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Monday, May 13, 2013  Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin announced Monday that he is running for a second term.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah plans to run for Columbia mayor.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  On a warm winter day Columbia's Five Points looks picture perfect. However one of the city's more popular hospitality and entertainment districts continues to see a string of violence.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The City Council voted to hire Assitant city manager Teresa Wilson to take over for outgoing city manager Steve Gantt, when Ganntt retires in 2013.

Monday, November 05, 2012  An event for everyone regardless of political affiliation.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Councilman Moe Baddourah is hosting Patriotic Monday at Moe's Grapevine Italian Restaurant to benefit the housing and homeless programs of MIRCI.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The City of Columbia is partnering with the Department of Health and Environmental Control to offer free medical screenings for lead and aresenic to residents who live in the South Edisto Court community.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Columbia City Council will take public input at its Tuesday council meeting on whether the city should switch from a council-manager form of government to a mayor-council or “strong mayor” format.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  With 25 of 26 precincts reporting, Moe Baddourah has 1,844 votes (57%) to 1,404 votes (43%) for Daniel Coble.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Columbia City Council District 3 candidates are gearing up for Tuesday's runoff election.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  There is still one more spot open after Tuesday's election.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  With 95 percent of the precincts reporting, Moe Baddourah has 36 percent of the vote, followed by Daniel Coble (35%), Jenny Sarvis Isgett (28%) and Michael Miller (1%).  The top two vote-getters advance to the runoff.