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.
Teen arrested in Horry County shooting that hurt 3
LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (AP) — Horry County police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in a home invasion that sent three people to the hospital.
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.
Laurens sheriff’s captain fired after arrest
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Laurens County sheriff’s captain has been fired after he was arrested in Greenville County on charges of assault and loitering to engage in sexual activity.
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.
Mullins council asks police to probe mayor’s bills
MULLINS, S.C. (AP) — Mullins City Council wants the State Law Enforcement Division to investigate overdue water bills for Mayor Pam Lee.
SC college students ready 62,000 meals for Africa
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — Limestone College freshmen are sending 62,000 meals to the Horn of Africa after student volunteers assembled food packages for the hungry.
