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Losing hotel bidder sues Columbia for Main Street deal public records

Losing hotel bidder sues Columbia for Main Street deal public records

Columbia is selling a downtown office building to be redeveloped into a luxury hotel. One local hotel builder is questioning the deal.

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After SC stop, Buddhist monks complete Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C.

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Dutch Fork assistant headed to Florence for first head coaching job

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Keeping intoxicating hemp in SC debate pits public safety against medical use

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This restaurant recently closed in the Columbiana Centre mall. What to know

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2-year-old was at home where drugs and guns were seized in bust, SC sheriff says

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Fire and smoke billow through top of burning building in Columbia, officials say

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Fire and smoke billow through top of burning building in Columbia, officials say

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Epstein files include references to Greenville businesses. Here’s what we found

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Epstein files include references to Greenville businesses. Here’s what we found

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Greens cry foul as Trump administration drops protection for once-rare storks

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Lexington burrito spot plans to reopen after several months closed. What we know

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Lexington burrito spot plans to reopen after several months closed. What we know

February 9, 2026 10:54 AM

Rejected in 2023, Columbia board approves N. Main gas station, residents opposed

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Rejected in 2023, Columbia board approves N. Main gas station, residents opposed

February 9, 2026 5:00 AM

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