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Blythewood voters can hear first-hand from three people vying for two seats on the town’s council at a candidate forum Tuesday, Oct. 26.
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Blythewood residents who want to learn more about the town’s long-range plans — and voice their opinions about them — will have that opportunity Thursday.
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In Columbia, in Cayce, on campus at the University of South Carolina, and all across the country, people paused Saturday morning to remember and reflect on a Tuesday morning 20 years ago.
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Columbia and West Columbia city councils held meetings Wednesday to discuss reinstating mask mandates. Both city councils approved emergency ordinances, and Columbia's mandate takes effect immediately. West Columbia's will begin Friday at 6 a.m.
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Almost exactly two months before Columbia voters choose a new mayor, the four candidates for the office gathered to debate the issues in a forum hosted by the Vista Guild.
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Columbia businessman and former city council member Moe Baddourah officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Columbia last week.
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State Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the decision Thursday to sue the City of Columbia.
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin held a press conference Wednesday afternoon where he declared the city under a state of emergency, in regards to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant.
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An upcoming virtual public hearing will gather input on how Richland County uses federal funding to aid low-to-moderate-income residents.
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Gov. Henry McMaster and other state leaders gathered on the back patio of West Columbia's Café Strudel Thursday for the signing of the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Safe Harbor Act.
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During EngenuitySC's annual board meeting, the organization presented Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin with its 2021 Vision Award.
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Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order late Tuesday afternoon which gives parents the power to decide whether their children should wear masks in public schools across the state. It goes into effect immediately.
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Joseph Dickey is a local attorney and managing partner of a law firm. He’s also a husband, father and a West Columbia City Council representative. All that makes him more than just a lawyer: he’s a super lawyer.
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Governor Henry McMaster announced via Twitter Monday morning that he and first lady, Peggy McMaster, received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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Officials from Lexington County notified the public that after a vote Tuesday afternoon, county council has put a temporary stop on new, large-scale residential developments throughout the unincorporated areas of the county. "Unincorporated areas" are defined by any areas that do not fall wi…
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The Forestry Branch of Fort Jackson in Columbia is holding a prescribed burn of nearly 194 acres Tuesday that began at 10 a.m., north of McCrady Training Center.
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Lexington County officials announced Wednesday that Lynn Sturkie has been named the new County of Lexington administrator as of Tuesday night at the county council meeting.
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An announcement was released from the Town of Pine Ridge Mayor Pro-tem Daniel Davis Wednesday in regards to Mayor Robert Wells.
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Governor Henry McMaster updated an executive order Friday, no longer requiring masks to be worn inside government buildings or restaurants. According to the order, the change goes into effect immediately.
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Another name has been added to the hat for the role of Columbia mayor. Sam Johnson announced his candidacy for the position Monday.
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin formally announced Tuesday he will not be seeking re-election after his current term ends Dec. 31. There have since been two Columbia City Council members who have announced their candidacy.
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced Tuesday that he will not be seeking re-election after his current term ends Dec. 31. He held a press conference Thursday afternoon, elaborating on the reasons behind his decision, and his hope for the future of Columbia.
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City of Columbia's District Two councilman Edward McDowell Jr. along with Columbia officials, Richland District One, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation have teamed up to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a food drive for Harvest Hope Food Bank.
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Residents at The Pointe at Blythewood apartment complex now have access to free face masks, thanks to a donation from Community Keys and Blythewood town councilman Sloan J. Griffin III.
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The City of Forest Acres is holding a special election Tuesday for Forest Acres City Council.
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Midlands leaders are sending good wishes, thoughts and resolutions as the new year begins.
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Unemployment benefits for around 14 million people expired Saturday and a partial government shutdown could begin Tuesday, depending on whether President Donald Trump signs into law a pandemic aid and general spending bill or Congress takes action to change the bill or pass another.
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It was announced Tuesday that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has tested positive for COVID-19. His diagnosis comes days after his wife, Peggy, also tested positive.
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Members of the Lexington town council voted Monday night 5-2, to reinstate a mask ordinance that will again require a face covering in all grocery stores, pharmacies, big box stores and other retail establishments within the Town limits.
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A Richland County council member faced a judge Friday morning after being indicted on 24 charges alleging misconduct in office.
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Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance Tuesday that amends the emergency ordinance extending mask face coverings.
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With President-elect Joe Biden declared winner of the 2020 presidential election Saturday, leaders in the Columbia area reacted to the news, including the history-making choice of Kamala Harris as vice president-elect.
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The Law Enforcement Memorial on the State House grounds was brightened by blue lights Friday evening, as the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police hosted a memorial to fallen officers.
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Members of the Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin chose to extend the city's mask ordinance Thursday, and increase the fine for those who violate it. The vote from the council members was unanimous.
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As with many other races, the results were slow to arrive for Richland and Lexington County school board elections. As of Wednesday evening, however, the Lexington County results were complete with more than 90% of the votes counted in all the Richland County races.
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According to scvotes.gov, there were 169,573 ballots cast by residents of Richland County in Tuesday's general election. Polling stations were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with special COVID-19 safety precautions in-place.
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According to scvotes.gov, there were 119,308 ballots cast by residents of Lexington County in the 2020 General Election.
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has been reelected to a fourth term, serving South Carolina.
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The cold is not stopping people in the Midlands from voting on Election Day. Lines at polling places in Columbia and West Columbia are coming in waves, as of 8:15 Tuesday morning. Lines in Chapin were already lengthy by 8 a.m.
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Election day is Nov. 3, and South Carolinians will have to decide whether to reelect US Senator Lindsey Graham for a fourth term, or if the tides have changed in the Palmetto State. Graham is opposed by Democratic Senate nominee Jaime Harrison, who entered the race in May of 2019.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are a few departments in the Midlands making some additions to their daily appearance to promote awareness.
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As in-person absentee voting begins Monday in South Carolina, the presidential election is getting most of the attention. However, one other federal government race and many more at state and local levels will also be on the ballot.
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It’s not too late to make your voice count in November’s general election.
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Residents of Lexington and Richland counties who have not yet registered to vote can visit Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church Wednesday on St. Andrews Road to obtain voting information and register.
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Around two dozen people gathered at the South Carolina State House Sunday to honor the memory of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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The unofficial results of Tuesday's special election for the District 9 seat on Richland County Council show that Jonnieka Farr and Jesica Mackey will enter into a runoff.
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Current and former South Carolinians can find out if they have any extra money lying around by visiting the State Treasurer’s Office online. In order to find out if they have any missing money, residents can search for themselves, their family and their friends on Treasurer.sc.gov for free.
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Leaders of Lexington and Richland counties gathered in West Columbia at Stone River Thursday morning to acknowledge and honor the “Midlands heroes” who have been essential workers throughout the pandemic. First responders, educators, military, and health care workers were all recognized for …
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Governor Henry McMaster along with SCDHEC officials addressed South Carolinians Tuesday afternoon to provide an update on visitation at nursing homes across the state.
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Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter to the chairman of the South Carolina board of Health and Environmental Control Friday, requesting up-to-date visitation guidelines for guests to visit loved ones at nursing homes.
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Lexington County residents will have the opportunity to recycle electronics and tires, have paper shredded and donate household goods to be reused.
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