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Thursday, May 02, 2013  An Orangeburg man has been charged with conspiring to kill a South Carolina prison guard wounded in a hit authorities have said was orchestrated behind bars with an illegal cellphone.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  South Carolina Senators passed a bill that would allow concealed weapon permit holders carry their guns in bars and restaurants until midnight.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A state Probation, Parole and Pardon Services agent has been arrested after authorities say he gave a cellphone to a South Carolina inmate.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Private room? Vaporizing only? Bars test limits of new legal-marijuana laws in Washington and Colorado

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Authorities say they found a bag of marijuana on a man as they searched him in court not long after he pleaded guilty to simple possession of marijuana.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A Corrections Officer at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is on the other side of the bars after being accused of beating an inmate at the Richland County jail.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott gave an update Monday on a shooting that took place in Five Points early last Saturday.

Thursday, February 21, 2013 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The ban on burnouts will remain in effect during biker rallies this spring in Horry County.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Columbia is getting a third Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The biggest New Year's Eve event in Columbia is throwing its second annual bash to ring in the new year.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Gymnastics is a way of life for the girls on Columbia Gymnastics' Academy Aerials team. They spend nearly 20 hours a week on the beam and bars, however these gymnasts are finding time to help collect food for those in need.

Friday, September 28, 2012  In response to the violent weekend in Five Points, Columbia city leaders are vowing to stake a stand against businesses that serve alcohol to underage individuals as well as bars that over serve alcohol.

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

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Josh Bosworth watched a news conference held by Columbia police chief Randy Scott this week very closely. Bosworth, 23, was involved in brutal fight over the weekend in Five Points, drawing plenty of attention.