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.
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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.
CPD investigating after man killed on King Street, coroner identifies victim
Columbia Police Department says a man was shot and killed on Saturday, Aug. 17.
West Columbia remembers late judge with Riverwalk statue
Judge Tanya Amber Gee will be remembered as one of the state’s brightest young judges, but her influence reaches far beyond that.
Irmo Fire District work incident involving several vehicles blocking intersection
Crews with the Irmo Fire District said firefighters were working an incident involving several vehicles blocking the intersection of Piney Grove at Fernandina/Bower Parkway.
DSS to hold senior produce vouchers distribution event in Richland County
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will hold a special voucher distribution event for the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) on Monday.
Columbia Police say 'suspicious' death deemed accidental
Columbia Police has given an update on last week's suspicious death investigation at the 5100 block of Fairfield Road.
Richland County man sentenced to life without parole in connection with 41-year-old man's death
A 28-year-old has been convicted by a Richland County jury on Wednesday, Aug. 14, said the solicitor’s office.
5 Richland One teachers awarded 'Educational Ingenuity Grants'
School is back in session and several Richland One teachers are already teaching some lessons in how to think outside of the box to when it comes to educating their students.
RCSD: Vulnerable adult found
Richland County deputies are asking the public for help finding a 65-year-old vulnerable adult, said the department.
Parent charged after taking firearm into Keenan High
A parent in the Midlands has been arrested after taking a firearm into a high school on Wednesday morning, says RCSD.
SCDOT to temporarily close I-20 westbound ramp to I-26 westbound for construction
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the I-20 westbound ramp (exit 64B) onto I-26 westbound beginning on Friday, said SCDOT.
Proposed constitutional amendment question to be on November ballot
Voters will see a question about an amendment on their ballot this upcoming November.
Richland County altering hours at 2 drop-off facilities
Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is changing the hours at two drop-off facilities to reduce confusion for residents, make service more efficient, and account for population growth and increased traffic, said county officials.
Prisma Health partners with March of Dimes to offer NICU Family Support program to patients
Prisma Health announced a partnership with March of Dimes to enhance support for families with infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
City's Office of Violent Crime Prevention to host Parent Café Sessions
The City of Columbia's Office of Violent Crime Prevention will host Parent Café Sessions during the month of August.
