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Santee Cooper employees plead with state lawmakers: Don’t sell the embattled utility

Politics & Government

Santee Cooper employees plead with state lawmakers: Don’t sell the embattled utility

As S.C. senators debate the fate of Santee Cooper this week, the South Carolinians who could be most affected by the state-owned utility’s sale aren’t far away.

April 24, 2019 02:58 PM

SC sheriff indicted on embezzlement, misconduct charges

Crime & Courts

SC sheriff indicted on embezzlement, misconduct charges

April 24, 2019 10:32 AM

A toxic microbe lurks on the SC coast. Older fat men should worry most

South Carolina

A toxic microbe lurks on the SC coast. Older fat men should worry most

April 24, 2019 12:28 PM

Panthers’ plans for SC headquarters include massive complex, hotel

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Panthers’ plans for SC headquarters include massive complex, hotel

April 24, 2019 05:00 AM

Former Richland 2 teacher has teaching license suspended for being drunk in class

Education

Former Richland 2 teacher has teaching license suspended for being drunk in class

April 23, 2019 06:17 PM

USC presidential finalist hits on college accessibility at public forum

Education

USC presidential finalist hits on college accessibility at public forum

April 23, 2019 06:21 PM

What Muschamp wants opponents saying about USC’s 2019 football schedule

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What Muschamp wants opponents saying about USC’s 2019 football schedule

April 23, 2019 08:08 PM

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SC man with son in car leads police on high speed chase

April 24, 2019 03:37 PM

‘Out of control’ 13-year-old boy found possibly OD’ing at Bluffton playground, deputies say

April 23, 2019 03:07 PM

Sex offender used phone’s camera to look up women’s skirts in public, SC cops say

April 24, 2019 01:43 PM

Franklin Graham tells 2020 candidate Pete Buttigieg to repent, not ‘flaunt’ being gay

April 24, 2019 01:39 PM

Appalachian Trail hikers faced a machete-wielding man dubbed ‘Sovereign,’ cops say

April 24, 2019 01:10 PM

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NC State’s Garrett Bradbury is the best center in the NFL draft

April 24, 2019 03:00 PM

NC State’s Kelvin Harmon is ready for the NFL draft

April 24, 2019 02:59 PM

NC State’s Ryan Finley is ready for the NFL draft

April 24, 2019 02:59 PM

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USC’s Pastides will be ‘a hard act to follow,’ presidential finalist says at forum

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USC’s Pastides will be ‘a hard act to follow,’ presidential finalist says at forum

April 22, 2019 06:03 PM

Airport High administrator fired over student sex scandal gives up teaching license

April 22, 2019 03:16 PM

This Lexington coworking space has a podcast booth, video studio and indoor swings

April 22, 2019 12:25 PM

2 men charged in Walmart arson case that caused $3M in damages

April 20, 2019 05:08 PM

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George Rogers: ‘I think we paved the way’ for today’s NFL Draft

Sports

George Rogers: ‘I think we paved the way’ for today’s NFL Draft

April 24, 2019 02:26 PM

He’s South Carolina’s highest rated 2019 offensive lineman. What the coaches see in him

April 24, 2019 09:06 AM

Former Gamecock Stephen Davis Jr. nearing return to football

April 24, 2019 09:09 AM

Newberry baseball senior is nearly deaf. He’s thriving and inspiring in sports, life

April 24, 2019 08:30 AM

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Santee Cooper employees plead with state lawmakers: Don’t sell the embattled utility

Politics

Santee Cooper employees plead with state lawmakers: Don’t sell the embattled utility

April 24, 2019 02:58 PM

A toxic microbe lurks on the SC coast. Older fat men should worry most

April 24, 2019 12:28 PM

Cancel student debt, make public college free, Elizabeth Warren tells SC crowd

April 23, 2019 03:19 PM

SC could require tag numbers on front of Uber, Lyft cars after USC student’s slaying

April 23, 2019 11:34 AM

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Op-ed: Columbia’s bus system fails to best serve the poor

Opinion

Op-ed: Columbia’s bus system fails to best serve the poor

April 24, 2019 10:11 AM

Despite favorable eulogies by black politicians, US. Sen. Hollings opposed integration

April 23, 2019 12:55 PM

Wait, this 2020 presidential campaign scenario seems eerily familiar

April 23, 2019 06:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

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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.

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What Muschamp wants opponents saying about USC’s 2019 football schedule

April 23, 2019 08:08 PM

George Rogers: ‘I think we paved the way’ for today’s NFL Draft

April 24, 2019 02:26 PM

Gamecocks get good news on top corner signee Cam Smith

April 23, 2019 06:14 PM

First win for C.T. Pan at RBC Heritage on Hilton Head

First win for C.T. Pan at RBC Heritage on Hilton Head

April 21, 2019 07:44 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 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

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The SC Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is in town. You better come hungry.

Dinnertime with the friends is often painfully frustrating.

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Your guide to food and beer pairings at the SC Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

Go Columbia

Your guide to food and beer pairings at the SC Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

April 24, 2019 11:37 AM

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Kinetic Derby Day showcases best in human power

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Kinetic Derby Day showcases best in human power

April 24, 2019 11:30 AM

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