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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…

Watch: Extended Meter Enforcement Hours Could Be Coming to Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Regardless of the hour, patrons say parking is always an issue in the commercial areas of Columbia. General Services Director David Knoche says the city is always looking for ways to alleviate problems with parking. Extending meter enforcement hours is their latest idea. Knoche tells ABC Columbia, “Parking is used for turn over for some businesses, that’s…