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Local organizations seeking solutions to Columbia’s affordable housing crisis
Columbia has 1,684 affordable units, about half the number available in 1998. Here’s how local organizations are working to improve the housing shortage.
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UofSC got a new tree. It will join 7,000 others on the campus.
During an Arbor Day celebration, UofSC planted a new tree. The Trident Maple can be found in the parking lot of the Osborne administrative building, near the Horseshoe.
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A historically Black area in Columbia is changing, and residents question why
In the area bound by Harden Street, Taylor Street, Two Notch Road and Chestnut Street, a historically black area, the black population is shrinking and giving way to a growing white population.
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Librarians defend book collections during ‘uptick’ in book challenges
While the debate over book challenges may be complex, librarians believe their role in the matter is a lot simpler than it seems.
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West Columbia neighborhood groups foster community, help prevent crime
Watch groups and homeowners associations are good for more than just fees and gossip. Find out more about all they do for their community.
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36th Annual Vista Lights brings in holiday cheer
Hundreds gathered in the City of Columbia on the streets of The Vista to celebrate the 36th annual Vista Lights.
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DHEC provides Covid-19 update for the holiday season
DHEC discusses precautions that should be taken during holidays travels.
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Rickenmann elected Columbia’s mayor in runoff election
Columbia’s mayoral election was Tuesday, Nov. 16. Despite problems with voter checkins in several precincts, Daniel Rickenmann and Tameika Isaac Devine ran against each other to replace longtime Mayor Steve Benjamin.
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Rain or shine, Columbia Veteran’s Day Parade marches on
Columbia’s 43rd Annual Veteran’s Day Parade wowed crowds of all ages and backgrounds on Thursday morning.
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The dysfunction of Malfunction Junction set to come to an end
Malfunction Junction is getting a makeover.
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Benjamin endorses Devine for mayor in runoff election
Days after a runoff election for Columbia’s mayor was announced, Mayor Steve Benjamin endorsed fellow city council member Tameika Isaac Devine for mayor.
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Breaking: Man killed at student apartment complex in Columbia
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed at a student apartment complex Tuesday, according to the...
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