City Passes Emergency Curfew For Five Points
Tuesday, the City of Columbia passed an emergency curfew that states anyone under the age of 16 is not allowed to be in the Five Points are between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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Law Enforcement Prepares for July 4th
For the first time, Lexington County law enforcement officials combine their efforts to protect citizens on Lake Murray during the July 4th Holiday weekend.
Lightning Strike in Columbia
Tuesday’s storms proved dangerous in Columbia.
SC Senate OKs Keel as State Law Enforcement chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A three-decade South Carolina police veteran has been confirmed as chief of the State Law Enforcement Division.
Haley to issue vetoes on $6B state budget plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to issue vetoes of elements of the state’s $6 billion spending plan.
Emergency curfew in Columbia after SC teen attack
Columbia City Council has approved an emergency curfew after police say an 18-year-old was savagely beaten by a group of teens just before midnight in one of the city’s popular nightspots.
US House district lines debate goes nowhere
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state senators haven’t made much progress on a plan to redraw U.S. House district lines.
SC schools want state to seek untapped fed money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Groups representing local schools in South Carolina say up to $144 million in federal money is available to retain teachers who would otherwise be let go because of budget cuts.
Business Booming As The Gamecocks Continue In Omaha
Business is booming across the Midlands as the Gamecocks get ready to play game one of the championship series of the College World Series.
Gov. signs immigration bill
A bill that will allow South Carolina law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of anyone they suspect to be in the country illegally became law Monday.
