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Dutch Square Mall: A Community Dream Deferred by Political Conspiracy, According to Federal Lawsuit
Dutch Square Mall’s revival stalled: lawsuit claims Richland County blocked $100M project, naming council members individually.

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Oct 1, 20254 min read


Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: L. Oveta Glover’s Leadership Shines at NAACP Freedom Fund Gala
L. Oveta Glover’s leadership shines at the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala as Columbia honors civil rights champions and looks to the future of justice.

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Sep 27, 20254 min read


Civic Failure at the Nick: How Racism and Gatekeeping Undermined Columbia’s Candidate Forum with Johnson's and Bussells
How Racism and Gatekeeping Undermined Columbia’s Candidate Forum with Johnson's and Bussells.

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Sep 25, 20255 min read


ICAN Innovation Center Opens Its Doors, Ushering in a New Era for STEAM in South Carolina
ICAN Innovation Center opens in Columbia, uniting STEAM, business & youth to build South Carolina’s future workforce & opportunities.

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Sep 10, 20253 min read


Vibez Coffee Brings Fresh Energy to Columbia’s Canalside
Vibez Coffee Brings Fresh Energy to Columbia’s Canalside with a ribbon cutting, community vibes, and Black-owned excellence.

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Aug 29, 20252 min read


The State of Black South Carolina: A Blueprint for Minority-Owned Business Success
The State of Black South Carolina: SCLBC leads bold conversations on economic equity, minority business growth, and community resilience.

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Aug 29, 20254 min read


AP & Soulful Touche' Gumbo Festival Serves Up a New Genre in Columbia
AP and Soulful Touche’ bring Columbia its first Gumbo Music Festival, blending rich musical flavors and community spirit at the GWYNN Center.

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Aug 10, 20252 min read


Driver’s Choice: Black-Owned Service Station Brings New Life to Harden & Calhoun
Driver’s Choice, a new Black-owned service station, opens Aug 15 at Harden & Calhoun, bringing fresh options & community-focused values.

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Aug 6, 20253 min read


Architecture and Civil Rights Intersect at Ribbon Cutting for South Carolina Center for Architecture
Ribbon cutting at Columbia’s South Carolina Center for Architecture honors civil rights legacy of Rev. Bouie & inspires future leaders.

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Aug 2, 20253 min read


Senator Devine Partners with Pathways to Possibilities to Give Returning Citizens a Fresh Start
Sen. Tameika Devine’s Pathways to Possibilities event connects returning citizens in Columbia with jobs, expungements & fresh starts.

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Jul 31, 20254 min read


Lake Murray Tragedy: The Public Health Failure That Killed Jaysen Carr
12‑year‑old Jaysen Carr dies from brain‑eating amoeba. Family, attorney, and Rep. Reese demand urgent SC action.

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Jul 29, 20254 min read


Top Dems Sound the Alarm on Trump’s Economy: Future of EV Could Be Bankruptcy
Top Dems warn Trump’s economy could bankrupt EV jobs, slash Medicaid, and roll back civil rights gains in South Carolina.

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Jul 20, 20254 min read


Vista’s Whit-Ash Makeover: How Avant’s Luxury Vision Rekindles a Redlining Reckoning
Vista’s Whit-Ash makeover by Avant sparks debate: luxury vision vs. access, Black history, and Columbia’s redlining legacy.

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Jun 27, 20257 min read


Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2025 Honors Ancestry and Awakens a People
Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2025 in Columbia, SC united families, honored ancestors, and reclaimed sacred space at the Statehouse grounds.

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Jun 21, 20254 min read


Goodwill Plantation: 17.5 Million Luxury Living on the Backs of the Enslaved
Explore the $17.5M Goodwill Plantation—once home to 1,000 slaves. The haunting truth, history, and images they don’t want you to see.

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Jun 18, 20254 min read


NO KINGS PROTEST
NO KINGS PROTEST: Hundreds gather in Columbia, SC to reject authoritarianism & Trumpism. A bold stand for labor, Pride & real democracy.

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Jun 15, 20251 min read


BREAKING: Dominion Energy Gifts 8 Acres to Word of God Church in Historic Father’s Day Ceremony
Dominion Energy gifts 8.2 acres to Word of God Church, fueling faith-led development in Columbia’s Broad River District.

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Jun 15, 20253 min read


Rep. Hamilton Grant Demands Action After RJ May’s Indictment on Child Exploitation Charges
Hamilton Grant demands RJ May’s removal after child abuse charges—calls for justice, action, and protection for SC’s children.

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Jun 12, 20253 min read


Kickin’ It With Dads: Celebrating Fatherhood, Family, and Future Leaders at Benedict College
Kickin’ It With Dads brings families together in Columbia for food, fun, football, and fatherhood at Benedict College Stadium.

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Jun 9, 20252 min read


Christmas in Summer: The Brasley Foundation Delivers Big at Eau Claire High
The Brasley Foundation brings joy to Columbia with its Christmas in Summer giveaway at Eau Claire High, serving hundreds in need.

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Jun 9, 20252 min read
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