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Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Thousands of students couldn't afford to go to college this school year because the U.S. Department of Education made changes to a popular loan program.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  According to documents released to WACH Fox News Monday, 5 of the city's 32 active commercial loans are in default. Six months ago it was closer to a dozen. There is roughly $140,000 owed to the city by borrowers.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Columbia leaders are mulling a decision on how to publicly release records from a city loan program that has caught the attention of three federal agencies. On Tuesday, city leaders said they have been reluctant to release the records, citing the fact that private information is included.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  On Tuesday a former Columbia business loan officer questioned a recent records release about a city loan program, a high-ranking city official is firing back.

Monday, September 19, 2011  A former Columbia business loan officer says the city isn't telling the whole story about a struggling loan program that has drawn the attention of the federal government.

Friday, August 19, 2011  CiCi's pizza was another attempt by the city of Columbia to stir up business in the area by using the city's commercial loan program a program which currently under investigation by the federal government. However the pizzeria shut its doors this week.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  A new South Carolina law is designed to help residents make their homes more energy-efficient and lower their utility bills with no money down.