Richland News
19-year-old arrested in connection with driving SUV into home
Forest Acres Police Chief Don Robinson announces the arrest of a 19-year-old in connection with driving an SUV into a home earlier this month.
Law enforcement investigating fatal Caughman Road hit-and-run
Columbia Police Department investigators have released photos of a vehicle that was allegedly involved in a fatal hit-and-run, said investigators.
Elderly lady taken to hospital after crashing into gas station, police say
An elderly lady has been taken to a hospital after crashing into a Gervais Street gas station, says Columbia Police.
Columbia Parks & Recreation Department launches new Park & Play Recreational Van
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced the launch of its new community Park and Play mobile recreation van that will debut on January 30 at 3:30 pm at St. Anna’s Park.
Columbia Police investigating fatal Farrow Road shooting
Columbia Police is investigating a shooting that happened in the 5700 block of Farrow Road, said officers.
Remembering Liberation of Auschwitz
On Monday morning, Jan. 27, Governor Henry McMaster served as a keynote speaker for a program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.
Columbia Police arrest 19-year-old in connection with fatal Doctor’s Circle shooting
Columbia Police has arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting of a man on Doctor’s Circle, said police.
3 people displaced after Friday evening home fire, say firefighters
Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to, and extinguished a Friday evening fire, said firefighters.
Water service in Sparkman Drive area temporarily interrupted due to water main break
The water service along Sparkman Drive between N Shorecrest Road and Harlem Street has been temporarily interrupted due to water main break, said Columbia Water.
SCDOT to conduct temporary night time closure of part of Hardscrabble Road in Richland County
According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) there will be a temporary night-time closure of part of Hardscrabble Road as part of the Hardscrabble Road Widening Project.
City of Columbia's Violent Crime Remembrance Vigil
Happening on Friday night, the City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is hosting a Violent Crime Remembrance Vigil.
Columbia man indicted on sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material charges
A federal grand jury in Columbia has indicted a man on 22 counts in relation to sex trafficking, said the DOJ.
Gov. McMaster nominates SC native to lead cabinet agency
During his almost four decades working in correctional facilities, Gadsden has worked with the head of South Carolina’s department of corrections, Bryan Stirling, and says he has learned a lot from him.
Firefighters control kitchen fire, says CRFD
First shift crews worked to put out a kitchen fire at a home in northeast Richland County on Thursday evening, said CRFD.
ASGDC inmate arrested for assault and battery, say Richland Co. deputies
Richland County deputies have arrested an inmate for assault and battery.
SCDPH resumes normal hours for Care Line
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its extended hours of the Care Line beginning at 12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, says officials.
Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting
The Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened last night, said officers.
Multiple people arrested in connection with nightclub shooting
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of two men in connection with a shooting at a local nightclub.
Governor's office responds to questions regarding closings in Richland, Lexington Co., USC
Monday's announcements regarding Tuesday's schedule at county offices in Richland and Lexington County as well as USC may have lead to some confusion.
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.
