Homeowners Protest Property Tax Reform in Columbia
Homeowners rally as lawmakers debate overhauling property taxes tied to land values funding local schools. Critics warn tax hikes strain fixed incomes while supporters argue government spending drives the growth. Leaders acknowledge reform will be difficult amid entrenched financing rules.
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Charleston
Former officer pleads guilty in domestic violence case
A former police officer in Columbia pled guilty to felony criminal domestic violence and misconduct in office and received two years probation. Advocates say the Edward Zayas case exposes challenges in securing justice for victims and reflects broader culture issues in domestic violence.
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General Assembly
Trey Walker
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Pee Dee
Riverbanks Zoo earns Beans award for leaf-tailed geckos
Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia receives the Edward H. Bean Award for breeding leaf-tailed geckos. The zoo has previously earned Bean Awards for black howler monkeys in 1982 and toucans in 1998. Only a few facilities have won more Beans, including Cincinnati Zoo National Zoo Bronx Zoo Vancouver Aquarium and Sea World San Diego.
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Stray dogs damage gutters in Rolling Greenville Village
In Greenville, stray dogs have damaged gutters across Rolling Greenville Village. Residents report the dogs attack at night, tearing off downspouts and eluding bait attempts, with Don McKinney noting thousands of dollars in damage and describing the pets as a persistent threat.
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Greenville Village
Don McKinney
Hunley officials seek artifacts from Civil War ships
The Hunley Commission members urge workers tearing down Cooper River bridges to lend cranes to recover artifacts from three Confederate ships. A cannon discovered years ago could aid preservation work and display plans for the Hunley submarine. Senator Glenn McConnell calls it a once in a lifetime chance to salvage these pieces.
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Hunley Commission
Cooper River
Glenn McConnell
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