Public park or private use? Columbia debates Finlay Park closure as USC’s influence raises questions about access, equity, and control

Columbia plans Assembly Street redesign to improve pedestrian safety, traffic flow, and connectivity between Main Street and the Vista.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Brandon Brown’s U.S. Senate campaign with Jesse Jackson Jr. reveals a people’s movement in South Carolina—rooted in legacy, truth, and urgent stakes.

Measles South Carolina: Sen. Margie Bright Matthews introduces S.897, urging lawmakers to “protect the children after they’re born.”