Flipped 18-Wheeler Closes I-26 Ramp
February 24 saw the closing of the exit ramp onto I-26 from South I-85 after a tractor-trailer accident. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a semi-truck rolled early Friday morning around 7:15 a.m. spilling its contents across the highway. Often when spilt cargo is involved several agencies may get involved in the cleanup process, usually private towing companies or the state Department of Transportation. The response also depends on the sheer quantity of contents that were spilled, as well as if they pose a health risk. This can often lead to the closing of roads and rerouting...
continue reading“Early Columbia Lecture Series: Part I, Columbia 1600 – 1850″ Continues
The Historic Columbia Foundation will continue the first of its three-part lecture series on the history of Columbia, South Carolina next Tuesday, Feb. 14, with a discussion of the first educational institutions in Columbia. The talks, held in honor of the Foundation’s 50th anniversary, are led by author and historian Dr. Warner Montgomery.Early Columbia Lecture Series: Part I, Columbia 1600 – 1850: Jan 17: Buffalo, Indians, Explorers and Settlers Jan 24: The United States’ First Planned City Jan 31: Columbia’s First Families Feb 7: Columbia’s First Churches Feb. 14:...
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