SC–Daybook
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Associated Press South Carolina daybook for Friday, May 31
May 31. 10 a.m. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY-PRESS CONFERENCE — The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will hold a press event to announce new procedures designed to improve motorcycle rider safety and licensing. If the weather permits, there will be a motorcycle test demonstration in the parking lot. In the event of rain, an alternate indoor location will be available.
Location: 10311 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood
Contacts: Beth Parks (SCDMV), 803-896-8198
May 31. 10 a.m. SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY-GRADUATION — The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy will hold its graduation ceremonies. Chief Mark Keel of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division will be the guest speaker.
Location: SC Criminal Justice Academy Gymnasium, 5400 Broad River Road, Columbia
Contacts: Florence McCants (SC Criminal Justice Academy), 803-896-8035
May 31. 1 p.m. SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD-UNIT RETURN FROM AFGHANISTAN — More than 150 Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard s 178th Engineer Battalion will return to South Carolina after a yearlong mobilization and deployment to Afghanistan.
Location: Eagle Aviation, Columbia Metro Airport.
Contacts: Lt. Col. Jim St. Clair (SC Air National Guard), 803-299-4321
June 1. 9 a.m. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE LIBRARY-STORYFESTSC 2013 — The South Carolina State Library will host award-winning authors Peter Brown and Will Hillenbrand at StoryfestSC 2013 the state’s summer reading program kick-off event.
Location: South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia
Contacts: Curtis Rogers (South Carolina State Library), 803-734-8928
The AP, Columbia, S.C.
