Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands closing for maintenance
Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands will be closed for maintenance and repairs starting on Monday, Jan. 29.
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S.C. Democratic party responds to 'State of the State' address
The governor's speech was followed up Wednesday night by the Democratic response.
Dozens gather at S.C. State House for 'Liberty and Justice Rally'
Local community leaders and politicians met at the state house to hold what they're calling a "Liberty and Justice rally."
RCSD searching for truck, trailer stolen on same day
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a truck and trailer that was stolen from a parking lot on Garners Ferry Road.
Another jail guard arrested for misconduct in office, says Richland County deputies
Another Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center jail guard has been arrested for misconduct in office, says the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
911 calls show fears of residents and friends after a young man got shot entering the wrong home
A concerned college student asked police if they'd seen his fraternity brother early one Saturday morning after he'd sent the 20-year-old home from a sports bar in an Uber.
CPD investigating following Columbia shooting
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a shooting on Tuesday night sent one person to the hospital, said officers.
WHAT IS SCHOOL CHOICE? Expert and lawmaker disagree on whether it helps the Palmetto State
The School Choice Bill creates educational scholarship accounts that provide parents with up to $6,000 to pay for their child’s education. Garvin believes this is a misuse of public dollars that should instead be used to improve public schools.
DHEC brings attention to health pregnancy-related health concerns
Today is National Maternal Health Awareness Day.
Richland County hosting sleeping bag drive for the homeless
The Richland County Neighborhood Council (RCNC) is partnering with Midlands nonprofit All Kind for a sleeping bag drive to benefit the County’s homeless population.
Midlands man charged in child pornography investigation
Investigators say on September 5th of last year deputies received a tip from the Attorney General's Office in reference to child pornography.
Columbia Firefighters respond to 2-alarm apartment fire
Firefighters say they are working to contain a fire at Columbia Rising Apartments on Johnson Ave. near N. Main St.
State Superintendent of Education requests inquiry into R1 learning center
Richland School District One officials have spoken out after becoming aware of a requested inquiry by the State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
Riverbanks Zoo beloved koala dies
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of a beloved koala Charlotte.
City of Columbia raising awareness about heart disease with Go Red Columbia
The City of Columbia is hosting a press conference and community photo session to raise awareness about heart disease.
Incentive program provides $500 to South Carolinians who earn GED
The South Carolina Department of Education is offering some incentive for adults who did not finish high school looking to continue their education.
SC lawmakers disagree about abortion on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
“It goes without saying that the government has no authority to intervene in the decisions between a patient and their doctor," said Rep. Ivory Thigpen, a Democrat from Columbia.
Richland County deputies asking for public's help finding missing woman
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 28-year-old woman.
Deputies: Woman accused of strangling grandmother
Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say Aneia Anderson is charged with Murder.
RCSD: Victim dies at hospital after being shot multiple times
A victim was pronounced dead at a hospital after being shot multiple times on Sunday, says Richland County deputies.
Richland One launches new way to share happenings in the district with new podcast
Families and people in the Richland One community now have a new way to learn about the things happening in the district, says the district.
Coroner identifies victim of single-vehicle collision on McCords Ferry Road
The Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the name of the individual involved in a motor vehicle accident that happened on McCords Ferry Road at Bluff Road.
Man wanted for Columbia murder arrested in North Dakota, say police
A man wanted for murder in Columbia was recently arrested in North Dakota, said the Columbia Police Department.
Coroner: Remains those of woman who disappeared 12 years ago
Adriana Laster, who was 28 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen in September of 2011.
