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Mother Emanuel lawsuit targets Russian disinformation network, alleges role in Charleston church massacre
Inside the lawsuit linking Russian disinformation to the Charleston church massacre, as families seek accountability for the forces behind racial violence and online radicalization.

Javar Juarez
Apr 105 min read


DUTCH SQUARE LAWSUIT MOVES FORWARD IN FEDERAL COURT
Federal judge advances Dutch Square lawsuit, allowing claims against Richland County to proceed toward discovery and potential trial.

Javar Juarez
Apr 34 min read


Dominion Energy Rate Hike Sparks Outcry as Residents Confront PSC in Charleston
Dominion Energy faces public backlash in Charleston as residents challenge rate hikes, transparency, and fairness before the SC Public Service Commission.

Javar Juarez
Apr 110 min read


Global STEM Pipeline Takes Root in South Carolina as Bahamian Delegation Joins International Initiative
Global STEM pipeline launches in South Carolina as Bahamian educators join initiative connecting classrooms to real-world careers.

CUBNSC
Mar 267 min read


Dr. Jermaine Johnson Files for Governor, Offering a Message of Humanity in a Divided Time
Dr. Jermaine Johnson files for governor, facing Mullins McLeod in a June 9 primary centered on people-first leadership in South Carolina.

Javar Juarez
Mar 233 min read


GUN THEFT PREVENTION CAN SAVE LIVES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA
Secure gun storage can prevent theft, protect children, and save lives. South Carolina leaders push for responsible gun ownership and safety laws.

CUBNSC
Mar 174 min read


High Energy Bills: New SC Bill H5282 Targets Utility Practices as Energy Demand Surges
High Energy Bills in SC? New legislation targets utility billing transparency and consumer protections as energy demand surges statewide.

CUBNSC
Mar 167 min read


Stolen, Hidden, Reclaimed: 1850 Daguerreotypes Return to IAAM in Charleston
1850 daguerreotypes of enslaved South Carolinians return to IAAM in Charleston after a historic fight with Harvard led by descendant Tamara Lanier.

Javar Juarez
Mar 128 min read


SC Legislative Black Caucus Pulls Five-Alarm Warning in Rock Hill Over Statehouse Politics
Rock Hill town hall warns of a dangerous Statehouse power imbalance and culture-war politics shaping SC’s future — SC Legislative Black Caucus

Javar Juarez
Mar 79 min read


SC House Moves to Limit Public Recording of Police With 25-Foot “HALO Act”
South Carolina’s HALO Act moves forward, sparking debate over whether a 25-foot police buffer threatens First Amendment rights.

CUBNSC
Mar 53 min read


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

Javar Juarez
Mar 16 min read


Spartanburg Says No: County Council Unanimously Rejects $3.14 Billion Project Spero Data Center Deal
Spartanburg County Council unanimously rejects $3.14B Project Spero data center after intense public pushback.

CUBNSC
Feb 273 min read


Brandon Brown for Senate Is a People’s Movement: A Day With Jesse Jackson Jr. in South Carolina
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.

CUBNSC
Feb 811 min read


“Protect the Children After They’re Born”: Sen. Margie Bright Matthews Introduces New Bill Amid South Carolina’s Measles Emergency
Measles South Carolina: Sen. Margie Bright Matthews introduces S.897, urging lawmakers to “protect the children after they’re born.”

CUBNSC
Feb 56 min read


Fire House #2 Breaks New Ground in Olympia Community
Columbia breaks ground on Fire House 2 in Olympia, a long-awaited public safety investment improving response times and honoring community advocacy.

CUBNSC
Feb 44 min read


Snowed In but Showing Up: Rep. Robert T. Reese’s Town Hall and the Fight for South Carolina’s Democracy
Rep. Robert T. Reese hosted a powerful virtual town hall on voting rights, key bills, and South Carolina’s future—even while snowed in.

CUBNSC
Jan 316 min read


Honoring Excellence and Remembering a Life: Eau Claire High School’s Honor Roll Celebration Becomes a Moment of Legacy
Eau Claire High School’s Honor Roll Celebration Becomes a Moment of Legacy

CUBNSC
Jan 286 min read


King Day at the Dome: Chaos or Community
At King Day at the Dome, symbolism eclipsed substance, exposing fractures in South Carolina’s Black political leadership and the movement’s moral direction.

CUBNSC
Jan 197 min read


The “$200 Million” Scout Question: What We Know, What’s Missing, and Why It Matters
Untangling the $200M Scout Motors debate: state obligations, Commerce’s role, and what oversight really means for South Carolina.

CUBNSC
Jan 154 min read


Before the Gavel Falls: Hamilton Grant Leads a Rare Civic Reckoning in Richland County
As lawmakers return to Columbia, Hamilton Grant hosts a civic briefing to help residents understand how South Carolina government works.

CUBNSC
Jan 124 min read
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