Tag: local
SC’s 3rd-party candidates hope to gain traction, affect policies
During a contentious election year, third-party candidates are working to make headway in a bipartisan system.
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Harriet Hancock Center gala to celebrate 30 years, fundraise for LGBTQ community
COVID made organizers realize the center needs consistent funding. The gala is designed to help, they said.
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Local favorite Enzo’s Spuntino reopens at Mills apartments location
Enzo’s Spuntino, a popular New York-style delicatessen, reopened its location in the Olympia Mills apartments April 1.
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Cayce mayor wins fifth term. Longtime incumbent councilman forced into runoff
Newcomer Byron Thomas pushed Skip Jenkins into a runoff by about 5 votes.
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USC location helps Columbia organizer meet vintage demand
Students and sellers lined Greene Street for the most recent thrift market at USC. (with a photo gallery)
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Bikes sit abandoned after share program shut down in spring
There is still no future in sight for Columbia’s bikes. Bikes at 18 downtown stations sit unused.
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Richland County using temporary voting polls in November after school safety concerns
Issues of security and visitors’ easy access to children are concerning, parents and schools officials said.
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New family-run food market in Vista creates cozy atmosphere
Farmers Market Xchange opened its doors Sept. 1 and is gaining traffic from locals for its selection of fresh produce, baked goods and coffee.
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Proposed changes for SC breweries have potential for huge economic impact
Columbia-area breweries among those that could benefit. But the sides aren’t yet in agreement.
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SC’s permitless carry bill draws mixed reaction
A bill in the S.C. Senate would allow people to openly carry handguns with no training.
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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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A top-rope dive into the world of local professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is more than just World Wrestling Entertainment. Learn about the independent circuit and Columbia’s own wrestling promotion: Palmetto Championship Wrestling.
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