City of West Columbia enacts 9 p.m. curfew

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mayor Tem Miles has declared a state of emergency and curfew for the the City of West Columbia due to civil unrest in Columbia near the Gervais Street Bridge. 

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The curfew is effective beginning at 9 PM, on May 30, 2020, until 6 AM, May 31, 2020. 

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The following activities are prohibited during the curfew:

1. Be or travel upon any public street, alley or roadway or upon public property unless such travel is necessary to obtain medical assistance;
   
   
2. Possess off one's own premises, buy, sell, give away or otherwise transfer or dispose of any explosives, firearms, ammunition or dangerous weapon of any kind;
   
   
3. Sell beer, wines or intoxicating beverages of any kind; or possess or consume the same off one's own premises; or
   
   
4. Sell gasoline or any other similar petroleum products or any other combustible or inflammable substances.

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City officials say they are committed to the safety of their citizens, visitors, and businesses. Please report any suspicious activity to the West Columbia Police Department.