Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for drug sales, illegal gun possession
One Columbia man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after he was found guilty for selling drugs on social media among other crimes.
Richland County
Results of the Richland County Penny Sales Tax, and county sheriff’s election
The future of the Penny Sales Tax was on the ballot and voters approved it.
COMET offering free rides on election day
You can catch the COMET to get to the polls on election day.
2024 High School Player of the Year nominees announced
The Richland County Recreation Commission and Richland County Recreation Foundation have announced the nominees for the 2024-2025 Richland County High School Player of the Year Award—Football.
Richland County mourns loss of long-serving EMS worker
Richland County is mourning the loss of a long-serving EMS worker.
Richland County added to list of counties to receive expedited federal individual assistance
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) announced on Friday, Oct. 4, that Richland County is now among the counties that are eligible to receive expedited federal individual disaster assistance following Hurricane Helene.
SC voter registration deadline extended due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene
People in South Carolina now have more time to register to vote, if they have not already done so.
Richland County, FEMA to begin county-wide damage assessment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, along with the Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3, throughout the county’s 11 districts as part of damage assessment following Hurricane Helene.
Coroner identifies Richland County victim
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified a Richland County victim, said the coroner’s office.
Richland County man convicted in deadly shooting case
A Richland County jury has convicted a man of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a weapon during a violent crime on Thursday, Sept. 12, said the solicitor’s office.
