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Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Columbia Police Department has announced their arrest information for St. Pat's in Five Points.

Friday, March 15, 2013  St. Pat's in Five Points is set for Saturday in downtown Columbia. The Columbia Police Department has released information on road closures and check points related to the event.

Friday, March 15, 2013  With St. Patrick's Day approaching, thousands will be hitting Five Points in Columbia for the annual festival celebrating all that's green.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The Fighting back for Five Points fundraiser was held at Jake's bar on Monday.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Bike riders in Columbia will now have an easier time to find parking.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  With the USC, Georgia game this weekend police are expecting a big crowd and there's a plan in place to beef up security.

Monday, October 01, 2012  City police delivered on last week's promise of having a bigger presence in the popular entertainment district.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A Columbia man is recovering after he said he was attacked early Sunday morning.

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, September 04, 2012  Police have identified a man wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred outside a Five Points restaurant in July.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Charges have been filed in the deadly incident that involved a dump truck hitting a pedestrian in a motorized wheelchair in Five Points last Monday, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Authorities have identified a man riding in a motorized wheelchair who was struck and killed by a dump truck in Columbia.

Monday, June 25, 2012  A person in a motorized wheelchair was hit and killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Five Points Monday morning.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Thousands of baseball fans from across the state of South Carolina are coming to Columbia.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Columbia police say they’ve arrested three teens, including a juvenile, who robbed two women at gunpoint in Five Points.