News in Richland, South Carolina

Rescued pit bull brightens workouts for SC deputies
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:44:53 -0800

Sonny, a 2-year-old rescued pit bull, was adopted as a mascot for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department gym. Officials hope the dog, who spent its early life chained to a tree with little human contact, will brighten up gym members’ moods and get them ready for a workout.

1 Dead, 1 Injured in Shooting in Lower Richland County
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:23:56 -0800

Richland County, SC (WLTX) - One person is dead and other person has been injured in a shooting in Lower Richland County.

Deputies: Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Neighborhood Shooting
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:20:31 -0800

Richland County, SC (WLTX) - Richland County deputies said one man is being charged with attempted murder after they responded to aggravated assault call just after 9 p.m. Saturday in the Washington Park community on Aster Street.

Richland Northeast Cutting Shop Class
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:38:56 -0800

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Richland Northeast Principal Sabrina Suber says her school is cutting cabinet making and auto collision repair classes at the end of the year.

Shooting victim charged with attempted murder
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:01:00 -0800

Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say an argument between neighbors led to a shooting Saturday night.

Exclusive technology program equips Richland One students
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:02:22 -0800

First period may soon become pay period for some Heyward Career and Technology Center students who are the first ones to take part in an exclusive diesel technology training program.

Deputies Search for Missing Woman
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:39:06 -0800

Richland County, SC (WLTX) - Richland County deputies are searching for a woman who hasn't been seen in over a week.

No More Cats Straying Off Property in Richland Co.?
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:36:37 -0800

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A new ordinance in Richland County could affect cat owners in the Midlands. County Council is proposing an ordinance that would make it illegal for any outdoor cat to be off the owner's property.

Murder Suspect Arrested at Motel
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:54:12 -0800

Richland County, SC (WLTX) - A Richland County deputies have arrested a suspect they say shot one man and wounded another.

Columbia Homicide Victim Identified
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:23:56 -0800

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim a homicide on Saturday night.