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Columbia, SC
Joined November 2008
President Trump has blamed immigrants for widespread riots in France, even though no authorities or police have linked immigrants to the demonstrations. Reported triggers for the unrest include economic pressures, rising costs and concerns about school conditions.
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#BREAKING Keith Kasyjanski, 53, is accused of using bear spray on six deputies and a K-9 during a pursuit that started in Richland County and ended in Fairfield County. Full Story: bit.ly/3UCYBoo
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Five years after publicly sharing an MS diagnosis, Christina Applegate says her doctor now believes she does not have the disease. Full Story: bit.ly/4sehquq #ChristinaApplegate #HealthNews #MS
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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced a $25 million program that will give cash rewards to people who submit fraud tips that lead to a conviction. Full story: bit.ly/3U7kYC4 #trump #donaldtrump #fraud #whitehouse
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A Lexington man who prosecutors said possessed more than 100 images or videos depicting child sexual abuse has been sentenced to 81 months in federal prison. Full Story: bit.ly/4zMSKMk #childabuse #criminaljustice #fbi #childprotection #lexingtonsc
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The Columbia Police Department and the City of Columbia will host a family fun day fundraiser on Sunday to support Officer David Dymock as he recovers from injuries sustained in the line of duty. bit.ly/3Wl0MNP
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Nearly 98,000 South Carolinians cast ballots Monday as early voting opened for the 2026 general election, according to the state turnout report. Full Story: bit.ly/4eDkLNZ #earlyvoting #midterms #scelections #scpolitics
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend that the Iran war will determine whether oil prices will decrease before the end of 2026. Full story: bit.ly/4eGl9eE #iran #oil #gas
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Thousands of South Carolinians headed to the polls Monday as early voting began for the November election, with voters citing a range of issues and a desire to make their voices heard. bit.ly/3U7F6UQ
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The South Carolina State Fair’s youth admission policy is drawing backlash as some visitors claim they traveled to the fair only to be turned away because they were accompanying children who were not their own. Full Story: bit.ly/4yZyS8w
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