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OCSD celebrates student leaders at MLK Jr. Oratory Competition honoring youth voices and community change.

By James B. Ewers Jr. COMMENTARY Our nation needs more compassion. We are in desperate need of caring and kindness. It seems that righteousness and justice are in short supply […]

By Ben Jealous COMMENTARY Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson has emerged as a clarion voice for American democracy in turbulent times. The values he represents reflect the voters who elected him. […]

Interactive experience features 20 local African American-owned businesses ^ + cultural, cash prizes to winners The Soda City Certified® (SCC) app, Columbia’s only mobile application that aims to help residents […]

Three Carver-Lyon Elementary School fourth-grade students will perform in the Southern Region of the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA) honor choir. Molly Cooper, Norah Thomas and Waverly Duck were selected […]

Richland One families can spend their afternoon at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for free while receiving information about resources to help students succeed. The Richland One Family Experience at […]

Richland One students honored at Columbia's 38th Annual MLK Celebration with Dream Keeper Scholarships and food drive recognition.

Richland One families who are financially struggling and/ or facing problems with their homes can receive free help. In partnership with South Carolina Legal Services, the district will hold a […]

Barber Tech Academy proudly celebrated the graduation of its January 2026 barbering class during a ceremony held at the Columbia campus, located at 421 Bush River Road, Unit 98, Columbia, […]

“Today’s students deserve an education that stretches far beyond their hometowns,” Conyers said. “Welcoming scholars from the Bahamas brings the world to SC State and sends our impact across the […]