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Columbia City Council eyes parking meter fine hikes

Seemingly shocked at how low fines are for that breed of lawbreaker who forgets to feed the parking meter, some Columbia City Council members proposed Tuesday that parking fines be hiked. OTHER COUNCIL ACTION: Downtown dorm nears reality.
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What’s Good Here? Wine Down on Main

Wine by the glass or bottle. Owner Patti Butler regularly attends wine shows and tastings to find a wide variety – at least 20 selections – of wines from Italy, France, Oregon, California, South America and Australia.

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Restore state services or cut taxes? + survey

The theme of this spring’s $6.7 billion state general fund debate in the state Senate is restoration. But some S.C. politicians, including Gov. Nikki Haley, are not too happy about that. What do you think? Survey inside

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Clemson RB Bellamy won't play for Tigers

Clemson freshman running back Mike Bellamy was ruled academically ineligible and won't return to school next fall.

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Commentary: Bears have big plans for Jeffery

Through offseason workouts, the Chicago Bears have seen 6-foot-4 Brandon Marshall and 6-3 former South Carolina standout Alshon Jeffery tower over their fellow receivers — and the cornerbacks who try to cover them.

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Gilbert falls just short of berth in state title game

Indian Land secured the Upper State title and a slot in Saturday’s Class 2A boys soccer championship game with a 3-2 defeat of Gilbert in overtime on Tuesday.