West Columbia News

Mrs. Frances Arve Pickens, age 87, longtime resident of West Columbia, SC, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008, in Toccoa, Georgia. via The State - South Carolina

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Authorities say a 10-year-old West Columbia girl has died after she fell into a drainage pond while playing with friends. via WBT-AM Charlotte

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WEDNESDAY 7 Lordy, lordy, look who's 40! The South Carolina Arts Commission celebrates its 40th anniversary tonight at the Columbia Museum of Art; the festive celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. and features a live ... via Free Times

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“I find it strange that she can watch it on TV where they fight in other states, but she can't watch it here”

South Carolina could join its neighbors in allowing mixed martial arts contests under legislation up for discussion next week by a Senate panel. via WCNC

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The West Columbia Police Department arrested a West Columbia man at the Wal-Mart on Augusta Rd. via WIS-TV Columbia

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West Colubmia - West Columbia police have arrested a man they say tried to steal a t.v. from a local Wal-Mart, and assaulted a store employee there. via WLTX-TV Columbia

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West Columbia -- West Columbia police say they have arrested a man they caught as he was sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a hotel room. via WLTX-TV Columbia

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A visitation for Timothy Wayne Wooldridge, 43, of West Columbia, will be held from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. via The State - South Carolina

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“The way the system is set up right now, the training is not required to get your permit.”

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and it's clear that riders, and car drivers, need to become more aware of motorcycle safety. via WBTW

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Lexington County deputies say a 31-year-old West Columbia woman is charged with fatally shooting her 36-year-old husband Thursday night in their apartment. via WIS-TV Columbia

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