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Man struck by stray bullet during rolling gun battle in Lower Richland
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a man walking along a road in Lower Richland was hit by a stray bullet during a rolling gun battle early Thursday morning. According to an incident report filed by the Richland County Sheriff's Department, deputies were responding to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Acie Avenue outside of Hopkins just after midnight when they were diverted to a person shot on Crosshill Road near American Avenue.
Drought conditions worsen across South Carolina, farmers struggle to cope
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Drought conditions have intensified across South Carolina, with the entire state now experiencing some form of drought. Fifteen counties, including Calhoun, Sumter, Clarendon, Lee, and Kershaw, saw a significant three-level increase in severe drought this week. Farmer Lance Samuel has had to adjust his routine to...
West Columbia police officer injured in crash near the town of Lexington
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A West Columbia police officer has been released from the hospital following a crash with that involved another vehicle near the town limits of Lexington. The collision took place around 12:40 p.m. Thursday in the 5400 block of Augusta Road. West Columbia Police confirmed Friday the...
An evening going to the dogs, and that's a good thing
COLUMBIA, S.C. — It's been a difficult year for K-9 officers in the Midlands. A SLED K-9 named Coba died while protecting his partner and other officers when they went to serve an arrest warrant. Richland County Sheriff's Department K-9 named Wick died after being hit by a car...
Detention officer charged with smuggling drugs and phones into Orangeburg jail
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A detention officer has been arrested and charged after an investigation at the Orangeburg-Calhoun County Detention Center. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said 26-year-old Tatyana Izlar has been arrested and and charged with one count of furnishing prisoners with alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs and one count of furnishing or possessing contraband in a county or municipal jail after the jail director requested an investigation into possible contraband coming into the facility.
Free Voorhees University-led educator boot camp aims to tackle teacher shortage
COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to the United States Department of Education, there is a nationwide shortage of educators, and Voorhees University is taking steps to help aspiring teachers pass a crucial test. Voorhees University offers a unique opportunity for aspiring educators who must pass the Praxis Core and Praxis...
Lexington Police hosting free health and safety classes for the public
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington Police have scheduled free for the public classes designed to give attendees the tools to deal with different crisis situations they may encounter. Stop The Bleed teaches participants three quick actions that can be used to save a life with the use of tourniquets and...
'Sunset Split' project moves another step forward
LEXINGTON, S.C. — The Lexington town hall was packed Wednesday evening as the public was invited to learn more about the latest plans for the $36 million Corley Mill Gateway Project, also known as the Sunset Split. Large, laminated maps showed the latest proposed routes, and residents and business...
Sheriff: Lexington man arrested after trying to kill two children and adult
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County deputies have arrested a man they say tried to kill two children and a woman in a house fire. Tracy Chad Russell, 31, is charged with three counts of attempted murder and a count of arson in the second degree, according to arrest warrants.
Richland One starting teachers to get an additional $7,000 to boost teacher recruitment
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland One teachers, bus drivers, and eligible non-teachers are on track to get a pay bump after the Richland County council passed their budget Tuesday. The budget includes raises for starting teacher salary from $43,640 to $50,100, and increases across the teacher pay scale by an average of 9%. The district hopes it will help make pay more competitive and bring teachers into the classroom, Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon says.
Residents shocked after double homicide on Hickory Ridge Drive
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — The Richland County Coroner has identified the victims of a double homicide that occurred Tuesday night in Columbia as 22-year-old Dominic Goodwin and 22-year-old Xavier Hopkins. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies found the victims in a car outside a home on Hickory Ridge Drive. A third...
Here's what sparked the fire at the Richland Mall, according to the fire chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia firefighters say a large fire is out at the site where the old Richland Mall is being demolished after flames began consuming some of the structure. The fire department said second-shift crews broke out Wednesday afternoon at the old shopping center's site, which is at...
South Carolina undergoing drought conditions due to heat, lack of rain
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you think it's been hot and dry -- as in lack of rain, not humidity -- you would be correct. According to the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources' Drought Response Committee (SCDRC), all 46 counties in the state are under a drought advisory. In the latest data, SCDRC upgraded the drought levels of 12 counties from normal to incipient, 19 counties to moderate, and 15 counties to severe. The counties most affected are in the Midlands and upper Coastal regions.
Early morning shed fire at pool company in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. — An early morning fire at a St. Matthews pool company is under control. The fire, which began in a shed behind the Alaglas Swimming Pool company in St. Matthews, began around 4:23 am, when the alarm company alerted Belleville Fire Department of the fire. When...
Art, drinks, and one epic bicycle ride: Things to Do in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. — While it might seem like the Things To Do list has gotten a tad bit shorter this week (let's chalk that up to a post-July 4 recovery period), it doesn't mean there aren't epic things to do on the calendar. Take in a new, epic art...
56-year-old detainee found dead in cell at Alvin S Glenn Detention Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of a 56-year-old detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Robert L Moore, of Columbia, was discovered unresponsive in his cell by a detention center nurse during a medical pass around 6 p.m. The on-site medical team began life-saving measures to revive Moore but were unsuccessful.
2 dead, 1 injured in possible drive-by shooting off Leesburg Road in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two people are dead and one injured after a shooting Richland County Sheriff's Department investigators believe is related to a drive-by shooting in a neighborhood off Leesburg Road. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, in the 300 block of Hickory Ridge Drive,...
$4.5 billion at stake: Richland hosts public hearing for new transportation penny tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Concerned citizens from across Richland County gathered at the county council chambers Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on the proposed transportation penny tax. While the hearing was primarily scheduled to discuss the adoption of tax itself, most of those who spoke discussed their thoughts on...
Chapin development raises concerns amongst residents
CHAPIN, S.C. — The Chapin Planning Commission met to discuss a new development around the Brighton Boulevard area, but some community members are concerned. “Nothing has been done for many years and so finally there's a proposal for at least part of that project,” Sandy Wade said. Wade...
Richland One approves budget, increases starting teacher salary
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland One approved the third reading of the district's General Fund Budget for the 2024-1015 fiscal year. The $409.2M budget will include raises for Richland Ones' starting teacher salary from $43,640 to $50,100 a year. “We are pleased to offer these well-deserved increases to our teachers...
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