10th anniversary of Columbia Homeless Court
Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Columbia Homeless Court.
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Former Columbia Police officer charged with criminal sexual conduct, misconduct in office
A former Columbia Police officer is charged with criminal sexual conduct and misconduct in office.
SCHP: 1 person killed in Sunday accident
SC troopers say one person was killed in an accident Sunday.
Richland County coroner identifies victim of fatal crash on Piney Woods Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual who died as a result of a fatal Saturday crash.
RCSD: Man arrested for carjackings, reckless homicide
Sheriff Leon Lott says a man has been arrested following two carjacking incidents that led to one fatality.
SLED releases child fatalities annual report
In honor of Safe Sleep Awareness Month, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has released its child fatalities annual report.
Chapin Mayor passes away
In a statement on the town's Facebook page, officials say Koon passed away Friday at Lexington Medical Center.
Salvation Army of the Midlands unveils courtyard
The Salvation Army of the Midlands celebrated two milestones on Friday.
Two SCDC workers facing multiple charges, arrested
The Inspector General of the State Department of Corrections says two employees at Walden Farm in Columbia have been arrested.
Events to enjoy this Halloween season
Spooky season is amongst us, and for anyone looking to enjoy the season with family and friends take a look at the list.
Columbia PD: 31-year-old woman reported as missing found safe
Columbia PD's Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators say Creech has been found safe.
City of Columbia announces closure of Woodcreek Farms Road Bridge for public safety
The City of Columbia says Woodcreek Farms Road, between Woodcreek Ridge Drive and Beaver Lake Drive has been closed after findings from a routine annual bridge inspection.
RCSD: Teenager arrested after a string of assaults involving paintball gun
Richland County deputies say they’ve arrested a teenager after a string of assaults involving a paintball gun.
RCSD requesting help identifying man wanted in connection with stolen U-Haul
RCSD investigators are searching for a person who is wanted in connection with a stolen U-Haul that has been used in several other thefts, said deputies.
CPD investigating overnight fatal apartment complex shooting
Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal overnight shooting that happened at an apartment complex, said police.
Columbia-Richland firefighters respond to fire at condominiums
Columbia-Richland firefighters responded to a fire at the Carriage Place Condominiums off Davidson Street before 3:30 p.m. where they saw black smoke coming from the kitchen.
Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews put out S. Edisto Avenue apartment fire
Columbia-Richland 1st shift crews were about to put out a fire at an apartment on S. Edisto Avenue Tuesday morning, said the fire dept.
Columbia-Richland firefighters respond to abandoned apartment building fire
Columbia-Richland firefighters responded to a fire at an abandoned apartment building Saturday morning.
3 escape Sunday afternoon house fire, say Irmo firefighters
Three people were able to escape a home with minor injuries on Sunday afternoon, said officials.
City of Columbia host a stuff-a-van event in honor of World Homeless Day
In honor of World Homeless Day, the City of Columbia hosted a stuff-a-van event.
Participants celebrate Hispanic Business Day at SC Statehouse
Of South Carolina’s population of more than 5 million people, 5.6% are hispanic.
SCHP: Pedestrian dead after being struck my multi-vehicles
SC Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was struck and killed by multiple vehicles in Richland County last night.
Midlands lottery winner using win to buy wife a new car
A Midlands wife is getting a new car after her husband won playing the lottery, said lottery officials.
RCSD: Man last seen on Wednesday morning found safe
Richland County deputies say a man last seen on Wednesday morning was found safe.
Coroner identify body found on banks of Congaree River
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of the individual whose body was discovered on the banks of the Congaree River on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
