Police: "Because she's a teacher, it's a crime."
Friday afternoon 34 year old Kinsley Wentzky, an English teacher at Dreher High School, was arrested and charged with Sexual Battery with a Student.
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High School Teacher Charged With Sexual Battery of Student
A Midlands High School teacher has been arrested and is facing Sexual Battery Charges. The Teacher is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student.
McBride Resigns from County Election Commission
Thursday, now-former Executive Director of the Richland County Elections Director, Lillian McBride resigned.
13 Yr. Old Home Alone During Break-in
A 13 year old in Irmo got quite a scare Thursday afternoon.
Deputies: Victim's Body Found in Rubbermaid Container
911 call leads to gruesome discovery in a local McDonald's parking lot.
Deadly Start to 2013 in Richland County
It's a deadly start to the new year as authorities try to piece together a shooting at a Richland County apartment that took the life of a man.
Council Names Wilson To Take Over as Columbia City Manager
Columbia's city manager is stepping down.
Search Continues for Missing Mother
The search continues for a missing Midlands mother. According to deputies, 40 year old Kimberly Parrish hasn't been seen or heard from for nearly 3 days.
Lawmakers Call for McBride Resignation, Director Refuses
The majority of members of the Richland County Legislative Delegation want Lillian McBride out.
On Duty Columbia Police Officer Arrested
A Columbia Police officer finds himself on the wrong side of the law.
Captain: "It was an honor to be a part of that scene that day."
Thursday, Columbia firefighters were honored for saving two children after their home caught on fire with them trapped inside.
Boil Water Advisory
A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for part of Devine St. in Columbia, including two restaurants.
Elections Director Lillian McBride says she has not resigned
Despite reports, Elections Director Lillian McBride has issued a statement saying she has not submitted a resignation.
Crum: Election Commission Needs New Director
Liz Crum, former Chairperson of the Richland County Board of Elections and Voter Registration, resigned Tuesday.
Election Commission Official Steps Down, Urges Director to do Same
The Chair of the Richland County Election Commission stepped down during a meeting Monday night.
Holtz: "There's a sense of pride here that wasn't here in 1999."
Monday, Coach Lou Holtz addressed USC graduates.
Governor's Mansion Supervisor Killed in Overnight Crash
Officials say Chamberlain Branch, supervisor of the South Carolina Governor's Mansion, was killed in an overnight accident in Downtown Columbia.
Operation Santa: Children's Hospital Patients Shop for Families
Thursday, 'Operation Santa,' allowed patients at Palmetto Health Children's Hospital the chance to pick out gifts for those they love the most.
Three Displaced in Duplex Fire
Three people have been displaced after a fire at a Columbia duplex .
Boil Water Advisory
The City of Columbia Waterworks have issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers in the Crescent Lake Subdivision.
More Ballots Found, Election Report Released
A month after voters went to the polls in Richland County, more ballots have been found.
Lawmaker Wants Election Director Replaced
Friday, Republican Nathan Ballentine issued a statement stating he believes Richland County Election Director Lillian McBride should be replaced.
