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Columbia City Council voted to extend the city’s mask mandate this afternoon.
South Carolina’s capital city will not allow people to carry guns in the open during protests, festivals or other events that need a city permit.
Columbia City Council candidates participating in forum on arts and culture at the Koger Center Thursday.
Local Living: Shandon UMC hosting annual garage sale this weekend, ribbon cutting at the Ensor Keenan House and more!
Columbia City Council approves Mayor Steve Benjamin’s declaration of a state of emergency.
New art is now on Main Street! Today, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council members held a public art dedication ceremony at the site of the new mural at 1401 Main.
A new candidate is entering his name in the race for Columbia City Council. This afternoon, former South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor announced he is running to represent District Four on the council.
A Columbia attorney is throwing her hat in the ring for a seat on Columbia City Council. Monday morning, Tina Herbert announced her plans to run to represent District One. That seat will be vacated by Sam Davis after his term ends in January.
Getting vaccines in arms is a top priority for the Columbia City Council. The group met virtually this afternoon and discussed ways to encourage equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
