Richland County Offices, drop-off sites release altered holiday schedule
Richland County Government offices will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 27 for the upcoming Christmas holiday.
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Goose Creek man indicted on child pornography charges
A federal grand jury indicted 40 year-old Michele Mancino of Goose Creek for the production and possession of child pornography.
Red Cross accepting blood donations starting today through Jan. 2
The American Red Cross is asking a little help replenishing their blood supply during the holidays.
Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72
Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.
AG: SC to gain $242 million following CVS, Walgreens settlement
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today South Carolina is set to potentially gain $242 million after the national settlements against CVS, Walgreens, Teva, and Allergan over opioid cases.
USPS gets in full gear for busy holiday shipping
Have you ever wondered how gifts get to your house? It takes a lot of work from hundreds of Midlands employees at the United States Postal Service’s Columbia processing and distribution center.
'Honor the Dream' food drive is underway
You can help the city of Columbia feed hungry families for the holidays.
Committee votes to have some of Trump's tax returns released
The committee met for several hours behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon and then returned to vote 24-16 in open session to release the information related to Trump's tax returns from 2015-2020.
Snow day at Hyatt Park Elementary
It was snowing in Columbia today but only students at Hyatt Park Elementary School got to see it.
Columbia Animal Services hosting pet adoption special this holiday
You still have time to adopt a pet before the new year!
US Census Bureau: New home constructions fell in November
Home building pulled back again in November.
Prisma Children's Hospital patients take field trip to EdVenture Children’s Museum
This morning some of the patients at Prisma Health Children's Hospital got to take a little field trip.
Alcorn Middle School students receive free hoodies
With temperatures dropping it's important that every child has something warm to wear.
Bahakel Entertainment presents Christmas at Dollywood TV Special
Join Bahakel Entertainment hosts Anna Kooiman and Greg Rowles as they take you to one of our nation’s beloved theme parks during this one-hour original special!
West Columbia City Hall and sanitation services closings for the holidays
The City of West Columbia announced city hall will be closed beginning December 23 at 12 p.m.
Murdaugh attorneys release statement following AG's decision not to seek death penalty
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh released a statement following Attorney General Alan Wilson's call to seek life without parole for the disbarred South Carolina lawyer.
RCSD: 9 year-old's shooting death ruled an accident
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the shooting death of 9 year-old Christopher Scott III was an accident due to two children playing with a gun.
Lexington Police reports increase in parking lot collisions
Lexington Police is asking motorists to stay alert and cautious when driving in public parking lots.
SC Attorney General seeks life without parole in Murdaugh murder trial
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued a new statement regarding the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.
Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet
The Postal Service says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks in its fleet and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026
