Richland News
AG: Midlands man, television sports reporter, charged with possessing, distributing child sexual abuse material
A spokesperson for the SC Attorney General's Office says Matthew Vereen of Columbia is facing three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Columbia Police holding citywide enforcement hours for 'drive sober or get pulled over' campaign
To prevent impaired driving in the City of Columbia, Columbia Police is partnering with organizations for a driving safety campaign.
Richland County coroner identifies body found in woods behind Wendy's
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford needs the public's help in identifying a body found in the woods behind a Wendy's restaurant.
Overnight detours scheduled at Colonial Life Boulevard and I-126 Interchange in Richland County
The Department of Transportation is conducting a temporary overnight closure of the I-126 ramps at Colonial Life Boulevard, said SCDOT.
Dreher High student in national pageant
Congratulations are in order for a Midlands teen.
PRESERVING THE PAST: Historic Columbia names new executive director
Brooks will officially start her position on September 30th.
Man convicted of Samantha Josephson murder loses appeal
Wednesday the South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of the man who killed a USC student when she got into his car believing it was her Uber.
Columbia Firefighters Association set up GoFundMe for firefighter injured battling structure fire
The Columbia Firefighters Association Non-Profit has set up a GoFundMe page for a Columbia firefighter who was injured battling a structure fire on Saturday.
GROWING SODA CITY'S ART SCENE: Columbia unveils first of many new urban canvases
Part of the 'Columbia Streams Art' initiative, the city unveiled a 15 by 10 foot tapestry downtown at 620 Huger Street featuring the work of local artists.
New city initiative aims to bring color to city spaces through urban canvases
You might have never thought of Columbia as an arts town but that may be about to change.
Police: Woman shoots and kills cousin who was trying to stop argument
Columbia police say a woman has been charged in a Saturday shooting.
Chapin man arrested for attempted murder after shooting incident earlier this month
A Chapin man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with a shooting incident earlier this month, says Irmo Police.
Irmo fire crews fought fire at assisted living facility Tuesday morning
Irmo fire crews were fighting a structure fire at an assisted living facility in the 00 block of Columbia Ave on Tuesday morning, said officials.
The Greatest Show On Earth by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey making stop in Columbia
Families in the Midlands can experience the thrill of a lifetime as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey returns with a reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth.
USC hosts traditional 'First Night' event on campus
It's officially a new school year and students at the University of South Carolina went all out for their annual 'First Night' event on campus Monday evening.
USC students speak about new semester excitement
We asked some incoming freshman why they chose to be a Gamecock.
R2 officials say bus driver recovering an incident
Officials with Richland School District Two say a bus driver is recovering on Monday morning, Aug. 19, after an incident.
Forest Acres Town Council presents plans for location of old Richland Mall
On Monday morning, Aug. 19, the Forest Acres Town Council was presenting with a conceptual master plan for the park that will take the place of the old Richland Mall.
Blythewood High student arrested after taking knife to school, say deputies
A 14-year-old was arrested after investigators say the teen took a knife to school, says RCSD.
SCDOT to temporarily close, detour Childs Street in Irmo for repairs
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour Childs Street in Lexington County for repairs beginning on next Monday.
CPD: Man pleads guilty, sentenced after sexually assaulting girl in his care
A man has pled guilty and was sentenced after Columbia Police investigators say he sexually assaulted a girl in his care.
RCSD: Two detention center inmates overdose on unknown substance
Richland County deputies are investigating after two inmates have overdosed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Saturday, Aug. 17, says RCSD.
RCSD: Man arrested in connection with shooting at Kroger
Sheriff Leon Lott has announced the arrest of 50-year-old Lateef Karim Carnegie for the shooting that occurred at the Kroger grocery store on Killian Road on Sunday, Aug. 18.
