happened in the 1000 block of lay street just before 3:30 am saturday morning, and the victim, rodney francis was shot leaving route 77, and francis and robinson had been fighting before the shooting with murder. >>> pleading guilty to conspiracy to traffic childrdr for prostitution. the fifth person to plead guilty in connection with the sex ring, and the u. s. attorney says that they recruited children and young women, and instructed them on how to solicit and charge for sex sex, -- sex acts, and they were beaten or threatened. >>> the 39-year-old william phillips charged with 15 counts of actual exploitation of minors, and phillips was involved in exchanging files exchanging child pornography.>>> bernie sanders making a campaign stop in orangeburg, at the south carolina state university for his first stop tours. the activist and arthur cornell west will be speaking at the event. >>> presidential hopeful mike huckabee and rick santorum in the bid lanes this morning, and they spoke at the senior show being held at the state fairground.>>> the democrats for the president will be in north char

the coroner says the victim is rodney francis, the second. police are looking for this black and gray chevy avalanche. officers say shots were fired from this suv as francis was leaving club rue 77. that's at the intersection of assembly and lady streets. officers say the victim was found unresponsive on the ground around 3 o'clock this morning. police say the shooting may have resulted from a fight between two groups. if you have seen the suv or have any information to help investigators, call crime stoppers at 1- 888-crime-sc. an opportunity for presidential talk economics and poverty became an opportunity for protesters to make a scene. will whitson shows us a surprise turn of events at saturday's kemp forum at the columbia metropolitan convention center. an otherwise civil discourse on poverty and economics interrupted in a flash- six different protests brought the kemp forum to a halt, all trying to interrupt senator marco rubio. "marco's trying to deport my family! six separate times during a panel featuring ohio governor john kasich, a

club route 77 on assembly street. 23-year-old rodney francis the third was killed. prim info shows francis was leaving with several other people when someone drove by shooting. officials say at this time it does not appear to be a random act of violence, several witnesses say shots were fired avalanche. this is photos taken from the surveillance video. if you know anything about the case call crime stoppers 1-888 crime sc. >> and a woman was killed in what bliss are calling a richland county corps coroner says he died from carbon monoxide poisoning. if you know something call crime stoppers 1-888-crime sc. >> and 16-year-old charged with murder stemming from a fatal shooting. jordan jackson was arrested friday in the shooting death of antoine gargan. it happened at poplar square apartments. he faces prosecution as an adult. sumner said they also arrested deontae perry. if you know something call crime stoppers. >> rain held off until this afternoon. it was a good excuse to stay inside avoiding the weekend errands. michelle, are we through the >> we are still in for

the coroner says 23- year-old rodney francis, the second died earlylyaturday morning. police are looking for this black and gray chevy avalanche. officers say shots were fired from this suv as francis was leaving club rue 77. police say the shooting may have resulted from a fight between two groups. if you have any information, call crime stoppers at 1-888- crime-sc. police are investigating a fire at the former home of ex-north charleston police officer michael slager. investigators say a neighbor put out the small fire at slager's former home in berkeley county witnesses say they saw someone running away from the home before the fire. slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of walter scott. he was released on bond last week and is on house arrest. today the world mourns the loss of a unique musician. british performer david bowie died last night after an 18 month battle with cancer. he leaves behind a colorful legacy. mark barger reports. :51 nats "we can be heroes" david bowie was a rock music icon for more than 40 years.... his manager confirmed the sin

the coroner says 23- year-old rodney francis, the second died early saturday morning. police are looking for a black and gray chevy avalanche. investigators say someone fired shots from the avalanche as francis was leaving club rue 77. police say the shooting may have resulted from a fight between two groups. if you have any information, call crime construction on a newberry bridge started today and is expected to last more than a year. starting today, the college street bridge is under construction. that means the road between caldwell street and tench street will be blocked. a contractor is replacing the bridge that crosses scott's creek. there's a detour from college to speers street to nance to harrington street and back to college. the road will be closed until may of next year. we are now three weeks from the first vote of the 2016 presidential campaign. the iowa caucus will kick off the process. steve nannes reports, iowa is turning into a horse race for both republicans and democrats. :22-:29 :51-1:01 1:16-1:20 hillary clinton's once commanding lead in iowa now

police the victim, 23-year old rodney francis the second, was shot leaving club rue 77. investigators say francis and robinson had been fighting before the shooting. robinson has been charged with murder. 3 columbia city council put a major redevelopment project on hold for a second... time in order for residents and the developer to discuss the project.last night... they had the opportunity to do that. over 40 people were there asking questions as developers answered them.a major issue is the number of units within the project.the developer wants to build 235 apartments units. residents says this will cause many issues dealing with parking and traffic. others are worried how the project will affect the parking in the surrounding neighborhood. 3 <"if they build the way that it sounds right now...we probably won't have anywhere to park. we currently park on the street and that seems like it's going to be taken away, so we're hoping that the city can somehow get us close parking spots within there. it seems like they don't have any idea what they are going to do with the n

investigators say michael robinson shot and killed rodney francis last saturday. according to police, that shooting took place outside of the restaurant rue 77 on the corner of assembly and lady streets. investigators say the shooting stemmed from a previous argument between robinson and francis. >> a sumter man is accused of using his computer to share child pornography. a spokesperson for the attorney william phillips is charged with 15 counts related to sexual exploitation of minors. investigators say that phillips was involved in exchanging files containing child pornography via peer to peer file sharing. >> there's now a permanent reminder of a 5-month-old baby who drowned in a socastee creek. this grave stone for grace santa cruz was placed in a conway cemetery this week. it was paid for by neighbors who took up a collection for the marker. the child's mother is charged with homicide by child abuse. >> staying on the crime beat tonight, notorious suspected jewel thief will not be getting out of jail any time soon. this afternoon, an atlanta judge denied bond

police have charged 23-year-old michael robinson with murder in the death of rodney francis ii. officials say francis' body was found early saturday morning in the 1,000 block of lady street. authorities say that shooting was a result of a fight between francis and robinson. another busy day for lawmakers at the statehouse. top concerns on this year's agenda, education and a safe infrastructure. >> that's right. damage from october's floods have heightened the awareness of the need for infrastructure repair. but officials say rebuilding the state's roads and bridges will require reforming the department of transportation. christie hall will face a confirmation hearing next week. a number of lawmakers have praised hall and say they have confidence she can turn the agency around. meanwhile, governor nikki haley is revealing her plans for improving education. she wants to offer students the chance to graduate from college debt free while providing up to $200 million a year to maintain and build schools. under the proposal, college students will be able to receive $7500 in tuition s

the vista. >> crysty: police have charged 23-year-old michael robinson with murder in the death rodney francis, iii. officials say francis' body was found early saturday morning in the 1000 block of lady street. >>> crysty: and the woman suspected in jewelry store robberies across the south is expected in court today for a bond hearing. 24-year-old abigail lee kemp is jewelry outlet stores including those here in south carolina. investigators say she would tie up sales people at gunpoint and then steals watches and diamonds. officials estimate she's made off with nearly $400,000 in jewelry. >>> crysty: a new police chief will soon report for duty in the town of north. >> rochelle: that's right. current elloree assistant chief, lin shirer, will take over next tuesday. last year former chief mark fallow and the town's two officers all resigned following fallout with the new mayor patty carson. fallow had said carson asked him to violate standards and micro-managed his department. a story that continues to develop. we will keep you abreast of the changes there. >>> crysty: still to come, just bec

the richland county coroner says 23-year-old rodney francis iii was killed when someone drove by opening fire as francis left a nearby club. officials say it does not appear to be a random act of violence. and take a look. several witnesses tell c.p.d. the shots were fired from a black and gray chevy avalanche. this is a photo taken of that truck from surveillance video. if you've seen this truck or know anything about this incident, call crimestoppers. >> out of anderson this arch, a with murder in the death of her newborn. the anderson county sheriff's office says they were given a tip saturday about an infant located in a wooded area. investigators say joanie faith holcombe confessed to the child's death and burial. holcombe is charged now with murder and unauthorized removal of a dead body. a bond hearing is set for tuesday. investigators are still searching for answers following what they're calling a suspicious fire. >> indeed they are. it happened in the 1100 block of quiet lane friday. the richland county coroner says 76-year-old johnnie newton died from carbon monoxide poisoning

happened last friday. 23-year-old michael robinson has been charged with murder in the death of rodney francis. officers say robinson fired shots from his suv as francis was leaving club rue 77 on lady street. they say the shooting may have stemmed from a fight between two groups of people. robinson is currently at the alvin s. glenn detention center. a saluda county town clerk has been charged with embezzlement. sled reports that 63 year old ellen pamela long has been arrested. she used to be the town clerk in the town of ward. she's accused of stealing from the town and from a community church. she's charged with embezzlement of public funds of more than ten thousand dollars and breach of public trust as well as forgery. all of the charges are felonies. if she's convicted, she could get up to 10 years in prison. people in a richland county kidnapping and armed investigators say the two forced a man walking down broad river road into a vehicle at gunpoint. they then drove to tyeu trail and bakersfield road, where they left the victim after they beat him and robbed him. the victim was taken to

the richland county coroner says 23-year-old rodney francis, iii, was killed. cpd says preliminary information shows francis was leaving the club with several others when someone drove by opening fire. officials say at this time it does not appear to be a random act of violence. several witnesses tell cpd the shots were fired from a black and gray chevy avalanche. this is a photo of the truck if you know anything about this incident, you're asked to call can crimestoppers at 1-888-crime-sc. >>> rochelle: out of anderson, a 23-year-old woman faces a murder charge in the death of her newborn found in a field. >> crysty: saturday morning, the says they were notified that an infant had been located in a wooded area. investigators were able to locate the suspect who confessed to the child's death and an impromptu burial. joanie faith holcombe is charged with murder and unauthorized removal of a dead body. holcombe is being held at the anderson county detention center. officials say her bond hearing has been delayed until tomorrow due to health reasons. >>> crysty: mo

police have charged 23-year-old michael robinson with the murder in the death of rodney francis iii. his body was found early saturday morning in the 1,000 block of lady street. we're going to have much more on this arrest tomorrow morning beginning at 5:00 on good morning columbia. >>> well, this next story is one of those that you have to see to believe. there's no question that animals can offer a special kind of support in stressful or tragic situations. >> we've shown you the impact that therapy dogs have made in nursing homes, hospitals and schools. one pelion woman is getting through difficult days with a different kind of furry friend by her side. >> down a dirt road in rural pelion, you're bound to see a deer or two. if you happen to spot this one, you'll notice a collar. >> he draws a crowd, he's become quite popular. >> donna rescued the buck when he was roughed up by a couple of dogs. that was a couple of weeks ago. >> he's the sweetest thing. just so nurturing. >> you could say she saved his life. what she could never have known that roscoe p. coal train, lover of potato

columbia police have charged michael robinson with murder in the death of rodney francis. according to investigators, around 3:3:3 saturday morning, francis was leaving club rue 77 on assembly street with several other people when he was shot several times. officers found him lying in the 1,000 block of lady street. he died a short time later at a local hospital. police believe the shooting may have stemmed from an earlier altercation between the victim and the suspect. >> ben: a 39-year-old sumter man tonight is charged with 15 counts of child pornography. according to investigators, william phillips was sharing files that contained child pornography over the internet. >> alicia: an infant who died after being carried into a creek in horry county now has a headstone. this gravestone was paid for by at the grave of 5 month old grace santa cruz at a cemetery in conway. the child's mother, 33-year-old sarah lane tony is charged with homicide by child abuse. she told authorities she was carrying the baby in a creek back in november when the child was washed away. >> ben: an a

and rodney francis the second witnesses say the two were fighting before the shooting. robinson is charged with murder. >>> a project on hold for a second time for the residents and developer to discuss the project. they had the opportunity to do just that. chuck ringwold has more. >> located on state and columbia streets. people were there, including jennifer. they wanted questions answered. scombrieshgs about traffic and ceiling heights. >> but they weren't answered >> 200 units? too much. >> 235 within the project. residents say that this will traffic. representative said that's what they're fighting for. >> going to have the residents win at 200 or the developer at 235. looking at if the 200 is needed. >> others are worried about how parking will affect the situation. >> if they build it, probably nowhere totoark. right now, on the street. looking at how to -- city can get us close parking spots within there. seems like they have no idea what they're going to do with the neighborhood as well. >> going to last for an hour but asked for another 30 minutes when the dev

shooting happened saturday morning in the 1000 block of lady street before 3:30 am. 23-year-old rodney francis the second was a shot leaving-- --leaving a club. he later died at the hospital. robinson has been fighting with the victim before the shooting and he is currently held in jail. >>> a sumter man charged with child pornography. william hughes, philip involved in exchanging child pornography in a filesharing program. he is charged with felony of exploitation of minors act could face 10 years for each count.>>> a headstone placed at the grade-i for grave of a baby who died after being carried into the water by her mother. by her mother back in november. sarah lane, a tony was charged for homicide by child abuse. she was carrying her daughter across the creek when the child washed away. community members paid for her to have a gravestone. >>> today we saw plenty of sunshine but this afternoon. we have been watching some clouds streaming across the area. that's just the beginning. you can see cloudiness to the sw. heading our way but today we warmed up nicely. 590 right now and augustine 5

rodney francis the second was shot several times after leaving club blue 77. several witnesses told the police that the shots came from a black and gray avalanche. if you have any information, -- if you have any information call crimestoppers.>>> looks to -- lexington county council meeting meeting today for the first time in 2016. parts of -- part of the nice discussion was to reduce flood damage along can -- kingly creek. that creek flooded several neighborhoods. the army corps of engineers presented a two-year study tonight. some of the suggestions included tearing down homes and improving storm drains. that can cost between 800,020 $5 million. they say there is no real way to prevent flooding altogether.>> this area is a floodplain. here because, again, this is below area and it is the greek and the floodplain. the study was just to try to figure out what mitigation efforts we can do to reduce the flooding.>> it is now up to the lexington county council members. council will meet again in two weeks. >>> remembering civil rights giant dr. martin luther king

the coroner says 23- year-old rodney francis, the second died early saturday morning after being shot friday night in columbia. police are still looking for this black and gray chevy avalanche. officers say shots were fired from this suv as francis was leaving club rue 77. police say the shooting may have resulted from a fight between two groups. if you have any information, call crime stoppers at 1-888- crime-sc. police are investigating a fire at the former home of ex-north charleston police officer michael slager. investigators say a neighbor put out the small berkeley county on friday night. witnesses say they saw someone running away from the home before the fire. slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of walter scott. he was released on bond last week and is on house arrest. a 23-year-old anderson county woman faces a murder charge after her newborn baby was found in a field. authorities say joanie holcombe didn't want her newborn baby, and left it in a field near highway 24 back in december. on saturday, a man discovered the baby's body. she's being held at the and

the coroner says rodney francis, the second died early saturday morning. police are now looking for this black and gray chevy avalanche. officers say shots were fired from this suv as francis was leaving club rue 77. that's at the intersection of assembly and lady streets. officers say the victim was found unresponsive on the ground around 3 o'clock this morning. police say the shooting may have resulted from a fight between two groups. if you have seen the suv or have any information to help investigators, call crime stoppers at 1- 888-crime-sc. thousands were in downtown columbia making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. this was the 25th year of walk for life/rara for life. more than seven thousand runners and walkers took off from finlay park. our own judi gatson helped kick off the morning, as the emcee. the walk/run is about raising money but also about honoring breast cancer survivors. "it makes you know that this community really supports you and loves you...to be out here in the cold and drizzle...and still out here supporting you..w

restaurant. >> crysty: columbia police have charged michael robinson with murder in the death of rodney francis. according to investigators around 3:30 saturday morning francis was leaving club rue 77 on assembly street with several other people when he was shot multiple times. 1000 block of lady street. he died a short time later at a hospital. police believe the shooting may have stemmed from a fight between the victim and the suspect. >>> crysty: a 39-year-old sumter man is charged with 15 counts of child pornography. according to investigators, william phillips was sharing files containing child pornography over the internet. >>> crysty: an alleged jewel thief is still in jail this morning after being denied bond. >> rochelle: she still has the handcuff bracelets. a judge denied bond for 24-year-old abigail kemp. prosecutors the diamonds and watches she stole are still missing. kemp is accused of six jewelry stores across the southeast including one in bluffton. >>> rochelle: and the u.s. marshals service is asking for your help this morning. andrew williams is a fugitive. officials say he

the coroner says 23- - ar-old rodney francis, the second died early saturday morning after being shot friday night in columbia. police are still looking for this black and gray chevy avalanche. officers say shots were fired from this suv as francis was leaving club rue 77. police say the shooting may have resulted from a fight between two groups. if you have any information, call crime stoppers at 1-888- crime-sc. police are investigating a fire at the former home of ex-north charleston police officer michael slager. investigators say a neighbor put out the small fire at slager's former home in berkeley county on friday night. witnesses say they saw someone running away from the home before the fire. slager is charged with murder in the shooting death of walter scott. he was released on bond last week and is on house arrest. the man accused of kidnapping and murdering has never been found is set to be in court today. sidney moorer will appear in a horry county courtroom- but it isn't in connection to the heather fact. advil pain relievers are used by more households than any other lea

killing one columbia man. 23-year-old michael robinson has been charged with murder in the death of rodney francis. officers say robinson fired shots from his suv as francis was leaving club rue 77 on lady ststet. they say the shooting may have stemmed from a fight between two groups of people. robinson is currently at the alvin s. glenn detention center. prime property in columbia could get the final green light today for new development. plans for the old kline iron and steel company property will go before the city design commission today. a greenville developer wants to build about 300 housing units, retail stores, restaurants, and a parking garage in that area. another addition would be a traffic light connecting pedestrians and cars from lady street into the future site. the meeting is at 4pm today. happening tonight here in south carolina, the republican presidential candidates will talk up the issues and gaiaithe support of voters. 10 candidates will participate in the republican primary debate tonight at the north charleston coliseum. debate at 9 are donald trump, ted cruz, marco rubio, b

((paula francis)) > you can join the conversation on our 8 news now facebook page.. where people are weighing in on the change. most like rodney landers agreed with the change. he says: yes, it's good they are responding again. even though it might be a non injury accident, people panic and don't know what to do in a situation like that. michael andrew disagreed... saying.. i think they should focus on more important things other than non injury accidents. there is no point to have a paid exchanging information. its pathetic and a waste of our money./// ((dave courvoisier)) > the first official day of c-e-s kicked off this morning with over 100- thousand tech enthusiasts from las vegas. patranya bhoolsuwan is live at the convention center with some of the coolest gadgets being unveiled this year. ((patranya bhoolsuwan)) i am standing inside one of the hot trends at this year's convention. these household appliances can now be controlled through internet and wifi...and you can do your chores basically just by lifting a finger. and this is just a start to the some of the cool stuff we got to see today: < ((patranya bhoolsuwan))

rodney francis.francis died from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. investigators are now looking for this car, believed to be connected to the crime.police say francis was part of a street when they got into an argument with another group outside.witnesses told police the shots fired came from this gray and black chevy avalanche pictured.investigators say they do not believe this was a random act of violence. if you have any information that can help police--call crimestoppers one tripple eight crime s-c. 3 3 some of the g-o-p candidates met at the columbia metropolitan convention center to discuss poverty.hundreds attended the kemp forum on expanding opportunity.governor jeb bush...dr. ben carson... and governor chris christie first took the stage. later...governor mike huckabee had an opportunity to share his ideas as well as governor john kasich and senator marco rubio.the event was moderated by speaker of the house paul ryan and senator tim scott. 3 i just wanted to here the different ideas where the different candidates were of what poverty is, who's in it and what are the popssible opportunities that people are going to have to get out of it."

police say they found the victim, 23-year old rodney francis dead on the 1000 block am saturday morning. investigators say francis was part of group leaving the club rue 77 on assembly street when the shooting occured. witnesses tell police the shots came from this gray and black chevy avalanche. if you have any information that can help police--you are urged to call crimestoppers at one triple eight crime s-c. 3 the suspect in several jewelry store robberies across five states including here in the palmetto state is expected in court later today. she's 24-year old abigail lee kemp. fbi officials say kemp was arrested last friday in georgia without incident. they say another person with kemp at the time of her arrest was also in custody,authorities have not released the other person's identity or how the arrests took place.the jewelerssecurity alliance reported the total losses from the robberies are more than 4 million dollars at retail. 3 sale.your choices include seven crowd favorites such as thin mints and peanut butter patties.and for the first time in a decade...the cost of each b

police say they found the victim, 23-year old rodney francis, dead on the 1000 block of lady street just before 3 am on saturday. investigators say francis was rue 77 on assembly street when the shooting occured. witnesses tell police the shots came from this gray and black chevy avalanche. if you have any information that can help police--you are urged to call crimestoppers at one triple eight crime s-c. 3 coming up on news 19... problems with the powerball. what issues the 1.3 billion dollar jackpot is causing... coming up. 3 plus... mans best friend becomes guardian angel...how this pup... saved his family....coming up in what's but there's a difference between the omega-3s in fish oil and those in megared krill oil. unlike fish oil, megared is easily absorbed by your body... ...which makes your heart, well, mega-happy. happier still, megared is proven to increase omegeg3 levels in 30 days. megared. 3 like we said earlier..no one hit the powerball jackpot over the weekend. that brings the current total for wednesday's drawing to one-point-3 billion dollars!places that sell the powerba