Columbia is replacing a crumbling fire station. Will it mean more trucks?

The station serves a roughly 2.5-mile area swelling with new student rentals and has been eyed for replacement for nearly a ...
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'Data-informed decisions': Columbia Fire Department uses AI platform to map incidents

Darkhorse Emergency is in its third month of use in Columbia and Chief Brian Schaeffer is proud of the results in risk ...
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Columbia's 'Let's Talk Local' event focuses on 2026 budget, spending, public safety

The City of Columbia answered questions from residents Wednesday night regarding the recently approved fiscal year 2026 ...
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Columbia residents lost in the smoke of the fire protection cost of service in water fees

The mayor and Columbia City Council members recently passed a water rate increase, 12% additional water revenue, as recommended by the Stantec Water cost of service study. The Stantec Water study ...
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Columbia deputy police chief receives life-saving award

City of Columbia Police Department Deputy Chief Melron Kelly was honored with the 2025 Life Saving Award during Columbia City ...

Cayce lifts evacuation order after hazardous materials leak at Poplar Street site

The City of Cayce Fire Department says the incident happened at Crystal Clean on Poplar Street. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Cayce officials have lifted an evacuation order after a hazardous materials situation ...
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Columbia City Council approves 2026 budget, increases parking meter rates

COLUMBIA — The Columbia City Council unanimously passed the fiscal year 2026 budget on Monday after months of meetings and five town halls. The general fund, which supports daily operations, will be ...