South Carolina’s economic metrics tell a confusing story
Despite some positive economic metrics, many residents are still suffering. Experts point to a loss of purchasing power.
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A historically Black area in Columbia is changing, and residents question why
In the area bound by Harden Street, Taylor Street, Two Notch Road and Chestnut Street, a historically black area, the black population is shrinking and giving way to a growing white population.
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A growing community encouraged to become more involved
As an emerging community, the Hispanic/Latino population in Columbia, SC is encouraged to take part in the Census and vote whenever they can.
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2020 Census stirs anxiety among Latinos
With the 2020 Census approaching, many Hispanic advocates worry the data could be used for immigration enforcement.
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Creatives for the Count draws awareness to 2020 census
The census create-a-thon invited local creatives to produce content aimed at increasing South Carolina’s response rate to the 2020 U.S. Census.
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