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Wednesday, December 05, 2012 

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  South Carolina House of Representatives 2013-14 Legislative Session Committee Appointments

Monday, May 14, 2012  South Carolina's governor has signed a charter school bill that the state's education superintendent called his top legislative priority,

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Park Street in downtown Columbia was closed Thursday morning for a sewer line repair beneath the road. It's the latest incident in a string of closures plaguing city streets as officials work to replace aging pipes and infrastructure. City Council voted unanimously in June to raise water and sewer rates to pay for $100 million in upgrades. Do you support a rate hike to pay for repairs?

Thursday, July 14, 2011  The hot weather has more people using water and officials say the added flow likely caused a 8-inch water main to break.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  South Carolina teens under 18 will lose driving privileges if they drop out of school or skip too many classes under a bill heading to the House floor for debate.  The House Education and Public Works Committee unanimously approved on Tuesday a measure that would suspend licenses until the student reaches 18.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  South Carolina's newest teachers would have to wait three years to get regular teaching contracts and job security under legislation a House panel is considering.

Monday, February 28, 2011  A construction project aimed at resurfacing will close down parts Bower Parkway.

Monday, January 24, 2011  City of Columbia officials will hold public meeting today on rebuilding in the Harbison area.

Friday, May 21, 2010  Another public official has been arrested in the same South Carolina county whose former sheriff is facing federal drug charges.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Columbia is getting ready for what could be the city’s first snow fall of the year.

Friday, January 01, 2010  Authorities say a South Carolina town official has been suspended from his job after police found him driving with an open container of beer on the beach.

Monday, August 03, 2009  Congressman James Clyburn was honored by the American Public Works Association Monday.