USC renames engineering college to honor generous donor and alum
Thursday morning the school was renamed after Molinaroli, who donated 30 million dollars to his alma mater.
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Columbia man pleads guilty to COVID benefits fraud, says DOJ
A 51--year-old man had pleaded guilty to COVID benefits fraud, said the DOJ.
CCCF kicks off Caribbean-American Heritage Month with weekend full of events
Carolina's Caribbean Culture Festival is kicking off the month of Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a weekend full of events to celebrate the rich history of carnival and Caribbean heritage.
CIU offering financial aid relief to students with parents in ministry
Columbia International University is offering financial aid relief to students with parents in ministry, said the school.
Wrong way driver killed in early morning collision on I-77
Highway Patrol says a wrong way driver died in a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-77 at mile marker 12 this morning.
Senior Resources searching for volunteers for Meals on Wheels program
Senior Resources is looking for volunteers for its Meals on Wheels program.
Alvin S. Glenn to close down juvenile wing
The Richland County council has voted to close the juvenile wing of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
SPECIAL SESSION: Greenville County woman elected to SC Supreme Court by General Assembly
While South Carolina now longer has the nation’s only all-male supreme court, it does join 18 other states in having all-white justices with the retirement of Chief Justice Don Beatty.
Richland County set to begin spraying for mosquitoes
Crews with Richland County will begin spraying for mosquitoes as the county begins its annual campaign to protect health by reducing mosquito-borne illness, says the county.
Family Connection of South Carolina to hold photography exhibit at Richland Library
Family Connection of South Carolina is partnering with Richland Library for the LOOK! Photography Exhibit.
Funeral arrangements announced for local teen killed in Sunday shooting
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a local teenager killed in a shooting on Sunday.
RCSD searching for individuals accused of attempting to take merchandise
Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for individuals accused of attempting to steal from a grocery store, says RCSD.
RCSD: 5-year-old's drowning on Sparkleberry Lane ruled accidental
Sheriff Leon Lott says the drowning of a 5-year-old in a pool at Wildewood South Apartments last month is ruled as accidental.
TD Bank robbery suspect arrested in Richland Co.
Sheriff Leon Lott says Joshua Green, the suspect in the TD Bank robbery last month, has been arrested and taken to Alvin S. Glenn.
Midlands man sentenced to 10 years, ordered to pay $35,000 for gun charges
An Orangeburg man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms, says the Department of Justice.
Midlands man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearms, distribution of methamphetamine
A Midlands man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and distribution of methamphetamine.
Florida man arrested in connection with shoplifting, says Forest Acres Police
Forest Acres Police says two people were arrested after officers received a call about a woman and man shoplifting in the area.
Richland Library offers free summer lunches
The Summer Break Café Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provides free meals to children 18 and under.
Richland County judge denies bond for 17-year-old charged with shooting police K9
Taylor’s attorney also asked the judge to drop the attempted murder charge saying that the defendant did not mean to shoot at the deputy. Hodge believes Taylor was in fact aiming for him.
SCDSS recognizes June as Family Reunification Month
Department of Social Services is recognizing the month of June as Family Reunification Month to raise awareness and celebrate the work put into strengthening families.
Dominion Energy put additional safety measures in place for Lake Murray Park visitors
Beginning on June 8, Dominion Energy says there will be additional safety measures in place for visitors at Lake Murray Public Park.
Keenan High School student shot in restaurant parking lot over the weekend
Columbia Police asking for public's help as they continue to investigate a fatal weekend shooting, says CPD.
Columbia Animal Services to hold Pups & Pints events
Columbia Animal Services and Jake’s on Devine are hosting a Pups & Pints adoption event and donation drive this Sunday.
National Microchip Your Pet Month
June is National Microchip Your Pet Month and the Columbia Animal Services is also offering free micro-chipping for dogs every Wednesday this month, excluding the Juneteenth holiday.
RC coroner releases name of man killed by tractor trailer following early morning collision
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the man who was killed by a tractor trailer early Saturday morning.
