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Local lawyer announces run for state Senate seat

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 5:53pm
Local lawyer announces run for state Senate seat

A local Sumter attorney has announced his run for South Carolina Senate District 35.

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Four candidates to seek District 3 seat

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, January 23rd, 2012, 2:38pm
Four candidates to seek District 3 seat

There are now four candidates in the running for the City of Columbia District 3 seat.

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Absentee voting deadlines approach

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, 10:00am
Absentee voting deadlines approach

Absentee voting is underway throughout South Carolina, and the State Election Commission wants to inform voters about associated procedures and deadlines.  Voters who meet one of the qualifying reasons listed below may cast an absentee ballot either in person or by mail.

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Businessman files for City Council

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 11:23am
Businessman files for City Council

Saying city government needs someone with a businessman’s perspective, local restaurateur Moe Baddourah on Thursday filed as a candidate for Columbia City Council.

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Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House scheduled for Monday

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 12:57pm
Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House scheduled for Monday

Governor Nikki Haley, First Gentleman Michael Haley and the First Family will welcome guests to join them for a Christmas Open House on Monday, December 5, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Governor's Mansion.

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DOJ Approves SC Congressional Map

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, October 31st, 2011, 2:02pm
DOJ Approves SC Congressional Map

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice sent notice that the South Carolina Congressional Map had received preclearance.  This notice of approval included the addition of South Carolina’s newly added 7th Congressional District.

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Mayor named one of the most influential Black Americans

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 10:43am
Mayor named one of the most influential Black Americans

In a recent report by TheRoot.com, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was named one of The Root's 100 Most Influential Black Americans.

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