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After 2018 defeat, Democrat Smith grieves for unfulfilled promises, ponders next move

Politics & Government

After 2018 defeat, Democrat Smith grieves for unfulfilled promises, ponders next move

December 16, 2018 05:00 AM

‘End of an era’: What Dominion merger means for SCANA shareholders, employees

Politics & Government

‘End of an era’: What Dominion merger means for SCANA shareholders, employees

December 16, 2018 05:00 AM

Pep talks and haircuts: How one school official in Lexington is connecting with teens

Education

Pep talks and haircuts: How one school official in Lexington is connecting with teens

December 16, 2018 05:00 AM

His daughter died in a DUI crash — and he gave the teen driver the alcohol, SC cops say

Crime & Courts

His daughter died in a DUI crash — and he gave the teen driver the alcohol, SC cops say

December 16, 2018 03:34 PM

Richland jury acquits alleged lookout in Columbia bagel baker’s slaying

Crime & Courts

Richland jury acquits alleged lookout in Columbia bagel baker’s slaying

December 14, 2018 09:54 PM

An SC deputy stopped them for speeding. Then the narcotics K-9 got involved

Crime & Courts

An SC deputy stopped them for speeding. Then the narcotics K-9 got involved

December 15, 2018 03:00 PM

Out on probation, Upstate man stole car then killed a teenager, authorities say

Crime & Courts

Out on probation, Upstate man stole car then killed a teenager, authorities say

December 15, 2018 01:10 PM

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Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider killed in head-on crash, Lexington County Coroner says

December 16, 2018 08:53 PM

Masked men killed convenience store clerk in shootout. Her son wants to find ‘scumbags’

December 16, 2018 08:20 PM

Kids to receive recordings of moms in prison reading to them for Christmas, SC officials say

December 16, 2018 06:31 PM

Body found in Finlay Park pond identified by Richland County coroner

December 16, 2018 11:45 AM

Gamecock commit Zacch Pickens named SC’s Mr. Football

December 15, 2018 01:37 PM

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USC basketball target Myles Tate on Josiah James matchup, recruiting

December 16, 2018 12:41 AM

Watch: Midlands players discuss Shrine Bowl experience

December 15, 2018 06:58 PM

Roy Williams following win over Gonzaga: ‘Cam was really something tonight’

December 15, 2018 10:05 PM

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Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider killed in head-on crash, Lexington County Coroner says

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Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider killed in head-on crash, Lexington County Coroner says

December 16, 2018 08:53 PM

Masked men killed convenience store clerk in shootout. Her son wants to find ‘scumbags’

December 16, 2018 08:20 PM

Kids to receive recordings of moms in prison reading to them for Christmas, SC officials say

December 16, 2018 06:31 PM

Body found in Finlay Park pond identified by Richland County coroner

December 16, 2018 11:45 AM

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South Carolina claws back twice to take down Purdue in double overtime

Sports

South Carolina claws back twice to take down Purdue in double overtime

December 16, 2018 05:31 PM

Gamecock basketball signee gets shoutouts from Dwyane Wade, Chance the Rapper

December 16, 2018 07:07 PM

Deebo sets sights on Senior Bowl, NFL. Here’s what’s next for South Carolina star

December 16, 2018 08:05 AM

WATCH: Five-star Gamecock women’s basketball commit throws down dunk after ACL tear

December 16, 2018 11:15 AM

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Dominion just won the right to buy SCANA. What’s next?

Politics

Dominion just won the right to buy SCANA. What’s next?

December 14, 2018 06:08 PM

Dominion-SCANA merger mixed bag for ratepayers. What it means for SC power bills

December 14, 2018 02:51 PM

Mulvaney named acting White House chief of staff; has said he’s not interested in job

December 14, 2018 05:54 PM

SC teachers want to spend more time teaching. Lawmakers want to help

December 14, 2018 03:34 PM

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My 9-year-old brother died when I was 7. Here’s what I’ve learned about grief and life

Opinion

My 9-year-old brother died when I was 7. Here’s what I’ve learned about grief and life

December 16, 2018 05:00 AM

Slip-and-fall before Clemson football game was an accident; no need for lawyers

December 15, 2018 03:11 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

High-flying U.S. car execs often crash when when they run into foreign laws

December 13, 2018 06:09 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.

Blogs & Columns

Feisty Mrazek sets tone for Hurricanes, claims shutout

December 16, 2018 04:32 PM

Five observations from No. 12 North Carolina’s 103-90 win over No. 4 Gonzaga

December 16, 2018 03:50 AM

Cam Johnson’s 25 points leads No. 12 North Carolina past No. 4 Gonzaga

December 15, 2018 09:19 PM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Gonzaga | December 15, 2018

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Gonzaga | December 15, 2018

December 16, 2018 12:01 AM

Photos: Midlands standouts play in 2018 Shrine Bowl

Photos: Midlands standouts play in 2018 Shrine Bowl

December 15, 2018 06:39 PM

Photos: Future Gamecocks in the 2018 Shrine Bowl

Photos: Future Gamecocks in the 2018 Shrine Bowl

December 15, 2018 06:36 PM

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Go Columbia

Go Columbia

Crushing on creches: Church display will feature more than 400 nativity displays

For most families that celebrate Christmas, the season is filled with traditions. Some, like Aunt Flo’s fruitcake, are more like a dance of avoidance, while others — notes to Santa, serving meals to homeless families, setting up the family creche — are passed down through generations.

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5 minutes with entrepreneur Eric Duncan

Go Columbia

5 minutes with entrepreneur Eric Duncan

December 14, 2018 03:21 PM

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Music in the Midlands: Lots of rock and ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Go Columbia

Music in the Midlands: Lots of rock and ‘Dancing with the Stars’

December 14, 2018 03:17 PM

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