Richland News
MUSC held ground-breaking ceremony for new doctor's offices
People in Forest Acres will soon have a new option for medical care.
Columbia-Richland Fire crews work to control fire at Broad River Apt
Columbia-Richland Fire Dept. crews say they are battling a two-alarm fire at Broad River Trace Apartments on River Hill Circle.
Benedict College to commemorate Black History Month with series of events
Black history is now federally recognized as a month long celebration.
Columbia firefighters respond to Saturday morning restaurant fire
Columbia firefighters say no injuries were reported in a restaurant fire on Saturday morning, Jan. 31.
LIST: School closures, changes around the Midlands
Schools in the Midlands are beginning to change their schedules are forecasters announce the possibility of snow impacting parts of the Palmetto State.
2 left displaced after Monday morning Richland County fire
Two people were left displaced after a Monday morning house fire, say fire officials.
Two dozen displaced following Sunday morning apartment fire
Chief Jenkins says no injuries were reported, however one resident had to jump off of a balcony to escape the blaze, he was uninjured.
No injuries in Forest Acres restaurant fire
The fire was contained to the restaurant but significantly damaged the building.
SCDPH opens medical equipment power shelter ahead of winter storm
Officials say a Medical Equipment Power Shelter is an emergency shelter with limited support for people who require backup power for medical reasons.
Richland Co. deputies searching for 2 accused of wire fraud
Richland County deputies say they are searching for two people accused of wire fraud.
RCSD searching for 49-year-old missing woman
Richland Co. investigators are searching for a 49-year-old missing woman, say deputies.
RCSD searching for 2 accused of shoplifting at jewelry story
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say they are searching for two people accused of shoplifting at a jewelry store.
RCSD needs help identifying person accused of shoplifting at Kroger
Richland County deputies are asking for help identifying a person accused of shoplifting at a grocery store, say deputies.
Gov. McMaster delivers final State of the State Address
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2026, Gov. Henry McMaster gave his final State of the State Address.
RCSD deputies will not be charged following viral On-Patrol Live arrest
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says no deputies will be charged following the arrest of Maxie Outen.
ASGDC guard arrested in connection with assault on inmate
RCSD says Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center guard has been arrested in connection with the assault of an inmate.
Midlands man’s prayers answered after Powerball win
A Midlands man believes his $1 million Powerball win was divine intervention, said SC Lottery officials.
RCSD: Missing man found dead near I-77
Richland County Sheriff's Department says they've found the body of a man who's been missing since Sunday.
Rep. Clyburn touts $50 million secured for projects in SC's 6th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn said Friday he has secured $50 million in federal funding for community projects across South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District as part of a broader federal spending package approved by Congress.
RCSD searching for man last seen on Sunday
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for a 48-year-old man last seen on Sunday, said deputies.
Irmo man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
An Irmo man was arrested on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
School districts to return to operations after weekend weather
District officials say School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will return to normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
SCEMD activates winter weather hotline
Officials with SCEMD say anyone with questions about the winter weather response can call 1-866-246-0133
COMET services suspended Sunday, Monday plans updated
Officials with the COMET say their fixed route and DART service are suspended for Sunday
