Politicians respond to new Pentagon strategy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Politicians are reacting with praise and criticism to President Obama’s new strategy for a leaner, smaller military and the effect it might have in the Carolinas.
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Fire Officials Deem Columbia Restaurant Fire Arson
An early morning fire at a Midlands restaurant is deemed arson.
SC Man Gets Life Sentence for Killing Sisters
WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) _ A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing two sisters in an Oconee County home invasion.
Prosecutors said Shawn Owens pleaded guilty Friday to murder.
Final Moments of K-9’s Death Revealed
Richland County K-9 Deputy, Fargo, died like a true soldier in battle, according to his partner who recounts the details of the dog’s final moments.
Public Hearing on Bus System Saturday
Saturday, January 7, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at CMRTA Headquarters on Lucius Road, officials will host a public forum.
Riders of Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, CMRTA, will have a chance to respond to a reduction in services that could come as early as next month.
Police Use Search Warrants in Search for Missing Toddler
Columbia Police continue to search for 18 month old, Amir Jennings. Thursday, ABC Columbia News learned officials had issued 3 search warrants in the case.
Cops use cadaver dog in search for missing SC boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police say they have used cadaver dogs to search a car and home belonging to the South Carolina woman they accuse of repeatedly lying to them about where her 18-month-old son is.
SC governor predicts Romney victory in SC primary
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is predicting that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will win her state’s pivotal Southern primary.
SC Lawmakers: Budgets Won’t Return to 2007 Levels
The leaders of South Carolina’s Republican-controlled Legislature say they will not use an additional $913 million in revenue to boost agencies’ budgets back to pre-recession levels.
Mayor Takes Over
NORWAY, S.C. (AP) _ The new mayor of Norway says someone else climbed through a Town Hall window on New Year’s Day to get inside, not him.
