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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The controversial transportation tax, also known as the penny sales tax goes into effect May 1st.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Almost three months after last November's election snafu, the group fighting for a new election is taking their case to court.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Richland County Election Commission dealt with several protests over the November 6 election Monday.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Richland County candidates protesting the elections from November 6 will have their cases heard Monday December 3.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A Republican who lost his bid to unseat a Richland County councilman is calling for a new election, saying county officials intentionally used too few voting machines on Election Day.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Some in Richland County are calling for new elections after issues on and after election day.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The ballot counting wrapped up Wednesday evening in Richland County with 53 percent of voters saying yes to the penny sales tax.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Richland Couny Councilman Jim Manning is running for re-election but challenger Michael Letts is trying to win over that seat.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Opponents said "Not Another Penny" for the proposed penny sales tax increase on Tuesday.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Richland County leaders and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce are talking taxes to help save the region's cash-strapped bus system.  Even if you don't ride the bus, you still might be paying for it.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  A bulletproof vest is credited with saving the live of a Columbia Police Officer who was shot in the chest Wednesday morning.  Columbia police require all of their officers to wear the vests, but not every department in the Midlands can afford the life saving tools.  One company is helping provide vests to departments without.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Manning told the Richland County Election Commission a gag order should be imposed on the group for spreading lies about the ballot referendum.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Officials with one Charter School are challenging Richland School District Two in court.

Monday, October 26, 2009  Some parents worry an increase in enrollment may eventually cause a problem.