Tag: Richland County
Early voting begins in SC
South Carolina is experiencing its first presidential-election year with universal early voting. Here are the first-day numbers.
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EXCLUSIVE: Richland County’s silent epidemic: Suicide rates rise, seniors at risk
Suicide rates in Richland County are rising, and one particularly vulnerable population is being affected the most.
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Animal Mission puts on 17th annual Palmetto Peanut Boil
Animal Mission’s goal is to “raise as much money as possible and have as much fun as we possibly can,” Executive Director Jen Coody said.
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Richland One, no longer at a crossroads, approves crossing guard contract
Richland One crossing guards returned to schools this week after the school board approved a contract. School started 29 days ago.
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Recent guard arrests, detainee overdoses highlight contraband issues at Alvin S. Glenn
Richland County’s jail has seen more than a dozen contraband-related officer arrests in the past year.
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Overcrowding at Columbia’s animal shelter is a dog problem. It costs some animals their lives
A dog peers around the corner of its kennel at the Columbia Animal Shelter. (Photo by Macaila...
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Columbia making progress toward clean energy use despite challenges
What clean energy initiatives is the city working on?
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Sunset Drive receiving much-needed $5.2 million upgrade
Commuters traveling on Sunset Drive in North Columbia are being slowed down by the much-anticipated $5.2 million improvements in Richland County that began Monday.
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Downtown Columbia residents wake to fallen trees, power outages
Downtown trees fell in an early Wednesday morning storm, blocking roads and causing power outages.
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A special prom for students with special needs
Dreher High School gives all students an opportunity to hit the dance floor.
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As temperatures in the Midlands surge, gators emerge
Keep an eye out for alligators on your next visit to Columbia’s riverwalks.
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Want a dog for the weekend? Drop by Columbia’s shelter
Slumber Buddies lets you be a doggie mommy for take-home cuddle sessions.
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