West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce

1 dead after shooting in West Columbia

Officers of the West Columbia Police Department are actively looking for two individuals believed to be connected to a fatal shooting at the 700 block of Shull St. in the City of West Columbia. On Wednesday, officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting that took place in the 700 block of Shull Street, […]

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Dojo Grand Opening, Sunday, features West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, C-WC Chamber President Tim James

The Grand Opening of the new Karate Dojo is from 4-7 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 2.) The Karate Dojo, owned by Sensei Brian Pena, opened almost 20 years ago. It has been housed in a 9,500 sq-ft. space in Sunset Court. The Dojo is moving to a newly built 16,000 sq-ft. facility next door, across from […]

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Man charged with armed robbery of West Columbia Circle K gas station

Darius Hakeem Jones, age 30, of Columbia, was charged with Robbery while Armed with a Deadly Weapon, Kidnapping, and Possession of a Firearm During a Violent Crime. “This all stemmed from a call for service this past Sunday morning at the Circle K gas station located at 1190 Sunset Blvd.,” West Columbia Police Chief Marion […]

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3 charged with attempted murder in connection to West Columbia shooting

A West Columbia man and woman were arrested Friday, along with another West Columbia man on Saturday. The arrests are in connection to a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday. Dylan Malik Corbet, 19, Maryam Aziza Corbet, 21, and Brandon Anthony Reed, 20, are all charged with two counts of Attempted Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, and Possession […]

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LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team and Cayce Police Department sponsor DUI Identification Training

From Laura Ryan, LRADAC – Driving under the influence is a problem throughout the year but with the significant numbers of year-end DUIs and alcohol related deaths top of mind this time of year, LRADAC’s Alcohol Enforcement Team is sponsoring a comprehensive DUI education training program for Midlands law enforcement officers and prosecutors from Richland, […]

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West Columbia Police investigating shooting

The West Columbia Police Department investigated a shooting incident that occurred on Double Branch Road, between Greenwood Road and North Brown Street, Wednesday. The victim’s injuries were non-life threatening. It is believed the incident was isolated, according the the WCPD. The general public was not in danger.

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Veterans Day is Thursday – Veterans serving in the West Columbia police and fire departments

Veterans Day is Thursday (Nov. 11) and there are many veterans who are part of West Columbia community. Veterans Day is the time set aside for Americans to pay our respects to those who have served their country in the military. It is a day to stand united for US military veterans. Veterans Day was […]

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See the new look of West Columbia Police patrol cars

Some West Columbia Police patrol cars are getting new graphics.The West Columbia Police Department posted photos on it Facebook page of the new design, Monday. There was a thanks to The Graphics Source for working with the WCPD on the project.

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