October 16, 2009 RSS feed / Government / Neighborhood

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Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister speaks in Columbia

By Mimi M. Maddock
When Nicole Brown Simpson’s battered body was splashed across the front page of newspapers across the country after her death, women came forward saying looking at the photos was like looking in the mirror. More...

Richland County Auditor contends county council exceeded tax cap

Seeks opinion of attorney general
Contributed by Paul Brawley, Richland County Auditor

Richland County Auditor Paul Brawley has requested an opinion from State Attorney General Henry McMaster asking whether Richland County Council can lawfully set a millage rate that raises county taxes above the millage cap prescribed in Act 388. More...

Columbia: One of 43 cities nationwide to host Torch Relay

Contributed by Palmetto Health Foundation

Columbia has been chosen as one of only 43 cities nationwide to host Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network. More...

Break–ins in Heathwood

By Josh Cruse

The Historic Heathwood Neighborhood Association met Tuesday October 13. Investigator Mark Folding gave an update on a rash of break–ins in the Heathwood area. The most current attempt was at 29 Heathwood Circle. More...

Melrose Heights neighbors plan to run for office

By Josh Cruse

The Melrose Heights Neighborhood Association met Monday October 12. Joseph Azar, a local business man, announced that he is running for Mayor of Columbia. More...

Farenya Project ties S.C. to Guinea

By Jessica Cross

More than 3,500 miles separate South Carolina and Guinea. But for students of the Trans– Atlantic slave trade, understanding the connection between S. C. and Guinea during the 18th and 19th centuries is worth traveling the distance. More...

St. Andrews Rotary welcomes Borden

Tuesday, October 6, the St. Andrews Rotary Club inducted David Borden (center) into its club. Borden is the relationship manager for First Citizens Bank and Trust on Broad River Road. More...


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