Columbia
South Carolina cities know where the water goes but funding the repairs remains harder
The water usually arrives before anyone calls it a flood.
In Florence, it can start as a brown sheet sliding along a curb in historic...
Columbia faces hard questions as sidewalks and storefronts become signs of system strain
Columbia, South Carolina - Harold Simmons sees the same blue tarp most mornings before he sees the State House dome. He drives into downtown...
Columbia requires minors to have adult supervision at Finlay Park after 5 p.m. after temp rule becomes permanent
Columbia, South Carolina - The City of Columbia is turning a temporary safety step at Finlay Park into a permanent rule, following concerns about...
City of Columbia invites residents to apply for seats on city boards and commissions and help shape local decisions
Columbia, South Carolina - Columbia residents who want a closer role in local decision-making have a new window to step forward. The City of...
Trust in South Carolina government depends on solving problems residents see daily
Columbia - The pothole does not care which party controls Columbia. Neither does the flooded intersection. Or the tent under the bridge. Or the...
Harriet Hancock Center to host Columbia discussion on safety, allyship and prevention on June 23
Columbia, South Carolina - Columbia residents will have a chance next week to sit down for a focused community conversation about safety, belonging and...
Want to buy a home? City of Columbia offers practical support for residents preparing to buy their first home
Columbia, South Carolina - The City of Columbia Community Development Department is preparing to welcome residents for a homebuyer workshop designed to make the...
City of Columbia announces tree trimming schedule for the week of June 8
Columbia, South Carolina - Dominion Energy crews are scheduled to begin a new round of tree trimming along overhead utility lines on Monday, June...
Columbia launches online portal to simplify short-term rental permits and annual renewals
Columbia, South Carolina - Columbia is moving its short-term rental registration process into a new digital era, giving property owners and operators a single...