admin Why Flock Safety cameras are causing controversy in the Midlands
From a deputy's arrest to Irmo's camera expansion and Blythewood's broken (non-Flock) cameras, here's what to know about Flock Safety…
A parent was arrested at high school in South Carolina, sheriff says. Here’s why
The Richland County, SC sheriff said a woman who brought her child to student orientation at Westwood High was found…
Will SC’s liquor liability requirements stay in place when the budget is adopted?
South Carolina bars must still carry at least $1 million in liquor liability insurance after a budget provision to suspend…
South Carolina collects a slew of data. Lawmakers want USC to help make use of it
SC lawmakers have plans to fund a public policy institute at USC that would integrate and analyze government data collected…
A parent was arrested at high school in South Carolina, sheriff says. Here’s why
The Richland County, SC sheriff said a woman who brought her child to student orientation at Westwood High was found…
Argument turns into a fight then a shooting, Columbia police say
Columbia, SC police said an argument led to a fight then gunfire & a person was shot in the lower…
Firefighters battling blaze by restaurant threatened by armed man, SC cops say
The Sumter County, SC sheriff said a 51-year-old man was charged with assault & battery for threatening firefighters at a…
Some Columbia-area businesses have announced closures recently. Here’s a look
Several Columbia restaurants including Hampton Place Cafe, TakoSushi, Ruby Tuesday and Camon have closed, and West Marine on Harbison plans…
Columbia to illuminate more of Main Street, but ‘ceiling of lights’ may not last
Columbia leaders to add lanterns at Main Street intersections, explore bistro lights along sidewalks, fate of 1600 block light canopy…
Roaches, organic growth, raw food. Worst SC Midlands restaurant inspections in July
The SC Midlands has plenty of great restaurants, but not every kitchen has the cleanest conditions. These are the worst…