S.C. Town Loses Its Last Adult Store

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Taboo, Columbia’s last-standing adult shop, is shuttering after the city decided not to extend its business license.

Jeff White, owner of Taboo, said he will be putting up “store closing” signs today and notifying his four employees.

"I'm closing my doors. I have to tell my employees they will be out of a job Dec. 31, and I am moving away from the city of Columbia because I am so frustrated,” White told ABC Columbia. “If they want me to fold, I will fold."

Taboo opened two years ago and was granted a business license by the Columbia City Council before officials quickly changed the city’s law to make the store’s location illegal.

The city extended White’s business license one year to allow him recoup his investment, but voted not to extend it again after a hearing was held yesterday. A hearing officer determined that White did indeed have sufficient time to recoup his investment and did not provide evidence of financial hardship, which was required to extend his license.    

"We are tired of being bullied by the City of Columbia and have no further comment," White said.

White said he is having difficulties finding a new locale in the Columbia area where he can reopen. 

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Adam & Eve Unveils Stroker Inspired by Octopus From Amazon's 'The Boys'

"The Boys" showrunner Eric Kripke has teamed with Adam & Eve on the release of a new stroker based on Ambrosius the Octopus ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Amazon's spinoff series, "Gen V."

Pjur Debuts 'Toy Lube and Cleaner Collection

Pjur has introduced its new Toy personal lubricant and cleaner collection.

The Male Rose Names Emma Rose Brand Ambassador

Pleasure brand Male Rose has named multi-XMAs winner Emma Rose as its newest brand ambassador.

Kiiroo Debuts 'PowerShot' Stroker

Kiiroo has introduced its PowerShot dual-motor, app-controllable stroker.

Holiday Products, Sweetums Sign Distro Deal

Holiday Products has signed a distribution deal with wellness brand Sweetums.

Orion Expands Cottelli 'Accessoires,' 'Party' Lines

Orion Wholesale has introduced seven new pieces from its Cottelli Accessoires line and one from its Party collection.

ProDx Health Launches Affiliate Program

ProDx Health has launched an affiliate program for creators and other members of the adult industry to promote its home-collection testing kits.

Lovense 'Ferri' Spotlighted on Wired.com

Lovense’s Ferri has been spotlighted on Wired.com.

Orion Debuts New Style From Cottelli Lingerie

Orion Wholesale has added a new style from its Cottelli Lingerie line.

JO Debuts Stroker-Optimized Lube

JO has introduced its new Stroker Lube, engineered for use with strokers and sleeves.

Show More