Five Points Curfew Passes Unanimously
It’s a done deal. Columbia City Council members voted unanimously to make the temporary curfew in five points permanent after dozens on both sides of the issue attend a public hearing to weigh in.
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Feelings On The Five Points Curfew Are Divided
Two public hearings will be held tonight, regarding whether or not to make the Five Points emergency curfew, permanent. It’s an issue that’s, divided.
SC officials watch for possible evacuation orders
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina emergency management officials are urging the public to stay alert about the movement of Hurricane Irene and make preparations for possible coastal evacuation orders.
Virginia Earthquake Felt in Midlands
The U.S. Geological Survey now says it was a 5.9 earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., that rattled the nation’s capital and much of the East Tuesday afternoon.
Amazon Moving In
Amazon officials say they will move into their Lexington County facility next month.
SC Senator focusing transportation review
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina state senator is working to focus a review of the spending at the transportation department.
Sen. Graham calls wants Libyan assets freed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham says the U.S. needs to release frozen Libyan assets and use foreign aid and other means to move that nation forward.
Perry, Bachmann commit to DeMint Labor Day forum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Michele Bachman and Rick Perry have agreed to attend U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint’s forum for Republican presidential hopefuls on Labor Day.
US Rep. Clyburn hosts small business conference
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is hosting a conference for small businesses in Orangeburg.
US Energy Secretary Chu making 2 stops in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu Is visiting South Carolina to tout alternative energy sources.
