Illegal New Year’s fireworks assumed to have scorched newly renovated Columbia park
A portion of the newly renovated Owens Field Park in southeast Columbia went up in flames over the New Year’s holiday, likely due to illegal fireworks, city spokesperson Justin Stevens confirmed.
SC parks department seeks $18M to open 4 new state parks
Four new state parks could open in 2025, if the state parks department receives the $18 million it has requested from the ...
Arrest made in Columbia, SC, hit and run that killed a pedestrian last month, police say
Jaleesa Williams, 33, was arraigned in municipal court before Magistrate Meghan Brundege on two counts of assault on a police ...
SC billboards seek information about Stephen Smith’s killing. Here’s the latest on the case
After nearly 10 years without an arrest into the violent death of S.C. teen Stephen Smith, a group is sponsoring billboards and a $30,000 reward for information.
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New Cell phone policy takes effect in SC Schools
It is back to school for most students this week and there will be changes when it come to cell phones. There is a new school policy in the state. Beginning in January any cell phones, devices and ...
Winter holiday shootings in Columbia SC ticked up last year. Victims included 4-year-old boy.
Columbia police recorded three fatal shootings from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve. Officials continue to be concerned with ...
A new restaurant with Mexican and Indian flavors is slated for Columbia. What we know
A restaurant with Indian and Mexican flavors is being planned in Columbia. Bowl N’ Burrito restaurant plans to open at 2000 Clemson Road in northeast Columbia, according to posts on the business’ ...
Snow is possible in Columbia area, forecasters say. Here’s when white stuff could fall
There’s a possibility snow will fall in South Carolina at the end of this week, and people in the Columbia area could see some of the white stuff.
South Carolina agency launches new coastal atlas tool
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’ Bureau of Coastal Management launched the South Carolina Coastal ...
After holiday pause, South Carolina begins scheduling executions again
South Carolina’s Supreme Court set a Jan. 31 date for the state’s next execution after allowing a pause for the Christmas ...
Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women’s poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead way
The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference each has seven teams ranked in the AP top 25 women’s basketball poll, including four ...