Riverbanks Zoo adds new member to zoo family
Riverbanks Zoo is adding a new member to the zoo family.
Richland News
RCSD investigating after shooting at event venue leaves 1 dead
Richland County deputies say they are investigating after a shooting at an event venue happened over the weekend.
Collision involving a Richland One school bus under investigation
Columbia Police are investigating a collision involving a Richland One school bus at the intersection of Garners Ferry & Veteran Rds.
Richland County judge clears records of Columbia Civil Rights leaders after 64 years
While the cases were appealed all the way up to the US Supreme Court, the records of the seven college students still showed an arrest until this week.
Columbia College and SC tech college system team up to train new teachers more effectively
The 'Tech To Teach' program allows for a smoother transition into an education program for students at a technical college who hope to become teachers.
CRFD: No injuries in 2 alarm building fire on Bluff Road
Columbia firefighters say no one is hurt after a fire ripped through a vacant commercial building on Bluff Road Thursday evening.
Spring Valley High student accused having of guns in book bag on campus
A student at Spring Valley High was arrested and charged after officials say guns were found in his book bag.
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Richland County
Officials say a Disaster Recovery Center will open in Richland County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
SCDOT closes I-126 westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has closed I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction, said SCDOT.
SCDPH confirms first flu-related death in 2024
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed on Wednesday the state' first influenza-associated death of the season.
Gov. McMaster signs bill banning cell phones in SC prisons
Cell phones in prison have been against the rules but now they are against the law.
RCSD: Man arrested in connection with armed robbery at bank
A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at First Citizens Bank on last Tuesday, said RCSD.
CRFD: Firefighters contain Tuesday afternoon fire
Columbia-Richland Firefighters were able to contain a fire that happened on Tuesday afternoon, said the department.
DSS urges SNAP recipients to take steps to prevent stolen benefits
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is urging SNAP recipients to take precautions to protect their benefits from phishing and potential electronic scams.
West Columbia man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material arrested
A West Columbia man is behind bars accused of Sexual Exploitation of Minors
Man accused of killing Midlands teen back in court
A former store owner accused of killing a Midlands teen was back in court on Tuesday afternoon, October 22.
Susan Smith's parole hearing set for November in Columbia
A woman convicted of killing her two young children in Union County South Carolina in 1994 is up for parole.
NAACP Former President Dr. Randolph Jr. dies
Over the weekend, the Columbia chapter of the NAACP announced the passing of Former President Dr. Lonnie Randolph Jr.
CPD: Officers make arrest in fatal Bluff Road hit-and-run case, bond denied
On Wednesday morning, Oct. 23, the man accused of hitting 22-year-old Xavier Jackson appeared at a bond hearing after being arrested earlier this week.
Disney costume exhibit coming to SC State Museum
Disney fans listen up! A new exhibition is coming to the South Carolina State Museum, and you do not want to miss it.
Walk to End Alzheimer's with the Alzheimer’s Association
You can hit the road for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 19.
City of Columbia's Office of Violent Crime prevention to host Youth Talk-A-Thon
The City of Columbia's Office of Violent Crime prevention is hosting a Youth Talk-A-Thon on Saturday.
City debuts series of community mini libraries
The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art public art program has debuted the first of its new series of community mini libraries.
SC man arrested in Kentucky after skipping trial extradited back to Richland County, say deputies
A man who was wanted in South Carolina in connection with child abuse is being extradited back to Columbia, according to RCSD.
Columbia Police seize nearly a dozen stolen guns over 3 days
Columbia Police seize nearly a dozen stolen handguns, assault rifles in three days this month alone.
