Photos now required

New requirements for handicapped parking may make it tougher to catch scofflaws

DECEMBER 30, 2009 11:03 a.m. (1)

New handicapped parking laws are in effect in South Carolina, including a requirement effective today that new placards contain a photograph of the person to whom it was issued.

Supporters say the law is designed to stop able-bodied people from parking in spots designated for the handicapped.

But some law enforcement officials say it will have minimum effect and could actually make it more difficult to convict violators.  Continue reading...

 

The parking gods: Not smiling

City cracks down on parking offenders

FEBRUARY 23, 2010 10:05 a.m. (1)

Parking scofflaws, beware.

The city of Greenville is cracking down on repeat parking offenders by hitting them harder in their pocketbooks.  Continue reading...

 

City Council notes

From the Sept. 27 meeting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 10:41 a.m. (0)

Spartanburg expects to save about $60,000 a year by refinancing $16.7 million in tax increment bonds for the St. John-Daniel Morgan Redevelopment Project and special obligation bonds for the Renaissance Park Project, city council was told Monday night.

Passed on first reading, the complex refinancing package would take advantage of favorable interest rates, Chris Story, assistant city manager, told the council. The exact amount of the savings will not be known until after the bonds are issued and the interest rate is set.  Continue reading...