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Lanika Shelly Williams defeated incumbent George D. Jebaily in the Democratic primary for an at-large seat on Florence City Council, receiving 2,148 votes to Jebaily’s 1,999, with all 31 precincts reporting.
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Lowcountry Land Trust is proud to announce the successful completion of the It Can’t Wait Campaign. Individual […]
The University of South Carolina system raised a record $357.6 million in private support during […]
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) — The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest annual event, is now hiring for […]
Black love is often discussed from the outside.
It is measured through statistics, judged through stereotypes, sensationalized through celebrity conflict, and debated by people who rarely make room for Black couples to speak for themselves.
We hear plenty about what is supposedly wrong with Black relationships. We hear about divorce, broken homes, financial pressure, absent parents, and declining marriage rates. Too often, the conversation begins with dysfunction and ends with blame.
One tack is to head out for the day, after pinpointing in advance some local exhibitions on offer around town. This has the added advantage of converging the local and global — and often with a healthy short walk.
Known for her fluid, label-defying prose, author Julia Elliott found herself in excellent company last month among a literary cadre of distinct, even unconventional voices. As one of five finalists for the 2026 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, she was in Toronto attending its June 2 gala presentation. To her delight, the nominated works could not be tucked into a single genre.
Literacy SC has announced that Chief Executive Officer Lisa Cole will step down effective September 30, 2026, to focus on personal health matters regarding a heart condition. Cole’s departure marks the conclusion of a transformative four-year tenure. Stepping in when the small nonprofit was facing imminent closure, she pulled the organization back from the brink, rebuilding it into a high-capacity, debt-free regional asset serving adults and families across the state.
A strong interview, announcement, podcast, article, or video may capture attention for a moment—but when it is published once, on one platform, in one format, its reach is limited. It may appear in a social feed, receive a few clicks, and then quickly disappear beneath the next wave of content.
The Emergency Nurses Association announced their 2026 Lantern Award Winners this week. Lexington Medical Center’s emergency department has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Lantern Award by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital in the Midlands to receive this recognition.
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Jennifer Bartell Boykin has served as the second Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia since 2023. Her four year term ends on December 31, 2026, and she will not seek a second term. “Poetry saved my life and has brought me so much joy and connection,” Boykin said. “I have enjoyed sharing poetry with the city these past four years.”