Soututcarolina gun owners. First, Meaghan Norman is looking at the measures announced by the president. Meaghan . Dawndy and judi, president obama says the nation has become numb to gun violence. He urged congress to enact gun reform but says their inaction has led to his own executive actions. First expanding background regardless of where you purchase a gun online, at a gun show or at a store you background check. And if you are in the business of selling firearms, you must be licensed and conduct background checks. The president says the fbi will work to streamline the process making the system more effective. Of gun laws, by hiring 200 new atf agents who will also help track illegal online firearms trafficking. And requiring dealers to report any lost or stolen guns. Third investing 500 Million Dollars in Mental Health treatment. And allowing for relevant Mental Health records to be reported to the background check system. Of Gun Safety Technology by finding new ways to help curb g
A missing 16yearold girl has been rescued and returned home after Authorities Say she was sold into Human Trafficking. Allie spillyards is in our newsroom with details. At a News Conference just a short time ago sheriff leon lott was joined by Richland Countys Human Trafficking task force. They told us that Human Trafficking isnt just something you see in the movies. Its a real problem all over our country, and Richland County is no exception. 22yearold Daytron Hoefer is now behind bars charged with Human Trafficking and kidnapping among other charges. They say this was a very typical Human Trafficking case. The victims mother reported her missing, and they soon learned hoefer had formed a relationship with the 16yearold before selling her for sex online. Human traffickings been on the rise in large cities nearby columbia over the last few years, including atlanta and charlotte. Sheriff lott says some of whats seen in Richland County travels in from those like this case, originate here
Thursday. Expect a 60 chance of showers friday and highs near 60 degrees. An Inclement Weather Center is open on calhoun street to the homeless. On nights like tonight, men and a ride will be picked up from the clean of heart offices on laurel street betwefn 5 45 and 7 pm. The Salvation Army will provide showersrsnd hot meals for dinner and a small the shelter will close every morning at 7. The fbi is now saying theres no evidence linking the San Bernardino attacks to a foreign group. Fbi Officials Say that they believe the shootings were inspired by terrorism but no evidence that they were terrorists. Today agents are also asking for help as they try to figure out what syed farook and Tashfin Malik immediately following the attack on the inland regional center. The fbi also released images of the vehicle and the license plate and the suv used in the attack. David bowdich fbi assistant director in charge the missing timeline i have, this is where i ask for the publics assistance, the m
Deputies work to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder, searching for signs of a breakin or anyone targeting the owner. I contacted a close friend who lives out of town like the rest of campbells family. This is mind blowing that Something Like this happened to such a great guy. Hes a huge part of the community in charlotte. Hes been in charlotte forever. Hes touched countless lives. Campbells greenhouse has been in dilworth for at least 30 years. Deputies say the 64yearold was supposed to meet a friend here wednesday but never showed. Im really still in shock. George works next door, saw him three days ago. He just stopped by to say heheo and just joked around a little bit like normal and said, okay, jesse, see you on monday. When campbell didnt show up to work wednesday, a friend called deputies to check his home. They found him shot inside. Its just a sad day. Deputies say they havent been called to this home before, and Police Reports show only one flower theft at his greenhou
Barrier. That address will be carried on all the networks including right here on cnn. The white house also announcing that the president will visit the border on thursday. That location officially undisclosed, but the Washington Post reports that the faa restrinr restricting air space over mcallen texas. Two sources tell us that the president decided to make the speech after allies told him that his arguments are not resonating and that the build the wall slogan is getting worn out from overuse. Mike pence and Kirstjen Nielsen laying the groundwork for the president to possibly declare a National Emergency to build the wall using military funds. At a press briefing, they used the word crisis 37 times. The president vowing to keep the government shut down until he gets his wall. However long that takes. Meantime hundreds of thousands of federal workers brace to miss their first full paycheck on friday. Phil mattingly with the latest from capitol hill. Reporter has the partial Governmen