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Fire King Pizza opens in downtown Columbia

Published on: Jul 23, 2026

The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities hosted the grand opening of Fire King Pizza on Friday, July 10, 2026. Fire King Pizza was not born in a boardroom; it […]

Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp, Inc. announce transformative partnership to create the nation’s premier African American-owned financial institution

Published on: Jul 22, 2026

Columbia, South Carolina, based Optus Financial Corporation (“Optus”), parent company of Optus Bank, and Durham, North Carolina, based M&F Bancorp, Inc. (“MFBP”), parent company of Mechanics & Farmers Bank (“M&F […]

Benedict Tigers ranked No. 2 in Inaugural Black College Football Poll

Published on: Jul 22, 2026

The Black College Football Poll issued its inaugural preseason Top 10 poll, with Benedict College coming in second. Johnson C. Smith leads the inaugural poll, receiving 168 total points and […]

SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College

Published on: Jul 22, 2026

South Carolina State University has appointed Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson, an SC State alumna, educator and Orangeburg native, as interim dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College. […]

Greater Lakeview Alumni Association to host Voter Registration Drive

Published on: Jul 21, 2026

The Greater Lakeview Alumni Association is encouraging area residents to make their voices heard by participating in a community Voter Registration Drive on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. […]

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Morris College Welcomes Laura Newsome as Executive Director of Communications, Marketing, and Creative Services

Published on: Jul 21, 2026

Morris College President Dr. Said Sewell announces the appointment of Mrs. Laura Newsome as Executive Director of Communications, Marketing, and Creative Services. In this role, Newsome will oversee and serve […]

One Columbia and Congaree Vista Guild Seek Artists for New Public Sculpture on Senate Street

Published on: Jul 21, 2026

One Columbia for Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Congaree Vista Guild, is accepting qualifications from professional artists and artist teams for a new public sculpture to be installed […]

Benedict College Celebrates 12 Consecutive Years of Inspiring Alumni Philanthropy

Published on: Jul 17, 2026

Benedict College proudly celebrates an extraordinary milestone in its history of alumni philanthropy as the institution marks 12 consecutive years of Inspiring Alumni Philanthropy, reaffirming the unwavering commitment of its alumni […]

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Columbia College Board of Trustees Extends President John H. Dozier’s Contract Through 2030

Published on: Jul 17, 2026

The Columbia College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a four-year extension of President John H. Dozier’s employment agreement, extending his leadership through July 2030. The Board’s action reflects its […]

Education Feature

SC State begins search for next provost/vice president for academic affairs

Published on: Jul 17, 2026

Dr. Louis Whitesides serves in the role on an interim basis while the university conducts a national search. ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Friday announced […]

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Fire King Pizza opens in downtown Columbia

Optus Financial Corporation and M&F Bancorp, Inc. announce transformative partnership to create the nation’s premier African American-owned financial institution

Benedict Tigers ranked No. 2 in Inaugural Black College Football Poll

SC State names alumna Stephenson interim dean of Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College

Greater Lakeview Alumni Association to host Voter Registration Drive

Morris College Welcomes Laura Newsome as Executive Director of Communications, Marketing, and Creative Services

One Columbia and Congaree Vista Guild Seek Artists for New Public Sculpture on Senate Street

Benedict College Celebrates 12 Consecutive Years of Inspiring Alumni Philanthropy

Columbia College Board of Trustees Extends President John H. Dozier’s Contract Through 2030

SC State begins search for next provost/vice president for academic affairs