U.S. Issues Worldwide Travel Alert
A series of terror attacks around the globe, including Paris, Egypt and Mali led the U.S. State Department to issue a “Worldwide Travel Alert” for all US citizens who may decide to travel abroad.
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Nominations Being Accepted for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards.
4 Crew Members Dead After Helicopter Crashes at Fort Hood
U.S. Army officials say four people have died in a helicopter crash at Fort Hood.
Suspect Stood Over Pregnant Pastor’s Wife After Shooting Her Court Documents Say
Two people have been charged in connection with the killing of an Indiana pastor’s pregnant wife during a burglary, officials said, and court documents suggested chilling details of the crimes including one of the suspects allegedly watching the victim bleed after shooting her in the head
Television Network Agrees to Give Time to 4 Republican Candidates
NBC agreed Monday to give four Republican presidential candidates free time on affiliates in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina after they complained Donald Trump unfairly benefited from appearing as “Saturday Night Live” host earlier this month.
Russian Fighter Plane Shot Down near Syria
A Russian fighter plane has been shot down in Syria close to the border with Turkey
Records show Department of Social Services adds managers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Social Services has added several executive positions as the agency has been ordered to hire more caseworkers to help abused children.
Columbia officer killed in wreck not wearing seatbelt
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say the Columbia police officer killed in a wreck last month while responding to a shooting call near a downtown restaurant was not wearing her seatbelt.
Honor the Dream Food Drive Accepting Donations
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank is underway.
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Moving on from Ohio State
A season’s worth of skepticism about Ohio State was validated in a loss to Michigan State and the Buckeyes are no longer in the conversation to be No. 1.
