Columbia SC

Lott says his Richland County Sheriff’s Department has changed the public narrative through new and emerging technologies as well as RCSD’s “peace officer” branding. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed members of the Spring Valley Rotary Club at Columbia’s Northeast Presbyterian Church, Thursday, Oct. 9: The...

(Columbia, SC)– Richland Library invites adults 18 and older to Overdue, an after-hours celebration of art, music, technology, and interactive experiences on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., at Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St. Columbia, SC). Guests will enjoy live performances, hands-on...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A South Carolina congressman has found himself at odds with the state’s top law enforcement agency. Earlier this week, Rep. Ralph Norman wrote a letter to the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division in which he demanded answers about why an alleged killer was out on the...

An interception sparked a viral sideline moment that had everyone talking, but it wasn’t the only drama of the night in Baton Rouge

South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a fatal crash in Lexington County on Friday night.

Doctors at Prisma Health Richland is the only hospital in the state that can now offer a new, painless, and time-efficient treatment for tremors with an almost perfect success rate. Keith Penwarden, 68, struggled with tremors for nearly 20 years. Everyday tasks such as holding tools, making coffee, and even...

A longtime West Columbia bookshop is planning to move. But don’t worry, they aren’t going far. Ed’s Editions, the well-known bookstore that has been located at 406 Meeting St. for nearly 25 years, plans to move next door to 410 Meeting St., according to a recent Facebook post from the store. There also is ign on the...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia spot known for selling craft beer has announced it will close later this week. Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe announced Monday that Friday will be its last day in business. In a statement on social media, the company said they are closing due to issues surrounding liquor...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to a slew of state financial crime charges. Laffitte faced eight charges that stemmed from three South Carolina state grand jury indictments, including criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Midlands is losing yet another locally-owned beer garden due to the rising cost of doing business. Citing issues surrounding the state's liquor liability insurance law, The Dales Biergarten & Bottle Shoppe, located at 3150 Platt Springs Rd. in West Columbia, announced on...