Adult Store Opens, City Council Stiffens Ordinances
In an attempt to revamp its current business licensing ordinances, the City of Columbia invited outside legal council to make recommendations, now that a new adult toy store is causing controversy.
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Federal judge’s ruling means tents must go
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge’s ruling means Occupy Columbia protesters face arrest again if they continue camping and sleeping on Statehouse grounds.
Teen Charged with Murder in Aiken Officer’s Death
A 19-year-old Aiken man has been charged with murder in the shooting of an Aiken police officer.
Judge Rules Against Occupy Columbia
A federal judge says new rules regulating protests on the Statehouse grounds can take effect immediately.
2nd man charged in Richland robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A second man has been charged in the robbery that led to the death of a Richland County sheriff’s department’s dog shot in the line of duty.
APNewsBreak: Zais makes offer to stem lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais says an updated opinion from the attorney general’s office could resolve a dispute with the state Board of Education regarding its authority over the elected schools chief.
SC State hires former SLED director, won’t say why
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Former State Law Enforcement Director Reggie Lloyd has been hired by South Carolina State University.
Haley Updating Records Policy
South Carolina Gov. Nikki says her office is updating a decades-old policy on what records must be kept and what can be destroyed following criticism about deleted e-mails.
Another Citadel Allegation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston police are investigating another allegation of inappropriate sexual conduct at The Citadel’s former summer camp.
Local Mom Gets Christmas Layaway Blessing
Layaway angels left a Christmas blessing for one local Mom.
