Richland News
Columbia Water customers may experience water service disruption
City of Columbia Water customers served by the Columbia Canal Water Treatment plant may experience low-pressure or water service disruption starting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, according to the water company.
Former pastor sentenced for decades-long sexual assault of minors
A Lexington County man was found guilty by a Richland County jury on Friday, Dec.1, said the solicitor's office.
Part of South Main to close temporarily due to construction
The Department of Transportation is closing a section of South Main Street, near College Street.
Here's what to know if you hit a deer
What are you supposed to do if you hit a deer?
'Good Night Lights' event brings joy to children in hospital
The little ones at Prisma Children's Hospital got into the spirit with a Christmas parade.
Midlands Area Treasured Trees Awards Ceremony
The City of Columbia honored some treasured trees on Dec.1, 2023.
CPD: Officers searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say officers are searching for a 2013 dark gray Dodge Durango.
DHEC offering free testing at local health departments
State health officials say they will offer free testing at most local health departments on Tuesday, Dec.5.
Gingerbread house competition held to benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia
The 2023 Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibition kicked off today.
Riverbanks Zoo celebrates arrival of new family member
Riverbanks Zoo is celebrating the holiday early with the arrival of a new zoo family member.
Section of Rice Meadow Way to close for construction
On Tuesday morning the east entrance to Rice Meadow Way from Hard Scrabble Road (S-83) will be temporarily closed for construction, says SCDOT.
Three men, juvenile accused of burglarizing RCSD workout facility
Three men and a 17-year-old girl were arrested in connection with breaking and entering and burglary at the Richland Mall, said Richland County deputies.
Multiple Midlands counties rattled by 2.4 magnitude earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed an earthquake felt through several counties in South Carolina.
Salvation Army hoping to help 2500 children this Christmas with Angel Tree Program
This is the last weekend to participate in the Angel Tree Program by adopting a child and gifting them Christmas presents.
Troopers: 1 dead, multiple hospitalized after 6-vehicle collision in Richland County
A multi-vehicle collision left one person dead and multiple people hospitalized on Thursday night in Richland County says state troopers.
Man wanted for burglary in the Midlands caught in Massachusetts
A man was arrested at a traffic stop in Sutton, Massachusetts will be brought back to the Midlands in connection with commercial burglary say investigators.
Irmo mayor and mayor-elect celebrate opening of new dog park, talk about future of town
The dog park is part of a larger project which has brought a community garden to the neighborhood and plans to add a skate park next year.
USC entering its Taylor era, offering class on pop icon Swift
Allen Wallace with the university's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management says the course's full title is "Life is Just a Classroom:Taylor's Version."
Columbia Police: Pizza delivery driver shot, killed
According to investigators, police responded to Tamarind Apartments on Stoneridge Dr. around 11pm and found the 48 year old driver unresponsive.
RCSD1 employees personal information potentially exposed
Thursday a spokesperson for the district announced that during a data conversion with one of the district's document management systems some employees personal information like addresses and social security numbers were visible to other employees.
SC Governor, First Lady announce Christmas open house at Governor's Mansion
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster are inviting South Carolinians to join them in celebrating the holiday season with a Christmas Open House.
RCSD: Siblings arrested in connection with early morning club shooting
Two Midlands siblings were arrested in connection with the shooting that injured three people early Saturday morning, says Richland County Sheriff's Department.
SCEMD recognized for achieving full national accreditation
For most South Carolinians emergencies are hopefully rare but for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division they are an everyday occurrence.
