New Cayce councilwomen offer city chance for reset
Cayce residents elected two new councilwomen Nov. 4, potentially bringing an end to the tension on the council.
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Aditi Bussells, Sam Johnson headed for Columbia council runoff
Neither candidate for the at-large city council seat reached 50% of the vote Tuesday night.
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Columbia neighborhoods create group to address student housing concerns
Columbia’s downtown neighborhoods have had a rocky relationship with students who live off campus.
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Harden Street house rezoned after months-long dispute
Neighbors worried the buyer would tear down the 100-year-old home to build apartments.
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Parental accountability court will mandate youth programs
Columbia’s proposed court will hold parents accountable if they’re not supervising children.
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Harden Street house sparks zoning debate, redevelopment concerns
Neighbors worried apartments could replace a historic home. Now, council members are voting to rezone it – and possibly the whole street.
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Flooding still a concern in Five Points as flood mitigation projects are delayed
The city has multiple flood-abatement projects planned along Rocky Branch, which runs through much of downtown.
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Columbia group pushes for looser regulations on native lawns
Some Columbia residents cultivate unique lawns that are beneficial to South Carolina’s native wildlife. These residents are working together to change an ordinance that penalizes them for their commitment to the environment.
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New mobile food market is coming to Columbia
Toms Creek Family Farm will have a mobile food truck at Hyatt Park, Greenview Park and the Edgewood Library, targeting the 29203 and 29204 zip codes.
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Tem Miles re-elected mayor of West Columbia
Tem Miles and each of the incumbent candidates won in West Columbia’s elections Tuesday.
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West Columbia officials: State Street future bright despite New Brookland’s departure
“They’re kind of a victim of their own success,” Mayor Tem Miles said.
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Belvedere neighborhood starts to rebuild 8 years after flood
Rep. Leon Howard, D-Richland, has pushed for the city to provide funds for repairs in a neglected Columbia community.
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