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.
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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.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awarded nonprofit organizations across SC with grants
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded grants to nonprofit organizations across South Carolina.
Dreher student charged with carrying a weapon on school property, say officers
A 16-year-old has been charged after carrying a weapon on school property this morning, said Columbia PD.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center investigating suspected, non-fatal opioid overdose
Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is investigating a suspected, non-fatal opioid overdose, according to the county.
SCDC inmate sentenced to prison for trafficking 350 kilograms of meth with contraband phones
An inmate in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) was sentenced to more than 26 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, said the DOJ.
USC Forward Ashlyn Watkins to host youth basketball camp
University of South Carolina Forward Ashlyn Watkins will be hosting a basketball camp this week.
US Brick expands Richland County operations
Manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick US Brick is expanding its Richland County operations.
Demetrius Knight Jr. and Debo Williams Named to Butkus Award Watch List
University of South Carolina linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Debo Williams are among the 51 players named to the 40th annual collegiate Butkus Award, it was announced today.
CAE kicks off End of Summer Concert Series
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) has officially kicked off its End of Summer Concert Series this week.
RCSD: 14-year-old student brought gun on school grounds
Richland County deputies say a 14-year-old student brought a gun to school.
USC and Lexington Medical Center open facility to train nurses
According to the U.S. Department of Health, 41 of South Carolina’s 46 counties have a health professional shortage.
City of Columbia Payment Center to hold Lemonade and Popcorn Fundraiser Sale
The City of Columbia Payment Center is teaming up with the Mayor’s Campaign against Breast Cancer to hold a fundraiser.
Tonka Hemingway Named to the Bednarik Watch List
University of South Carolina senior defensive lineman Tonka Hemingway has been named to the 30th Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.
Woman arrested for kidnapping in connection with missing 3-year-old, child found safe
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a woman accused in the kidnapping of a three-year-old boy.
Gadsden Street traffic closed as crews work to repair cut natural gas line
The Richland-Columbia Fire Department says traffic is closed on Gadsden Street in Columbia between Richland Street and Laurel Street as Dominion Energy crews work.
Body found near Food Lion in Richland County deemed accidental
Columbia Police has given an update on last week's suspicious death investigation at the 5100 block of Fairfield Road.
Irmo PD rescue kittens from car's bumper
Another group of cats were a little more fortunate.
American Idol auditions coming to South Carolina
American Idol is going across the country in search of new talent to star in its 23rd season.
Olympia Neighborhood Park closed for electrical improvements
Richland County says Olympia Neighborhood Park is undergoing a 2-week closure for electrical improvements.
