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Monday, April 29, 2013  Recent reports show that overall crime in the Capital City is down.

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  As the capital city awaits the hiring of a new police chief, city leaders are looking at how to choose a chief who will last and what role the public might have in that selection process.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The City of Columbia announced the acceptance of the resignation of Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Police in Columbia are launching a new program they hope will help steer kids away from crime.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Columbia police are offering women a free chance to learn some valuable self-defense skills.

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.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Police say two men have been arrested after officers discovered more than 24 pounds of marijuana in a car during a traffic stop.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The suspect in a Columbia kidnapping has been found dead in Calhoun County.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A suspect has been named in an abuduction investigation that began after a woman was taken against her will Tuesday evening.

Friday, January 11, 2013  After December's school shooting in Newtown Connecticut, a Midlands teacher knew her new lesson plan would be teaching students to be ready for emergencies.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A man and woman accused of not properly caring for a child were arrested Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Former Columbia Police Chief Scott said the decision to retire was based on new changes to the South Carolina Police Retirement System.

Monday, December 31, 2012  City of Columbia officials appointed deputy chief Ruben Santiago as the Interim Police Chief for the Columbia Police Department.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Columbia Police say a man shot at a Food Lion on Fairfield Road ended up at the Gable Oaks apartment complex Tuesday night. It’s the second time in a week this area off North Main Street has made headlines.