A shooting in hopkins last night. The Richland County Sheriffs Department says it happened around 8 oclock last night. And the person shot was a passenger inside a white honda found at the scene with the back windshield shattered. Were working to find out the latest on the victims condition. And well have a live report on this developing story coming up on sunrise at 5 am. Meanwhile, if you have information on this shooting call crimestoppers at 1888 crimesc. The family of a columbia man shot and killed more than 6 months ago may finally have some justice. Columbia police have arrested and charged a man for the murder of 32 yearold timothy gentry. He was killed on beaufort street back in july. Police say investigators were able to trace a by the suspect, ibin patterson, to gentrys murder. Investigators say the connection was made as part of a collaborative effort between multiple agencies. A man remains in jail this morning in connection to the murder of a midlands motorcyclist. Last m
Yesterdays hearing for natalie keepers, a judge denied the 19yearold bond. During the hearing, prosecutors revealed more information about what led Nicole Lovells murder. This, as the 13 year olds family and friends laid her to rest in blacksburg. And also an emotional day in court. As the victims family listened to the person accused of plotting their daughters death, testify on her own behalf. Natalie keepers told the judge she had been cutting her self since 8th grade, and sought counseling for depression and suicidal thoughts. Wfxrs Charlie Cooper reports. Natalie keepers sat in court with her face down and sometimes crying. Shes accused of being an accessory to the murder of 13year old nicole lovell. Investigators say keeper helped 18yearold David Eisenhauer dispose of the body. In Court Details about keepers role in the murder were revealed. Prosecutors have already charged eisenhauer with abduction and murder. He admitted to driving to lovells house the night she disappeared and
The full house not even expected to return to work until sunday. Here is the guest list for todays showdown. The president , Vice President biden, Senate Majority leader harry reid and House Minority leader nancy pelosi on the democratic side. House speaker john boehner, Mitch Mcconnell representing the republicans. Brianna keilar live from washington. What do we expect to happen today . Any new offers from the president or House Speaker . We dont know. Right now, all eyes on the senate to see what Senate Majority leader harry reid can cobble together to get some republican support. Technically, its still possible to come to an agreement. That said, politically is a different story, and the prospects for coming to a deal are starting to dim. Right now, were hearing a whole lot of the blame game. A lot of public posturing from both sides as they prepare for the possibility of going over the cliff. Lets listen to harry reid. We are here in washington working while members of the house of
Four days left are not here with the speaker having told him that he will have 458 hours notice. I cannot imagine their conscience out there wherever they are around the country and we are trying to get something done. Why is the American Economy teetering on the edge of the cliffs . These are some of the things that president obama is trying to prevent with the return to the lighthouse. An employment has fallen to a four year low and currently stands at 7. 7 . No deal could mean 2. 1 million jobs disappearing parent to it would equate to a contraction of 1. 5 in the value of all goods and Services America producers meaning less money to afraid with the rest of the world. As far as the republicans concerned, there is that we will not give you a blank check. Mitch mcconnell, the republican leader in the senate, said that he thought there was still time to avert what he called a budgetary fiscal crisis on tuesday the 31st. All of these attacks increases and spending cuts kick in. He is n
Deal to avoid that fiscal cliff. President obama will be meeting with congressional leaders later today. Nbcs Danielle Leigh joins us live with the latest on capitol hill. Danielle, what is the datest in terms of what we can expect in the next coming days and the likelihood that they can reach a deal . Reporter mara, good morning. Well, this meeting that is the lastminute meeting at the white house is going to be integral. They need to see progress in this meeting if theyre going to get a deal done before midnight on monday. As you know, the senate came back early from the Christmas Holiday yesterday. But they didnt seem able to compromise. They continued the bickering. The house wasnt even here. Theyre not even in play yet. Theyre now coming back on sunday. So we really need to see congressional leaders see some kind of a plan that can be voted on before that december 31st deadline. Lawmakers say its getting decreasingly unlikely thats going to happen. Many have serious doubts about w