After Backlash, City Leaders Adopt New Ordinance
After an onslaught of negative feedback from companies and residents, City of Columbia leaders adopt a new licensing ordinance, effective immediately, for sexually oriented businesses.
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Parents of Child Killed in Accident Speak Out
The parents of six year old Emma Longstreet, who was killed in what police are calling a Felony DUI accident in Lexington, speak out for the first time.
Adult Sex Toy Store Plans to Shut Down
The owner of Taboo, a heavily-opposed sexually oriented business in Columbia, says after a continued battle with the city leaders, other companies and residents, he is prepared to hang a ‘Going Out of Business’ sign.
Graham to talk about National Guard’s new role
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is joining South Carolina’s Adjutant General to discuss a major change in the U.S. military.
US Rep Wilson to open new office in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is heading to Aiken to open up a new district office and talk about his agenda for 2012.
Gamecock Fans React to Victory
Hundreds of Gamecocks fans who were unable to go to Orlando for the Capitol One Bowl game, instead supported the home team in spirit
Shattered Window Leads to Nervous Time for Trooper
A South Carolina trooper got quite a scare after a window in his cruiser shattered during a New Year’s Day traffic stop.
Man charged with DUI in wreck that kills girl
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old girl on her way to church has been killed in a wreck involving an impaired driver.
Man Shot to Death by Robbers in his SC Home
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a man has been shot and killed after a home invasion in Florence.
Investigators said three men banged on the back door of the home around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, and were let in by the victim’s daughter.
Deadly Highways
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The number of people killed on South Carolina’s roadways has gone up for the first time since 2007.
