A Columbia cafe was set to lose its parking spots as part of DOT plan. Now the mayor is stepping in.
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann has joined a local businesswoman's efforts to save the on-street parking in front of her business, Carolina Cafe, in downtown.
Columbia luxury home market experiencing surge in demand. Here's what's driving it.
For four consecutive months, the Midlands price range with the strongest sales has been $1 million and above. Sales in that luxury sector were up 48.3% in Jan.
Legendary Jacksonville opera singer, entertainer, Padrica Mendez to be honored at funeral service
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Padrica Mendez, a legendary opera singer and entertainer with deep roots in Jacksonville, died on Feb. 26. Mendez grew up in the LaVilla neighborhood. Her father, Pedro Mendez immigrated from Cuba to New York, then to Jacksonville where he opened a tailor business that still stands today.
Exclusive: Former MSPB official says 'strong evidence' Trump acting 'illegally' in firing workers
In an exclusive interview with Scripps News, a former official overseeing government employment disputes says there is "strong evidence" that President Trump acted "illegally" in mass federal layoffs.
Video shows fire damaging Mizzou Arena suite
Canned heat placed too close to combustible material caused about $6,000 worth of damage to a Mizzou Arena suite last month, according to a Columbia Fire Department report. The fire marshal's report s
Spirit Airlines Adds 6 Routes With New Service From Chattanooga & Columbia
Spirit Airlines is expanding with new nonstop flights from Chattanooga and Columbia to Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and Orlando, starting in June 2025.
Volunteers say proposed ordinance changes can help Columbia's feral cat population
Changes to Columbia's feral cat ordinances could help make caring for the feral cat population more financially accessible.
Orangeburg County Schools to close Wednesday due to severe weather
Orangeburg County School District says due to severe weather possibly happening on Wednesday, March 5, all schools will be closed.
Trump threatens to pull federal funding from Columbia University over antisemitism concerns
The Trump administration is threatening to yank $50 million in Columbia University's federal funding, accusing the school of failing to address claims of antisemitism amid pro-Palestinian protests.
Abortion care returns to Columbia, bringing access back to mid-Missouri patients after 7 years
Abortions became available in Columbia once again this week. The procedure has been inaccessible to those living in mid-Missouri since the last abortion was performed at the Columbia Planned Parenthood clinic in 2018.
Columbia 'Community Summit' sources feedback from residents on city's future
The city of Columbia is hosting a public meeting to give residents a space to share feedback on the future of the city.
Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism. He’s starting at Columbia
Columbia University has become the first target in President Donald Trump’s campaign to cut federal money to colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Columbia man arrested in connection with two sexual misconduct cases
A Columbia man with previous history regarding sexual misconduct is awaiting sentencing for two different sexual misconduct cases.
U.S. mulls Columbia University funding cuts over anti-Semitism row
U.S. government considers cutting $50 million in contracts with Columbia University over alleged failure to protect Jewish students.