
Martha Childress Testifies in Shooting Trial
Motionless from the waist down, Martha Childress testified Tuesday in the trial of the man accused of shooting her.
Deputies: Murder Suspect Takes Own Life in Stand-Off
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a murder suspect took his own life during a standoff with deputies.
Coroner: Woman in Submerged Car Missing Since Nov. 2014
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says the woman found in a submerged car over the weekend had been missing since November of last year.
Richland Co. Sheriff Criticizes State House Officials for Rally Scheduling
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is criticizing state house officials for allowing the rallies that took place this weekend.
Columbia PD Releases Surveillance Image in Grand St. Murder
Columbia police have released a picture of the car they believe was driven by the suspects in the recent shooting death of a teenager.
Sheriff Not Aware of Anyone Running People Off Roads
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says there are rumors flying around designed to scare people and cause panic.
SLED Investigating Death Threats Against Legislators
State Law Enforcement Division is investigating death threats made against state lawmakers in relation to the debate over the confederate flag.
Highway Patrol Investigating Hit and Run
Troopers with the highway patrol are investigating a hit and run that left one person seriously injured.
Family Pleads for Answers in Death of Columbia Teen
Family members of 14-year-old shooting victim NaJeer Buggs met with the media Tuesday to ask for information about the events surrounding his death.
Hillary Clinton Makes Campaign Stop in Columbia
Wednesday afternoon Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made her first campaign stop in South Carolina.
Two in Hospital Following Downtown Accident
Two people were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a bad accident in downtown Columbia.
Keitt Arrested in Barhamville Rd. Shooting
A suspect in a Wednesday shooting is in custody.
