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Saturday, March 30, 2013  Authorities are bringing in 135 officers to help patrol the Carolina Cup horse races in Camden.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The annual St. Pat's in Five Points festival is coming up this Saturday.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Between October 1 of last year and February 7 more than 200 DUI cases were heard in the county's courtrooms.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Three students have been suspended after officials at Honea Path Middle School found what they call a "kill list."

Sunday, December 16, 2012  Schools around the country are reviewing security plans and in some cases adding extra law enforcement patrols to prepare for the first day of classes since a shooting massacre at an elementary school in Connecticut.

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

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

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.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Columbia police are increasing patrols in areas of the city they say are hot spots for driving under the influence. This past weekend, two Columbia patrol cars were hit by suspected drunk drivers.

Friday, May 27, 2011  With more motorists expected to be on the roads this holiday weekend, officials are warning drivers to be alert for dangers.  Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer.  It's also the start of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  To keep the peace, Columbia law enforcement is expanding its reach with its East Division.  Residents who live there can expect to see more officers patrolling that part of Columbia more frequently.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Columbia police will be out in full force over the next three days with 15 events planned around the city.

Thursday, September 09, 2010  Do you think extra patrols would increase the safety in Five Points?

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Officials are seeing a record low in the number of fatalities during the 100 deadly days of summer.  To help continue that downard trend, the Highway Patrol is beefing up it's presence on the road during the 78 hour Labor Day travel weekend.

Monday, May 24, 2010  In an effort to cut down on the number of holiday crashes and tragedies officers are increasing patrols.