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Columbia Urban Broadcast Network



‘Every Kid Should Have a Fair Shot’: Sylvia Wright’s Case for Overhauling South Carolina Education
Sylvia Wright challenges Ellen Weaver’s record and lays out a plan to restore trust, equity and expertise to South Carolina schools.

Javar Juarez
11 hours ago6 min read


Lindsey Graham’s Sister, an HBCU-Trained Disability Advocate, Appointed to His Senate Seat
HBCU graduate Darline Graham Nordone is appointed to complete her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term in South Carolina.

Javar Juarez
4 days ago8 min read


U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 Following Reported Sudden Illness
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after a sudden illness, ending a decades-long career in state and national politics.

Javar Juarez
5 days ago3 min read


THE PEOPLE'S ACCOUNTANT: Why Tiffany Boozer Says South Carolina's Books Should Be Kept by an Accountant
Can a CPA restore trust after $5 billion in accounting failures? Tiffany Boozer makes her case for South Carolina Comptroller.

Javar Juarez
Jul 97 min read


South Carolina Expands Paid Parental Leave for State Workers, but Most Families Will Still Be Left Behind
South Carolina expands paid parental leave for state workers, recognizing stillbirth and broadening benefits under Sen. Darrell Jackson’s bill.

CUBNSC
Jun 255 min read


WE REVERSE ENGINEERED THE YOUTH TAKEOVER MOVEMENT
Juneteenth ended early in Columbia, SC. CUBN investigated the ecosystem that produced it: gangs, grief, three wounded generations & no plan.

Javar Juarez
Jun 2319 min read


CHAOS OR COMMUNITY The 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Finlay Park Ends in Shutdown — and a Reckoning Columbia Cannot Afford to Avoid
When Juneteenth ended early at Finlay Park, the real question became not who fought, but what failed our community.

Javar Juarez
Jun 2111 min read


“Forever 25”: Community Mourns Ty’Shon Vogt as Richland County Shuts Down Jerk Hut
Family and friends honor Ty’Shon Vogt at a balloon release as Richland County shuts down The Jerk Hut after the fatal shooting.

Javar Juarez
Jun 186 min read


Jasmine Crockett Calls Out Democrats at SC NAACP: "We Just Can't Be the Lesser of Two Evils"
Jasmine Crockett tells Democrats they can’t be the “lesser of two evils” and expect Black voters to keep showing up unquestioned.

Javar Juarez
Jun 148 min read


A New SC Dream Team: The Political Machine the Establishment Never Saw Coming
How Jermaine Johnson and the New SC slate defeated money, insiders, and expectations in South Carolina’s 2026 primary.

Javar Juarez
Jun 1314 min read


Aging In Place in Columbia: AARP Brings the Village to Busby Street
AARP brings health, aging-in-place resources, and community support to Columbia seniors at Busby Street Community Center.

Javar Juarez
Jun 119 min read


Jermaine Johnson Becomes South Carolina's Democratic Nominee for Governor
Jermaine Johnson wins South Carolina’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination, defeating millionaire rivals with a decisive grassroots victory.

Javar Juarez
Jun 109 min read


“This Fight Isn’t Over”: Family Vows Civil Lawsuit as Protesters and Civil Rights Leaders Challenge Rick Chow Verdict
“Let Cyrus Be the Last One”: Civil Rights Leaders, Family, and Protesters Launch New Fight After Verdict in Cyrus Carmack-Belton Killing

Javar Juarez
Jun 36 min read


Marion County Absentee Ballot Practices Under Scrutiny After SLED Review
Marion County voters still await answers about absentee ballot procedures, audits, and election oversight.

CUBNSC
Jun 14 min read


MAGA MAP GERRYMANDER FAILS IN SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE
South Carolina Senate blocks MAGA-backed H.5683 gerrymander after Republicans fail to secure cloture votes Tuesday.

CUBNSC
May 262 min read


Mullins in the Middle: Uniparty Corruption is destroying South Carolina
Mullins McLeod ties personal trauma, political corruption, and corporate power into a blistering challenge to South Carolina politics.

Javar Juarez
May 2511 min read


South Carolina Senators Face Mounting Pressure Over H.5683 Gerrymandering Push as Early Voting Begins Tuesday
South Carolina senators clash over H.5683 as early voting begins, raising legal, financial, and voting rights concerns.

Javar Juarez
May 245 min read


Energy, Power, and Profit: Rep. Robert Reese Challenges South Carolina’s Utility System
Utilities gain more power in South Carolina as Rep. Robert Reese warns families are being crushed by rising energy costs.

Javar Juarez
May 247 min read


'They're Cheating Four Years Early': Community Rallies at State House as Senate Convenes on Historic Sunday Session to Advance Controversial Redistricting Bill
SC Senate’s Rare Sunday Session Fuels Redistricting Uproar Across State

Javar Juarez
May 238 min read


Mount Pleasant Leaves Charleston: The $6 Million Congressional Map Fight Shaking South Carolina
South Carolina senators clash over rushed redistricting plans amid voting rights concerns and election integrity warnings.

CUBNSC
May 207 min read


Eight Minutes to Silence the People: South Carolina House Leaders Face Lawsuit Over Redistricting Power Grab
South Carolina House leaders face a lawsuit alleging FOIA violations after an eight-minute-notice meeting changed redistricting debate rules.

Javar Juarez
May 195 min read


Rep. Myers: House Chamber Locked as Democrats Force Full Reading of South Carolina Redistricting Bill
SC House Democrats trigger Rule 3.9 as chamber doors lock during explosive late-night redistricting standoff.

CUBNSC
May 192 min read


MAGA MAPS: “Hell to the No”: South Carolina House Democrats and Black Caucus Draw the Line at the Statehouse
SC House Democrats and the Black Caucus erupt over GOP redistricting changes during an active election cycle.

CUBNSC
May 196 min read


They Thought We Weren’t Counting: Did Republicans Gerrymander Themselves Into Future Democratic Districts?
South Carolina’s new congressional maps may suppress Black voters today—and create future Democratic battlegrounds tomorrow.

CUBNSC
May 188 min read


Jim Crow Politics Cannot Survive a Boycott Economy
South Carolina faces a fierce battle over redistricting as Black leaders mobilize against efforts to weaken Sixth District power.

Javar Juarez
May 137 min read
Local Black History Feature:
Goodwill Plantation
17.5 Million Dollar estate built on the backs of the enslaved in Richland County

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