Tag: police
First female CPD officer graduates from FBI academy
Capt. Cynthia Waggoner is the first female officer with the Columbia Police Department to graduate from the 10-week leadership program.
Read More
Ashlyn Watkins case puts USC’s crime log in spotlight. Here’s how it works
The fallout from a recent allegedly violent incident involving a USC women’s basketball player had many around campus looking to the crime log for details.
Read More
SC lawmakers tried to ban EMS workers from using ketamine. Medical workers say lawmakers get the drug wrong
EMS workers say banning ketamine would take an excellent tool away from paramedics.
Read More
Sheriff’s department studying white nationalist flyer from Blythewood resident
A new hate group is making its presence known in the Blythewood area, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Read More
Electric bikes pedal through West Columbia
The Columbia area has its first bike shop that sells only electric bikes.
Read More
Columbia City Council approves $1 million to help attract officers
Columbia City Council approved over $1 million in funding for upgrades to police radios and vehicles at its Nov. 1 meeting. The funding is designed to help with officer recruitment and retention amid an ongoing staff shortage.
Read More
Saturday night shooting on Main Street still under investigation
As of Monday afternoon, the victim was in critical condition.
Read More
Why your moped could be stolen next at USC
Moped parking spaces at USC are missing one key thing: a place to chain your bike.
Read More
Animal shelters are out of space – but not for reasons you think
A father and his daughter looked through the cages of kittens at City of Columbia Animal Services...
Read More
Cayce Police Department expands use of E-energy
The Cayce Police Department rolled out new E-energy and solar powered devices to be more sustainable for the environment.
Read More
Richland County Sheriff’s Department dedicates road to fallen deputy
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department honored one of it’s fallen officers with a road sign this Friday.
Read More
Local brewery to help dogs in need
Steel Hands Brewing is launching a year-long initiative to benefit dogs across South Carolina, starting with local police K-9 units.
Read More
