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Comet restores Saturday bus service

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 4:23pm
Comet restores Saturday bus service

The newly re-named “Comet” (Central Midlands Transit) bus service will restore significant service on major, high-performing routes, which will enable riders increased access to the system this weekend.

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Senior hunger target of auto maker, SC's McConnell

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:25am
Senior hunger target of auto maker, SC's McConnell

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, the state's future leaders and the Honda Motor Co. are targeting hunger among the state's senior citizens.

 

During a Statehouse event scheduled for Thursday, an effort called SOS, or Sustain Our Seniors, is kicking off. South Carolina, according to Meals on Wheels, has the second highest level of senior hunger in the nation.

 

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SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 8:12am
SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

 

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SCDPS reports four killed on SC highways, May 10-12

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 8:29am
SCDPS reports four killed on SC highways, May 10-12

 

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four people being killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, May 10, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, May 12, at midnight.

 

Interstates

0

US routes, SC roads and secondary roads

4

Seat belt used

1

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CMRTA offers pilot bus route for Lexington Co. residents

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:27am
CMRTA offers pilot bus route for Lexington Co. residents

Lexington County and its community partners are making it a lot easier for the residents of the community to get around by offering roundtrip service from downtown Columbia to Lexington's Red Bank crossing every Monday.

According to a news release, every Monday a CMRTA bus will travel to Lexington’s Red Bank Crossing, 1070 S. Lake Drive, which houses the Lexington County Health Department, Department of Social Services, and Lexington‐Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC).

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Richland, Lexington County road construction info for week of May 6

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:25am
Richland, Lexington County road construction info for week of May 6

Expect delays, nighttime lane closures and periodic lane shifts for a 10 mile work zone to widen Interstate 20 from Interstate 77 (MM 74.7) past Spears Creek Church Road (MM 84.6) in Richland County.  Completion is anticipated summer 2014.

 

 

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State Transport Police Names Top Employees For 2012

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:07am
State Transport Police Names Top Employees For 2012

The South Carolina State Transport Police held a ceremony today to recognize its top employees for 2012. The State Transport Police is a division of  SCDPS and is responsible for the enforcement and administration of state and federal laws governing commercial motor vehicles.

 

The awards honor STP employees throughout the state for outstanding achievement. The awards are based on employees’ performance in areas such as enforcement, commercial motor vehicle safety, out-of-service violations and overall work ethic.

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