Columbia adjusts to new parking ordinance
The ordinance has seen few issues since going into effect.
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Fair Housing Act’s legacy honored amid housing crisis
Fifty-seven years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act, South Carolinians still face rising costs, discrimination and limited access to affordable housing.
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National ‘Stand Up for Science’ protests reach Columbia
The “Stand Up for Science” rally in Columbia saw scientists and advocates push for more scientific funding.
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Vacant storefronts in Columbia face challenges, offer opportunities
Many storefronts in downtown Columbia remain vacant as owners grapple with high renovation costs, emotional attachments and the temptation to wait for rising property values.
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Potential DHEC split raises concerns among government officials, advocates
The Department of Health and Environmental Control could be broken into several agencies. Some public health officials are concerned about the potential fallouts.
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SC’s chief accountant to resign after $3.5 billion accounting scandal
Richard Eckstrom, the state’s comptroller general, resigned Thursday morning. He steps down as lawmakers were discussing removing him from office.
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Women in state government? SC ranks 49th, might not see gender parity for 200 years, one research group says
Women, by far, are the minority in state government. And South Carolina is the only state without women on its Supreme Court.
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Plans for South Kilbourne apartment complex leave residents frustrated
Residents say another apartment complex would replace a landmark home, bring too much traffic and noise and change the character of the neighborhood.
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SC working to improve roads over bridges after years of neglect
The state’s transportation department is fixing roads over bridges after 30 years of low funding.
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SC governor declares September National Suicide Prevention month
Gov. Henry McMaster’s office declares September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Month in South Carolina during a meeting of the Suicide Prevention Coalition on Wednesday.
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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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