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Man wanted for shooting at police in Georgia arrested in Columbia after standoff
COLUMBIA — A man fled to Richland County after authorities say he attempted to shoot a police officer in Georgia. Julio Figueroa, 39, was apprehended after barricading himself in a Columbia home for two hours, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. On July 17, the sheriff's department was...
Columbia-area teacher salaries are set. Here's how much each district will pay this year.
COLUMBIA — Teachers across the Columbia area can look forward to pay raises when they return to school in August, but their new salary can vary by thousands of dollars depending on the district in which they teach. The state budget signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster July...
Lacing up your sneakers for a 5K can help to protect a Richland County K9
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hosting its yearly Guardians of the Night K9 5k race/run. This event raises money to benefit the k9 team. The proceeds will help to pay for training, food, safety equipment, collars, bulletproof vests, and more for each dog. Event...
Suspect in assault of Georgia police officer arrested in Columbia
Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies arrested a man accused of attempting to kill a Georgia police officer. Julio Figueroa, 39, was wanted by the Cobb County (Georgia) Police Department on the following charges: Aggravated Assault of an Officer with a Weapon, Burglary 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Obstruction Felony, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Loiter/Prowl.
Columbia-Richland Fire Department named Fire Safe SC Community fifth year in a row
2024 marks the fifth consecutive year the Columbia-Richland Fire Department has been recognized for its work preventing fires in our communities. The department has again been named a "Fire Safe SC Community" by Fire Safe South Carolina. The honor came in response to their efforts to promote fire safety and...
It’s official. Richland County will vote on penny tax in November. Five things to know
Voters in 2012 approved a 1% transportation sales tax in Richland County to pay for a myriad of transportation-related projects. That tax will expire soon. Voters will get to decide in November if they want that tax renewed.
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