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Friday, December 28, 2012  A former Columbia city councilman who served prison time for tax evasion has permanently surrendered his South Carolina law license.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  A former Columbia city councilman is back home after serving nine months in federal prison for tax evasion.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  E.W. Cromartie II reported to Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg this week.  He was sentenced to 366 days for tax evasion in October.  Cromartie was also ordered to pay a $58,000 fine.

Friday, December 24, 2010  Elections and scandals dominate most of the headlines this year.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  According to U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles, former Columbia city councilman E.W. Cromartie will appear before District Court Judge David C. Norton on October 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 11, 2010 

Monday, April 26, 2010  The longest-serving city councilman in Columbia pled guilty to federal tax evasion charges Monday in federal court.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  Only one candidate has filed so far.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  Columbia City Council voted Wednesday morning to hold the District II Election on July 13.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  A court date has been scheduled for April 20 in U.S. District Court where the former councilman will plead guilty.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  The State Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the special election to replace former Councilman E.W. Cromartie should be held on April 6 with the rest of the city elections.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  Circuit Court Judge James Barber heard arguments Thursday to postpone a planned April 6 election to replace former Councilman E.W. Cromartie’s seat on city council.

Monday, March 15, 2010  Do you think a judge should postpone the City of Columbia District II commission election?

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Up for discussion is everything from the city's finances, to the recent resignation of Councilman E.W. Cromartie earlier this week.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  Columbia City Council members met Wednesday morning to discuss when the election should be held to replace disgraced former councilman E.W. Cromartie, who resigned Tuesday.