The Courage Center expands addiction services into Richland County
The Courage Center helps people develop a recovery plan tailored to them alongside professionals and peer support coaches.
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South Carolina bans inmates from in-person interviews. A lawsuit wants to change that
A South Carolina prison policy banning inmates from speaking to reporters in person or having their writings directly published violates the First Amendment free speech rights of prisoners, a civil rights organization said in a federal lawsuit Thursday.
Richland Co. investigating late Wednesday night shooting, say deputies
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a man was shot late Wednesday night, say investigators.
Fire crews put out grass, woods fire near Congaree Road home
Firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department put out a grass and wood fire that was threatening a nearby home, said fire officials.
Prisma Health launches new urgent care facilities across the Midlands
Prisma Health officials have announced openings of new urgent care facilities in the Midlands.
Gospel singer held master class for Richland One students
Ahead of his performance at the Koger Center, Gospel legend Donnie McClurkin held a master class with Richland One students.
State troopers: 1 injured, 1 dead after driver attempts to avoid law enforcement
One person was injured and another is dead after a driver was trying to avoid law enforcement, said SCHP.
Services restored at all Richland Library locations after internet service outage
Library officials are reporting that full service to all Richland Library locations have been restored.
SLED charges Midlands man following bomb threats
A Midlands man has been charged with 3 counts of threatening to bomb personal property, said SLED.
IRS centers holding special Saturday openings for taxpayer assistance
Tax season is here and the Internal Revenue Service is offering some assistance.
School District Five student earns private pilot certification through scholarship
A Dutch Fork High School JROTC cadet earned a private pilot certification from the Air Force JROTC (AFJROTC) Flight Academy, said school officials.
Cayce PD adds new K9 officer thanks to local brewery
Steel Paws helped Cayce PD bring on their newest K9 Nero, a German shepherd mix who will work to detect drugs and evidence alongside handler Justin Hartley.
Armed robbery at CVS causes two schools to go on lockdown
An early morning armed robbery caused two schools in the Two Notch Road area to go on lockdown on Tuesday, say Forest Acres Police.
Trump to hold primary watch party in SC
Former President Donald Trump will spend Saturday evening in the Midlands.
Gamecocks basketball star holds clinic for next generation of players
On Monday, USC Women's Basketball Player, Raven Johnson teamed up with Dunkin' for a basketball clinic with the Palmetto Pressure Girls Basketball Organization.
Drew Wellness Center holding day geared towards women’s health
Drew Wellness Center is teaming up with the City of Columbia and other community partners to host a Women’s Health Showcase.
Political action committee urges SC residents to vote for Haley regardless of party affiliation
“Donald Trump is a pretend patriot. He only cares about himself," said Robert Schwartz, Primary Pivot co-founder.
Country music band Alabama to headline Inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has announced the headlining act for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown at Segra Park will be Grammy Award-winning Country Music Legends Alabama.
SC Dept. of Revenue to host Alcohol Beverage Licensing workshop
The South Carolina Department of Revenue is hosting an alcohol beverage licensing workshop for businesses that plan to sell alcohol.
Columbia Fireflies hosting auditions for musicians to perform during upcoming season
The Columbia Fireflies are searching for singers and musicians to perform before Fireflies home games this upcoming season.
City of Columbia launching new mobile food market
The City of Columbia is launching a new mobile food market which will provide SC grown produce to residents in Columbia to have more access to health and nutritious food options.
2 displaced after apartment balcony fire
Two people are displaced after a two alarm St. Julian Place apartment fire, said Columbia-Richland Fire.
Richland Co. coroner identifies teenage shooting victim
The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place along the 1800 block of Bywood Drive Friday afternoon
Columbia College embraces its past while looking forward to the future
“Columbia College has its roots as a small liberal arts college that provides a personal experience tailored to every student’s needs," said Dr. John Dozier, Columbia College president. "While growth is important, we want to grow strategically.”
Family, friends split lottery winnings from November ticket
A group of family and friends who played the Mega Millions together back in November are dividing a $1 million prize six ways, said lottery officials.
