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On Thursday, April 23, the Columbia Triad Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association of held its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Gala. ABWA Columbia Triad Chapter President Quianna Nathaniel-Couthen […]

By Candece Monteil National Urban League Dr. Cerina Fairfax and Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen. Shayla Elkins, 5; Kayla Pugh, 6; Layla Pugh, 7; Markaydon Pugh, 10; Sariahh Snow, 11; […]

In 1986, my father, Nathaniel Abraham Sr., founded a newspaper dedicated to providing news and information to the African-American community in the Midlands. In December 1987, I graduated from the […]

The City of Columbia’s Columbia Streams Art program is thrilled to exhibit creative works from six local artists who received micro-grant funding in 2025. The creations will include 2D paintings, […]

The Town of Eastover is excited to announce our 6th Annual Eastover JAMfest alongside our 47th Annual BBQ Festival & Parade, May 1-2, 2026. This highly anticipated community celebration brings […]

Benedict College proudly announces the return of the 37th Annual Harambee Festival, one of the Midlands’ most anticipated cultural celebrations, set for Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 […]

By Jack O’Toole Guest Commentary A controversial bill requiring local law enforcement agencies to assist in federal immigration enforcement passed the Republican-controlled S.C. House on April 1 in a party-line […]

By Raynard Jackson Opinion As my followers know, I have been and am very critical of my Black community, especially the media appointed Black leaders and organizations. We face a […]