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Growth & Development reporter @ Post & Courier Columbia / USC ‘23 / he/him ✉️: cbozard@postandcourier.com www.postandcourier.com/users/profil…

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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The first victim was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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2 women injured in shooting near Lake Carolina neighborhood. What we know
The first victim was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The lawsuit began in 2023 after the former principal — and now school board member — was reassigned from her position leading a Richland County high school. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Midlands school district settles lawsuit brought by former principal who now sits on its board
The lawsuit began in 2023 after the former principal — and now school board member — was reassigned from her position leading a Richland County high school.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Local officials and soccer fans have touted the appetite for a team and stadium in the city for years. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Columbia is eyeing a deal to build a pro soccer stadium. What we know.
Local officials and soccer fans have touted the appetite for a team and stadium in the city for years.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The city has been looking to alleviate flooding in Five Points and along the Rocky Branch watershed for decades. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Columbia plans to use downtown park to capture Five Points flooding. Some residents aren't happy.
The city has been looking to alleviate flooding in Five Points and along the Rocky Branch watershed for decades.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Dallas-based company first announced plans to expand the downtown Columbia data center's capacity in 2025. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Data center in downtown Columbia to see $4M renovation. What’s in the plans?
The Dallas-based company first announced plans to expand the downtown Columbia data center's capacity in 2025.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The complaints allege the town councilmember used his position to encourage the development, which he has professional and personal stakes in. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Lexington town councilmember hit with ethics complaints over ties to proposed development
The complaints allege the town councilmember used his position to encourage the development, which he has professional and personal stakes in.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The partnership comes as leaders look to better position the state to take advantage of the nation’s nuclear resurgence. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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USC to add nuclear workforce training facility, partnering with company tied to VC Summer
The partnership comes as leaders look to better position the state to take advantage of the nation’s nuclear resurgence.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Chapin says it should not be held to a contract signed by a previous administration. Meanwhile, the town Facebook sparked confusion with “Only biological women in women’s sports” post. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Chapin responds to Lexington County lawsuit; political posts on town Facebook spark confusion
Chapin says it should not be held to a contract signed by a previous administration. Meanwhile, the town Facebook sparked confusion with “Only biological women in women’s sports” post.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The upscale restaurant struggled to obtain liquor licenses and was caught selling alcohol without one. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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A Columbia restaurant was denied an alcohol permit for 4 months. Now it has closed.
The upscale restaurant struggled to obtain liquor licenses and was caught selling alcohol without one.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The 15-acre property has sat vacant since the 80-year-old housing project was closed and demolished in 2021. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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7 years after 2 deaths, Columbia public housing project could finally see redevelopment
The 15-acre property has sat vacant since the 80-year-old housing project was closed and demolished in 2021.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Additional victims had already been taken to the hospital when deputies arrived with others, investigators said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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4 injured in latest Richland County nightclub shooting. Where was this one?
Additional victims had already been taken to the hospital when deputies arrived with others, investigators said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The moratorium comes as residents worry that a natural gas plant planned for the rural county will pave the way for a data center. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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This SC county gave the green light to a new power plant. But what about data centers?
The county is the latest in the state to consider a moratorium, as Kershaw residents worry a planned power project will eventually fuel a data center.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Construction has started on the apartment complex planned for part of the former Richland Mall property in Forest Acres. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Construction begins at former Richland Mall redevelopment. What’s being done?
The mall, initially built in 1961, struggled to compete with newer malls built in the region in the latter half of the 20th century. Its last tenant closed in 2023.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The new homes will hit the market as the county has taken measures to regulate growth in the rural area. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Mungo Homes ‘returns’ to Kershaw County with new subdivision amid tightened growth regulations
The new homes will hit the market as the county has taken measures to regulate growth in the rural area.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
During the arrest, the suspect “became boisterous” and allegedly threatened deputies at the scene, according to authorities. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Richland Co. deputies arrest man after 8 car break-ins. The charges included throwing bodily fluids.
During the arrest, the suspect “became boisterous” and allegedly threatened deputies at the scene, according to authorities.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The crash remains under investigation, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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1 dead, several taken to hospital after 4-car crash in Lexington County. What we know.
The crash remains under investigation, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The interim director will lead the Columbia organization while a permanent replacement is found. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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LGBTQ+ community center in Columbia appoints interim head. It’s a local elected official.
The interim director will lead the Columbia organization while a permanent replacement is found.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A city board approved the design of the new sorority house at a Sept. 16 meeting. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Demolition and rebuild in Greek Village: Plan to replace USC sorority house gets approval
A city board approved the design of the new sorority house at a Sept. 16 meeting.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Columbia City Council is considering selling a historic motel in the city’s most intact Black business district to be revitalized and expanded, officials said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Columbia considers selling historic Black motel for revitalization. The buyer’s a famous local face.
Columbia City Council is considering selling a historic motel in the city’s most intact Black business district to be revitalized and expanded, officials said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Authorities have identified the man who was killed in the shooting, which remains under investigation. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Coroner IDs man killed in Columbia apartment complex shooting, car crash
Authorities have identified the man who was killed in the shooting, which remains under investigation.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Over half a dozen people were transported to local hospitals with gunshot wounds, the sheriff’s department said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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8 people injured in early morning Columbia nightclub shooting. What we know
Over half a dozen people were transported to local hospitals with gunshot wounds, the sheriff’s department said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A man employed by a Midlands police department was arrested after an alleged physical altercation with his granddaughter at an Irmo restaurant. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Midlands police major arrested, charged with assaulting granddaughter
A man employed by a Midlands police department was arrested after an alleged physical altercation with his granddaughter at an Irmo restaurant.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A group of neighborhood associations surrounding Columbia's North Main corridor had challenged the February 2026 city zoning board ruling that paved the way for the controversial gas station. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Judge sends controversial Columbia gas station back to the drawing board
A group of neighborhood associations surrounding Columbia's North Main corridor had challenged the February 2026 city zoning board ruling that paved the way for the controversial gas station.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
As a 7.5-acre redevelopment project moves forward in Lexington County, it is spurring tensions between town officials, as some have ties to the project's developer. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Development on scenic Lexington road gets key approval. Two councilmembers have ties to the project.
As a 7.5-acre redevelopment project moves forward in Lexington County, it is spurring tensions between town officials, as some have ties to the project's developer.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Work is ongoing on the Carolina Crossroads project to fix “Malfunction Junction.” Workers are inching closer to addressing the heart of the tangle in coming years. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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‘Malfunction Junction’ construction update: Moving closer to ‘the big boy’ phase
Work is ongoing on the Carolina Crossroads project to fix “Malfunction Junction.” Workers are inching closer to addressing the heart of the tangle in coming years.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The homes would be aimed at high-end buyers, a representative for the development said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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70 new luxury homes slated for Cayce as council approves industrial rezoning
The homes would be aimed at high-end buyers, a representative for the development said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Columbia’s zoning board is expected to vote on the plans on Sept. 3. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Sorority house to be demolished in USC's Greek Village. What will replace it?
Columbia’s zoning board is expected to vote on plans for the proposed $13 million on Sept. 3.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The new headquarters will help the organization better meet needs in growing Lexington County, the nonprofit said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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‘Mission on the Move’: Lexington nonprofit begins construction on new headquarters
The new headquarters will help the organization better meet needs in growing Lexington County, the nonprofit said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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1 injured in Richland County nightclub shooting over the weekend. What we know.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The new restaurant would join nearly two dozen locations of the ubiquitous fast food chain in the Columbia area. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Another one: New Chick-fil-A planned for growing Columbia neighborhood
The new restaurant would join nearly two dozen locations of the ubiquitous fast food chain in the Columbia area.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Documents show he was investigated by the Commission on Lawyer Conduct, found guilty of breaking eight different professional codes, and was sanctioned by the South Carolina Supreme Court. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Lawyer for Chapin in Lexington Co. lawsuit sanctioned by SC Supreme Court. Did he lie about it?
Documents show the lawyer was investigated by a legal oversight board and he has also been sanctioned by the state’s highest court.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The city has hoped to sell the Justice Square police headquarters complex, but the search is complicated by the unclear future of the city's court facilities there. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Columbia's search for a new city court could hold up police HQ sale, mayor says
The city has been looking for someone to buy the Justice Square police headquarters complex, but the sale is complicated by the unclear future of the city's court facilities there.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The future of the 250 employees at the factory has been unclear since a multi-day fire destroyed the Winnsboro plant. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Midlands mattress factory terminating employees, future unclear after fire
The future of the 250 employees at the factory has been unclear since a multi-day fire destroyed the Winnsboro plant.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
County and town officials had been signaling a court battle for months, as the entities have sparred over a planned 600-home development at the town’s entrance. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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County vs. town: Conflict over proposed Midlands development becomes legal battle as suit is filed
County and town officials had been signaling a court battle for months, as the entities have sparred over a planned 600-home development at the town’s entrance.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident to come forward. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Woman killed in a Midlands hit-and-run. Investigators reviewing surveillance, seeking more info.
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident to come forward.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Developer Andy White said the planned Palatin housing development and tech incubator would largely mirror his upscale Saluda River Club neighborhood in Lexington. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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An amphitheater and a tech incubator in Chapin? Developer shares plans for embattled development
Developer Andy White said the planned Palatin housing development and tech incubator would largely mirror his upscale Saluda River Club neighborhood in Lexington.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The debris scattered by the blaze forced the farmer to cancel several crop shipments, she alleges in court documents. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Midlands farmer says factory fire covered crops with ash, debris. Lawyers plan class action suit.
The debris scattered by the blaze forced the farmer to cancel several crop shipments, she alleges in court documents.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Once all runoff has been mitigated and filtered out, Mills Creek will be restored to pre-incident levels, Fairfield County officials said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Locals concerned about runoff, air quality after Midlands factory fire. What are officials saying?
Once all runoff has been mitigated and filtered out, Mills Creek will be restored to pre-incident levels, Fairfield County officials said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A longstanding soda brand could be looking to eliminate over 100 jobs in the Soda City. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Soda maker reports 100 ‘permanent’ Columbia layoffs. How many jobs will remain?
A representative for the soda brand did not confirm the reports.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The numbers were a slight increase from 2024, according to the report. See what drew tourists to the South Carolina capital. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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17 million visitors spent $1.9 billion in Columbia in 2025. Have those numbers grown?
The numbers were a slight increase from 2024, according to the report. See what drew tourists to the South Carolina capital.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Six neighborhoods across Columbia could soon see development pause, as the city considers restricting multifamily dwellings in historical areas. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Multifamily homes in 6 Columbia neighborhoods could be barred from adding bedrooms
Six neighborhoods across Columbia could soon see development pause, as the city considers restricting multifamily dwellings in historical areas.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The 30-year-old LGBTQ+ community center, advocacy group and non-profit will name an interim director while searching for a full-time director. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Leader of Columbia LGBTQ+ center leaving after a year and a half. How will next head be selected?
The 30-year-old LGBTQ+ community center, advocacy group and non-profit will name an interim director while searching for a full-time director.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The city has planned a retail tenant to anchor a new public space in the renovated city office tower. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Seeing double: Columbia taps local coffee shop for second Main St. location in renovated building
The city has planned a retail tenant to anchor a new public space in the renovated city office tower.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The plans are set to be reviewed by a city design board on Aug. 19, as the university gears up for more expansion. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Another USC building downtown? Here’s where it would be and what it would be for
The plans are set to be reviewed by a city design board on Aug. 19, as the university gears up for more expansion.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The fire drew emergency responders from surrounding areas and closed a portion of U.S. Highway 321, officials said. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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‘Roaring’ blaze at Midlands mattress factory reignited overnight, area highway closed
The fire drew emergency responders from surrounding areas and closed a portion of U.S. Highway 321, officials said.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The apartments would be near the Harbison shopping district and other controversial apartment complexes proposed for the area. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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More apartments near the mall? Columbia approves plans for 300 units close to busy shopping district
The apartments would be near the Harbison shopping district and other controversial apartment complexes proposed for the area.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The group is requesting Scout Motors sign a formal agreement to hold the company liable for any negative impacts in the community. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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A SC coalition wants Scout Motors to formalize its promises to the community. The company refused.
The group is requesting Scout Motors sign a formal agreement to hold the company liable for any negative impacts in the community.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A developer has plans to build over three dozen homes in the new Midlands subdivision. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Dozens of homes planned near busy Columbia road already set for widening
A developer has plans to build over three dozen homes in the new Midlands subdivision.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Midlands announcement is part of an over $1 billion investment from the company in three states.  Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/bus...
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Midlands manufacturer to expand with $80M investment. Will new jobs be included?
The Midlands announcement is part of an over $1 billion investment from the company in three states.
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Caleb Bozard @calebbozard.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
William and Barbara Shives allege in a lawsuit that construction at Scout Motors' 1,100-acre Blythewood factory site forced them from their home of 40 years. Read more: www.postandcourier.com/columbia/new...
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Elderly Blythewood couple sues, says Scout construction pushed them from their home
William and Barbara Shives allege in a lawsuit that construction at Scout Motors' 1,100-acre Blythewood factory site forced them from their home of 40 years.
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