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On September 11, television changed. The regular rhythm of the news gave way to remembrance as networks across the country returned to the images, the stories and, most importantly, the names. At the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, family members gathered once again to read aloud the names of those killed on September 11, 2001. One by one, name after name was spoken.

A quick look at national, South Carolina and Charleston-area stories making headlines this month,

These are some of the things we need to watch in September…

Willie Washington, a legendary leader, coach, mentor, and devoted servant of Benedict College athletics for more than 38 years passed away on September 1.

Eugene "Son" Frazier Sr., spent his life breaking barriers, serving his community and preserving the history of the Lowcountry.

I can’t emphasize enough the importance of understanding what it takes to be a good leader. There are times when someone may be placed in a leadership role that are not ready for the responsibility. Let’s examine what Management Consultant leader John Maxwell has to say about leadership.

South Carolina State opened defense of its HBCU national title with a record-setting performance in the August 29 seaon-opener.

The last time a Lowcountry team won the S. C. High School League Class 5A football title was Goose Creek in 2011.

Charleston welcomed home a remarkable group of American heroes on August 8, 2026, as members of the legendary YMCA Cannon Street All Stars Baseball Team returned to the Holy City for a special reunion and visit to the International African American Museum (IAAM).

Today, many factors and barriers to learning can affect a student's academic performance.

I am a gamer, and sometimes I need to disconnect from doomscrolling, which we all fall victim to, but my problem was more complicated.

Every now and then, we need to have a Black talk silk. The clock is ticketing, and time is no longer on our side. We must wake up, recognize the urgency of the moment, and put divisiveness behind us.

Another school year has begun. As a retired educator, I have come to appreciate that a new school year is much more than the beginning of another academic calendar. It is a new opportunity—a chance to learn something new, to overcome yesterday’s disappointments, to strengthen relationships, and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

There is something about a freight train passing by that still triggers one’s imagination about hobo life. That is certainly why I stopped beside the tracks earlier this week and took a few photographs for this article.

Deaf Awareness Month is observed every September to celebrate Deaf culture, sign languages, and the identity of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind communities. It highlights communication access, history, and achievements while addressing daily barriers in education, jobs, and healthcare.