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Dutch Square Mall: A Community Dream Deferred by Political Conspiracy, According to Federal Lawsuit
Dutch Square Mall’s revival stalled: lawsuit claims Richland County blocked $100M project, naming council members individually.

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Oct 14 min read


Civic Failure at the Nick: How Racism and Gatekeeping Undermined Columbia’s Candidate Forum with Johnson's and Bussells
How Racism and Gatekeeping Undermined Columbia’s Candidate Forum with Johnson's and Bussells.

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Sep 255 min read


ICAN Innovation Center Opens Its Doors, Ushering in a New Era for STEAM in South Carolina
ICAN Innovation Center opens in Columbia, uniting STEAM, business & youth to build South Carolina’s future workforce & opportunities.

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Sep 103 min read


AP & Soulful Touche' Gumbo Festival Serves Up a New Genre in Columbia
AP and Soulful Touche’ bring Columbia its first Gumbo Music Festival, blending rich musical flavors and community spirit at the GWYNN Center.

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Aug 102 min read


A New Era for Richland One: Superintendent Todd Walker Unveils Ambitious 90-Day Plan at C.A. Johnson High School
New Richland One Superintendent Todd Walker unveils 90-Day Plan at C.A. Johnson, focusing on unity, trust, and lasting district success.

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Aug 73 min read


Driver’s Choice: Black-Owned Service Station Brings New Life to Harden & Calhoun
Driver’s Choice, a new Black-owned service station, opens Aug 15 at Harden & Calhoun, bringing fresh options & community-focused values.

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Aug 63 min read


Architecture and Civil Rights Intersect at Ribbon Cutting for South Carolina Center for Architecture
Ribbon cutting at Columbia’s South Carolina Center for Architecture honors civil rights legacy of Rev. Bouie & inspires future leaders.

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Aug 23 min read


Senator Devine Partners with Pathways to Possibilities to Give Returning Citizens a Fresh Start
Sen. Tameika Devine’s Pathways to Possibilities event connects returning citizens in Columbia with jobs, expungements & fresh starts.

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Jul 314 min read


Lake Murray Tragedy: The Public Health Failure That Killed Jaysen Carr
12‑year‑old Jaysen Carr dies from brain‑eating amoeba. Family, attorney, and Rep. Reese demand urgent SC action.

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Jul 294 min read


Pam Evette’s Platform Is Trumpism: South Carolina’s Future Is on the Line
Pam Evette doubles down on Trumpism in her SC governor run, risking healthcare, equity, and democracy with a dangerous agenda.

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Jul 244 min read


Winnsboro’s New Chapter: Mayor Demetrius Chatman Brings Fresh Vision, Clean Audit, and Community Investment
Winnsboro elects first Black mayor, earns clean audit, and approves new community funding in bold move toward transparency and growth.

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Jul 223 min read


Richland One: Procurement, Power, and Prejudice — The Attack on B&G Landscaping
B&G Landscaping, a Black-owned firm, fights back against what some call a racially and politically motivated attack in Richland One.

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Jul 187 min read


Historic First: Demetrius Chatman Sworn In as Winnsboro’s First Black Mayor
Historic first for Winnsboro, SC: Demetrius Chatman sworn in as the town’s first Black mayor, marking a new era of leadership.

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Jul 15 min read


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 292 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 277 min read


Goodwill Plantation: 17.5 Million Luxury Living on the Backs of the Enslaved
Explore the $17.5M Goodwill Plantation—once home to 1,000 slaves. The haunting truth, history, and images they don’t want you to see.

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Jun 184 min read


NO KINGS PROTEST
NO KINGS PROTEST: Hundreds gather in Columbia, SC to reject authoritarianism & Trumpism. A bold stand for labor, Pride & real democracy.

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Jun 151 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 153 min read


Rep. Hamilton Grant Demands Action After RJ May’s Indictment on Child Exploitation Charges
Hamilton Grant demands RJ May’s removal after child abuse charges—calls for justice, action, and protection for SC’s children.

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Jun 123 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 92 min read
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