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Here’s what killed former Clemson football player CJ Fuller, coroner says

Clemson University

Here’s what killed former Clemson football player CJ Fuller, coroner says

December 11, 2018 02:16 PM

Megachurch volunteer accused of sexually assaulting toddlers has history of abuse, records show

Crime & Courts

Megachurch volunteer accused of sexually assaulting toddlers has history of abuse, records show

December 11, 2018 05:29 PM

Popular Columbia taco shop shuttering its doors

Business

Popular Columbia taco shop shuttering its doors

December 11, 2018 05:16 PM

‘We don’t want this’: SC cities, environmentalists sue to stop offshore drilling tests

South Carolina

‘We don’t want this’: SC cities, environmentalists sue to stop offshore drilling tests

December 11, 2018 11:47 AM

Shootout at Lexington County restaurant was drug deal gone wrong, deputies say

Crime & Courts

Shootout at Lexington County restaurant was drug deal gone wrong, deputies say

December 11, 2018 04:52 PM

Here’s why a major Lexington road closed during Tuesday’s commute

Local

Here’s why a major Lexington road closed during Tuesday’s commute

December 11, 2018 04:00 PM

These Midlands schools need to be revamped, state says. Here’s how

Education

These Midlands schools need to be revamped, state says. Here’s how

December 11, 2018 01:11 PM

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Nikki Haley sits down for ‘exit interview’ with fellow SC native Craig Melvin ‘Today’

December 12, 2018 02:05 AM

Church youth leader admits to having sex with 16-year-old boy several times, cops say

December 11, 2018 10:26 PM

‘Southern Charm’ star accused of sexual assault of his former nanny. She’s suing him

December 11, 2018 07:51 PM

Youth soccer coach accused of inappropriately touching child at YMCA, SC cops say

December 11, 2018 03:20 PM

Online college degrees promise affordable alternative, but will they get you a job?

December 11, 2018 01:05 PM

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Watch: Gray Collegiate’s Corbitt ready for Shrine Bowl experience

December 11, 2018 02:23 PM

Watch USC commitments and Midlands area players practice for the Shrine Bowl

December 11, 2018 03:41 PM

Gov. Henry McMaster talks about offshore drilling lawsuit

December 11, 2018 01:32 PM

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Popular Columbia taco shop shuttering its doors

Local

Popular Columbia taco shop shuttering its doors

December 11, 2018 05:16 PM

Online college degrees promise affordable alternative, but will they get you a job?

December 11, 2018 01:05 PM

Lexington Sheriff cranks back up ICE immigration program. Critics say it’s a danger

December 11, 2018 11:11 AM

How a district critic — and former bus driver — plans to shake up Lex 1 school board

December 10, 2018 05:00 AM

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Gamecock commits Smith, Pickens had not spoken much. That changed this week

Sports

Gamecock commits Smith, Pickens had not spoken much. That changed this week

December 12, 2018 08:00 AM

Gray Collegiate defensive end eager to make name for himself at Shrine Bowl

December 11, 2018 03:52 PM

Clemson’s on-field success opens doors far and wide on recruiting trail

December 11, 2018 03:14 PM

Ryan Hilinski’s goal: Be the last voice in Chris Steele’s ear before he signs

December 11, 2018 06:15 PM

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Projected 250 jobs coming to Midlands community rocked by recent job losses

Politics

Projected 250 jobs coming to Midlands community rocked by recent job losses

December 11, 2018 04:15 PM

Will SC support offshore drilling lawsuit? McMaster says ‘nothing is off the table’

December 11, 2018 03:06 PM

These Midlands schools need to be revamped, state says. Here’s how

December 11, 2018 01:11 PM

SC lawmakers angle to get state employees a big pay raise

December 10, 2018 04:25 PM

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

Opinion

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

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

The beauty of New York has lured Haley away from her home state of South Carolina

December 11, 2018 12:09 PM

Putin wants to divide the West. Can Trump thwart his plan?

December 11, 2018 06:00 AM

New ranked ballot for all SC voters, not just those overseas, could help in runoffs

December 10, 2018 01:15 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

Hurricanes need more than minus-4 from Hamilton

December 11, 2018 10:36 PM

Former NC State swimmer Ryan Held, team USA set new world record in 4X100 relay

December 11, 2018 05:34 PM

NC State adds highly rated quarterback Ty Evans to 2019 football class

December 11, 2018 12:56 PM

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

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

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs UNC Wilmington | December 5, 2018

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs UNC Wilmington | December 5, 2018

December 06, 2018 01:14 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 04:58 PM

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Go Columbia

Go Columbia

‘Nutcracker’ comes to Koger Center

For nearly six decades, the Columbia City Ballet has made “Nutcracker” a beloved holiday tradition for many in the Midlands.

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What happens to Scrooge’s mean, old business partner? Find out in ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

Go Columbia

What happens to Scrooge’s mean, old business partner? Find out in ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

December 07, 2018 11:44 AM

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Indie craft fair Crafty Feast back for 10th year

Go Columbia

Indie craft fair Crafty Feast back for 10th year

December 07, 2018 11:36 AM

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