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Thursday, March 07, 2013  Charleston Mayor Joe Riley is one of 30 mayors from around the nation appearing in a new ad calling on Congress to take action to prevent gun violence.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The South Carolina Conference of Black Mayors is hosting its 24th biennial meeting and community forum in downtown Columbia this week.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Mayor Steve Benjamin, members of the City Council, and over 1,000 community members gathered at Finlay Park Saturday morning to create awareness and send a message to abusers that their “days are numbered.”

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  South Carolina's governor and Columbia's mayor missed this year's meeting of Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Walker says he will focus his campaign on three major issues including protecting the taxpayers, transparency and accountability and finding a permanent home for the Okra Strut.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was elected to the USCM Advisory Board.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Port officials say they need $400,000 to help pay for a study into deepening the harbor to 50 feet to accommodate bigger ships that will be calling in the future.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  The focus of Tuesday's meeting was job creation, fighting crime and regional growth.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Each mayor signed a resolution demonstrating what they call a strong and dedicated show of support.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Local leaders banded together to deliver more cost efficient service to Midlands residents.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  The city of Columbia will have to wait a little longer to find out who will fill the mayor's position.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  The national event is focused on raising awareness about senior hunger.

Friday, November 14, 2008  Mayors in major South Carolina cities say they won't join others around the country in asking the federal government to use a portion of the $700 billion bailout to assist struggling cities.