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Columbia moves to tame Assembly Street, a ‘dangerous’ downtown dividing line

Columbia moves to tame Assembly Street, a ‘dangerous’ downtown dividing line

Thousands walk across Assembly Street each week between the Main Street and Vista districts. But the 6-lane road is dangerous for pedestrians.

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Body pulled from Lake Murray after apparent accident, SC sheriff says

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SC charter authorizer agrees to temporarily freeze its spending

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Boats, beaches, sights and bites: Your guide to Lake Murray this summer

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Boats, beaches, sights and bites: Your guide to Lake Murray this summer

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Money for Columbia developments, Lexington intersection in SC Senate budget

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Money for Columbia developments, Lexington intersection in SC Senate budget

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Former Gamecock to be first girls basketball coach at ALA Blythewood

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Former Gamecock to be first girls basketball coach at ALA Blythewood

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Air quality alert issued for Columbia area due to wildfires in Georgia

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After being hit by a car in Five Points, USC student sues Columbia, SCDOT

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After being hit by a car in Five Points, USC student sues Columbia, SCDOT

April 23, 2026 6:15 AM

Will SC ban intoxicating hemp drinks for everyone? States weighs prohibition

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Will SC ban intoxicating hemp drinks for everyone? States weighs prohibition

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Body pulled from Lake Murray after apparent accident, SC sheriff says

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Body pulled from Lake Murray after apparent accident, SC sheriff says

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SC charter authorizer agrees to temporarily freeze its spending

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Offensive outburst leads South Carolina baseball to narrow win over Kentucky

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Offensive outburst leads South Carolina baseball to narrow win over Kentucky

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April 22, 2026 10:02 AM

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