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Caleb Bozard
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Growth & Development reporter @ Post & Courier Columbia / USC ‘23 / he/him
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A spokesperson for the City of Columbia has confirmed that city documents describing a proposed seven-story, 200-unit apartment complex in The Vista as student housing were erroneous. The project is planned to be multi-family.

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Could planned 7-story multi-family apartments in Columbia displace popular restaurants?
Developer proposing seven-story, 200-unit multi-family apartment at the corner of Park and Senate streets in Columbia’s Vista, where Five Guys and Monterey are.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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A national bank brand is looking to build its first Columbia location on the same downtown block that another is vacating due to falling foot traffic.

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As Bank of America leaves downtown Columbia, another bank wants to move in
Huntington Bank is looking to build its first Columbia branch in downtown, on the same block where Bank of America is closing amid falling foot traffic.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The newly sworn-in mayor of Chapin has issued a pause on all new permits for new housing developments wanting to access the town's water and sewer system. 

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New Chapin mayor freezes water system permits for new housing developments
Newly sworn-in Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell has issued an immediate pause on all new permits for new housing developments to access the town’s water and sewer.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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A developer is proposing a seven-story, 221-unit student housing complex in the Vista on Senate Street. The project could displace the current building which houses local and chain restaurants.

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Could planned 7-story student apartments in Columbia displace popular restaurants?
Developer proposing seven-story, 200-unit student apartment at the corner of Park and Senate streets in Columbia’s Vista, where Five Guys and Monterey are.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The year-long debate over the Brighton mixed-use development just off of I-26 in Chapin continued as the town’s Planning Commission again sent the proposal back for edits.

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Lake Murray town still debating proposal for hundreds of homes. What does the project look like now?
Chapin, SC Planning Commission has sent Brighton developer Mungo Homes plans back to address concerns before voting again on the controversial project.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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BREAKING: Columbia police said one man had been detained after another was shot in a parking lot adjacent to the Planned Parenthood clinic on Middleburg Drive on Nov. 14.

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1 man shot, 1 detained in Columbia shooting near Planned Parenthood
One man shot, another detained at the 2700 block of Middleburg Drive in Columbia on Nov. 14, police said. Planned Parenthood’s local clinic is on that block.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested the father of the teen who organized the Blythewood bonfire where three minors were shot on Oct. 31. The shooter or shooters are still at large.

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Father arrested in connection to Blythewood bonfire shooting that injured 3 teens
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested the father of a teen who organized the Halloween bonfire in Blythewood where three teens were shot.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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A developer has bought a large tract of vacant land near Columbia’s city center, paving the way for long-awaited redevelopment plans as the city continues to grow toward the Congaree River.

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Could this vacant downtown lot, a key gap in Columbia’s urban fabric, finally be filled?
An Ohio developer has bought one of the large vacant lots along Huger Street, with plans to build apartments there, as Columbia grows toward the Congaree River.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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A developer is proposing a seven-story apartment building with over 200 units on a lot near a variety of student housing.

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More than 200 apartments proposed for area covered with student housing. Who would live there?
More than 200 apartments proposed for a property next door to the University of South Carolina’s Greek Village and other student housing in downtown Columbia.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Chapin mayor-elect Bill Mitchell, Jr. hopes to check the town and surrounding area’s significant growth and reorganize the town’s leadership once sworn in. Which may have already happened.

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Mayor-elect near Lake Murray wants responsible growth. Has he already started the job?
Chapin, South Carolina mayor-elect Bill Mitchell, Jr. hopes to restrict new development in and around the town once he starts work after the November election.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Lawyers for the City of Columbia are asking a court to reduce the legal fees the city will have to pay to the owners and the former Constan car wash on Gervais Street. 

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Continuing its appeal, City of Columbia pushes to add evidence, see fees reduced in car wash lawsuit
The City of Columbia hopes to reduce the attorney fees it must pay in a lawsuit over the closure of Constan Car Wash following the removal of a wall.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is expanding outside of South Carolina for the first time, acquiring new locations in Georgia. The new locations will bring 3,000 new customers under the Columbia institution's umbrella.

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As work on new Columbia headquarters continues, SC bank expands out of state
Palmetto Citizens credit union in Columbia is expanding out of state for the first time, with new locations and customers in Georgia.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Both parties in a lawsuit over the planned demolition of four apartment buildings at The Village at Sandhill have agreed to drop the case if a planned sale of the buildings goes through. 

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Embattled condo buildings near Columbia reportedly have new buyer. Could lawsuit end?
The vacant Promenade at Sandhill apartment buildings near Columbia, SC are under contract to be sold to an unknown buyer, potentially ending a lawsuit.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Several mayoral and council races across Lexington County ended with new faces poised to take seats, while many incumbents fended off challengers after all votes had been counted on Nov. 4.

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Some shake-ups, mostly incumbents on horizon after Lexington, Chapin, West Columbia elections
Some mayoral and council races ended in shifts, while many incumbents retained seats in Chapin, West Columbia and across Lexington County in SC.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Challenger Alice Rose held a nearly 9-point lead over incumbent Hunter Sox as of 9 p.m. on election night. Newcomer Tiffany Aull also held a lead in the race for Tim James’ seat.

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Cayce City Council election: Rose leading over incumbent Sox
Challenger Alice Rose held a roughly nine point lead over incumbent Hunter Sox for the Cayce City Council District 3 race as of 9 p.m. on election night.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Columbia International University is planning three new dorm buildings on its campus. Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals is expected to vote on the proposal on Nov. 6.

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Columbia university proposing 3 new dorms with more than 300 beds amid enrollment growth
Columbia International University is planning three new dorm buildings on its campus. Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals to decide.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Columbia City Council voted to increase the height limit for buildings in parts of the BullStreet District. City officials are hoping to update traffic studies in the area to reflect growth and address neighborhood concerns.

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Columbia approves taller buildings in BullStreet, looks to update traffic studies
The City of Columbia has approved taller buildings in parts of the BullStreet District. Neighbors have asked the city update area traffic studies.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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A 'significant failure' found in a footing will have a bridge crossing Spears Creek in Columbia closed for the foreseeable future, the city said.

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'Significant failure' closed Columbia-area bridge after routine inspection
A bridge crossing Spears Creek in Columbia was closed after a routine inspection found a significant failure in one of the bridge’s footings, according to a statement from the city.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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The Seawell family hopes to move its namesake business from its spot on Rosewood Drive near the State Fairgrounds to make way for 70 townhomes. The rezoning request to make the plans possible was approved by Columbia City Council on Oct. 28.

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Dozens of upscale townhomes planned near Willy B, would displace venue space
Columbia has voted to rezone property near Williams-Brice Stadium and the State Fairgrounds to make way for upscale townhomes to be built on the current site of Seawell’s.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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University of South Carolina leadership say university programs are reducing student behavior complaints in off-campus neighborhoods. Some neighborhood leaders are skeptical, and say bigger issues loom.

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USC says student behavior has improved across Columbia. Neighbors say there's a bigger problem.
Student behavior complaints from downtown neighborhoods are down, University of South Carolina officials say. Neighbors say there are still problems.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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In addition to hiring its first full-time director, the Harriet Hancock Center in Columbia has undertaken volunteer-led renovations to make the historic space more accessible.

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Columbia LGBT+ community center revamping space, programming to be more inclusive
The Harriet Hancock LGBT+ community center in Columbia has undergone renovations, changed programming and staff aimed at making the center more inclusive.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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A developer is proposing a new strip of storefronts on Harden Street in Five Points, as neighborhood leaders and college bar opponents hope to see more retail in the district.

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New storefronts proposed in Five Points by California developer
A California developer wants to build three new storefronts on Harden Street in Five Points next to the Waffle House.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Core Spaces, the developer behind the conversion of The Hub from offices to student housing, has bought the Wells Fargo building on Columbia’s Main Street.

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Student housing developer buys another office tower on Columbia's Main Street
The student housing developer behind The Hub and new Main Street apartment tower Core Spaces bought the Wells Fargo Building in Columbia.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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While DIY art events and multi-million developments might not seemingly go hand in hand, the developer of a two-acre site in downtown Columbia is opening up the industrial space ahead of years-long construction.

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Why developers of a $100M complex slated for downtown Columbia are letting artists use vacant space
The site of a planned $100 million development in Columbia, South Carolina, is hosting midnight dance parties, vintage markets and a fashion show on Marion St.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM