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 […]

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 […]

From Dawn Kujawa – Lexington Two Communications Director – Sixty-four Lexington Two high school students earned scores high enough on multiple AP exams to be named AP Scholars. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP exams. AP Scholars are those students who […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

West Columbia City Hall Customer Service is now open to the public after being closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing practices are in place, and signage has been installed around City Hall and the Police Department to guide moving throughout the building. Access to City Hall will be restricted from […]