Tag: Mayor Steve Benjamin
Benjamin endorses Devine for mayor in runoff election
Days after a runoff election for Columbia’s mayor was announced, Mayor Steve Benjamin endorsed fellow city council member Tameika Isaac Devine for mayor.
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As Benjamin exits, his hope for Columbia continues to grow
Steve Benjamin reflects on what prepared him for his tenure as Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina.
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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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New states issue stay-at-home orders, Trump extends guidelines
Two new states, Maryland and Virginia, issued stay-at-home orders on Monday, while President Trump announced he would be extending social distancing guidelines through the end of April.
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Attorney general fights local Columbia gun ordinances
The attorney general of South Carolina, Alan Wilson, is suing the city of Columbia over gun ordinances passed in 2019.
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Columbia mayor unveils new home ownership initiative
On Tuesday afternoon, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced efforts to increase home ownership in Columbia.
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Hurricane Ian is officially gone. Reporters @caitlinashbaugh and @jakecarnold are covering the aftermath here in the midlands. Stay tuned for updates.
University officials and students alike get ready for the remnants of #Ian
@sammy_sobich and @JaydenSimmons01 have the story:
https://carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/usc-campus-prepares-for-hurricane-ians-impact/