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Jermaine Johnson Becomes South Carolina's Democratic Nominee for Governor
Jermaine Johnson wins South Carolina’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination, defeating millionaire rivals with a decisive grassroots victory.

Javar Juarez
2 days ago9 min read


Johnson Wins the Room — Now He Has to Win the State
Jermaine Johnson wins over fellow candidates at SC forum, but the challenge ahead is building the movement needed to win statewide.

Javar Juarez
May 510 min read


Fireworks in Myrtle Beach: Pascoe and Goldfinch Clash as Stumbo Emerges as Steady Hand in GOP Attorney General Debate
A heated SC GOP Attorney General debate in Myrtle Beach highlights clashes, corruption claims, and a steady alternative in Stumbo

Javar Juarez
Apr 305 min read


SC Free Breakfast Can Still Live: Black Caucus Leaders Chime In Ahead of Committee
Senate blocks free school breakfast, but Black Caucus leaders push to revive it in final budget talks. The fight for South Carolina children continues.

Javar Juarez
Apr 275 min read


Mullins in Turmoil: Council Vote Sparks Outcry Over Elections, Transparency, and Decorum
Mullins council votes 5-1 to change election timing, sparking outrage over voter access, transparency, and public trust in Marion County

Javar Juarez
Apr 245 min read


Bridging Columbia: Inside the Main Street–Vista Connector Project and What It Means for Downtown
Columbia plans Assembly Street redesign to improve pedestrian safety, traffic flow, and connectivity between Main Street and the Vista.

Javar Juarez
Apr 234 min read


Annie E. McDaniel: Born of This Soil, Built by This County, Leading This State
Annie E. McDaniel rises from Fairfield County roots to lead the SC Legislative Black Caucus, carrying a legacy from Reconstruction to today

CUBNSC
Apr 2210 min read


Federal Judge Awards $150 Million in Mother Emanuel Cases, Citing Russian Disinformation Campaign
Federal judge awards $150M in Mother Emanuel cases, linking Russian disinformation to Charleston church massacre and racial violence

CUBNSC
Apr 214 min read


Scout Motors Plants Its Flag in Blythewood with Workforce-First Training Center
Scout Motors unveils a major training center in Blythewood, bringing jobs, workforce development, and new opportunity to South Carolina.

CUBNSC
Apr 206 min read


Billy Webster's Financial Web and What It Means for South Carolina's Most Vulnerable Communities
Billy Webster’s record on payday lending, political money, and mining ties raises serious questions in South Carolina’s 2026 governor’s race.

Javar Juarez
Apr 1615 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


District 57 Showdown: Atkinson Switches Parties as Ford Challenges
Lucas Atkinson switches to Republican as Cynthia Ford gets a rematch, fueling new questions about power, timing, and District 57.

CUBNSC
Mar 289 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


Heritage or Harm? Why Won't Shane Massey Allow a Hate Crimes Vote in South Carolina
Heritage or Harm? Why Won't Shane Massey Allow a Hate Crimes Vote in South Carolina

Javar Juarez
Mar 2219 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


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


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
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