No COMET service Wednesday, delayed Thursday
Officials with the City of Columbia's public bus system also known as the COMET say there is a schedule change due to icy road conditions in the Midlands.
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UPDATE: Richland Co. offices to remain closed today due to weather
Richland County officials release updated information on changes to schedules for Government facilities due to Winter weather
City of Columbia opens overflow shelter
Due to the winter weather in Columbia, the city has opened the overflow shelter, according to the Columbia Police Department.
COMET adjusting services due to Winter weather
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is adjusting its transit service due to the Winter Weather Warning/Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, said officials.
Governor McMaster announces Richland, Lexington state offices will remain open
Governor McMaster announces all Richland County State offices they will remain open
USC Polar Plunge postponed due to inclement weather
USC Gamecocks postpone 'Freezin' for a Reason' Polar Plunge due to threat of inclement weather Tuesday.
Richland County Coroner’s Office assisting Columbia Police with investigation after man's death
The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting the Columbia Police Department's officers with an ‘unaccompanied’ death of a man in the 1600 block of Assembly Street.
Columbia Police Chief on murder of 13 year old: Brutal and heinous
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said she was bludgeoned, stabbed and burned. Holbrook described the crime as brutal, heinous and gruesome.
TSA: Record number of weapons found at SC checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration says a record number of weapons were confiscated at checkpoints in South Carolina in 2024.
Funeral services held for RCSD K9 shot in line-of-duty
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, Jan. 17, for a Richland County K9 officer who died during the line of duty.
13-year-old last seen on Monday found dead after fire at unoccupied home, says coroner's office
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified 13-year-old Ka’Niyah Baker as the victim who was found dead inside an unoccupied Cardamon Court home.
Richland Co. coroner identifies victim of Colony Apartments shooting
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the person who died due to a fatal shooting that happened at an apartment complex, said the coroner's office.
S.C. Rep. Will Wheeler steps down just days into legislative session
Representative William Wheeler (D-District 50) announces plans to leave office during House meeting Thursday
FAPD: Person responsible for multiple neighborhood fires arrested
Forest Acres has arrested a person officers say is responsible for the 6 fires that happened on Sunday, Jan. 13.
Columbia Police investigating suspicious Cardamom Court death
Columbia Police is investigating a suspicious death that happened in the 100 block of Cardamom Court, said investigators.
King Day at the Dome new clear bag policy
There is a new security measure coming to this year’s king Day at the Dome ceremony.
More arrests made in connection to Murder of Richland teen
We are learning of more arrests in connection with the of a murdered Richland County teenager.
CPD: 1 person arrested in connection with deadly Colony Apartments shooting
Columbia Police have arrested one person in connection with a deadly shooting at the Colony Apartments.
Former inmate's family attorney responds to DOJ findings about detention center
The attorney for the family of Lason Butler, the 27-year-old Orangeburg man who died while in custody at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, has released a statement after the DOJ released its findings on Wednesday.
Richland County responds to DOJ findings of ASGDC
Richland County officials have responded to the Department of Justice, after it released its recent findings report.
CRFD crews battle another Tuesday home fire
Fire crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department battled another fire on Tuesday afternoon, said firefighters.
CRFD: Firefighters control quickly moving apartment building fire
First shift crews were able to control and extinguish a fire that quickly moved through an apartment building off S. Beltline Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon, says CRFD.
