Tag: city of Columbia
SC’s housing market intimidates young professionals
With housing prices rising, recent college graduates are running out of options for housing.
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Plans underway to make Columbia more walkable, bikeable
The city wrapped up a volunteer-based pedestrian and cyclist counting effort Sept. 24 to learn more about what needs to change to make Columbia more walkable and bikeable.
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Minor leaguer Gavin Cross adjusting to life in Columbia
Columbia Fireflies outfielder Gavin Cross steps out of batter’s box in first inning. Photos...
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Some Midlands’ fire departments prepare for increase in electric vehicle fires
An electric vehicle charging on Harrison Blvd. Photo by Holly Poag As electric vehicles become...
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Black students face significant debt despite loan forgiveness plan
A student studies on campus at USC. Photo by: Shakeem Jones President Biden’s announcement...
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Columbia city council working to restrict new vape shops
A mural in the heart of Five Points showing the diversity of the community. Photo by Paxton...
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‘Quiet quitting’ keeps Columbia workers, managers on edge
Vincent Dandridge stands behind the counter at Scoopy Doo Gelato, where he once had to work 22...
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Homeless issues arise again as funding to redevelop Finlay Park solidifies
A photo of the fountain in Finlay Park that has not worked for years. The city is in the process...
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Saint Patrick’s Day Festival returns to Five Points
After a two-year hiatus, thousands are expected Saturday in Columbia’s Five Points for the St. Pat’s in Five Points festival.
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Two mayoral candidates head to runoff
Photo by Destiny Stewart This story was updated on Nov. 3, 2021. Voters across Columbia went to...
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With open hearts, open minds and open doors, downtown church shows LGBTQ acceptance
In the South where LGBTQ+ people are often rejected from religion, one church sets itself apart with acceptance.
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South Carolina prepares for potential rise in tourism
As COVID-19 cases decrease in South Carolina, many venues are hopeful that tourism will begin to pick up.
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