The Latest Breaking News from Columbia

Columbia woman spends $10 on a tiny Chipotle burrito and complains online. Then she finds out she allegedly offended the entire ‘burrito community’

That's a character-building experience.

We Got This Covered · Oct 11

A South Carolina convenience store was vandalized. Robber Rameshbhai Patel pleads guilty to faking it to get a clerk U visa

A new U-visa incident has been reported as 47-year-old Birenkumar Rameshbhai Patel, an Indian-origin man in Columbia, pleaded guilty to conspiring to illegally obtain a U visa for a store clerk. The clerk has been deported to India, the Justice Department said.

The Times of India · Oct 1

For 16 months, America wasn't called the United States — it was the 'United Colonies'. Some even wanted to call it the “United States of Alleghania”

The United States was once known as the United Colonies during its revolution. Official documents began using 'United States' in September 1776. Alternative names like Columbia and Appalachia were also considered. The Articles of Confederation emphasized state sovereignty over national unity. The Constitution later shifted this balance towards a unified…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Police officer killed in ‘gunfight’ at South Carolina park

The suspect, a 33-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record, also died

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Police officer killed, another wounded in South Carolina park shooting; suspect dead

Two people, including the suspect, and a police officer were killed, while another officer was wounded in a gunfight at a park in Columbia, South Carolina, the city’s police chief said Saturday (local time).

The Times of India · Aug 30

21-year-old Corbin Rodenberg in critical condition, suffers multiple skull fractures and fractured pelvis after falling from Harpo’s rooftop bar in Missouri

Former University of Missouri student Corbin Rodenberg remains in critical condition after falling from Harpo’s rooftop bar in Columbia, Missouri. 21-year-old Corbin Rodenberg suffered multiple skull fractures and various broken bones as a result of the incident. His mother has shared emotional updates about his injuries and recovery. "It's a…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Maryland Center Cutting 62 Jobs After Losing the Federal Contract for 988 National Backup Text and Chat

A Columbia, Maryland nonprofit is cutting 62 jobs after losing the federal 988 backup text-and-chat contract. The 988 line itself remains operational.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Capitol Lens | That’ll do, pig

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. and Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., is pictured on the steps of the State House on Thursday with pigs to discuss wasteful spending in the federal government. Sanford is running in an Aug. 11 special primary in his state to replace the late Sen. Lindsey…

Roll Call · Aug 6

Lindsey Graham returns home as friends honor his South Carolina ties at funeral

Murners in Columbia recalled a man deeply connected to his humble origins

The Independent UK · Jul 29

South Carolina governor picks Graham’s sister to serve out his term

Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, will fill his Senate seat through the end of his term in January, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday.  “Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed,” McMaster said at a news conference…

Roll Call · Jul 13