Sex Toy Store to Close Permantly
After two years of being the only adult novelty store in Columbia, Taboo Couples Superstore will close its doors permanently, city frustration due to what owners call ongoing ‘bullying’ from the City of Columbia.
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Separate trials requested in SC State case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man charged in a public corruption case involving South Carolina State University wants to be tried separately from a former trustee. Attorneys for Eric Robinson argue in court papers filed recently that being tried alongside Jonathan Pinson would “unfairly and irreparably prejudice” their client. Robinson and Pinson have been charged as part of a kickback…
Nelson Mandela Dead at 95
Nelson Mandela has died. The former president of South Africa was 95 years old.
Haley to receive manufacturing award for jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is being recognized for bringing manufacturing jobs to South Carolina. During a dinner Thursday in Spartanburg, Haley’s office says she is receiving the 2013 Roger Milliken Defender Of Manufacturing Award from the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. Alliance CEO Lewis Gossett says Haley has been aggressive in recruiting new jobs to the state. Since…
Home Burglary In Kershaw County
Columbia, SC (Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office)-For the second time is as many days, the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office responds to a home burglary in East Camden.these two-women…Jessica Nolff and Kayla Leake…are accused of going through the residence and taking a television.Deputies say they were arrested while trying to flee the scene.They add a third suspect who was with them…a man…got…
Body Found Floating Near Daniel Island Marina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have pulled a body from the water near a Lowcountry marina.
M.A.D.D Honor Lost Loved Ones
Mother’s Against Drunk Driving held their annual vigil to remember their loved ones killed by drunk drivers.
USC choir’s annual Christmas concert in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina Choir is maintaining a 60-year tradition with its annual Christmas concerts in Columbia. The university’s premier choral group is slated to sing on Friday and Sunday. Their program includes new arrangements of “Silent Night,” ”The First Noel,” ”Rejoice, Rejoice” and other seasonal music. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the first concert…
SC’s Fort Jackson plants trees in memory of fallen
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Fort Jackson, Richland County and a local environmental support group are joining to commemorate the loss of South Carolina soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Army post, the county and Columbia Green are scheduled to dedicate a grove of trees on Friday afternoon. The trees are being planted at Fort Jackson’s main parade field. Post…
DJJ inks agreement to make urns for SC veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice is signing an agreement to keep making urns to hold the unclaimed cremated remains of military veterans. On Friday, DJJ is scheduled to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Missing in America Project. Incarcerated youth in the care of the department and its carpentry program are designing and building…
