Inmate found dead at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
The incident is still currently being investigated and details will be released as they are made available.
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Columbia siblings share books they wrote with other Richland One students
Their books are part of a series called “My Voice is Powerful.”
RCSD: 16-year-old arrested after attempting to rob another student on campus
A 16-year-old student was arrested at Lower Richland High School after attempting to rob another student says RCSD.
Teen found safe, says Richland County deputies
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the teen was located and is safe.
Another jail employee arrested for misconduct in office, say Richland County deputies
Richland County deputies say another Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employee has been arrested for misconduct in office.
St. Patricks's Day season kicks off in Five Points
The kickoff event is just the beginning of the fun which culminates on March 16th with the main festivities.
Batesburg-Leesville man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
Batesville-Leesville man was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking, says the Department of Justice.
SCDOT: Three overnight closures scheduled for I-126 westbound
According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, there will be three separate overnight closures of I-126 westbound, between Elmwood Avenue and Colonial Life Boulevard due to construction work.
Columbia Animal Services holding St Pawtrick’s Day O’Doption Special
Columbia Animal Services is beginning a new adoption special soon.
School choice supporters plan to move forward with new bill despite legal challenge
“We have learned through this process that parents across this state are demanding educational choice," said House speaker Murrell Smith.
Detention center employee accused of having relationship with inmate
An Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employee was arrested after an investigation revealed an inmate relationship, said RCSD.
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden warn about discount ticket scam
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden took to their social media page to warn people about a scam circulating online.
CAE offering new dining options for travelers
If you’ve got plans to travel through Columbia Metropolitan Airport, go with an empty stomach.
SCDJJ: Security employee found with marijuana at training facility
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) officials say a security employee was found in possession of marijuana at a training facility.
Richland County deputies say missing teen has been found safely
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a teenage girl who was reported missing on Sunday, has been found safely.
CPD: Man accused of breaking into several businesses
A man accused of committing multiple burglaries has been arrested, said officers.
RCSD: Man wanted for murder turns himself in
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a man wanted for murder turned himself in.
SCDOT: Three overnight closures scheduled for I-126 westbound
SCDOT is announcing the closures of I-126 westbound between Elmwood Avenue and Colonial Life Boulevard for Carolina Crossroads project construction work.
Pawmetto Lifeline holds rally to advocate for a spray/neuter ordinance
On Tuesday morning, Pawmetto Lifeline rallied in front of Columbia City Hall to advocate for a spray/neuter ordinance.
Four homes destroyed after afternoon subdivision fire, say firefighters
An afternoon fire in the Bowden Village subdivision off of Trotter Road has left four homes damaged and 7 people displaced, said the fire department.
Columbia Parks & Recreation Department unveils historic marker recognizing Eau Claire’s Lincoln Park
This Black History Month, Columbia Parks and Recreation unveiled a historical marker for Lincoln Park on Monday.
Chaplain candidate dies at Fort Jackson
Officials at Fort Jackson say a chaplain candidate student died Monday morning.
Three accused of string of burglaries in Richland County
Two brothers and another man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries, say deputies.
CRFD: Mobile home destroyed after Sunday afternoon fire, three dogs dead
Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire on Green Acres Drive in Richland County around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday.
