In 2005, I bungee jumped Victoria Falls. Around 2008, I got over it. The memories and sensations of that spinetingling, mind- blowing experience at the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia came flooding back recently when the news broke of the young woman who took the plunge into the Zambezi River gorge, only to have the bungee cord snap as she […]
The General Election for the City of Columbia will be April 3, 2012
The General Election for the City Of Columbia will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The following offices shall be included in this election: • Councilmember from District 2 for term ending in 2016 • Councilmember for District 3 for term ending in 2016 • Councilmember for at-large seat for term ending in 2016 People desiring to vote in the […]
New definition, a victory for female and male victims
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder January 6 announced revisions to the Uniform Crime Report’s (UCR) definition of rape, which will lead to a more comprehensive statistical reporting of rape nationwide. The new definition is more inclusive, better reflects state criminal codes, and focuses on the various forms of sexual penetration understood to be rape. The new definition of rape […]
CRFD needs your help in identifying person of interest
Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins announced January 6, 2012, that the investigation of a commercial structure fire early Firday morning at the Salty Nut Café (2000 Greene St.) has been determined to be arson and asks the community’s assistance in identifying a person of interest that investigators wish to question. Chief Jenkins stated that evidence collected by Columbia-Richland Fire Department […]
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott requests assistance in locating car thief
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect( s) wanted for motor vehicle theft. Sheriff Leon Lott states that at between 8:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2012, at 10136 Two Notch Road (the Olive Garden) suspect( s) stole a burgundy 1996, 2 door Chevy Cavalier ( SC TAG unknown). The victim […]
Prepare to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Men from across the Midlands will be standing up against sexual abuse and violence, one pair of heels at a time, April 12. Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands’ Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® begins at 6 p.m. outside the Columbia Convention Center in the Vista. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® asks men literally to walk one mile […]
Quirky Crimes in the Capital City
Forest Acres tForest Drive, 3000 block: Police were called to a mall at 3 p.m. Monday after a security guard who was watching the store’s closed circuit television reported seeing a shoplifter stealing merchandise. Several officers arrived at the scene, as the accused man was known to have stolen from various stores in the mall before. They cornered the culprit […]
Deputies are committed to community
Choosing to work in law enforcement is a commitment that goes beyond just showing up for a shift and collecting a paycheck. It’s a pledge to protect and serve the community at all hours of the day and night. Unfortunately we have seen, especially recently, law enforcement paying the ultimate sacrifice for serving. I am so proud of our deputies […]
Absentee voting deadlines approach
Absentee voting is underway throughout South Carolina, and the State Election Commission wants to inform voters about associated procedures and deadlines. Voters who meet one of the qualifying reasons listed below may cast an absentee ballot either in person or by mail. In Person Visit your county voter registration office, complete an application, and cast your ballot. You may vote […]