Relocation of access to Garner Lane starts August 3
2023-08-02
Starting today, August 3, access to Garner Lane will be relocated from the Interstate 20 eastbound ramp to Longcreek Drive, except for motorists accessing theContinue Reading
Local Restaurant Owner Gregorio Leon Convicted of Murder in Lexington County
2023-07-10
Gregorio Leon III, age 56, has been sentenced to thirty (30) years in prison for the murder of Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, which occurred onContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott, other county officials cut ribbon on new Midlands Gang Task Force headquarters
2023-07-03
Multi-agency substation located in North Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) opened its seventeenth satellite substation with theContinue Reading
Firefighter’s group questions Columbia’s fire chief
2023-06-28
A state firefighter group and Columbia city officials each held news conferences on June 22 after the Professional Fire Fighters Association of South Carolina calledContinue Reading
Cause of deadly Columbia fire ruled accidental
2023-06-07
The fire that killed Irmo Firefighter James Muller on May 26 at the Tropical Ridge Apartments in Columbia was caused by unattended cooking and hasContinue Reading
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2023 nets nearly 60 units of blood
2023-06-02
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department once again wins tri-agency competition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth year in a row, the RichlandContinue Reading
County honors first responders
2023-05-31
National EMS Week (May 21-27) celebrates the emergency medical service profession and its providers, shining a spotlight on first responders. This year, Richland County EMSContinue Reading
Former Lexington County deputy charged with disorderly conduct
2023-05-30
The Lexington Police Department has arrested a former Lexington County deputy accused of disorderly conduct at an apartment complex. Giovanni Michael Vaccaro, 29, was chargedContinue Reading
Columbia man charged with murder in shooting death
2023-05-30
Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death inside a car Thursday. Tyrese Shevon Madison, 24, is charged with murder andContinue Reading
Pastors and former gang leaders join forces against a culture of violence
2023-05-25
Downtown Columbia march held May 20. Additional marches scheduled. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. G.A.N.G.S. in PEACE held their first of several 2023 marches againstContinue Reading
Reward offered for information on fugitive
2023-05-17
The S.C. Department of Corrections, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are offering a $30,000 reward for information thatContinue Reading