The Arena • May 8 2024 A Brief History of the South Carolina Republican Party While the national Republican Party was established in the 1850s, the South Carolina branch was not formed until after the Civil War in 1867.
The Arena • May 8 2024 A Brief History of the South Carolina Democratic Party The South Carolina Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the state, tracing its beginnings back to the late 1700’s, just a few years after the Revolutionary War.
Mill District Alliance • May 8 2024 The Hidden Gem in Columbia, SC The Mill District is a hidden gem in Columbia, South Carolina. From its great location to eclectic events calendar and affordable housing, you can be sure that the Mill District is a great place to live and one of the best-kept secrets in the Columbia area.
Lexington County Chronicle • May 2 2024 The Catch-up: Lexington High School student receives $40,000 scholarship from Amazon Lexington High School student Camila Rivera de Jesús received a $40,000 scholarship from Amazon to study computer science or engineering in the fall.
Mill District Alliance • April 22 2024 Come out to Gardening Day in Granby Park on May 11th from 10 AM to 1 PM for an educational planting day! Learn about and practice some great community gardening methods!
Lexington County Chronicle • April 17 2024 The Catch-up: Cayce Elementary holds 4th Unified Day Cayce Elementary held their 4th Unified Day this past week.
The Daily Gamecock • April 17 2024 Efforts ramp up across South Carolina to ban DEI programs, books in higher education, public K-12 schools The state of South Carolina has seen a simultaneous effort to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at higher education institutes as well as books at the K-12 level of education within the past year.
The Daily Gamecock • April 15 2024 Student Body President Patton Byars uses campus memories to help fuel passion for role: 'It means a lifetime' Student Body President Patton Byars knew from the moment it came time to pick a college that there was no other school for him but USC.
Lexington County Chronicle • April 11 2024 The Catch-up: Lexington Mental Health Center to partner with West Columbia, Cayce Police Departments for new program The Lexington County Mental Health Center recently announced a partnership with the West Columbia and Cayce Police Department to have a mental health professional from the center work alongside police officers in the two departments.
Lexington County Chronicle • April 11 2024 S.C. Senate passes bipartisan proposal to decrease sales of illegal e-cigarettes In light of increased numbers of e-cigarettes being confiscated from school-aged children, the South Carolina Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal that aims to crack down on the number of illegal cigarettes being marketed toward children.
Mill District Alliance • April 8 2024 Living, Working, Eating, and Thriving in the Mill District The historic Mill District is located in the heart of Columbia, SC, and offers convenient access to unique living options, established local businesses, and great things to do! Below are some of the highlights of living, working, eating, and thriving in the Mill District.
The Daily Gamecock • April 8 2024 Students return to fountain for third women’s basketball title celebration: 'Once in a lifetime college memory’ The buzzer sounded, signifying the end of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game, and the Thomas Cooper Library fountain became a sea of garnet and black.
Lexington County Chronicle • April 4 2024 Two Lexington County sheriff candidates discuss issues with crime, leadership Two out of the four candidates running for Lexington County sheriff appeared at an event hosted by Lexington County Republicans on Thursday, March 28 to answer questions and hear concerns from local citizens.
Lexington County Chronicle • April 4 2024 The Catch-up: Public Service Commission announces public hearings in Dominion Energy case The South Carolina Public Service Commission recently released a schedule of public hearings in the Dominion Energy South Carolina case.The case is focused on Dominion Energy’s authority to “adjust and increase its retail electric rate schedules, tariffs and terms and conditions,” according to the press release.
Mill District Alliance • February 22 2024 Unveiling the Historic Charm of the Mill District Nestled in the southwest corner of downtown Columbia lies the historic Mill District. Originally the home of four different textile mills, the mill district is now a bustling area .
The Daily Gamecock • February 15 2024 Student Government executive panel: Candidates discuss platforms, running unopposed Student Government's executive candidates hosted a panel on Wednesday in which they discussed their goals for their terms if they are to be elected.
The Daily Gamecock • February 12 2024 Sole candidate for speaker of the student senate aspires to serve all students Second-year nursing student Maura Hamilton wants to reach and serve all of USC's student body if she is elected as speaker of the student senate.
The Daily Gamecock • January 29 2024 Biden speaks at SC's First in the Nation dinner ahead of upcoming presidential primary election President Joe Biden spoke at the South Carolina Democratic Party's "First in the Nation" dinner in Columbia, SC on Jan. 27, 2024.
Mill District Alliance • January 23 2024 Thomas Washington to be featured at 701 Whaley's Hallway Did you know that the Mill District is a great place to engage with local Columbia artists? Hosting two art spaces at 701 Whaley and a community-wide Art Trail, the Mill District is one of the premier places to enjoy local art in the Columbia area.
The Daily Gamecock • January 17 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on voting, social justice at King Day at the Dome Vice President Kamala Harris visited Columbia on January 15 for Columbia's 24th annual King Day at the Dome.
The Daily Gamecock • November 16 2023 Speaker pro tempore resigns, student senate clashes over finance bill Speaker pro tempore Ian Herd resigned from his position effective immediately during the student senate meeting Wednesday night.
The Daily Gamecock • November 10 2023 Students, faculty show support of Palestine in walkout: ‘We are here to stand for peace' Members of different clubs on campus held a walkout in support of Palestine
The Daily Gamecock • November 9 2023 Student senate introduces 5 new pieces of legislation, passes 2 in lengthy Wednesday session USC's student senate had another busy session on Wednesday that included the introduction of five new pieces of legislation and the passage of two others.
The Daily Gamecock • November 2 2023 Student senate has active session, passes 4 bills, refers 2 others to committee Student senate had one of its busier sessions of the semester during its meeting on Wednesday.