RCSD deputies investigating after second shooting by a security guard at nightclub
Deputies are investigating after a second shooting by a security guard at a nightclub took place early Wednesday morning, says RCSD.
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Westwood HS placed on secure status following phone call
Westwood High School was placed on secure status Wednesday afternoon.
RCSD: Missing man with dementia found safe
Richland County deputies says missing man with dementia found safe.
Former DJJ employee accused of providing vaping devices to youth
A former DJJ employee was arrested after being accused of providing youth with contraband, says DJJ officials.
Driver killed in wreck on Harmon Road Monday night
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver was killed in a wreck Monday night on Harmon Road near Kirkbrook Lane.
Law enforcement investigating after officer-involved chase led to collision
Lexington Police says all lanes of South Lake Drive have reopened after a chase and collision Sunday night.
SCHP: Person refueling disabled vehicle hit on highway, 1 arrested for DUI
SC Highway Patrol arrested a man after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Richland County early Saturday.
Pickens Street closed after tractor-trailer strike power pole
City of Columbia officials say Pickens Street from Blanding to Washington is closed after a tractor-trailer hit a power pole.
Deputies respond to shooting on elementary school property
Richland Co. deputies say they responded to a Midlands elementary school Monday afternoon.
Benedict College to hold 156th commencement
Tonight, Friday, Benedict College is holding its 156th commencement at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Midlands couple surprised by win after scratching tickets together
A Midlands couple is surprised after scratching tickets together led to a big win for them, said lottery officials.
13-year-old driver charged following vehicle pursuit in stolen car
Sheriff Leon Lott says a 13-year-old has been charged after a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car.
SC House considers shifting monument decisions from cities to lawmakers
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it more difficult to alter or remove historical monuments, reviving debate over how the state preserves and interprets its past.
Richland Coroner identifies Worthy Drive homicide victim
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a homicide at the 2000 block of Worthy Drive on Tuesday.
USC employee becomes one of only a few Afghan women to earn PHD
Thursday, May 7, 2026, a University of South Carolina employee became one of only a few Afghan women to earn a PHD.
RCSD warns about inmate scam affecting residents
RCSD Sheriff Leon Lott says more than 100 people in Richland County have fallen victim to a scam perpetrated by inmates in the Georgia Prison System.
SC troopers respond to Decker Boulevard collision
SC troopers responded to a collision on Decker Boulevard near the intersection on Ranch Road after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5.
SCHP investigating fatal Richland County collision
SC Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that happened in Richland County on Tuesday.
Deputies arrest man for Bush River Road homicide; victim identified
Richland County authorities have arrested a man for a homicide on Bush River Road Thursday and have identified the victim.
Lawmakers introduce Logan's Law
One year after the murder of Logan Federico in Columbia, lawmakers are hoping to prevent a similar tragedy.
Richland One to host career expo
Richland School District One is hosting a career expo later this month.
Columbia Police asking for help finding man accused of robbing elderly woman
Columbia Police is asking for help finding an armed robbery suspect accused of violently robbing an elderly woman, say police.
UPDATE: Man charged for fatal shooting on Worthy Drive
Columbia Police Department has arrested a man for a fatal shooting on the 2000 block of Worthy Drive on Tuesday.
Irmo Police searching for missing 16-year-old
A multi-agency search is underway as investigators search for a missing 16-year-old, says Irmo PD.
Charges filed in USC swatting hoax
USC announces that charges have been filed in connection with the USC swatting hoax that took place last Summer.
