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Richland 1’s elite elementary school is also its whitest and least impoverished

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Richland 1’s elite elementary school is also its whitest and least impoverished

May 23, 2019 09:58 AM

Civilian who died at Fort Jackson during controlled burn identified

Military News

Civilian who died at Fort Jackson during controlled burn identified

May 23, 2019 01:48 PM

Disgraced ex-SC lawmaker asks judge to dismiss probation in domestic violence case

Politics & Government

Disgraced ex-SC lawmaker asks judge to dismiss probation in domestic violence case

May 23, 2019 01:31 PM

Does Lake Murray need another beach? SC ‘jewel’ has limited beach access

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Does Lake Murray need another beach? SC ‘jewel’ has limited beach access

May 23, 2019 05:00 AM

SC cop accused of having sex with underage girl in his patrol car won’t go to prison

South Carolina

SC cop accused of having sex with underage girl in his patrol car won’t go to prison

May 23, 2019 11:51 AM

Tim Jones’ lawyers portray child killer as remorseful, guilt-ridden and unhinged

Crime & Courts

Tim Jones’ lawyers portray child killer as remorseful, guilt-ridden and unhinged

May 22, 2019 08:00 PM

Judge denies bond for woman who cops say killed her baby and lied about a kidnapping

South Carolina

Judge denies bond for woman who cops say killed her baby and lied about a kidnapping

May 22, 2019 02:30 PM

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Sheriff of year in South Carolina? Out of 46 counties, York County top cop honored

May 23, 2019 11:20 AM

Two to transfer from South Carolina baseball, including brother of former starter

May 23, 2019 02:24 PM

Clemson’s Mat Clark pitches gem as Tigers top Louisville in ACC tournament

May 23, 2019 01:46 PM

Prison guard used ‘chemical munition’ to assault inmate, SC arrest warrant says

May 23, 2019 02:15 PM

Black bear spotted twice near Midlands city; sheriff warns residents to stay away

May 23, 2019 09:23 AM

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Clemson coach Monte Lee recaps win over Louisville

May 23, 2019 03:27 PM

ACLU volunteer asks South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg question as part of Rights for All movement

May 23, 2019 02:06 PM

Dr: Tim Jones has brain damage and schizophrenia

May 23, 2019 01:46 PM

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Civilian who died at Fort Jackson during controlled burn identified

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Civilian who died at Fort Jackson during controlled burn identified

May 23, 2019 01:48 PM

Rosewood murder suspect gets out of jail

May 22, 2019 01:34 PM

Columbia’s downtown is one of the most affordable in the nation. Here’s why

May 22, 2019 11:06 AM

A car was stolen, a baby kidnapped, and now the father may be charged, police say

May 21, 2019 05:06 PM

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Two to transfer from South Carolina baseball, including brother of former starter

Sports

Two to transfer from South Carolina baseball, including brother of former starter

May 23, 2019 02:24 PM

Clemson’s Mat Clark pitches gem as Tigers top Louisville in ACC tournament

May 23, 2019 01:46 PM

‘We definitely will bounce back’ : USC greats confident in baseball program

May 23, 2019 11:52 AM

What, if anything, can Gamecocks take from historically poor 2019 baseball season?

May 22, 2019 08:59 PM

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Disgraced ex-SC lawmaker asks judge to dismiss probation in domestic violence case

Politics

Disgraced ex-SC lawmaker asks judge to dismiss probation in domestic violence case

May 23, 2019 01:31 PM

SC lawmakers set decision on Santee Cooper sale for 2020, leaving employees in limbo

May 21, 2019 03:56 PM

SC activists rally to oppose abortion bans, joining efforts in Alabama, other states

May 21, 2019 03:14 PM

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

May 21, 2019 03:03 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

Opinion

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 PM

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

May 21, 2019 06:00 AM

Op-ed: Comet seeks to improve mobility throughout Columbia

May 21, 2019 02:31 PM

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

May 17, 2019 01:04 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

UNC-TV has a new CEO, but it’s costing an NC university its chancellor

May 22, 2019 04:51 PM

5 storylines to follow at Charlotte: NASCAR tradition, Bubba and a race prediction

May 21, 2019 11:23 AM

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

May 15, 2019 12:28 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 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

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 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

Go Columbia

‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

May 10, 2019 11:13 AM

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