Neighborhood tensions mount over USC’s growing student body. Will a town hall help?
Neighborhood leaders are angry at everyone, perhaps especially the city of Columbia.
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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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Don’t live near a library? The city of Columbia’s got you covered
Boxes will be available at childcare centers, community centers and some small, locally owned businesses.
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SC women’s ‘Revenge Tour’ becomes ‘Victory Tour’ on Main Street
The USC women’s basketball team took its third trip down Main Street in seven years to celebrate its national title.
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Nikki Haley hosts meet and greet at Columbia barbeque restaurant
The presidential hopeful made a pit stop in Columbia in advance of Feb. 24’s Republican primary.
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EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump is coming to Columbia next weekend, mayor, sheriff confirm
Former President Donald Trump is coming to town the weekend of the Carolina-Clemson game, Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann told the Carolina News and Reporter.
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Sistercare Saturday makes a splash
Sistercare relies on fundraisers, donations and sponsors to provide care to victims of domestic violence. The city of Columbia helped on Saturday.
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Benedict College students march for ‘No more silence,’ end to gun violence
Benedict College students walked the streets of Columbia to raise awareness against gun violence. They were joined by law enforcement officials, gun control advocates and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.
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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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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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