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Apr 29
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City of Columbia Advises of Upcoming Road Closures and Heat-Related Information in Preparation for the Dawn Staley Statue Unveiling

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
From the City of Columbia's Public Relations, Marketing and Media Department: In preparation for the unveiling of the statue honoring Coach Dawn Staley, the City of Columbia advises citizens that…
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Apr 28
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 12 on Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
A federal grand jury in Columbia has charged 12 individuals in a 24-count indictment in connection with narcotics, firearms, and conspiracy offenses. These charges stem from an investigation targeting individuals…
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Apr 21
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Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Investigation (Garners Ferry Road)

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a teenager in connection with a fatal shooting investigation at a fast-food restaurant. According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook, a 16-year-old male…
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Apr 04
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Third Man Sentenced to Prison Following Columbiana Centre Mass Shooting

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of the Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office: Marquise Robinson, age 23, of Columbia, has received an active sentence of thirty (30) years for his role in the Columbiana Mall…
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Apr 03
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Arrest Made in Fatal Collision | Assembly & Blossom Streets  

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 24-year-old man in connection with yesterday’s fatal motorcycle collision at the intersection of Assembly and Blossom Streets. Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’…
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Mar 19
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2024 Attempted Murder & Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 36-year-old man with two separate crimes from last year. Gary A. Taylor is charged with Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Possession of a…
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Mar 18
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Charges Filed in Fatal Shooting Investigation | Floyd Drive

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a man in connection with an isolated fatal shooting that happened early yesterday morning. According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook, 24-year-old Benjamin…
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Feb 21
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Police Officer Honored By City of Columbia Mayor, Manager & Council

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Congratulations to Columbia Police Department Associate Corey Mitchell as Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann declares March 1, 2025, as 'Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Day.' After being diagnosed with MS in…
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Feb 19
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In Memoriam: Master Police Officer Christopher “Chris” Santos Carrizales January 31, 1968 – February 19, 2025

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
With deep respect and gratitude, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, and the entire City of Columbia family, honor the life and service…
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Jan 31
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Update: Child Shooting Fatality | Harbison Boulevard

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) investigators have completed the investigation regarding the Christmas Eve child shooting fatality in Harbison last year. For several weeks, CPD investigators have…
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