UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)      January 26, 2005     

The Liberty Corporation

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code      (864) 241-5400     

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Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement

     On January 26, 2005, The Liberty Corporation entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its existing Credit Agreement with Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Agent and a Bank. The Amendment, among other things, extends the term of the revolving credit facility though May 17, 2006 and increases the aggregate facility commitment from $100 million to $150 million.

     This summary of the Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

     The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c) Exhibits

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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