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State worker bonuses, teacher pay raises. How SC will spend $9 billion

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State worker bonuses, teacher pay raises. How SC will spend $9 billion

SC teachers and state workers will get more money this year in the state’s $9.3 billion spending plan. Here’s what else lawmakers OK’d.

May 21, 2019 03:03 PM

Suspended Chester sheriff, deputies plead not guilty to charges in federal court

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Suspended Chester sheriff, deputies plead not guilty to charges in federal court

May 21, 2019 11:31 AM

Water company charged excessive bills — and even blamed a cat, SC lawsuit says

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Water company charged excessive bills — and even blamed a cat, SC lawsuit says

May 21, 2019 08:59 AM

‘My babies! Oh God!’ Ex-wife of child killer Tim Jones collapses on witness stand

Crime & Courts

‘My babies! Oh God!’ Ex-wife of child killer Tim Jones collapses on witness stand

May 20, 2019 07:52 PM

Someone turned ‘Clemson’ into ‘Lemson.’ Cops think it might be this guy

South Carolina

Someone turned ‘Clemson’ into ‘Lemson.’ Cops think it might be this guy

May 21, 2019 12:40 PM

Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

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Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

May 21, 2019 05:30 AM

16-year-old gymnast is first male to go to nationals from SC gym. Are the Olympics next?

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16-year-old gymnast is first male to go to nationals from SC gym. Are the Olympics next?

May 21, 2019 12:04 PM

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14 presidential hopefuls to speak at SC Democratic Party convention

May 21, 2019 02:52 PM

Want to be on a Netflix show filming in Beaufort County this week? Here’s how

May 21, 2019 01:35 PM

What happens when a snake gets into a power substation? 10,000 people lose power in NC

May 21, 2019 02:26 PM

1 rescued from Columbia hotel fire, officials say

May 21, 2019 01:28 PM

Forest Drive could be closed ‘several hours’ while crews repair gas line, officials say

May 21, 2019 12:16 PM

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Alabama linebacker Christian Miller updates status for national title game

May 21, 2019 12:38 PM

From the scene as Christian Miller learns he’s drafted by Panthers

May 21, 2019 12:36 PM

The scene from La Quinta Inn fire in Columbia, SC

May 21, 2019 01:31 PM

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Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

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Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

May 21, 2019 05:30 AM

Richland County is the latest to sue opioid manufacturer in overdose crisis

May 20, 2019 04:00 PM

Top Army officials will have Columbia at attention this week. Here’s why

May 20, 2019 05:30 AM

When’s the next big one? Agency scanning below SC surface to help predict earthquakes.

May 18, 2019 04:41 PM

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South Carolina was surprisingly pass-heavy last season. What’s Will Muschamp’s take?

Sports

South Carolina was surprisingly pass-heavy last season. What’s Will Muschamp’s take?

May 21, 2019 12:30 PM

Luke Doty embraces role as ambassador for Gamecock Class of 2020

May 20, 2019 06:19 PM

Irmo tabs successful coach from North Carolina to lead football program

May 20, 2019 08:16 PM

‘Thank you South Carolina’: Gamecocks defensive back to transfer

May 20, 2019 05:12 PM

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State worker bonuses, teacher pay raises. How SC will spend $9 billion

Politics

State worker bonuses, teacher pay raises. How SC will spend $9 billion

May 21, 2019 03:03 PM

Richland County is the latest to sue opioid manufacturer in overdose crisis

May 20, 2019 04:00 PM

Carolina Panthers get green light for move to SC as lawmakers OK $115M tax breaks

May 20, 2019 03:37 PM

Pick to watchdog SC’s child-welfare agency worked there for years, raising questions

May 20, 2019 02:26 PM

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Op-ed: Comet seeks to improve mobility throughout Columbia

Opinion

Op-ed: Comet seeks to improve mobility throughout Columbia

May 21, 2019 02:31 PM

Joe Biden’s bad luck: He’s far ahead in the Democratic presidential primary race

May 21, 2019 06:00 AM

Op-ed: Did USC miss an opportunity by not hiring Caslen?

May 17, 2019 01:04 PM

SC Legislature and governor’s support of Panthers deal astounding

May 17, 2019 12:56 PM

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SC inmate’s baby died in toilet: Lawsuits allege rampant medical neglect in prisons

The South Carolina Department of Corrections fails to provide basic medical care to all inmates in its 21 prisons, lawsuits and inmates say. The results: a baby’s death, blindness, misdiagnoses — and questions about how taxpayers’ dollars are being spent.

Blogs & Columns

The new Hendrick Motorsports hierarchy: Where does NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson land?

May 14, 2019 09:43 PM

Smaller crowds, fewer wins. How USC diehards survived tough baseball season

May 15, 2019 12:28 PM

UNC’s Mack Brown gets commitment from four-star quarterback from Texas

May 15, 2019 08:51 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

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Billy Bob Thornton has a band, and they’re coming to Columbia

Actor Billy Bob Thornton and his band the Boxmasters will perform at The Senate in Columbia, South Carolina, in July. If you’ve ever wanted to see Thornton before, and not just in a movie, now’s your chance.

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‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

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‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

May 10, 2019 11:13 AM

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