Former United States President, Barack Obama released the following New Years message via Twitter:
I’m hopeful about 2022. This year will undoubtedly have its challenges, just like 2021 did. But we’ve made it this far—and I still believe we can build a brighter future together. Happy New Year!
Vice President Kamala Harris released the following New Years message via Twitter:
As we walk into this new year, I’ve never been more optimistic for our shared future. Together, over the past year, we have overcome incredible challenges. In this new year, I know we can make incredible progress as a nation. I wish you and yours a happy and a healthy 2022.
Eric Adams was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City just after the ball dropped at midnight on Saturday. Adams held a picture of his mother and used his family’s bible to take the oath of office in Times Square with members of his family by his side.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police are asking for the public's help finding a man not seen in almost two weeks.
Police said 26-year-old Terrell Sims was last seen on Dec. 20 at a home on Ervin Street and was reported missing on Dec. 22. Now at the end of the month, Sims is still missing.
Relatives who reported him missing said it's unlike him not to make contact - especially during the holidays. As such, police are asking anyone who may have information on Sims' location to contact Midlands Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Houston police are asking for your help to find a missing teen girl.
Ireyana Watts, 15, was last seen leaving the 7800 block of Knox Street, but it's not clear which way she went.
Police say Watts' loved ones haven't heard from her since Dec 19.
Ireyana Watts is 5 foot 3 inches tall. She also goes by the nickname Danise.
Anyone with any information should call the HPD Missing Persons Division at 832-394-1840.
You can also call the Houston Police Patrol at 713-884-3131.
