Mayor Benjamin and Councilman Baddourah Campaign
There are less than 24 hours before you head to the polls, but that’s not slowing either candidate down.
Local News
Arrest In Two Notch Shooting
Columbia, SC (Columbia Police Dept.)-The Columbia Police Department has made an arrest in a shooting that has left a man critically injured. A little more than a week ago, Kejuan Gilyard is accused of pulling out a gun and firing several shots at the victim. It happened in the parking lot at party town one mini mart…located off two notch…
Haley slated to make stops around South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Stops at a Rotary Club and a group home are among the items on Gov. Nikki Haley’s schedule this week. On Tuesday, the Republican is speaking to the Rotary Club of Chester before making a visit to a group home in Columbia. The next day, Haley is slated to take part in a news conference about…
Toal, Pleicones applying for SC’s top legal jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel is considering the qualifications of two South Carolina jurists vying to lead the state’s top court. The Judicial Merit Selection Commission on Tuesday holds a hearing over applications from Chief Justice Jean Toal and Associate Supreme Court Justice Costa Pleicones (pluh-KOH’-nus). Toal’s current term expires next year. Pleicones surprised the state’s legal community earlier…
Dozens of cities are holding elections in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s Election Day in South Carolina for dozens of counties, cities and towns. Tuesday is the first November Election Day under South Carolina’s new voter ID law. Voters will be asked for a driver’s license, state-issued photo ID, passport or military ID. Anyone without a proper photo ID will cast a provisional ballot. Voters who sign…
Judge rejects new trial in SC betting case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a request for a new trial for three men convicted of running an illegal gambling business in Columbia. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie on Monday rejected the request for Brett Parker, Jack Parker and Douglas Taylor. The men were convicted in September. The request for a new trial came after…
Deputies: Santee woman shot in cellphone argument
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County sheriff’s deputies say a Santee woman trying to sell her cellphone shot and killed another woman who complained the phone did not work. Authorities said 35-year-old Tonya Lemon died Saturday night after being rushed to the hospital in a car. Investigators say 28-year-old Adrienne Randolph was trying to sell her cellphone to Lemon’s friend,…
Salvation Army Holds Registration for Christmas Assistance
If you need help making the Holidays bright for your family, applications for the Angel Tree Program through the Salvation Army of the Midlands are being accepted through Thursday.
Columbia Mayor Election
Preliminary results are in. mayor Steve Benjamin retains his seat as Mayor of Columbia.
November 2013 General Election Results
Your voice, your vote…After heading to polling locations across the Midlands, here is what local residents had to say.
