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Richland County voters to decide on transportation penny tax renewal
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County's current transportation penny tax, first approved by voters in 2012, is set to expire soon. Now, county voters will have the chance to renew that tax on the upcoming November ballot. "County council is giving voters the decision to vote," said Councilmember Jesica Mackey...
'We still have trees falling': Forest Acres works to clear leaning trees, debris after Hurricane Helene
FOREST ACRES, S.C. — Forest Acres residents are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with SCDOT crews working Monday to clear trees that are hanging down near roadways and many residents waiting to have debris removed. The city has helped with clearing trees from roadways and homes,...
Columbia announces new phase of canal repairs, including major water projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After nine years, repair work continues on the Columbia Canal. On the anniversary of the 1,000-year flood that damaged the canal, City of Columbia leaders gave an update on several major projects. “We are proud to announce the major progress on our efforts to repair not...
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