Michael Bailey is the Division Managing Editor of INFO24 Media Group’s Eye Series Digital Publishing Division, bringing decades of experience in photojournalism, political writing, and community-centered storytelling. Known for translating complex political issues into clear, accessible narratives, Michael has built a distinctive career at the intersection of media, business, and politics. His work as both a new media correspondent and photojournalist captures the cultural, social, and political realities of minority communities across South Carolina and beyond. A respected voice and sought-after commentator, he continues to provide sharp insight and meaningful context on the challenges and triumphs shaping communities of color.
The Thirteenth Hour When the gavel pounded and the hour hit thirteen, it wasn’t a fiery speech or a media-ready moment that
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A short time ago in a state far far away from being blue…. A Battle Looms It’s a time of great turmoil within the South Carolina Democratic Party as it finds itself still reeling from yet another defeat at the
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Some Causes Need More Than Awareness Every organization has a mission. But behind the mission are people. People doing the work. People living with the problem. People fighting for change. People whose
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Narrative Ownership: “The wolf never had an historian” There is an African proverb often repeated as a warning: “Until the lion has its own historian, the hunt will always favor the hunter.”
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One day, a child may walk down Heidt Street and never know what stood there. Maybe there will be an apartment building on the property. Maybe an empty lot. Maybe a convenience
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(Columbia, SC) – Author, speaker, Richland County Councilmember, and nationally recognized trauma-informed advocate Tyra K. Little is challenging society’s understanding of grief with the release of The Grief Etiquette Collection, a three-book series designed
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Another grassroots Democrat is stepping forward in the Upstate, and this time it is a familiar face to many who have spent years working behind the scenes in community service, civic engagement
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(Upstate/Midlands, SC) – Just over a year ago, Kim Miller Johnson felt completely stuck. Facing career stagnation and searching for a path toward long-term financial stability, she knew she wanted a career
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As we continue reviewing Tuesday’s primary election results, we are waiting for certain races to be certified and for responses from several candidates before releasing our full election breakdown. We will also
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For many voters, the Office of Comptroller General may seem like one of the least visible positions in state government. Yet according to Democratic candidate Bruce K. Cole, the office has the
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In South Carolina, healthcare is not an abstract policy debate. It is the mother who knows something is wrong after giving birth, but cannot get an appointment soon enough. It is the
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Orangeburg, S.C. – The City of Orangeburg, in collaboration with Orangeburg County and the Orangeburg Historical Society, is proud to announce the inaugural Orangeburg Heritage Festival: Roots, Culture and Rhythms on Friday, June
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