Shandon residents talk rentals with city officials
The City of Columbia updated its short-term rental ordinance the week before.
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Tag: Columbia City Council
Brennan wins re-election in Columbia’s District 3, wants to improve infrastructure and safety
Brennan holds off Moe Baddourah’s attempt to return to City Council.
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At-large Columbia City Council candidates promise to protect neighborhoods
Candidates for the at-large Columbia City Council seat promise to focus on quality of life issues.
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Will new regulations mean fewer Airbnbs in Columbia?
Many hosts have been notified they’re out of compliance with new city rules.
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Columbia City Council approves $1 million to help attract officers
Columbia City Council approved over $1 million in funding for upgrades to police radios and vehicles at its Nov. 1 meeting. The funding is designed to help with officer recruitment and retention amid an ongoing staff shortage.
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Columbia grappling with nationwide question of how to regulate short-term rental business
Columbia is working to to regulate short-term rental units to appease neighbors who don’t want Airbnbs on their street and industry leaders who make a living by renting out homes.
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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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Mask mandate or mask suggestion: Is the ordinance being enforced?
The University of South Carolina is within city of Columbia limits, meaning the mask ordinance...
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FastCast for Thursday, Sept. 23
A look at local, state and national news in a fast format from your reporters at Carolina News & Reporter.
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Columbia mayor candidates discuss plans, hopes for city’s homeless
Homeless people wait in line for the doors of Oliver Gospel to open to receive dinner. This is one...
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Some Columbia Water customers say their bills are all wet
Columbia Water customers have registered any complaints with the company recently, including bill increases, running fire hydrants and long wait times for customer service. Columbia Water is making attempts to remedy some of these issues with new technology.
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