By Jessica Holdman | Reporter
“My hope is that this window into the world of animal care will inspire interest in wildlife for learners of all ages — and maybe even future zookeepers.” - Greg Peccie, vice president of animal care at Riverbanks Zoo.
The state Supreme Court turned down a last-ditch appeal from inmate Steven Bixby, pictured in a Greenville courtroom on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (Photo by Skylar Laird/SC Daily Gazette)
By Skylar Laird
The state’s highest court turned down a last-ditch effort Wednesday for a death row inmate to avoid execution. The one-line order could open the door for Steven Bixby to receive a death warrant as soon as Friday.
A decorative cake honors Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens’ 50-year anniversary Friday, April 26, 2024. The zoo opened to the public on April 25, 1974. (Skylar Laird/SC Daily Gazette)
By Skylar Laird
Starting Friday, SCETV will release educational and immersive videos featuring animals and habitats at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. The goal of the series, titled “Zoo Minutes,” is to find a new way to get children interested in conservation, according to the state-funded broadcaster.
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