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Monday, February 04, 2013  A collision that  left one person dead Sunday night is under investigation by the West Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  West Columbia Police Chief Dennis Tyndall said the robbery happened is investigating a bank robbery that occurred about 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the BB&T bank located at 2404 Sunset Boulevard.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A Columbia man is dead after trying to disassemble his pistol at a West Columbia shooting range.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  The West Columbia Police Department is looking for a Columbia man who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month.

Friday, July 27, 2012  West Columbia police are keepoing a close eye on the roads to crack down on aggressive drivers.

Monday, July 23, 2012  The Global Plastic Grinders is now closed after new changes to the West Columbia Fire Department's building codes.

Friday, June 01, 2012  A suspect involved in a convenience store robbery is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  A suspect who recently used a stolen credit card at a local Walmart store is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Friday, May 11, 2012  A suspect is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in West Columbia Wednesday, according to the West Columbia Police Department.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Kenneth Lynch has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Portia Washington and her granddaughter Angelica Livingston.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A man accused of assaulting a juvenile is wanted by the West Columbia Police Department.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Kenneth Lynch was found guilty on two counts of murder Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Kenneth Lynch faced a judge for the first time this week since he was arrested in July of 2006.

Monday, March 05, 2012  A West Columbia man has been charged with attempted murder after a weekend stabbing incident.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  The West Columbia Police Department has arrested two women in connection with a scam they were operating in the Midlands.