Runoff elections are held when no candidate in a race for public office receives 50% plus 1 vote. Runoffs are held two weeks ...

Four candidates were vying for two City of Columbia council seats with Incumbent Councilwoman Aditi Bussells facing off ...

Numbers from Tuesday's runoff races show challenger Sam Johnson with a 56% to 44% advantage over incumbent Aditi Bussells ...

Gordon Arbuckle, the owner of the property, said he wants to build a technology hub on the property, according to previous ...

After a two-hour debate regarding a proposed ordinance dictating the rights of drivers and pedestrians on roadways, the Columbia City Council decided Monday to table the issue until Feb. 2, 2026.

Three Columbia City Council members issued a letter Tuesday in response to UM System President Mun Choi’s recent statements on homelessness and public safety in the city. In the letter, Valerie ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Columbia prepares for its upcoming municipal election on November 4, we spoke with both candidates running for Columbia City Council District 1. Incumbent Council Member Tina ...

COLUMBIA — Columbia Fifth Ward Council Member Don Waterman spoke to the community Wednesday evening during a "Let's Talk Local" discussion. Waterman brought up the idea of city council meetings having ...

Tabling allows for input from city boards and commissions on the proposed ordinance and gives more time for public input ...

Columbia City Council members did not vote on a median ordinance as scheduled on Monday night. Ward 3 Councilwoman Jacque ...

Early voting is underway in municipal elections across South Carolina in the run-up to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4. In Columbia, voters will elect the city’s mayor for the next four years and ...

AI was used to help research the background for this story. The City of Columbia could vote Monday to create a Collegiate ...