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PSC dismisses questions about sparse environmental studies, OKs big SC gas plant

PSC dismisses questions about sparse environmental studies, OKs big SC gas plant

The state’s public utilities commission weighed in Thursday on a request to halt approval of a huge natural gas plant in Colleton County.

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A national store along Columbia’s busy Harbison Boulevard will close its doors

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Maddy McDaniel steps away from South Carolina women’s basketball team

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Longtime Richland County school board member to resign. Here’s what we know

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Ex-Richland councilwoman’s ethics charges dropped after corruption guilty plea

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Williams-Brice Stadium will soon have new club seating. How much will it cost?

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Williams-Brice Stadium will soon have new club seating. How much will it cost?

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Richland solar farms junk up once pastoral landscapes, rural landowners say

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Richland solar farms junk up once pastoral landscapes, rural landowners say

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Lexington County could be home to huge new multimillion-dollar sports complex

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Lexington County could be home to huge new multimillion-dollar sports complex

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After years of talks, USC strikes deal that could spur South Main revitalization

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After years of talks, USC strikes deal that could spur South Main revitalization

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Projects for South Carolina communities stalls state budget. Here’s the list

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Projects for South Carolina communities stalls state budget. Here’s the list

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Lexington County Brighton sale moves forward, despite council, town opposition

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Lexington County Brighton sale moves forward, despite council, town opposition

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‘Just no one picked up’: 23% of Columbia-Richland 911 calls disconnected before answer in 2025

Columbia-area residents shared stories of calling 911 during emergencies and struggling to reach an operator, officials cite high call volume.

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