City Council weighing free parking change
Some local business owners are pushing for a change to free night parking in some of Columbia's busiest districts, The State reports. Multiple Five Points merchants introduced a proposal to charge for parking until 9 or 10 p.m. instead of the current 6 p.m., claiming that people are taking advantage of the free parking and taking spots from paying customers. A full proposal will be presented for a vote to the City Council in October.
– Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Vista Chipotle robbed at gun point
One employee was injured during an armed robbery at the Chipotle location in the Vista, WIS reports. Three men robbed the fast-casual chain at gun point when two employees were closing on Tuesday night. One of the employees was hospitalized after being thrown to the ground by one of the robbers, but no customers were inside the restaurant at the time. Police released photos of the suspects and location. They ask anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers at (888)-274-6372.
– Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Education Lottery director retiring
South Carolina Education Lottery executive director Paula Harper Bethea is retiring, The Post and Courier reports. Bethea will officially leave office at the end of October. She oversaw a 63 percent increase in revenue over the course of her seven-year tenure. The lottery's director of legal services, Hogan Brown, who has been involved with the lottery since its founding, will serve as interim executive director.
– Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor