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SC lawmakers agree to send $50 checks to taxpayers. But it’ll cost $700K

Politics & Government

SC lawmakers agree to send $50 checks to taxpayers. But it’ll cost $700K

The Senate adopted the state’s $9.3 billion budget Thursday that includes giving a flat $50 refund check per tax return.

April 19, 2019 05:00 AM

Richard Quinn, for years consultant to top SC GOP pols, indicted on perjury charges

Crime & Courts

Richard Quinn, for years consultant to top SC GOP pols, indicted on perjury charges

April 18, 2019 12:19 PM

Pay raises coming for SC school teachers, state employees

Politics & Government

Pay raises coming for SC school teachers, state employees

April 18, 2019 07:12 PM

Familiar face is changing channels in return to Columbia’s local TV news landscape

TV

Familiar face is changing channels in return to Columbia’s local TV news landscape

April 18, 2019 07:45 PM

SC prison guards didn’t help inmate dying in front of them, video shows

Crime & Courts

SC prison guards didn’t help inmate dying in front of them, video shows

April 18, 2019 01:56 PM

Missing grandma died after golf cart crash with toddler aboard, SC coroner says

Local

Missing grandma died after golf cart crash with toddler aboard, SC coroner says

April 18, 2019 06:10 PM

Greenville man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault on USC’s campus

Crime & Courts

Greenville man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault on USC’s campus

April 18, 2019 11:25 AM

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Severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes threaten Midlands on Friday, forecast says

April 18, 2019 10:24 PM

Seven-run seventh inning sinks South Carolina in series-opening loss to Texas A&M

April 18, 2019 09:55 PM

Want to hear more about SC’s tainted water crisis? The State’s Fretwell goes on radio

April 18, 2019 04:20 PM

Rapper Kodak Black, charged in SC rape, caught at US border with drugs, guns, cops say

April 18, 2019 04:03 PM

SC prison employee tried to smuggle 262 doses of ecstasy into facility, warrant says

April 18, 2019 04:02 PM

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Mark Kingston after USC’s series-opening loss to A&M: We’ve taken a lot of body blows

April 18, 2019 10:41 PM

Sylvia Hatchell’s career at UNC

April 19, 2019 12:04 AM

Watch: USC baseball commits Cade Austin, RJ Dantin discuss their seasons

April 18, 2019 10:21 AM

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USC, Uber collaborate on new national safety campaign in wake of student’s death

Local

USC, Uber collaborate on new national safety campaign in wake of student’s death

April 18, 2019 01:19 PM

Lexington is fastest-growing county in Midlands, census shows, growing pains and all

April 18, 2019 12:55 PM

New Latin restaurant opens at the former Le Peep location in the Vista

April 17, 2019 02:45 PM

West Columbia’s riverfront district may look very different as soon as this summer

April 15, 2019 05:22 PM

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‘You can call it swagger,’ the big turnaround USC expects in 2019

Sports

‘You can call it swagger,’ the big turnaround USC expects in 2019

April 18, 2019 05:29 PM

Seven-run seventh inning sinks South Carolina in series-opening loss to Texas A&M

April 18, 2019 09:55 PM

After losing transfers, Dawn Staley might dive into ‘college free agency’ to add one

April 18, 2019 12:28 PM

Chris Silva on NBA journey: ‘All I need is a chance. I promise you I won’t miss it.’

April 18, 2019 12:56 PM

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Pay raises coming for SC school teachers, state employees

Politics

Pay raises coming for SC school teachers, state employees

April 18, 2019 07:12 PM

SC lawmakers agree to send $50 checks to taxpayers. But it’ll cost $700K

April 19, 2019 05:00 AM

Richard Quinn, for years consultant to top SC GOP pols, indicted on perjury charges

April 18, 2019 12:19 PM

Cory Booker names Upstate radio personality to his SC campaign staff

April 18, 2019 08:26 AM

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The death penalty? Kill it off, around the world | Opinion

Opinion

The death penalty? Kill it off, around the world | Opinion

April 18, 2019 03:37 PM

Who’s picking these chumps for President Trump’s Cabinet carousel?

April 16, 2019 06:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Op-ed: SC working poor should take advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit

April 12, 2019 09:54 AM

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Thousands exposed to dangerous drinking water across South Carolina

The Jenkinsville Water System company failed to inform customers drinking water was contaminated with bacteria. Other small water systems have had troubles with chemicals, nitrates and heavy metals.

Blogs & Columns

Anthony announcement, Lecque out and who’s playing in the Jordan Brand Classic

April 18, 2019 04:03 PM

‘You can call it swagger,’ the big turnaround USC expects in 2019

April 18, 2019 05:29 PM

Wyatt Walker not returning to NC State

April 18, 2019 04:14 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State Kay Yow Spring Football game

Photo Gallery: NC State Kay Yow Spring Football game

April 08, 2019 02:44 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

April 04, 2019 04:59 PM

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Have you checked out the Songwriters Series at The White Mule?

Chances are if you’ve spent more than five minutes in Columbia, you know about the Darius Rucker and Hootie and the Blowfish ties to the city.

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Celebrate art during Artista Vista gallery crawl event

Go Columbia

Celebrate art during Artista Vista gallery crawl event

April 18, 2019 12:45 PM

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The life of Aphra Behn makes a debut on stage at UofSC

Go Columbia

The life of Aphra Behn makes a debut on stage at UofSC

April 18, 2019 12:41 PM

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