Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch successfully pushed for clemency for Columbia businessman Dimetrious Johnson. Wake Up Columbia talked with her Friday morning about that, and the coming restart of the legislative session on Monday: The post (AUDIO) Rep. Reisc...
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Chiefs take LSU RB Edwards-Helaire in first round of draft
(AP) The first round of the NFL draft opened and closed with players from the Southeastern Conference, a fitting way to mark the league’s record-setting night. The football powerhouse had 15 players selected Thursday, smashing the previous mark of 12 s...
Read More »Howard County authorities look for missing 18-year-old
Howard County authorities are looking for a missing man. Friends and family have not heard from 18-year-old Cornell Craig-Baker since last July. He is 5’8″ and 130 pounds Call (660) 248-2477 or (660) 248-3605 if you have info on where he is...
Read More »Trump set to sign bill with nearly $500B more in virus aid
(AP) — President Donald Trump will be holding a signing ceremony Friday for a bill providing a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending, rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed ...
Read More »Columbia Public Schools not offering in-person summer session
Columbia Public Schools will not offer in-person summer school because of coronavirus concerns. The district will have online options for some students who need to catch up. CPS has not set the final day for the 2019-20 school year yet. Students are no...
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