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Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2025 Honors Ancestry and Awakens a People
Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2025 in Columbia, SC united families, honored ancestors, and reclaimed sacred space at the Statehouse grounds.

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Jun 214 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.

CUBNSC
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


South Carolina Executes Stephen Stanko Amid Rising Calls to End the Death Penalty
SC executes Stephen Stanko amid protests, calls for clemency, and rising scrutiny over lethal injection secrecy. CUBNSC reports on-site.

CUBNSC
Jun 133 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


10 Years After the Emanuel 9, Georgetown Fights for a Hate Crimes Ordinance While Republicans Play Politics
Georgetown pushes for a hate crimes ordinance as SC Republicans stall in political gridlock.
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Jun 124 min read


From Power Broker to Custody: Hardline SC Rep. RJ May Arrested Amid Explosive Federal Probe
SC Rep. RJ May arrested in federal probe after Homeland Security raid; digital evidence seized, political fallout rocks Lexington County.

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Jun 112 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


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 92 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 92 min read


Ledisi and Marsha: “Love You Too” Tour Ignites Columbia
Marsha Ambrosius stuns, Ledisi powers through—Columbia’s Township sizzles with soul on the “Love You Too” Tour. A night to remember!

CUBNSC
Jun 93 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.

CUBNSC
Jun 93 min read


Boots on the Ground, Legacy in Motion: The 2025 Southern Regional Conference of the A. Philip Randolph Institute
APRI’s 2025 Southern Conference reignites labor and civil rights unity with “Boots on the Ground: Legacy in Motion” in Raleigh, NC.

CUBNSC
Jun 47 min read


No Justice, Just Optics: Hate Crimes, Reparations, and the Real Divide in the Democratic Party
SC Democrats stall on hate crimes and reparations as Black voters demand more than symbolism. No justice. No action. No more silence.

CUBNSC
May 2911 min read


A County at a Crossroads: Richland County's Budget Woes
Richland County’s budget choices spotlight rising taxes, police spending, and a missed chance to invest in struggling communities.

CUBNSC
May 233 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.

CUBNSC
May 164 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.

CUBNSC
May 124 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 24 min read


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

CUBNSC
May 15 min read
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