Voters to Determine How City Government Functions
Registered voters in the City of Columbia could change the way government functions, as they head to the polls in a special election on whether to change the form of government.
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Bull Street Commission Holds Kick-off Meeting
Monday, the Bull Street Commission held their kick-off meeting.
SC State Drill Tuesday
Columbia, SC (SC State University)-South Carolina State University will be on alert today, but school officials say don’t panic.
Governor’s Annual Carol Lighting
Hundreds come out to enjoy the 47th annual Governor’s Carollighting at the State house
Leeza Gibbons, USC hold forum on healthy aging
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell and TV hostess Leeza Gibbons are speaking at a University of South Carolina forum on aging. Gibbons is an alumna of the USC’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She speaks Tuesday at the 9 a.m. forum at the Ernest Hollings Library on the Columbia campus. She is the co-host of “America…
Columbia holding special food drive to honor King
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is helping to put on a food drive to honor the efforts of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Starting this week, donations are being accepted for the “Honor the Dream” food drive. The Richland One School District is also taking part in the drive, which is held annually to honor Rev….
SC officials teaming up to talk holiday safety
The holiday shopping season is under way, and Richland County officials are working to make sure the community knows how to stay safe.
Haley Challenge, Giving Tuesday Kick-off Christmas Giving
Governor Nikki Haley has challenged every South Carolinian to do one act of kindness this Christmas.
Strong Mayor Vote on the Line
While the the referendum vote on the form of government for the City of Columbia is a critical one, it is resulting in low voter turnout, which is normal for special elections.
Candidates running against Graham meet at forum
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Three of the four candidates trying to defeat Lindsey Graham for his U.S. Senate seat next year gathered in the same place to talk to Republican stalwarts. The First Tuesday Republican Club in Lexington County hosted the candidates. The latest entry into the 2014 primary, Orangeburg attorney Bill Connor touted his military service…
