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South Carolina News: Columbia Resident, Dennis Michael Martin Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Child Pornography Conviction

Columbia, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Dennis Michael Martin, 53, of Columbia, South Carolina, was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography. Evidence presented to the court showed that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a report through its CyberTipline … Continue reading South Carolina News: Columbia Resident, Dennis Michael Martin Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Child Pornography Conviction →

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South Carolina News: Columbia, Illegal Aliens Sentenced in Federal Court for Unlawfully Reentering the U.S.

Columbia, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Noe Enrique Cabrera-Rivera, 38, a citizen of El Salvador, and Juan Angel Tabora-Garcia, 36, a citizen of Honduras, pled guilty and were sentenced in federal court to unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported. Evidence presented to the court showed that … Continue reading South Carolina News: Columbia, Illegal Aliens Sentenced in Federal Court for Unlawfully Reentering the U.S. →

Missouri General News

Missouri News: Columbia Police investigating shots fired with non-life threatening injuries on Nov. 11

COLUMBIA, MO – Columbia Police responded to a call for shots heard in 2100 block of Ballenger Lane at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 11. Upon arrival and during the investigation, officers located two adult male victims who both sustained non-life threatening injuries from gunshots.  Both victims were transported by ambulance for medical treatment.  … Continue reading Missouri News: Columbia Police investigating shots fired with non-life threatening injuries on Nov. 11 →

Missouri General News

Missouri News: Columbia Police investigating gun shots with non-life threatening injury on William Street on Nov. 9

COLUMBIA, MO – On Friday, Nov. 9 at approximately 2:37 a.m. Columbia Police responded to the 100 block of William Street in regards to shots heard. Upon arrival and during the investigation, officers spoke with the resident, who stated that he had a female visitor at his apartment when shots were fired through his window.  … Continue reading Missouri News: Columbia Police investigating gun shots with non-life threatening injury on William Street on Nov. 9 →

Politics

WASHINGTON | Appeals court hears argument that Mueller probe is invalid

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court heard arguments Thursday about whether special counsel Robert Mueller’s appointment to lead the Russia investigation was constitutional. The case was brought by Andrew Miller, a former aide to longtime Trump confidant Roger Stone, because he doesn’t want to testify before a grand jury as part of the investigation into … Continue reading WASHINGTON | Appeals court hears argument that Mueller probe is invalid →

Real Estate News

Missouri News: Wiegmann Associates completes work at new American Outdoor Brands Corporation distribution center in Columbia, MO

ST. LOUIS, MO – Wiegmann Associates has completed HVAC and Building Automation System work for the new American Outdoor Brands Corporation distribution center in Columbia, MO.  Wiegmann was the design/build mechanical contractor for the project.  The general contractor was Ryan Companies.  The architect was Heitman Architects.  The new facility is expected to be in full … Continue reading Missouri News: Wiegmann Associates completes work at new American Outdoor Brands Corporation distribution center in Columbia, MO →

Politics

DETROIT | Michigan eyed as bellwether for legal pot in Midwest

DETROIT— Michigan is aiming to build a potentially lucrative industry from the ground up with passage of a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. It could do more by serving as a model for the rest of the Midwest — and possibly beyond. Michigan is the first Midwestern state to legalize recreational marijuana, with voters … Continue reading DETROIT | Michigan eyed as bellwether for legal pot in Midwest →

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South Carolina News: Columbia, Nicole Halliett Holland, Former Fifth Circuit Director of Communications Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Fraud

Columbia, South Carolina – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced that Nicole Halliett Holland, 49, former Director of Communications for the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office and a resident of Columbia, pled guilty in federal court today to two fraud counts, one Wire Fraud and the other Mail Fraud. Senior United States District Court Judge … Continue reading South Carolina News: Columbia, Nicole Halliett Holland, Former Fifth Circuit Director of Communications Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Fraud →