Allegiant celebrates 1st flight from CAE to Orlando, flights to Fort Lauderdale coming soon
Thursday’s trip to Orlando marks the inaugural flight for Allegiant from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Author: Lee Williams
Becky Hill out on bond after charges in two counties led to arrest
This type of bond means Hill is free to go — with the bond only activating if she doesn’t show up for her next hearing, which has been scheduled for July 18th in Colleton County and July 25th in Richland County.
“Logan Strong” — Bond not yet set for accused murderer as Federico family grapples with loss
“My wife Melissa grabbed me and we said this, ‘Today – ‘Logan Strong.’ That’s what we’re going with from here on out. Representing her professionally with integrity and to make sure that no stone gets unturned,” Stephen Federico says.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church. “I, too, address the world’s great powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’” Leo said from the loggia…
Death of inmate at Lee Correctional Institution confirmed as natural causes
According to the SC Department of Corrections, 40-year-old Leo Jermaine Cheeks was found unresponsive in his cell at Lee Correctional Institution on Friday night.
“We love you” — family of missing USC student speaks out
According to the Columbia Police Department, 18-year-old University of South Carolina student Donaven Dempsey is missing.
Inaugural conference educates SC officers on handling animal abuse
“Hurting an animal is almost like a child or senior citizen. These individuals and animals can’t take care of themselves, and so we have to take up for them. And that’s what this training is about is encouraging those who work these type cases to don’t give up, keep on working them,” says Lott.
Over 2,300 high school seniors attend College & Career Decision Day at Statehouse
Over 2,300 high school seniors rallied on Statehouse grounds Wednesday morning for the 4th Annual SC College and Career Decision Day — celebrating their decisions to commit to higher education, begin a vocational or training program, join the military, or enter the workforce.
12th Annual Midlands Gives raises millions for local nonprofits
Tuesday marks the return of Midlands Gives — an annual day of giving to help and celebrate over 600 local nonprofits.
Woman found dead inside Cypress Street home identified
Crime scene investigators have processed the location for evidence and say the woman is not a Columbia resident nor student.
