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Briefs, Nov. 21, 2014

Nov. 21, 2014

"The opportunities, I believe, for the city are significant." — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin just before city council voted on proposed student housing, which passed unanimously "I do." — Nichols Bleckley to longtime partner Colleen Condon at their wedding, South Carolina's first for same-sex couples "It's a historic accomplishment, but I'm just ready to get to work." — Tim Bryson, second-year athletic training student and the first black Fraternity Council president “You battle for acceptance.

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