Richland County residents can bring recyclable materials to Columbia Place Mall Aug. 15. The drop-off will be held in a drive-thru format to ensure a safe, socially distanced event.

Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference Friday addressing updates on the state’s precautions for Hurricane Isaias.

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence traveled to Columbia Tuesday to meet with Governor Henry McMaster regarding the reopening of schools in South Carolina.

Vice President Mike Pence will be in Columbia Tuesday for a visit to boost the candidacy of Lowcountry Representative Nancy Mace (R).

The City of Columbia is setting up multiple mask distribution sites for city residents who may not have access to masks. Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of the Columbia City Council passed an ordinance last week requiring masks to be worn in public places within city limits.

According to scvotes.org, there were 27,909 ballots cast by residents of Richland County in Tuesday's primary. Polling stations were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with special COVID-19 safety precautions in-place.

A Columbia City Council member issued an apology Wednesday after blaming a fire at Epworth Children’s Home on what he called “riots.”

State Representative Beth Bernstein (D-Dist. 79) told a Columbia Chamber of Commerce group Tuesday she’s concerned about the success of the June 9 primary election.

The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area (LWVCA) encourages voters to look to nonpartisan election resource, VOTE411, ahead of the upcoming June 9 statewide primary elections.

Residents of Richland County can resume making appointments to schedule curbside pickup for old furniture, appliances and other large objects beginning Wednesday, June 3.

Governor Henry McMaster announced new guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. He announced that beginning Monday, May 4, the “home or work” order will no longer be mandatory.

Richland County Council approved the COVID-19 pandemic relief grant program Tuesday. The $1 million grant will allocate $500,000 for small businesses affected by the pandemic’s economic impact and $500,000 for nonprofits assisting communities in need, including food insecurity for low- to mo…

Governor Henry McMaster and other public officials held a press conference Monday at 4 p.m. to provide an update on South Carolina amid the COVID-19 crisis. 

Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference Thursday around 4:30 p.m. along with other state officials, to provide an update on the COVID-19 crisis in South Carolina. 

Governor Henry McMaster and other state officials held a press conference Monday at 4 p.m., providing the latest COVID-19 update for South Carolina.

Governor Henry McMaster alongside other state officials held a press conference Friday afternoon to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in South Carolina.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported 261 additional cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. This brings the statewide total cases to 1,554 in all 46 counties.

As people all over the world struggle to stop the spread of coronavirus, Columbia’s hospitality districts and the city are teaming up to keep businesses running and paychecks coming in for their local owners and employees.

Columbia city council approved the decision to impose a citywide curfew at Tuesday's council meeting, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Steve Benjamin declared a state of emergency for the City of Columbia Monday evening. The ordinance will be sent to Columbia City Council members to be reviewed at a meeting Tuesday. 

Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for South Carolina due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, as of Friday afternoon.

South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in Biden's run for president.

On the day set aside to honor a legend of the past, local and national leaders gathered in Columbia to focus on the future.

The State House lawn near the intersection of Gervais and Main Streets was packed Saturday with people calling for further restrictions on abortion.