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Educational Forum Planned for Richland County Penny Tax

ABC News– There is a “Pennies Impacting People” Educational Forum at Richland Library Main, Third Level Programming Space, Thursday, September 15. It is free and open to the public. The Forum is for those curious about how the Richland County Penny Tax works. Members of the community will have an opportunity to learn about specific projects that impact local transportation – including…

Judge in Dylann Roof Trial wants List of Potential Witnesses

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A federal judge wants the defense and prosecution each to provide a list of potential witnesses as jury screening begins in Dylann Roof’s trial stemming from the Charleston church shootings. In a Tuesday order, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel said he wants the list included on a questionnaire to determine if potential jurors know any witnesses….

Watch: Columbia Metro Airport Safety Exercise

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you were near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Wednesday you likely noticed a lot of First Responders, but it was only a test. The airport held an emergency plan exercise. The Drill was part of a preparedness exercise, held routinely, for on site officials to learn how to better respond in the face of a real life emergency….

Clyburn’s Bill to Provide Money for Sites at Historically Black Colleges

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A measure sponsored by South Carolina U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn restoring money to preserve significant sites at historically black colleges and universities has passed the House. There has been no money for the work since 2009 when the program lapsed. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports (http://bit.ly/2cWj8Oe ) Clyburn’s bill authorizes $10 million a year over…

Watch: Epworth Food Truck Rodeo in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –A Food Truck Rodeo rolled into town Tuesday in the Midlands. The annual Epworth Children’s Home Food Truck Rodeo is en event the children look forward to, say organizers. It features plenty of local businesses, lots of pizza and treats. It’s Free to get in but they are taking donations for the Children’s home. The Rodeo ran…