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Saturday, June 08, 2013  An 18-year old Columbia man accused of having sex with a 15- year old girl has been arrested.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden is visiting South Carolina to address a gathering of state Democrats. The vice president will be in Columbia on Friday to give remarks at the annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner.

Friday, May 03, 2013  For a few hours, South Carolina will be at the center of American politics.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The 2nd ever Championship Barbecue Challenge Car and Bike Show was held at the Carolina Ale House in Irmo.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Columbia Fire Department officials say a natural gas line has ruptured in downtown Columbia.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Columbia police are looking for a 17-year-old wanted in the shooting of a man whose death is first reported slaying in the city this year.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Columbia police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping and robbing seven people at gunpoint and stealing electronics, jewelry, and grills from some of the victims' mouths.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Columbia Police Department is celebrating after winning a national award from the National Criminal Enforcement Association.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A  24-year-old Columbia man has been accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl in a car.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Two people are dead after a three car accident just after midnight near Huger Street.

Monday, October 29, 2012  The Columbia Police have charged a 36 year old Columbia Man for making drugs in his parents home.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Officials with the Columbia Police Department say an officer-involved shooting occurred Monday afternoon. One person was injured.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  A teen has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a pizza delivery man. A second suspect is still wanted in the crime.

Monday, July 16, 2012  A man accused of robbing a Harbison area bank Monday has been arrested, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  According to Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott, CPD investigators arrested a woman accused of being involved in an early morning shooting Saturday.