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Mayoral Candidate Aaron Johnson said he was snubbed from an upcoming mayoral debate.  / Sara Jane Harris
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According to the organizers of the forum, Sparkle Clark, Gary Myers, and Aaron Johnson do not meet a “media standard,” needed to be included.

A mayoral debate scheduled for March 17 at the University of South Carolina will not include several candidates currently in the race.

Excluding candidates from forum
Is it fair to exclude certain candidates from USC's Columbia mayoral debate based perceived amount of support?

Looking for work? Census Bureau is hiring
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By Chris Abbotts2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Even with the the most recent report of the state's record high 12.6 percent jobless rate, applications are slow to come in according to the local office.
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Art museum earns grant for solar panels
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By WACH FOX News CenterToday at 2:40 PM
Columbia Museum of Art is installing solar panels on its roof after receiving an energy grant.  The panels are projected to go up near the end of the year.
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Three arrested after a drug bust in Sumter
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By WACH FOX News CenterToday at 12:28 PM
Authorities seize 33 grams of crack cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and several weapons.
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2 Marine pilots rescued; crash under investigation
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Today at 8:11 AM
The Marine Corps is trying to determine why a fighter jet suffered engine failures, crashing into the ocean off South Carolina and forcing the pilots to bail out.
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Dogs gone wild in West Columbia
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By Emily PaceYesterday at 3/10/2010 10:53:42 PM
Stray animals will often do anything to survive.
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Pilots rescued after plane crashes off SC coast
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Yesterday at 3/10/2010 9:41:40 PM
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort notified the Coast Guard that two pilots aboard a Marine FA-18 Hornet went down off the coast of St. Helena Sound after their engine stopped working.
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2 of 10 honored fallen soldiers suffered from PTSD
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Yesterday at 3/10/2010 9:11:25 PM
Loved ones received the honors for their fallen family member, and each one brought their own memories and stories of how their soldier made a difference.
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Mandating sprinkler systems up for debate
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By Jerrita PattersonYesterday at 3/10/2010 9:01:45 PM
The bill up for consideration would allow homeowners to have the final say in opting out of sprinkler systems.
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Goodwill opens with extra feature for job seekers
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Yesterday at 3/10/2010 7:41:55 PM
The new Goodwill on Springdale Drive in Camden will feature a Job Connection Center.
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Police looking for escaped Aiken inmate
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Yesterday at 3/10/2010 4:55:30 PM
The search is on for an inmate who escaped from a minimum-security pre-release center in Aiken.
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Chamber of Commerce backs candidates for gov.
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Yesterday at 3/10/2010 4:22:07 PM
For the first time ever, the Chamber of Commerce endorsed candidates running for the nomination for the state's gubernatorial race.
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Student essay winners honored at statehouse
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By WACH FOX News CenterYesterday at 3/10/2010 4:02:18 PM
Fifth and sixth graders were asked to submit an essay following the theme of "If I Had 100 dollars" as part of National Consumer Protection Week.
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Residents fear tainted water from SCE&G
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By Emily PaceTuesday, March 09, 2010
Residents went public with their concerns about DHEC’s pending decision to eliminate arsenic limits on a wastewater discharge permit.
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New patrol cars aimed at catching drunk drivers
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By Jerrita PattersonTuesday, March 09, 2010
The SC Highway Patrol unveils three new cars to be used in a crack down.
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