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During Black History Month, women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is celebrated for her achievements both on and off the court. A trailblazer in the sport, Staley has led the University of South Carolina to three NCAA championships and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist as a player. Staley has an overall record of 638 wins […]
Congratulations to Travis Greene and wife Jackie, as they and a team of passionate leaders are preparing to launch Forward City Church.  Set to open on August 21, 2016 in Columbia, SC, Forward City accepts the challenge to continually unify the body of Christ. Forward City is described as a diverse church “consisting of people from different […]
The captain posted on Facebook after protesters in South Carolina blocked a roadway off of I-26 for over one hour during a march in honor of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two men fatally shot by police last week.
Congratulations are in order for Lecrae. After a decade with Reach Records, the rapper has signed with Columbia Records. Columbia is the largest label under Sony Music, and home to Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, and Adele. With Grammy and Dove awards, Lecrae has enjoyed critical acclaim, as well as mainstream success having collaborated with hit artists, topping the […]
The South Carolina deputy who addressed reporters Tuesday afternoon doesn't believe resource officer Ben Fields is racist because of his romantic relationship with a Black woman.
Soon after the video was uploaded and gained national attention, Fields was placed on administrative leave. On Tuesday afternoon, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced that Fields was suspended without pay.
Officer Ben Fields, the South Carolina police officer who was taped body-slamming a high-school girl will be fired. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, maintains that there is a third video showing the girl first hitting Fields, is expected to share his findings this afternoon in another press conference. The girl’s attorney has indicated that she suffered multiple injuries to […]
What has been revealed is that Ben Fields has been sued twice in federal court, with a one case going to jury trial at the top of next year.
The incident at Spring Valley Student High School in Columbia, S.C. has become one of the most polarizing topics in the nation. While the general consensus…
News outlets are abuzz with response to video that records an incident between a Columbia-area school resource officer and a female student at Spring Valley High School The video shows Ben Fields as he approaches a female student seated in a desk. He at some point puts arm around her neck and flips the desk over,  forcibly […]
Many efforts are underway to assist the hundreds of thousands impacted in the flooding in Columbia. President Obama has declared eight South Carolina counties a federal disaster, and federal assistance is available. The money in intended to cover things not covered by insurance. People can register now, even if you have not gotten an assessment by […]
