Clif LeBlanc
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Gills Creek pathway to be shorter;, other changes coming
A new plans shortens and widens a pedestrian and bicycle along Columbia’s Gills Creek. The pathway also would be patroled by Columbia park rangers. → Read More
Strip clubs face criminal charges in Richland crackdown
After shuttering Black Pearl Thursday, Sheriff Leon Lott says he’s targeting clubs on Decker Boulevard and other parts of Broad River Road. → Read More
Sheriff Leon Lott: Richland County closes strip club
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Friday that Richland County has ordered Black Pearl, which he called a strip club, to close. → Read More
Battling stripper clubs frustrates sheriff, residents
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott wants County Council to write a new law that would give deputies the power to padlock troublesome clubs quickly. → Read More
Public reaches out to homeless man who helped Columbia SC officer
Cray Turmon appreciates the support he received after helping a Columbia SC police officer. But the attention is challenging for a recovering alcoholic. → Read More
Public reaches out to homeless man who helped Columbia SC officer
Cray Turmon appreciates the support he received after helping a Columbia SC police officer. But the attention is challenging for a recovering alcoholic. → Read More
Public reaches out to homeless man who helped Columbia SC officer
Cray Turmon appreciates the support he received after helping a Columbia SC police officer. But the attention is challenging for a recovering alcoholic. → Read More
Public reaches out to homeless man who helped Columbia officer
Cray Turmon appreciates the support he received after helping a Columbia police officer. But the attention is challenging for a recovering alcoholic. → Read More
Homeless man rushes to aid of Columbia police woman
A homeless man who’s had encounters with police, tackles suspect who resisted arrest despite being shocked by a stun gun and sprayed in the face with a chemical. → Read More
Homeless man rushes to aid of Columbia police woman
A homeless man who’s had encounters with police, tackles suspect who resisted arrest despite being shocked by a stun gun and sprayed in the face with a chemical. → Read More
Homeless man rushes to aid of Columbia police woman
A homeless man who’s had encounters with police, tackles suspect who resisted arrest despite being shocked by a stun gun and sprayed in the face with a chemical. → Read More
Homeless man rushes to aid of Columbia police woman
A homeless man who’s had encounters with police, tackles suspect who resisted arrest despite being shocked by a stun gun and sprayed in the face with a chemical. → Read More
Richland County seeks to close bar where two were shot, killed
The Black Pearl learned Thursday that Richland County is going to court to close the Broad River Road nightclub. → Read More
Homeless man dives to aid of Columbia police woman
A homeless man who’s had encounters with police, tackles suspect who resisted arrest despite being shocked by a stun gun and sprayed in the face with a chemical. → Read More
Key questions remain over Richland County Renaissance
Richland County residents have been asked to endorse a ‘dream big’ future that’s being called Richland Renaissance. But unanswered questions persist. → Read More
Richland County plan for courthouse, other offices questioned
A series of projects intended to transform Richland County faces questions about cost, method of financing, lack of transparency. → Read More
Holiday military music show set for Koger Center
Army band, high school choirs to perform Thursday at Koger Center holiday concert. → Read More
Money dispute clouds major Richland penny program projects
Richland County’s administrator said the penny sales tax program is facing $104 million in cost overruns and needs to be returned to health. Others say his numbers are not accurate and unfinished projects cannot be deemed overruns. → Read More
SC park ranger involved in rare shooting of suspect
Of the 46 officer-involved shootings in SC so far in 2017, state park ranger shooting Thursday is first of its kind this year. → Read More
Richland County sexual harassment lawsuit settled
Former financial officer accused ex-director of recreation, some board members of sexual harassment, retaliation and defamation. → Read More