NEWS

Cayce Fire helps Ms Lillie Mae celebrate 97th birthday

Deputy Chief Jones and the Cayce Fire Department had the honor in wishing Ms. Lillie Mae a Very Happy 97th Birthday Sunday.

Read More >>

Pine Ridge Middle School recognizes Jana Locklair as Teacher of the Year and Rich Gibson as Staff Member of the Year

Pine Ridge Middle School has recognized Jana Locklair as Teacher of the Year and Rich Gibson as Staff Member of the Year.

Read More >>

West Columbia opens all city parks

The City of West Columbia has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing measures are required while frequenting the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – A Place for All Children to Play Together – 212 Hudson Street (Restrooms, […]

Read More >>

Crews contain fire on the grounds of Epworths Children’s Home

Columbia Fire Department crews were on the scene of a fire at a building on the grounds of Epworths Children’s Home in the 2900 block of Millwood Avenue in Columbia. The Tuesday afternoon fire was contained. Flames spread through the building that is storage for the children’s home. No injuries were reported. Officials looking are […]

Read More >>

Woman charged with stabbing her father

Lexington County investigators have arrested a Lexington woman accused of stabbing her father Monday night. Geri Lin Oswald, 22, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “After speaking with Ms. Oswald and her father, detectives have determined she stabbed him multiple times in the […]

Read More >>

Man arrested at Columbia demonstration with pistol and 70 rounds of ammo

From the Columbia Police Department – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Columbia Police Department announced the arrest of a 19-year-old man, who was illegally carrying a pistol and an estimated 70 rounds of ammo during Sunday’s protest in downtown Columbia. Dominic Gladden of the St. Matthews (Orangeburg County) area was arrested on charges […]

Read More >>

Flag flying high again after violent demonstrations in Columbia

Flags are flying again at the Columbia Police headquarters. Personnel in all Columbia departments were on duty overnight working to repair and restore order to the city. Saturday night employees raised a new American flag Flag of United States after protestors took one down and burned it outside of Columbia Police Department Headquarters Link to […]

Read More >>

1 person dead after overnight crash in Lexington County

One person died in an overnight vehicle crash in Lexington County, according to Master Trooper David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. Monday, on SC Highway 6 at Martin Kneece Road, said Jones. One person, heading west on SC 6 died. The person was alone in a 2017 Toyota […]

Read More >>