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Thursday, February 23, 2012  Mike Ritchie’s family has owned this pond and the land around it since the 1960's; but now that pond is a muddy mess and Ritchie blames construction on a new high school and career center going up nearby on Broad River and Mount Vernon Church roads.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  Tuesday morning, WACH Fox News caught up with gubernatorial candidates voting in today's run-off.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Steve Benjamin will be the city's next mayor and former city manager Leona Plaugh will serve as District IV's representative.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010  Mayor-elect Steve Benjamin was involved in a car crash early Wednesday morning that sent one woman to the hospital.  WACH Fox News talks to a witness who describes the incident.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Businessman Kirkman Finlay lost a hard fought battle to Attorney Steve Benjamin in Tuesday's Mayoral Election.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Leona Plaugh brought in over 52 percent of the voters' approval with 3,117 votes. Opponent Tony Mizzell came in just behind with over 47 percent.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Former Columbia City manager Leona Plaugh and former Richland County Councilman Tony Mizzell both have years of experience in local government.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Voters will cast their ballots in a run-off election to choose Columbia's next mayor.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  Several former mayoral candidates say Columbia's debate system is flawed and residents simply can't learn enough about who they're voting for in the current setup.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  It's back to the campaign trail in the Columbia City Council District IV race.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  Former Columbia City Manager Leona Plaugh will face former Richland County Councilman Tony Mizzell in a run-off for that race.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  Two men have officially declared their candidacy to become Columbia's next Mayor.