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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 22, 20253 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 18, 20257 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 1, 20255 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 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


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 18, 20254 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 15, 20251 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


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 12, 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


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


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


Trump and Musk’s War on Social Security: South Carolina’s Elderly and Poor at Risk
President Trump's and Elon Musk's cuts to the Social Security Administration risk delaying benefits for millions, impacting South Carolina's

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Mar 4, 20254 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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