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Friday, September 28, 2012  After a weekend of violence in Columbia's Five Points, an online petition and Facebook Group are bringing people together to help stop unwarranted violence in the area.

Friday, September 28, 2012  In response to the violent weekend in Five Points, Columbia city leaders are vowing to stake a stand against businesses that serve alcohol to underage individuals as well as bars that over serve alcohol.

Friday, September 28, 2012  The recent violence in Five Points has people who live there questioning the area's safety.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Josh Bosworth watched a news conference held by Columbia police chief Randy Scott this week very closely. Bosworth, 23, was involved in brutal fight over the weekend in Five Points, drawing plenty of attention.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  After a weekend that included gunfire and two assaults in Columbia's Five Points, Columbia police are addressing safety concerns in the popular entertainment and hospitality district.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  The Democratic candidate for a South Carolina House seat has been charged with underage drinking.

Friday, September 09, 2011  The national office of the Delta Delta Delta sorority has put its University of South Carolina chapter on probation as it investigates an off-campus house party that resulted in 31 citations for underage drinking.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Columbia police say they wrote 31 citations for underage drinking at an off-campus party a home rented by a member of USC's Delta Delta Delta sorority chapter.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Enjoy floating down the Congaree River with a drink in your hand?  If so, you're not alone, literally.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  The Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services is teaming up with local loaw enforcement to help prevent underage drinking.  During the "Out of their Hands Campaign" in April officials launched safety checkpoints and shoulder tap operations.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Al Odom spoke with students Wednesday as part of the Lexington Police Department's Shattered Dreams program.

Monday, December 15, 2008  Police say they have charged a 41-year-old woman and 20 teens and young adults in an underage drinking bust.