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This plaque is posted on an exterior wall near the entrance to the municipal courtroom at Charleston City Hall. (Photo by Clay McFerrin)

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If you owe a delinquent fine in Charleston, police warn: 'Come see us before we come see you'
By Clay McFerrin
Thu,12/30/21-4:59PM , 1,610 Reads
As the new year dawns, the city of Charleston will be cracking down on enforcement of warrants for anyone who owes an old municipal court fine.
“Starting on Jan. 1, the Charleston Police Department will be strictly enforcing the warrants for a fine,” said Chief Jerry Williams II. “Come see us before we come see you.”
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New Year's does not excuse lawbreakers who fire guns within the city limits of Charleston
By Clay McFerrin
Thu,12/30/21-4:47PM , 1,935 Reads
While New Year’s Eve celebrations outdoors often involve the shooting of fireworks and, for some people, discharging a shotgun or other firearm into the air at the stroke of midnight, Charleston Police Chief Jerry Williams II this week reminded citizens that it is against the law to shoot a gun in the city even in that fashion.
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The "Stone of Hope," a granite statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stands in the four-acre national memorial to Dr. King located in West Potomac Park, next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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MVSU band will highlight Charleston's MLK Day parade on Sunday, Jan. 16
By Clay McFerrin
Mon,12/27/21-11:39AM , 1,908 Reads
The Mississippi Valley State University marching band will participate in Charleston's 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade on Sunday, Jan. 16, Mayor Sedrick Smith announced Monday.

The parade will get underway at 3 p.m., he added.
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Scenes from the 2021 Tutwiler Christmas parade
By Clay McFerrin
Thu,12/23/21-3:02PM , 1,460 Reads
The Tutwiler Christmas parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.

The theme was "Gifts of Love, Joy and Peace for the Holiday Season."

The parade, which was scheduled for a 4 p.m. start but was more than one hour late kicking off, was preceded by periods of rain. A light mist continued during parts of the parade.
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