Bob Jones III apologizes for 1980 anti-homosexual statement
Bob Jones III, the former president of Bob Jones University, issued a public apology for anti-homosexual comments he made in 1980, The State reported.
His original statement called for homosexuals to be stoned and urged President Jimmy Carter to oppose any action that would legalize homosexuality at the federal level. Jones apologized and took personal ownership for his comments, saying they were “made in the heat of a political controversy 35 years ago.”
The University received a petition with 2,000 signatures asking for Jones to apologize from BJUnity, a campus organization that offers support for past and present lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender BJU students.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor
USC unveils portrait of Darla Moore inside business school
The Darla Moore School of Business revealed its namesake’s 14-by-8 foot oil painting on Friday, according to a university press release.
Painted by renowned artist Ralph Heimans, USC unveiled the portrait in the new business school building. The portrait sets Moore “standing on the stairs in the courtyard of the business school, looking out over the progress of the building.”
Heimans is known for his large-scale portraits that explore subjects who are leaders in arts, academia, law, business, politics and philanthropy. He is most known for his portraits of Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and Russian pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy.
The painting was commissioned and gifted by the Greater Houston Community Foundation.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor
Police asking for information regarding Richland County shooting
The Richland Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in obtaining information in regards to a shooting that left one dead Sunday, WLTX reported.
Deputies responded to the 5000 block of Brickyard Road at 3:30 a.m. in reference to the shooting, where they found a man in the road with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Richland County Cornoer’s Office.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or text “TIPSC” plus the message to 274637. Tips will remain anonymous and may warrant a cash reward.
— Lauren Shirley, News Editor