Officers pack winter kits for South Carolina communities
Police officers across the state came to Columbia on Thursday to make sure people in their communities stay warm.
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2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Announced
On Thursday at the State House a group of chefs were named ambassadors for the state.
Deputies: Another Alvin S. Glenn guard charged with misconduct in office
Deputies say over the past year Grady had approximately 65 phone calls with the inmate outside of her shift hours.
Logging equipment damaged after catching on fire, say firefighters
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says a piece of logging equipment is damaged after it caught on fire this afternoon.
SCDOT commission appoints Justin Powell as next secretary of transportation
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation at a meeting on Thursday morning.
Dominion Energy launches program in Eastover to help customers save money
Around 450 Dominion Energy customers in the Eastover community are now eligible for free energy-saving products and services.
Dominion Energy offers tips to manage energy bills as temperatures drop
With temperatures dropping, Dominion Energy is giving tips to help customers manage their energy usage and bills this winter.
S.C. House gives green light for gender transition ban
HB 4624, aimed at banning anyone in the State of South Carolina under the age of 18 from being able to gain access to any gender reassignment procedures has passed in the House with a vote of 82 to 23
Food Truck Fridays rolls back into Columbia
With the chill in the air, the City of Columbia may just be able to heat things up a bit with some delicious dishes for 'Food Truck Fridays'.
SC cannabis supporters urge lawmakers to change stance on marijuana
Wednesday at a rally at the statehouse, Senator Deon Tedder spoke about a proposed bill that would not allow the smell of marijuana alone to be a probable cause to search a vehicle.
School District Five students selected for honor choir
Multiple students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been selected for the South Carolina American Choral Directors Honor Choir, said district officials.
H&R Block offering money off services during partnership with Richland Two for backpack program
District officials say for a select period of time people can donate items at their H&R Block office and receive money off their tax services.
Dating series Love Island USA casting in Columbia
Want to be on the next "Love Island USA"? The reality dating series is casting local singles in Columbia.
Deputies: Student arrested for bringing gun to school
Investigators say just after 8am the school resource officer was notified by administrators that they found a handgun in the student's backpack when he set off the school's metal detector.
Winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Columbia
A grocery store in Columbia sold a Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million for Tuesday night's drawing.
Another inmate found stabbed at Richland County detention center, deputies say
Richland County deputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred last night at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, says the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
RCSD: Jail guard arrested after being caught taking contraband to the facility
A jail guard at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center was arrested on Tuesday, says the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
SC Secretary of Transportation announces retirement
South Carolina Transportation Secretary Christy Hall has announced she will retire after nearly 30 years with the state’s Department of Transportation.
Richland Two pilot project provides resources for students
A grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is providing Richland School District Two the resources to launch a pilot project for schools in the district.
7 Richland School District One students selected for All-State Orchestra
Congratulations are in order for several students in the Richland One school district who have been chosen to take their musical skills statewide.
2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: DeSantis follows up Iowa caucus with Palmetto State stops
After his morning trip to Greenville, Ron DeSantis made a stop by Columbia to speak at the statehouse before leaving South Carolina for New Hampshire.
Artists invited to apply for Columbia Open Studios
Columbia-based artist looking to showoff their art, their work process and studio space have the opportunity to register for Columbia Open Studios 2024.
St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2024 band lineup
The St. Patrick’s Day festival is returning to Columbia on Saturday, March 16, 2024!
Benedict College to host MLK celebration
One of South Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities is hosting an event to honor the life and legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
VP Harris addressed SC residents at 'King Day at the Dome'
In her speech at the statehouse, Harris said that the freedoms of many Americans are under threat and that it’s an important year to go out and vote.
