Category Archives: Lexington County government

Council members justify health insurance vote

By adam beam | Published: May 7, 2009
Some comments from Columbia City Council members on yesterday’s decision to raise health insurance premiums for retired employees: E.W. Cromartie “The finances of the city have drastically changed. I don’t want to vote for going back on that promise. But as a council members, I have to make tough decisions. I have to balance the prosperity of [...]
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Property crime up, violent crime down

By adam beam | Published: February 26, 2009
Property crimes in Columbia (burglary, larceny, etc.) are up 14 percent from 2007, while violent crimes (murder, assault, etc.) are down 22 percent, Columbia Police Chief Tandy Carter announced today. To read the news release, click here. For a year by year look at violent crime and aggravated assaults,  click here. For a comparison of 2007 and 2008 [...]
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Will Lexington County Snuff Smoking? Stay Tuned

By tim flach | Published: December 3, 2008
The air probably won’t clear for several weeks on whether a smoking ban will be put into place for many bars and restaurants in Lexington County.
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The ol' switcheroo

By clif leblanc | Published: December 1, 2008
Remember when backers of a proposed State Farmers Market in Lexington County said an advantage over a competing Richland County plan was that tenants would pay property taxes if it was built west of the Congaree River? Well, nevermind.
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