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Historic Mills District residents voice concerns over traffic, branding of neighborhoods
COLUMBIA — A group of historic neighborhoods are tapping local officials to finish a strategic plan established almost a decade ago. The Capital City Mill District is made up of the historic Granby, Olympia and Whaley neighborhoods. The three neighborhoods banded together with the City of Columbia and Richland...
Wanted Suspect in Georgia Officer Shooting Case Apprehended in Richland County
In a significant development, a suspect wanted in Georgia for attempting to kill a police officer has been taken into custody in Richland County. The arrest marks a critical step in the ongoing investigation and provides relief to law enforcement agencies and the community affected by the attempted crime. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Jason ... Read more
Will Richland County be getting a new jail?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — At the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center ad hoc committee meeting today, Richland County officials heard about a number of renovations at the county’s jail. One of the standout moments came at the end of the meeting when county administrator Leonardo Brown breached the subject of building a new detention facility.
Milan Police apprehend suspect wanted in South Carolina for criminal sexual conduct
MILAN, Tenn. — An out-of-state fugitive ends up in Gibson County custody after a warrant issues his arrest for criminal sexual conduct. The Milan Police Department received information that Bobby Andrew Sisk has an active warrant Richland County, South Carolina. Chief Sellers and Lieutenant Mitchell apprehended Sisk at an...
Soda City Live: Midlands Welcomes New Farmers Market to Village at Sandhills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County Council Chairwoman, Jesica Mackey, NAI, and a local market manager have partnered to create the “Community Artisan and Farmer’s Market.”. It’s a new market in northeast Columbia that offers unique handmade finds, fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and more. The market...
Man behind Columbia's 2020 string of armed robberies gets stiff prison sentence
COLUMBIA — The man behind the Columbia-area's 2020 string of armed robberies was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison. Investigators believe Deveon Belk was responsible for robbing at least 24 businesses in Richland and Lexington counties in late-2020, according to Assistant U.S. District Attorney Elliott Daniels. After a...
Is a complete overhaul of the Richland jail enough? County considers building new detention center
COLUMBIA — Richland County is considering building a new jail as the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is near capacity and undergoing mass reform. Over the past two years the county has worked to improve the jail, starting with a new director and new locks on cell doors. Recently,...
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