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Homeowners to tap into the new sewer line. What they have told us in the previous meetings is that it can cost anywhere between 2,000 to 6,000. On an average income, as you heard here today, you know, some of these families dont make that. Meanwhile, he and others dont think theres a need for a new system either. What well do is review the permit based off of our current state standards that were provided to protect the health and environment. Dhec will also take into consideration all of the co...

3 3 were now just 3 days before the republican primary and candidates continue their campaigning in our state today. First, ben carson will make a stop to cromers popcorn and anuts in columbia at 9am. He will then hold a veterans roundtable discussion at the vfw located on south beltline boulevard at 10 30. 3 florida senator marco rubio will be campaign in chapin tonight. Hell be holding a town hall event located on east boundary street. That takes place at 6pm. 3 gop front runner donald trump w...

3 columbia leaders have voted to stop moving money out of the water and sewer systems. To pay for other city services. With a 50 vote last night. City council decided 30th. Since 1999. Money from water and sewage has been transfered to other agencies. Including Public Safety. The decision also includes a promise not to cut columbias Public Safety budget. Mayor steve benjaimin says it was important to stop the practice now. For the benefit of the city of columbia. 3 its going help us become the c...

More than 4 million gallons of sewage spilled in 2023. This is the second-largest spill since 2015.

Over 4 million gallons of sewage spilled into Columbia SC waterways in 2023, the second highest amount in the last 11 years, a Congaree Riverkeeper report found.

Local residents are reacting to continued flooding in Columbia, South Carolina after rain and storms rolled through the state during the week.

Rain is expected to bring more flooding and winds to the Midlands, just days after the state was hit with severe weather.

Columbia residents are worried that the PickleGarden on the River development will disrupt a popular Saluda River access point near the Riverbanks Zoo.

Dominion Energy workers have finished cleaning up 100-year-old toxic tar from the Congaree River. The 13-year cleanup also led to the discovery of thousands of historical artifacts, including a Confederate

Dominion Energy workers have finished cleaning up 100-year-old toxic tar from the Congaree River. The 13-year cleanup also led to the discovery of thousands of historical artifacts, including a Confederate