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Her relationship with a Carolina Panther began at a pool party. It ended in murder.

Learn about former Carolina Panthers football player Rae Carruth, before and after he paid to kill his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams. Read about her and the 911 call from the night she was shot in Charlotte.

October 16, 2018 11:01 AM

Deadly two-car crash closes part of major Lexington highway at I-20

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Deadly two-car crash closes part of major Lexington highway at I-20

October 16, 2018 10:42 AM

Underpaid SC workers want cut of $177M surplus. Governor snubbed after saying no

Politics & Government

Underpaid SC workers want cut of $177M surplus. Governor snubbed after saying no

October 15, 2018 03:22 PM

Columbia wants to stop you from tearing down historic buildings

Local

Columbia wants to stop you from tearing down historic buildings

October 16, 2018 05:14 PM

USC student political parties to clash on the economy, guns on campus during debate

Education

USC student political parties to clash on the economy, guns on campus during debate

October 15, 2018 03:41 PM

SC Senate Republicans won’t slam Harpootlian with any new ads, for now

Politics & Government

SC Senate Republicans won’t slam Harpootlian with any new ads, for now

October 15, 2018 06:10 PM

Black Caucus members tell Jim Clyburn to step it up ahead of midterms

Politics & Government

Black Caucus members tell Jim Clyburn to step it up ahead of midterms

October 16, 2018 05:00 AM

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He’s a published author with a book about childhood depression. He’s also in 5th grade

October 16, 2018 11:32 AM

Herion ring smuggled drug into Midlands from India; Columbia men behind bars, US Attorney says

October 16, 2018 10:54 AM

SC candidate’s felony conviction could stop him from holding office if he wins

October 16, 2018 09:48 AM

Rising seas, soaking storms spark call for help from SC governor

October 16, 2018 09:39 AM

Democrat keeps $300,000 lead in SC Congress race

October 16, 2018 07:14 AM

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Rocker John Mellencamp displays his art with Daufuskie Island artists on Hilton Head

October 15, 2018 04:37 PM

Church rallies to help Uncle James help others

October 15, 2018 07:27 PM

Look at the scene after a stolen car fleeing Lexington deputies crashed into a truck

October 15, 2018 01:56 PM

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Judge gives Columbia ‘terrorist’ 80 years in prison for cemetery rampage

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Judge gives Columbia ‘terrorist’ 80 years in prison for cemetery rampage

October 12, 2018 06:12 PM

Jury finds Columbia man guilty in car rage mayhem at cemetery

October 11, 2018 02:12 PM

Greenville business to get cut of DHEC chief’s salary; lawmakers unhappy

October 10, 2018 11:23 AM

Landmark Columbia hardware store to close after 40 years

October 08, 2018 02:05 PM

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Why Ryan Hilinski continues to post new offers to social media

Sports

Why Ryan Hilinski continues to post new offers to social media

October 16, 2018 11:15 AM

Why top-10 recruit’s ‘good rapport’ with Staley could be crucial for USC’s chances

October 15, 2018 10:14 PM

Deion Sanders thanks ‘Gamecocks family’ for taking care of sons on recruiting visit

October 16, 2018 10:18 AM

ESPN analyst on South Carolina basketball: ‘They got a lot going for them that I like’

October 15, 2018 10:06 PM

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SC candidate’s felony conviction could stop him from holding office if he wins

Politics

SC candidate’s felony conviction could stop him from holding office if he wins

October 16, 2018 09:48 AM

Rising seas, soaking storms spark call for help from SC governor

October 16, 2018 09:39 AM

Democrat keeps $300,000 lead in SC Congress race

October 16, 2018 07:14 AM

SC Senate Republicans won’t slam Harpootlian with any new ads, for now

October 15, 2018 06:10 PM

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Trump’s bid to reshape China policy is dangerous — and vital

Opinion

Trump’s bid to reshape China policy is dangerous — and vital

October 16, 2018 06:00 AM

Sen. Graham shows contempt for women, Democrats

October 14, 2018 04:07 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 05:06 PM

Haley leaves the stage as America prepares to assert a harsher global vision

October 11, 2018 05:49 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

South Carolina schedule breakdown: Are odds in favor of winning season?

October 15, 2018 10:03 PM

In the unavoidable twilight of Mike Krzyzewski’s Duke career, the Blue Devils start from scratch, again

October 15, 2018 05:16 PM

He quit football in middle school. Now he’s the next big recruit from Wake Forest High.

October 15, 2018 01:28 PM

Galleries

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech | Oct. 13, 2018

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech | Oct. 13, 2018

October 14, 2018 03:36 AM

Photo Gallery: Late Night With Roy Williams | October 12, 2018

Photo Gallery: Late Night With Roy Williams | October 12, 2018

October 13, 2018 12:27 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 05:06 PM

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Go Columbia

Go Columbia

Do you believe in ghosts? Tell us about your eerie experiences!

Do you have a story of an unexplained phenomena or eerie supernatural encounter? We want to hear about it.

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Lights, camera, action! Jewish Film Festival comes to The Nick

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Lights, camera, action! Jewish Film Festival comes to The Nick

October 11, 2018 01:01 PM

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TOL Coffeehouse returns for a new season

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TOL Coffeehouse returns for a new season

October 11, 2018 09:59 AM

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