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SCGOP Raises Taxes on Its Lowest Income Earners While Delivering Major Cuts to the Wealthy
SC GOP Raises Taxes on some lower-income families while millionaires see major cuts under South Carolina’s new tax overhaul.

Javar Juarez
Mar 114 min read


Inside the South Carolina Budget: Education Funding and a New Push for Transparency
South Carolina’s 2026–2027 education budget explained: teacher pay, school funding, and new transparency rules showing how districts spend tax dollars.

CUBNSC
Mar 104 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


SC House Moves to Limit Public Recording of Police With 25-Foot “HALO Act”
South Carolina’s HALO Act moves forward, sparking debate over whether a 25-foot police buffer threatens First Amendment rights.

CUBNSC
Mar 53 min read


Federal Government Orders Phase-Out of Anthropic’s Claude After “All Lawful Use” Dispute
Trump orders federal agencies to phase out Anthropic’s Claude AI after a dispute over “all lawful use” and guardrails.

CUBNSC
Feb 271 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


All Lawful Use: When the Pentagon Demands the Keys to Claude AI Without Guardrails
Claude AI, the Pentagon, and “all lawful use.” A constitutional warning about guardrails and executive authority.

CUBNSC
Feb 264 min read


Jordan Pace and MAGA’s SC 6th Congressional Debate
Jordan Pace, MAGA politics, and the SC 6th Congressional debate—power, policy, and what’s at stake for South Carolina voters.

Javar Juarez
Feb 258 min read


SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Tariffs
SCOTUS rules Trump’s sweeping tariffs unlawful, reaffirming Congress’ power over trade and warning against executive overreach.

Javar Juarez
Feb 203 min read


SCOUT MOTORS: Behind the Political Veil in South Carolina
Scout Motors is further along than critics claim. Inside Blythewood, the truth is clear: jobs, investment, and a new era for Richland County.

CUBNSC
Feb 104 min read


Can Racists Still Get into Heaven? Exploring American Christianity Post-Super Bowl
Post-Super Bowl LX debate over Bad Bunny’s halftime show sparked deeper questions about race, faith, and whether hatred can coexist with Heaven.

CUBNSC
Feb 99 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


Henry McMaster’s Final State of the State Echoed Democratic Priorities—But Skipped South Carolina’s Affordability Crisis
Henry McMaster echoed Democratic priorities in his final address, but lawmakers say affordability and accountability were left unresolved.

CUBNSC
Jan 285 min read


King Day at the Dome: Chaos or Community
At King Day at the Dome, symbolism eclipsed substance, exposing fractures in South Carolina’s Black political leadership and the movement’s moral direction.

CUBNSC
Jan 197 min read


South Carolina Farmers Caught in the Crossfire of Tariffs and a Shifting Global Economy
South Carolina farmers face rising costs and global market shifts as tariffs and trade pressures threaten farmland and livelihoods.

CUBNSC
Jan 163 min read


The “$200 Million” Scout Question: What We Know, What’s Missing, and Why It Matters
Untangling the $200M Scout Motors debate: state obligations, Commerce’s role, and what oversight really means for South Carolina.

CUBNSC
Jan 154 min read


Before the Gavel Falls: Hamilton Grant Leads a Rare Civic Reckoning in Richland County
As lawmakers return to Columbia, Hamilton Grant hosts a civic briefing to help residents understand how South Carolina government works.

CUBNSC
Jan 124 min read


S.C. Education Scholarship Applications Open Soon: What Families Learned at W.J. Keenan High School
Education Scholarship Trust Fund applications open soon. Families gathered at W.J. Keenan High School for guidance.

CUBNSC
Jan 94 min read


Richland County Scrambles to Avoid Federal Conspiracy Liability as Claims Emerge of Secret Executive-Session Poll on WOG CDC Mall Project
New filings reveal Richland County’s push to escape civil rights liability—while closed-door actions spark questions about transparency and accountability.

CUBNSC
Dec 2, 20255 min read
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