Saturday, May 25 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:15:10 GMT
A man is dead after Columbia Police officers felt in fear of their lives when he returned to a home with a weapon following fight with his mother. According to police department spokesperson JenniferMore >>
A man is dead after Columbia Police officers felt in fear of their lives when he returned to a home with a weapon following fight with his mother.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:35:11 GMT
Charleston County deputies were called out a chase that ended in a crash Friday night in Goose Creek after the driver allegedly tried to get away from a check point. According to deputies, 26-year-oldMore >>
Authorities say Robertson fled the scene and headed towards Highway 176 approaching the checkpoint area, where he struck a white Cadillac that was stopped at the checkpoint.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:17:05 GMT
Police say a motorcyclist in West Ashley had to tip his bike over to the side in order to get rid of a drunk woman who had hopped into the rear seat. On Thursday at 8:50 a.m., a man on a motorcycle approachedMore >>
Police say a motorcyclist had to tip his bike over to the side in order to get rid of a drunk woman who had hopped into the rear seat.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:51 GMT
Brett Parker took the stand in his own defense in his double murder trial Friday and answered questions for nearly three hours.Parker is on trial for the murders of his wife, Tammy Jo, and business associateMore >>
Brett Parker took the stand in his own defense in his double murder trial Friday and answered questions for nearly three hours.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:55 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:55:40 GMT
The 5-year-old girl had just left the apartment building with her parents when she was hit by a falling man. (Source YTN/CNN)More >>
The 5-year-old girl had just left the apartment building with her parents when she was hit by a falling man. (Source YTN/CNN)More >>
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - It's encouraging -- and it's about time -- that the chambers of commerce in the Midlands are talking about coming together to promote economic development in our part of the state. For too long, the Upstate and the Low Country have taken some of the big prizes when it comes to landing new business and industry. BMW and the Boeing expansion are two of the best-known examples.
I'd like to salute chamber leaders for getting together. And Columbia's new mayor, Steve Benjamin, and Lexington mayor Randy Halfacre deserve credit for their efforts. We should have no illusions -- there's competition among various counties in the widespread central region of the state.
But a coalition of Midlands chambers should identify and fight for those issues we have in common. Losing the bid to get Southwest Airlines to fly into Columbia Metro is another, more recent example of the need for regional cooperation. The Midlands needs a stronger economic base. And speaking with one voice on some of the development issues that unite us is a good first step. That's my perspective. I'd like to hear what you think.
