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City of Columbia to hold workshops for contractors
The City of Columbia's community development department is seeking contractors for a new housing rehabilitation program, SHINE (Single Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement.) The program includes
Deadline today for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
The deadline is today to apply for assistance if you lost your job as a result of Hurricane Ian in September.
Richland County hires third party vendor to consider funding for businesses, nonprofits
Richland County is taking extra steps to equitably distribute $16 million in available funding because of overwhelming demand for a program that provides relief to businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic
United Kingdom, South Carolina strengthen trade ties – here’s why
South Carolina has a historic connection to the United Kingdom dating back hundreds of years, but not many people might be aware of the strong trade connection the two currently have.
Why South Carolina’s governor banned this popular social media platform
The governor called this social media platform 'a clear and present danger.'
South Carolina announces 2023 tax rate cuts for businesses
Unemployment insurance tax rates will decrease or remain the same for all South Carolina employers in 2023, according to an announcement from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce and the governor's office
Richland County woman charged with assisting in preparation of false tax return
A Richland County woman has been arrested and charged with assisting in the preparation of a false state sales tax return. Bridgette Frederick, 39, of Blythewood, filed a sales tax return for her husband's funeral home business
Rapid Shelter Columbia on track to open soon
A new initiative aimed at serving the chronically homeless population in Columbia is on target to launch Nov. 1, according to city officials. Rapid Shelter Columbia is a transitional housing project located on city property
City of Columbia accepting nominations for Dream Keeper awards
The city of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship awards, which recognize students' service to the ideals of human service, social responsibility, political empowerment, diversity
City of Columbia hires director of homeless services and project manager
The City of Columbia has hired Kameisha Heppard as director of homeless services and Mackin Wall as homeless services project manager.Heppard will be in charge of developing programs related to the city's overall efforts to address
Blythewood rezoning proposals to be discussed at meeting
Blythewood area residents will have the chance to learn more about proposed rezoning of three properties at an upcoming town hall meeting organized by Richland County Councilwoman Gretchen Barron. Barron, who represents District 7, will
Parking requirement change takes step forward
Minimum parking requirements for most non-residential buildings in Columbia are now in the past. Columbia City Council on Tuesday gave second reading to an ordinance that will reduce the number of off-street
