Mayor Daniel Rickenmann outlines City of Columbia's goals for 2024
“Violent crime is still a big topic," Rickenmann said. "Homelessness is the other big topic.”
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S.C. among state Capitol buildings targeted in hoax bomb threats
The FBI said Wednesday it is "aware" of "numerous" hoax bomb threats sent to various secretaries of state and state legislatures around the country on Wednesday.
More details released in I-126 chase that left man dead
New details have emerged in the I-126 chase that left a man dead after he drove into traffic on Friday afternoon, says RCSD.
Prisma no longer part of United Healthcare network as agreement not reached
A lot of Prisma Health patients are now out-of-network as the health care system has failed to reach an agreement with United Healthcare.
Deputies looking for man they say may have information on summer murder
Investigators say the man seen in the attached surveillance video wearing a white tank and dreads may know something about the June 25th, 2023 murder at a home on Indigo Springs Dr.
Richland County Council elects new leadership for 2024
The Richland County Council has officially elected new leadership on Tuesday.
Richland One to hold free housing clinics
Richland County School District One is hosting free housing clinics for families who are financially struggling, said the school district.
The importance of donating blood ahead of ABC Columbia, Red Cross blood drive
ABC Columbia News along with the American Red Cross is teaming up to host our annual community blood drive Wednesday.
Tameika Isaac Devine wins Senate District 19 race in landslide election
The former City of Columbia councilwoman says she is ready to get to work with the legislative session starting next week.
'Grinding of the Greens' is not being held this year
It's day two of the new year, and if you are looking to get rid of your Christmas tree the popular 'Grinding of the Greens' will not take place this year.
City Council members to be sworn in Wednesday
Wednesday Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, along with city leaders will host a swearing in.
2 displaced after fire spreads through two-story home
Two people are displaced after a fire spread through a two-story Columbia home early Friday morning, says the Columbia-Richland Fire Department.
Senate District 19 special election voting
Voting for Senate District 19 special election is underway in the Midlands.
Richland County Coroner identifies man killed in I-126 crash
The Richland County Coroner's Office has released the name of the man who died Friday afternoon after a crash on I-126.
West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater reopen after closure
All portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater are now open after being temporarily closed, according to the City of West Columbia website.
City of Columbia holding annual Capital City Fireworks display
The City of Columbia is holding its annual Capital City Fireworks display on New Year’s Eve at Midnight.
City of Columbia's Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024
The City of Columbia’s Food Truck Fridays will return in 2024.
Person wanted in Lexington County dead after Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26
A wanted person is dead after a Richland County deputy pursuit on I-26 near Colonial Life Blvd, said RCSD.
ABC Columbia and American Red Cross host January blood drive
You can help save lives in the Midlands in the new year.
DHEC promotes free Tobacco Quitline resources
The Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding folks that they offer a tobacco quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
CRFD: Motor vehicle collision causes inbound traffic on I-126 to shutdown
A motor vehicle collision has caused inbound traffic on I-126 to shutdown, said the Columbia-Richland Fire Department.
CRFD: Southbound traffic reopens as firefighters get house fire under control
Southbound traffic on Farrow Road is now moving again while the northbound side of Farrow Road is still closed, said fire officials.
City of Columbia Animal Shelter hosting $1 adoption special
City of Columbia Animal Shelter officials are hoping you’ll want a new best friend in the new year.
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center inmate to be charged with arson following cell fire
A detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is charged with arson after setting his mattress on fire.
McMaster issues proclamation for SC Interfaith Harmony Month
January is Interfaith Harmony Month in South Carolina.
