SC House Panel Advances Bill Banning Foreign Adversaries from Buying State Land

South Carolina lawmakers are moving to shield farmland and real estate from foreign adversaries like China and Russia amid national security fears. A House panel approved the measure targeting owners linked to those nations, spotlighting concerns over 800 acres already held. The bill heads to the full House as 36 states enact similar protections.

May 9

SC National Guard Ramps Up Hurricane Prep Amid Busy Season Forecast

With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season looming, South Carolina's Army National Guard is mobilizing its 11,000-strong force to bolster coastal readiness, even as some units support federal missions elsewhere. Governor Henry McMaster has declared May Hurricane Preparedness Month, urging residents to know their evacuation zones from Charleston to Myrtle Beach. Early action could mean the difference between safety and disaster as forecasts predict heightened storm activity.

May 9

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 9

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 9

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 9

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 9

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 9

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 9

Benedict Mass Communication Students Attend Inaugural HBCU Media Conference

Benedict College Mass Communication students, including Columbia residents Haley Freeman and Kobe Jeffcoat, attended the inaugural SC HBCU Media Conference focused on career readiness and content creation.

May 9

McMaster's Bond Reform Law Targets Repeat Violent Offenders in South Carolina

May 9

Lexington Police Hunt for Kidnapped SC Teen at Gunpoint

May 9