Richland County reviews jail billing gaps, opioid settlement funds, sheriff staffing shortage
Commissioners weigh deputy-dispatcher cross-training as staffing shortages persist.
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Richland County commissioners approve preliminary 2027 budget, keep jail open
Board adopts a 3.12-mill levy increase, 3% employee pay raise and hiring freeze after lengthy debate over jail finances.
Richland County plans security upgrades, reviews FEMA buyout project
Commissioners discuss Homeland Security-funded improvements, County Road 1 progress, public health programs and economic development during Aug. 4 meeting.
Richland County man sentenced to 2 years in cattle theft case
Dockter was convicted of stealing nearly 150 head of cattle over several years. He was sentenced to two years in prison and nearly $350,000 in restitution.
Richland Parish businesses experience an uptick in sales and services as construction on the Meta AI Data C...
With the world’s largest data center yet being built in Richland Parish, Louisiana, local businesses are adapting and evolving to meet the growing needs of the incoming investment. More jobs
Richland Man Who Used Online Platforms to Solicit Minor Girls Indicted by Eastern Washington Grand Jury on...
Spokane, Washington – First Assistant United States Attorney Pete Serrano announced that on July 8, 2026, Otoniel Parraga, a 22-year-old Richland man, was indicted by a federal grand jury with
'More than stone,' monument reminds community of veteran's sacrifice
Richland County Veterans Memorial Pillars dedicated during America 250 celebration at Veterans Memorial Park.
STEM Minute: Richland students turn ideas into real-world skills
Richland Community College has a variety of STEM-based programs. The engineering technology program provides students with various skills.
Richland police officer and others injured at benefit ride
Three injured, including Richland police officer, during benefit motorcycle ride in Columbia.
Lima woman hurt after dump truck blows tire
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — A Lima woman suffered serious injuries Thursday night after the truck she operated blew a tire and struck two guardrails, entrapping her, according to the Lima post of the Ohio State Hi...
Richland County updates emergency shelter plan
Richland County Disaster and Emergency Services and the American Red Cross are updating shelter plans and recruiting volunteers for future emergencies.
Richland 44 educator brings farm animals to life in children’s book
Katie Olson drew inspiration from animals on her family’s farm to create “Optimus and The Barnyard Crew.”
Columbia-Richland, SC, Fire Chief Sues State IAFF for Defamation after '23 LODD Fire
The suit accuses union officials for making statements blaming Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins for the death of Irmo Firefighter James Muller.
SCDOT to close Midlands bridge for repair
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Turkey Farm Road Bridge over Beasley Creek in Richland County for repairs beginning on June 29.
1 dead, multiple injured in shooting at Columbia restaurant, deputies say
Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies are investigating a shooting that left one dead and several injured.
Richland 44 voters elect Berseth, Krump to school board
212 ballots cast in June 9 election held at Abercrombie and Colfax polling locations.
Richland County unofficial results show candidates leading Tuesday contests
County races, official newspaper vote and Garrison Diversion Conservancy contest advance to Nov. 3 general election
Suit Filed in '25 Fatal Crash Involving Columbia-Richland, SC, Pumper
Carolyn Collins was killed when her vehicle was hit by the Columbia-Richland fire truck headed north in the southbound lane.
Local public health partners encourage North Dakotans to improve their health during quit week
RICHLAND COUNTY — North Dakotans are encouraged to take a fresh look at quitting during Quit Week, happening June 7-13, 2026, as the Richland County Health Department joins partners across the state to sup...
SC health department employee charged with threatening state lawmaker
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged a Richland County man with threatening the life of a public official.
Richland's VP of student success tabbed as next president of Chicago college
Isaac Zúñiga, vice president of student success at Richland Community College, has been selected as the next president of a Chicago college.
Richland, Children's Museum of Illinois cooking up a teaching kitchen
Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum of Illinois to form a teaching kitchen.
Richland Parish gets Meta's first sales tax payment. It's hefty.
Part of downtown Rayville, La., shown here Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
South Carolina Highway Patrol reports fatal crash in Richland County after car hits deer
A fatal crash on Harmon Road in Richland County after a car hits a deer and overturns.