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“The moral vacuum of Iraq [where legitimized mercenaries] can kill 10 or 20 Iraqis on a whim and never be prosecuted for it, did not happen by accident,”

The Jena 6 hype is bizarre, while countless innocent African-American men rot in prison–some on death row–unjustly convicted because they couldn’t afford decent lawyers.

Christians and Republicans in this state have been trying to sneak prayer and Bible study into South Carolina’s public schools. This is their best effort so far.

For years, white politicians –particularly Democrats– have made assumptions that black voters were some kind of uniform group that could be counted on to act in a particular way.

We all know it’s you, Luther. The kids know it, too…

An interview with Marcelo Novo

If you think white lightning was only made in the mountains, think again…

Feasting at the Devil’s Anus

Poor Wallace…

The Business of Business is Business

A brief history of one of the best college radio stations in the country

Watch the full WNDU video

Some allege a cover-up by WNDU because as soon as the video is posted on YouTube it is automatically removed with the message:

”This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by WNDU-TV.”

Although it is clear on the tape through the reflection in the window that Officer Tillman attacked Councilman Snyder, WNDU has downplayed the incident referring to the police brutality as a “physical incident”.

Columbia City Paper has proceeded with records requests for a police report of the incident as well as Officer Tillman’s personnel record.

Video posted here is owned by WNDU and versions can be seen at http://www.wndu.com

Another week, another comical attempt at spin-doctoring by W.

Here’s how this one breaks down:

Police officer Jim Travis was arrested in Aiken for telling a 17-year-old to throw eggs at a protester on Highway 19. The officer shelled out the money to buy the eggs according to the arrest warrant. Details were scrambled at press time but Officer Evans allegedly turned himself in over easy, without trying to butter up the arresting officers. It is unclear what eggsactly the victim was protesting, but some think the officer’s career is toast and don’t believe he will be able to get out of this jam.

A few highlights include Tim Reynolds at Five Points Pub on Friday, and Jerry Fest at Utopia on Saturday.

Arant rammed the victim’s head through the window of a truck – the victim died as a result of her injuries.

Web extra: Adult sex advice column that didn’t make print issue a few weeks back.

The U.S. Marshals Service teamed with law enforcement agencies throughout the state to arrest 540 fugitives and clear 939 warrants during a recent 16 day sweep

Police need tips from public to solve shooting death of 13-year-old boy

Release by Lauren Leach of the Columbia Police Department

Antiwar Left Shuns Iraqis

The September 12th editorial “Queer analysis of the S.C. Gay Rights Movement” was written like comments from a back seat driver.

Sheriff Leon Lott announces 300 pounds/$350,000 seized

High school students charged with possessing a gun on school grounds

New environmental policy book calls for energy efficiency policies Center unveils new Website too – http://www.GettingGreener.info – in Charleston event

A Torturer Takes a Victory Lap

Dorchester County Council rescinded a resolution for more affordable health insurance Tuesday after complaints that it sounded too much like what Democrats have been proposing. The Post and Courier, Sept. 5, 2007

South Carolina seems to have spent the summer trying to prove the old maxim, “Truth is stranger than fiction.” Consider recent news:

United States Attorney Reginald I. Lloyd announced today that a Federal Grand Jury in Greenville, South Carolina, returned indictments in investment fraud investigation.

Sean Rayford is Out & About

When examined, the other sports aren’t really competing against football they’re battling a generally apathetic culture in Columbia.

The Death of Cool: Is Five Points “Hip” Enough?

City Paper spends an evening at the PT’s Cabaret drag show

“I don’t mind faggots as long as they don’t throw it in my face” has become an unspoken truth of South Carolina Gay organizations.

Serious fun with a serious message

Red Tub screwed, “slumlord” owns building

Hip hop review and events by King Pin the villain of vinyl

Nuns call for impeachment of Bush

These experts argue that rapid and symmetrical collapses at free fall speed are consistent with a controlled demolition

Shoot Em Up and Death Sentence

Somebody went and gayed them up…

Sept. 12 Art Listings

Putting South Carolina on the Map

Donald has tried the shelters but finds them counterproductive. Like the one on Taylor Street where he saw people smuggling in booze and weapons over the fence when they know they’re not supposed to.

Yes, she scanned it!

Adult sex advice column

Sugar daddy and mi padre…

Judging by the retail environment in Columbia these days, and the prevalent attitude among the city’s music heads, vinyl is enjoying a robust comeback…

A message from Drinking Liberally which is meeting tonight at Publick House at 7:15ish.

Originally published September 7, 2005 our second issue ever, and with the recent anniversary of Katrina we felt it would be a good web read for those that missed it.

City Paper Publisher, Paul Blake & News Editor Corey Hutchins pack PB&J’s and a .38 and arrive at New Orleans immediately after Katrina hit.

The devastation was incredible and so was the wait for help.

(Competitors had a lovely issue on Cultural Season at the time)

You know lots of science fiction movies have started with nuclear waste leaking into the local water supply.

Marsh was charged with shooting at Officer Gerald Hutto, who responded to 2616 Chestnut Street

It always cracks me up when major drug dealers are let out on bond.

The FBI is asking for your help in locating Pasquale Pellicoro…

In Music:

Friday, September 7

New Brookland Tavern 8pm

Something about Vampires and Sluts

Death Becomes Even the Maiden

The Challenged

Kill the Camera

Uptopia

Little Bobby and

The Blue Notes

In Movies:

Knocked Up (R) Is still playing at the dollar theater on St. Andrews. * 4:45 * 7:10

Additional Movie Times

The Sheriff’s Department is investigating (11) eleven armed robberies that appear related due to similarities in the incidents.

“Ground-level ozone is formed when hot, dry, stagnant weather conditions exist. When that happens, emissions from vehicles contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone.”

Officers with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) have seized five clandestine methamphetamine laboratories at homes in the Gaston, Lexington and Pelion.

Student Charged With Trafficking in Marijuana on School Grounds

Gibson was belligerent, intoxicated and combative toward the deputies and toward his wife.

Columbia police are continuing to gather details following a tragedy-filled Labor Day weekend that left five people dead in three separate, unrelated shootings

American Citizen Tortured, Convicted of Thought Crime

“He doesn’t let you have friends? He doesn’t want you talking to anyone? Those are the early warning signs of an abuser, sister. He’s already abusing you emotionally, pummeling you with insincere tears and false promises. And the longer you stay, the greater the odds that he’ll start abusing you physically. So dump the motherfucker already.”

The Handwriting Doctor examines how loopy is Lulu

Envelope stuffing is a something-for-nothing scam but this doesn’t stop an Arkansas company from targeting South Carolinians.