Columbia Urban Broadcast Network

Annie E. McDaniel rises from Fairfield County roots to lead the SC Legislative Black Caucus, carrying a legacy from Reconstruction to today

New charter school coming to Broad River Road highlights rapid growth, housing expansion, and long-overdue investment in Columbia’s Broad River District.

Federal judge awards $150M in Mother Emanuel cases, linking Russian disinformation to Charleston church massacre and racial violence

Scout Motors unveils a major training center in Blythewood, bringing jobs, workforce development, and new opportunity to South Carolina.

Billy Webster’s record on payday lending, political money, and mining ties raises serious questions in South Carolina’s 2026 governor’s race.

Mullins residents rally against a proposed election change, warning it threatens voting rights and echoes a long history of suppression.

Inside the lawsuit linking Russian disinformation to the Charleston church massacre, as families seek accountability for the forces behind racial violence and online radicalization.

Federal judge advances Dutch Square lawsuit, allowing claims against Richland County to proceed toward discovery and potential trial.

Dominion Energy faces public backlash in Charleston as residents challenge rate hikes, transparency, and fairness before the SC Public Service Commission.

Lucas Atkinson switches to Republican as Cynthia Ford gets a rematch, fueling new questions about power, timing, and District 57.

Global STEM pipeline launches in South Carolina as Bahamian educators join initiative connecting classrooms to real-world careers.

Dr. Jermaine Johnson files for governor, facing Mullins McLeod in a June 9 primary centered on people-first leadership in South Carolina.

Heritage or Harm? Why Won't Shane Massey Allow a Hate Crimes Vote in South Carolina

South Carolina Democrats face backlash as voters question leadership, representation, and efforts to sideline rising candidate Jermaine Johnson.

Secure gun storage can prevent theft, protect children, and save lives. South Carolina leaders push for responsible gun ownership and safety laws.

High Energy Bills in SC? New legislation targets utility billing transparency and consumer protections as energy demand surges statewide.

How bloodlines, banking power, civic memory, and Black labor built a South Carolina town — and why its present crisis is bigger than one mayor

1850 daguerreotypes of enslaved South Carolinians return to IAAM in Charleston after a historic fight with Harvard led by descendant Tamara Lanier.

SC GOP Raises Taxes on some lower-income families while millionaires see major cuts under South Carolina’s new tax overhaul.

South Carolina’s 2026–2027 education budget explained: teacher pay, school funding, and new transparency rules showing how districts spend tax dollars.

Rock Hill town hall warns of a dangerous Statehouse power imbalance and culture-war politics shaping SC’s future — SC Legislative Black Caucus

South Carolina’s HALO Act moves forward, sparking debate over whether a 25-foot police buffer threatens First Amendment rights.

Honoring Black South Carolinians: enterprise, resistance, and the cost of the vote at the SC African American Heritage Conference.

Trump orders federal agencies to phase out Anthropic’s Claude AI after a dispute over “all lawful use” and guardrails.

Spartanburg County Council unanimously rejects $3.14B Project Spero data center after intense public pushback.