Columbia City Council studies budget
City budget public hearing set for June 6
By John Temple Ligon Temple@TheColumbiaStar.com
      Columbia City Council will hold a regular meeting at 4 pm on Wednesday, June 6, and then a budget public hearing follows at 6 pm, all at Columbia City Hall, third floor, corner of Laurel and Main.
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Frustrated by traffic gridlock, the lack of sidewalks, or a cohesive system of mass transit? We want to hear from you!
Contributed by Richland County Office of Public Information
      Are you frustrated by traffic gridlock in the mornings and afternoons or by the lack of available sidewalks and pedestrian walkways? Or do you wish bus service in the Midlands was more cohesive and comprehensive? Then we want to hear from you during a series of public transportation forums.
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Aging Issues and Answers: Elderly Drivers
By Lt. Governor André Bauer Question
      : I'm worried that an older loved one has lost the ability to drive, but they refuse to give up the keys, how can we get an objective assessment of their skills and capabilities? Answer : Trying to gauge when someone no longer has the physical or mental skills to operate a car on their own is one of the toughest decisions that a family can have to deal with.
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