St. Mark AME wraps Social Action Weekend with Rep. James Clyburn urging faith in action, unity, and America’s power to repair.

Fiery debate at St. Mark AME’s Social Action Weekend in Newberry tackled political violence, SNAP cuts, and South Carolina’s divides.

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann highlights 1,500 new business licenses, boosting women & minority firms, and building an inclusive economy.

ICAN Innovation Center opens in Columbia, uniting STEAM, business & youth to build South Carolina’s future workforce & opportunities.

Charlie Kirk, MAGA activist and Turning Point USA founder, shot dead in Utah. His legacy marked by division, racism & extremism.

Chuck Hightower files for SC House District 88, vowing real representation after RJ May’s disgraced tenure.

Spirit Airlines’ abrupt exit from Columbia’s CAE stuns the Midlands, exposing tourism losses and air service uncertainty ahead.

Voices of Spartanburg demand justice and change—families, survivors, and leaders unite to confront violence and uplift the community.

Vibez Coffee Brings Fresh Energy to Columbia’s Canalside with a ribbon cutting, community vibes, and Black-owned excellence.

Bishop Herbert Bailey donates $30K to Wateree Community Action, aiding Midlands families as federal cuts strain vital assistance programs.

The State of Black South Carolina: SCLBC leads bold conversations on economic equity, minority business growth, and community resilience.

Trump targeting Black women leaders like Lisa Cook and Letitia James shows a dangerous pattern of retaliation, racism, and power abuse.

Lindsey Graham’s patriotic show hides hard truths: false border claims, fake $2,800 promises, and a broken healthcare system.

Pamela Evette downplays SC’s need for a hate crimes law, ignoring a long history of racial violence and targeted bias in the state.

RJ May resigns from South Carolina House amid federal child exploitation charges, leaving District 88 seat vacant and tarnished.

AP and Soulful Touche’ bring Columbia its first Gumbo Music Festival, blending rich musical flavors and community spirit at the GWYNN Center.

Former Sen. Maggie Glover urges voter turnout at the Lexington NAACP Gala, celebrating Black excellence and confronting political challenges.

New Richland One Superintendent Todd Walker unveils 90-Day Plan at C.A. Johnson, focusing on unity, trust, and lasting district success.

Driver’s Choice, a new Black-owned service station, opens Aug 15 at Harden & Calhoun, bringing fresh options & community-focused values.

Senator Tameika Isaac Devine introduces South Carolina’s CROWN Act (S. 584), legislation aimed at ending hair-based discrimination in schools and workplaces.