Jay Powell
Staff Reporter at Columbia Daily Herald
Writer, musician, film nut, excursionist, but mostly staff reporter for The Daily Herald
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1 week ago |
columbiadailyherald.com | Jay Powell
City officials and members of the community gathered May 22 outside The Memorial Building to unveil two new historical markers, making 12 total markers as part of the city's Historical Marker Program. The Memorial Building itself and a 140mm Hontoria naval gun on site, taken from the Spanish armored cruiser Vizcaya during the Spanish-American War, were named last week as historic gems in Columbia on the eve of Memorial Day.
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4 weeks ago |
columbiadailyherald.com | Jay Powell
The Columbia Dam's revitalization has now gained support by Columbia City Council, which approved a resolution backing the resurrected project's potential as a long-term solution for the region's growing water needs.
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1 month ago |
columbiadailyherald.com | Jay Powell
A new era for the Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen began Monday as newly elected Mayor Matt Fittterer, along with four new aldermen, were officially sworn into office. Fitterer, who defeated incumbent Mayor Jim Hagaman in the April 10 election, joined Alex Jiminez (Ward 1), Jaimee Davis (Ward 2), Erin Hartwell (Ward 3) and Trent Linville (Ward 4).
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1 month ago |
columbiadailyherald.com | Jay Powell
The City of Columbia announced Monday the official results of a special census conducted within the city limits, showing a jump in population growth. The population of the city of Columbia increased by 17.26% since the 2020 decennial census was taken. The increase is projected to secure approximately $6.4 million in state shared revenue to Columbia over the next five years, according to city officials. The city population was 48,885 as of Sept.
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1 month ago |
columbiadailyherald.com | Jay Powell
Columbia's food options will be getting a new addition as Whataburger seeks to open its first location in the city off James M. Campbell Boulevard. The popular fast-food chain, founded in Frisco, Texas, appeared before the Columbia Planning Commission in February, when site development plans were approved. In addition to Whataburger, plans for a Panda Express are also in the works at the site.
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