Nude PETA Protestors in Downtown Columbia
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, brought its shock-value approach to the Capitol City to spread its message of water conservation and environmental protection.
Local News
Law to curb copper thefts takes effect next week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law enforcement officers are hopeful a new law will cut down on thieves destroying air conditioning units and other property to sell the copper innards for scrap.
SC’s MUSC reports record outside research funding
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite a slow economy, the Medical University of South Carolina reports it received a record $238 million in outside research funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett visiting SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of President Barack Obama’s top advisers is coming to South Carolina to help raise money for his re-election campaign next year.
USC library marks 400th year of English Bibles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina’s Hollings Library is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a special exhibition and lecture on its historical significance.
Workforce Dept. Unveils New Web Site
For our state’s unemployed, jobless benefits are just a point and click away.
Eichelberger Family: ‘Justice Was Served’
After more than two years, the family of the late Rev. Tryon Eichelberger learns the fate of the man police say killed the local pastor and patriarch.
Deputy’s Son Accidentally Shoots Self
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the son of one of his deputies has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself.
Food Lion Beating Victim’s Family Speaks Out
A woman accused of beating another woman over the head with a canned good was denied bond Wednesday. Meanwhile, the victim’s family is speaking out.
Tractor Trailer overturns on I-77
An overturned tractor trailer caused headaches for drivers on the south side of the Capital City Wednesday morning.
