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A Night to Remember: Winnsboro Comes Alive with Community Spirit and New Leadership
Winnsboro unites under the Town Clock with DJ Irv, dancing, and community pride — honoring the past and celebrating a new future.

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Jun 29, 20252 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


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


803Fresh Columbia’s Own Shines at the 2025 BET Awards
803 Fresh takes the stage at the 2025 BET Awards Pre-Show, repping Columbia, SC with viral hit “Boots on the Ground.” Watch now!

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Jun 9, 20252 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


ReCreation Athletics: A Slam Dunk for Columbia’s Youth and Sports Culture
Experience Columbia’s hidden gem! ReCreation Athletics hosts elite youth tournaments & fuels community growth through sports.

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Jun 9, 20253 min read


Boots on the Ground, Legacy in Motion: The 2025 Southern Regional Conference of the A. Philip Randolph Institute
APRI’s 2025 Southern Conference reignites labor and civil rights unity with “Boots on the Ground: Legacy in Motion” in Raleigh, NC.

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Jun 4, 20257 min read


No Justice, Just Optics: Hate Crimes, Reparations, and the Real Divide in the Democratic Party
SC Democrats stall on hate crimes and reparations as Black voters demand more than symbolism. No justice. No action. No more silence.

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May 29, 202511 min read


A County at a Crossroads: Richland County's Budget Woes
Richland County’s budget choices spotlight rising taxes, police spending, and a missed chance to invest in struggling communities.

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May 23, 20253 min read


Legal Questions Emerge Over Core Spaces Project Approved in Columbia
Core Spaces’ Columbia project sparks outrage over age discrimination, gentrification, and the city’s betrayal of housing justice and civil rights.

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May 16, 20254 min read


Columbia Greenway Expansion Charrette Sparks Vision for a More Walkable, Connected City
Columbia’s Greenway expansion aims to boost walkability, connect neighborhoods, and spark equitable, community-driven development.

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May 12, 20254 min read


Columbia’s Future for Sale: Zoning Board Approves Core Properties Downtown Proposal
Columbia SC approves luxury dorms downtown, deepening Black displacement & ignoring public opposition in favor of corporate interests.

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May 2, 20254 min read


City of Chester Rises for Workers
City of Chester becomes first in SC to pass Workers’ Rights Resolution, setting a bold precedent for labor dignity and economic justice.

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May 2, 20255 min read


Black Excellence in Full Bloom: 2025 North Carolina Black Alliance Summit
CUBN’s New Progressive Journal covers the 2025 North Carolina Black Alliance Summit, celebrating Black Excellence through powerful speeches, historic honors, and bold calls to action from leaders like Pastor James D. Gailliard, LaTosha Brown, Rep. John King, and Congresswoman Eva Clayton.

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Apr 21, 20254 min read


Former Democratic State Party Chairs Caught in a Lie Trying to Censor Black Leadership
Former SC Democratic Party chairs exposed for suppressing Black leadership at Richland County Convention. Truth, power, and receipts.

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Mar 22, 20255 min read


The 7th Annual Cottontown Bellevue Art Crawl: A Celebration of Creativity and Community
Experience the 7th Annual Cottontown Bellevue Art Crawl, a vibrant celebration of local art, music, and community in Columbia, SC!

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Mar 8, 20253 min read


Angie Stone: A Soulful Legacy That Transcends Time
Honoring Angie Stone: A trailblazer in hip-hop & soul, her legacy, impact, and fight for artists' rights live on. Rest in power, Angie.

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Mar 3, 20254 min read


Delay and Deny: Richland One’s School Board Stands Still on Early Childhood Education
Richland One's School Board meeting erupts over early childhood education, exposing deep divisions on the future of the ELC

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Feb 26, 20255 min read
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