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Retired AME bishop Frederick James, community leader and civil rights leader, passes away at 102
Life
'I'm a living testimony' | Memphis pastor returns to pulpit for Easter after getting shot outside his church
Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. was hit in the jaw by a bullet after a carjacking outside the New Zionfield Baptist Church in South Memphis on Feb. 25.
Faith
Millions of Christians mark Good Friday
Millions of Christians all over the world marked Good Friday as the day Jesus died on the cross for their sins.
Holidays
Where are the Easter egg hunts in Richland and Lexington counties?
Easter Sunday is March 31, so many organizations are hosting Easter egg hunts on Saturday
Faith
Columbia mosque hosts 30 days of community meals for Ramadan
The holiday centers around fasting and community and has inspired a local group to host free meals to anyone.
Local News
Local mosque observing Ramadan in Columbia
Local groups of Muslims are gathering for thirty days to celebrate the Islamic holiday and fellowship with each other in Columbia, South Carolina.
National
'It's a catastrophe' | Protests continue at NC church over pastor's comments
Concern is growing as the community learns about tax dollars going to schools connected with the church.
Black History
Sign unveiled at Zion Baptist in Columbia pays homage to church's historic role in lives of Black South Carolinians
Zion Baptist Church sits in the former Black business district and was just given a street sign honoring its history.
Crime
Community talks about solutions to gun violence in Midlands
With gun violence continuing throughout the state, members of a local church wanted to discuss possible solutions.
National
Jean Ford, sister and last living sibling of Rev. Billy Graham, dies at 91
Franklin Graham, her nephew, shared more about her life and faith on Facebook.
Business
Former retail space on Huger Street to be reborn as Columbia Presbyterian Church
Building at corner of Huger and Laurel was once site of Cromer's P-Nuts, Cogdill Carpets
Faith
CIU graduate student dies on campus, prompting prayers from fellow students
A woman was walking to class when she was struck by a car and later died.
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