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Gov. Henry McMaster backs 5% teacher pay raise, rebating $200 million to SC taxpayers

Politics & Government

Gov. Henry McMaster backs 5% teacher pay raise, rebating $200 million to SC taxpayers

SC Gov. Henry McMaster unveils his 2019-20 executive budget

January 15, 2019 10:56 AM

It’s official: Columbia bans electric scooters for 1 year

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It’s official: Columbia bans electric scooters for 1 year

January 15, 2019 06:46 PM

Retired NFL star promises Clemson ‘proper meal’ of lobster after Trump fast food feast

Clemson University

Retired NFL star promises Clemson ‘proper meal’ of lobster after Trump fast food feast

January 15, 2019 07:12 PM

Pro-life activist opposes photo of SC women lawmakers, says they are unfit to serve

Politics & Government

Pro-life activist opposes photo of SC women lawmakers, says they are unfit to serve

January 15, 2019 01:25 PM

February food stamps will come early in SC because of the government shutdown

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February food stamps will come early in SC because of the government shutdown

January 15, 2019 03:30 PM

New first-run movie theater premieres in Columbia — and tickets are only $8

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New first-run movie theater premieres in Columbia — and tickets are only $8

January 15, 2019 03:34 PM

New McMaster proposal could freeze SC college tuition

Education

New McMaster proposal could freeze SC college tuition

January 15, 2019 11:20 AM

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Hazing, alcohol violations lead SC university to ban fraternity for at least 4 years

January 15, 2019 09:35 PM

Federal judge mulls request to intervene in SC’s decision to buy voting machines

January 15, 2019 07:26 PM

How much is 900 pounds of marijuana worth? $4 million, say SC cops who confiscated it

January 15, 2019 05:41 PM

Widow of Florence officer urges state to change how it investigates police shootings

January 15, 2019 05:39 PM

SC takes first step toward switching to paper ballots in 2020

January 15, 2019 04:41 PM

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Roy Williams following win over Notre Dame: ‘I got my wish, I wanted to win one ugly’

January 15, 2019 11:35 PM

NC State’s Kevin Keatts talks about loss to Wake Forest

January 15, 2019 11:07 PM

NC State’s Dorn on loss: ‘You can’t spot teams like that and expect to come back. You gotta play from start to finish’

January 15, 2019 11:29 PM

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West Columbia hotel sells for $11 million

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West Columbia hotel sells for $11 million

January 15, 2019 04:11 PM

New first-run movie theater premieres in Columbia — and tickets are only $8

January 15, 2019 03:34 PM

There’s a new brunch spot downtown — and it’s serving Fruity Pebbles pancakes

January 15, 2019 01:55 PM

New McMaster proposal could freeze SC college tuition

January 15, 2019 11:20 AM

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Brian Bowen, an improved test score and an opening. How USC landed Keyshawn Bryant

Sports

Brian Bowen, an improved test score and an opening. How USC landed Keyshawn Bryant

January 15, 2019 10:03 PM

Look: Here’s how to get our Clemson title win newspaper poster pages

January 08, 2019 01:30 AM

Legendary Lower Richland coach stepping down as school’s athletic director

January 15, 2019 04:31 PM

Gamecock signee Ryan Hilinski jumps more than 20 spots in final Rivals rankings

January 15, 2019 12:25 PM

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Federal judge mulls request to intervene in SC’s decision to buy voting machines

Politics

Federal judge mulls request to intervene in SC’s decision to buy voting machines

January 15, 2019 07:26 PM

Widow of Florence officer urges state to change how it investigates police shootings

January 15, 2019 05:39 PM

SC takes first step toward switching to paper ballots in 2020

January 15, 2019 04:41 PM

Pro-life activist opposes photo of SC women lawmakers, says they are unfit to serve

January 15, 2019 01:25 PM

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The myths about selling Santee Cooper

Opinion

The myths about selling Santee Cooper

January 16, 2019 12:00 AM

Work requirements for SC Medicaid coverage won’t decrease health care costs

January 15, 2019 01:10 PM

Media’s anti-Trump addiction amps up the outrage and fuels the public’s suspicion

January 15, 2019 06:00 AM

To stop illegal entry into the US, we need to have more realistic solutions

January 13, 2019 03:23 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Battered and low on money, SC’s rural poor suffering from latest storm

Crystal Simmons, a working mother who lives in Wallace, suffered the loss of water, power, phone service and her road during Hurricane Florence. She is among the rural South Carolinians hurt by the storm.

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By signing NASCAR’s top ‘free agent,’ Toyota is well-poised to re-take title in 2019

January 15, 2019 09:18 AM

North Carolina freshmen Nassir Little and Coby White come up big in win over Notre Dame

January 15, 2019 11:11 PM

Wake Forest vexes NC State again, knocks off No. 17 Wolfpack in Winston-Salem

January 15, 2019 10:07 PM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Louisville | January 12, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Louisville | January 12, 2019

January 12, 2019 05:09 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Pittsburgh

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Pittsburgh

January 12, 2019 04:48 PM

Photos: Gov. Henry McMaster 2019 inauguration events

Photos: Gov. Henry McMaster 2019 inauguration events

January 09, 2019 06:05 PM

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Go Columbia

Restaurant Week is here! Get ready to sink your teeth into delectable deals throughout the Midlands

Restaurant Week South Carolina is here, which means several things.

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Actress Karis Gallant talks about ‘beautiful and powerful message’ of Broadway’s ‘Kinky Boots’

Go Columbia

Actress Karis Gallant talks about ‘beautiful and powerful message’ of Broadway’s ‘Kinky Boots’

January 11, 2019 11:09 AM

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Southern Exposure music series welcomes Roomful of Teeth

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Southern Exposure music series welcomes Roomful of Teeth

January 11, 2019 11:03 AM

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