From rent to childcare, South Carolina families are feeling the squeeze. A clear look at the affordability pressures shaping our future.”

Vino Sabor brings a sexy, elevated wine lounge experience to downtown Columbia, blending historic charm, Black ownership, and modern sophistication.

A new federal filing accuses Richland County of repeating unconstitutional tactics to block Word of God’s mall project. The stakes are rising.

Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to end the shutdown—abandoning ACA protections and leaving middle-class healthcare at risk.

Supreme Court pauses SNAP funding order; Justice Jackson’s stay sends the case back to the First Circuit for swift review.

Trump loses appeal as Judge McConnell orders SNAP funding restored—feeding 42 million Americans despite the president’s defiance.

Richland County files a frivolous motion to dismiss Word of God CDC’s Dutch Square Mall lawsuit, dodging accountability and community progress.

Word of God Church will feed 700 SNAP families in Columbia amid the federal SNAP funding crisis this Sunday.

While Washington stalls, faith and community leaders step up—feeding families abandoned during the federal shutdown.

New Silk Strip Club opens quietly on Broad River Rd, reigniting community outrage over safety, zoning failures, and county inaction.

Trump’s economy is collapsing under AI hype, market greed, and rising inequality—echoing the Great Depression in modern America.

Fiery debate at St. Mark AME’s Social Action Weekend in Newberry tackled political violence, SNAP cuts, and South Carolina’s divides.

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann highlights 1,500 new business licenses, boosting women & minority firms, and building an inclusive economy.

Spirit Airlines’ abrupt exit from Columbia’s CAE stuns the Midlands, exposing tourism losses and air service uncertainty ahead.

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

Driver’s Choice, a new Black-owned service station, opens Aug 15 at Harden & Calhoun, bringing fresh options & community-focused values.

Top Dems warn Trump’s economy could bankrupt EV jobs, slash Medicaid, and roll back civil rights gains in South Carolina.

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

Discover why the Walmart CEO warns of empty shelves in two weeks amid economic turmoil. Learn how these changes impact your shopping experience.

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop flights from Columbia (CAE) to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Newark starting June 2025. Fly with ease!