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1. Columbia man sentenced to 15 years in prison in case linked to woman's murder (thestate.com) — A Columbia man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possessing the gun used in the killing of a Columbia woman, Angela Fuller. Investigators say he was last seen with her in Cayce, later dumped her body near Two Notch Road, and still faces separate state charges including murder and weapons offenses.
2. Water line repairs spark dispute between Columbia, Lexington County residents (wistv.com) — Columbia-area readers should know that repeated water line leaks tied to Columbia Water infrastructure are leaving a Lexington County road near the city border in rough shape, with residents frustrated by temporary patches. The city utility says the street is outside its jurisdiction, but county permits show Columbia agreed to remain responsible for damage caused by its pipes, leaving neighbors seeking more permanent fixes.
3. This Midlands city is the latest to set new limits on short-term rentals (thestate.com) — New short-term rental rules in neighboring West Columbia could affect how many Airbnb-style properties pop up just across the river from Columbia. With stricter permits, occupancy limits, parking rules, and party restrictions, the changes respond partly to concerns raised after Columbia's own regulations and a past Elmwood Park shooting tied to a rental party.
4. Top-ranked South Carolina men's soccer suffers first defeat of the season (wltx.com) — A packed Stone Stadium in Columbia saw South Carolina men's soccer drop its first match of the season, 2–1, to the College of Charleston despite dominating shots and corners. The Gamecocks honored six seniors before the match and now look to rebound at home against James Madison on September 27.
5. 'You don't have to walk this path alone': Millions in grants support South Carolina crime victims (wltx.com) — New grant funding is sending more than $860,000 directly to Columbia-based Pathways to Healing and the Columbia Police Department to bolster 24/7 support for local crime victims. The money will help keep advocates on call, stock emergency supplies like diapers and car seats, and ensure survivors of sexual assault and other crimes in the Columbia area have someone by their side at any hour.
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