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South Carolina will pause to honor one of its most consequential sons. The body of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights leader,
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Representative Jerry Govan (D) of Orangeburg has announced that he will run for state superintendent of education. Molly Spearman, the current superintendent, announced that she would not seek a third term. A former educator and member of the Education and
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(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina veterans who are legally blind will have an opportunity this month to receive Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses at no cost through an initiative supported by Meta
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(Columbia, SC) — The City of Columbia Police Department will host its 2026 Faith & Blue Citywide Community Event on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Christian
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Richland One students are now able to apply for the MLK Dream Keeper Awards, a program offering up to $1,500 to support their education. The awards are open to students within the
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(Columbia, SC) — Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) is increasing efforts to educate young people, particularly in Black communities, about HIV prevention and the benefits of PrEP as South Carolina observes
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(Columbia, SC) — South Carolina has been selected to receive a federal grant aimed at strengthening families, expanding early intervention services and reducing the number of children entering foster care. The South
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(Columbia, SC) — University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is bringing her leadership experience beyond the basketball court with the launch of a new program designed to prepare students
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South Carolina voters should be aware of a major change in federal voting-rights law that could shape future battles over political representation in the state. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court issued
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(Charleston, SC) – The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, has officially launched a digital exhibition titled “Black Cowboys of South Carolina.” This interactive
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(Columbia,SC) – The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) has officially opened the application window for its Art of Community: Rural SC Grants, offering funding of up to $5,000 for public arts projects
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(SUMTER, SC) – Morris College has been awarded a $75,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropic arm, Power, to launch Morris College’s career readiness program offering a structured career
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