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Gamecocks' Harris, Hinz, Gareis named to United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team

By Art Benavidez | Dec 5, 2021

The South Carolina women's soccer team placed three players on the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Team.

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Colin Powell, former secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications

By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021

Former secretary of state, Colin Powell, has died of COVID-19 complications and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin took to Twitter to offer his condolences and describe what Powell meant to him.

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Allen University chairman nominated for DNC at-large position

By Art Benavidez | Oct 12, 2021

The chairman for Allen University has been nominated for a Democratic National Committee at-large member position.

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With $500K Bank of America boost, state chambers of commerce to launch Minority Business Accelerator program

By Art Benavidez | Sep 22, 2021

Bank of America recently provided a $500,000 grant to three chamber organizations from South Carolina to unveil a statewide Minority Business Accelerator program.

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Zimmer: Premium Peanut establishing operations in Orangeburg County

By Art Benavidez | Sep 22, 2021

Premium Peanut, an innovative, grower-owned peanut shelling company, recently announced that they will develop a manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County, according to press release from Gov. Henry McMaster's office.

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South Carolina, states grapple with how to respond to big tech censorship of alternate views on social media

By Art Benavidez | Sep 16, 2021

A growing consensus of Americans believe that tech companies should be scrutinized more now than in previous years, and South Carolina isn't far behind, according to a recent Pew Research Center poll.

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Legislature budgets $850K for Five Points road project, paving way for Harden Street changes

By Art Benavidez | Aug 14, 2021

The state Legislature has approved a budget that includes $850,000 for road work for Columbia's Five Points road project, paving the way for the renovation of Harden Street.

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Poll: Americans believe COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice, not mandated

By Art Benavidez | Aug 5, 2021

A recent poll revealed that a majority of Americans believe that taking a COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice and not be mandated.

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Sauls, president of Homeless No More organization, receives Jefferson Award

By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021

Lila Anna Sauls, president of the nonprofit organization Homeless No More, was recently awarded the Jefferson Award.