City of Beaufort passes hate crime ordinance
City Council gave final approval to join 12 South Carolina municipalities.
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City Council gave final approval to join 12 South Carolina municipalities.
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — Some leaders in Beaufort are aiming to send a strong message with a new hate intimidation ordinance. South Carolina is one of only two states without a hate crime law, prompting several cities to pass their own ordinances in the absence of statewide legislation. Currently, 10 municipalities have passed their own […]
The city is among several that are moving to enact hate crimes ordinances in the absence of a state law.
A 5-minute time limit and reducing the number of monthly meetings are two of the proposed changes coming to City Council meetings
It’s called a “road diet,” meaning its 4 lanes would be reduced to 2 with the goal of calming traffic. Some residents are uneasy with the idea.