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Despite Dred Scott claim, Columbia ‘sovereign citizen’ convicted in debt scam

Crime & Courts

Despite Dred Scott claim, Columbia ‘sovereign citizen’ convicted in debt scam

“It sounded pretty good,” a victim testified in a sovereign citizens criminal trial that ended Monday in Columbia when the jury found Ronald Wright guilty in a fraudulent debt payment business.

November 19, 2018 02:57 PM

Nikki Haley could be Trump’s VP in 2020. Here’s why

Politics & Government

Nikki Haley could be Trump’s VP in 2020. Here’s why

November 19, 2018 11:10 AM

‘Tailgating 101’ is an actual class at USC. Here are the school’s 25 weirdest classes

Education

‘Tailgating 101’ is an actual class at USC. Here are the school’s 25 weirdest classes

November 19, 2018 12:00 AM

GOP ‘can’t be just the party of white men,’ Sanford says

Politics & Government

GOP ‘can’t be just the party of white men,’ Sanford says

November 19, 2018 02:45 PM

He rose to pro fishing heights and sank by crime. Drugs and death mar SC angler’s life

Crime & Courts

He rose to pro fishing heights and sank by crime. Drugs and death mar SC angler’s life

November 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Dabo Swinney gives update on Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow

Clemson University

Dabo Swinney gives update on Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow

November 18, 2018 06:09 PM

Charges filed after 6-year-old brings a loaded gun to SC elementary school

Crime & Courts

Charges filed after 6-year-old brings a loaded gun to SC elementary school

November 18, 2018 11:09 AM

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He used to act with Costner and Clooney, now he’s opened a restaurant in Cottontown

November 19, 2018 03:16 PM

Lexington One announces makeup days for Hurricanes Florence and Michael

November 19, 2018 02:51 PM

From Gravedigger to Glad Tidings, stories behind some of the Midlands’ oddest roads

November 19, 2018 02:25 PM

What can you take with you on your Thanksgiving flight? Hint: Leave the bear spray in SC

November 19, 2018 01:24 PM

Here’s what sent 1 person to the hospital and evacuated a Columbia daycare

November 19, 2018 11:47 AM

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November 19, 2018 02:31 PM

UNC’s Larry Fedora on talks with AD: ‘We haven’t talked about anything other than the games at hand’

November 19, 2018 01:31 PM

Gamecocks to face more top 10 teams in tournament

November 18, 2018 08:45 PM

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He used to act with Costner and Clooney, now he’s opened a restaurant in Cottontown

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He used to act with Costner and Clooney, now he’s opened a restaurant in Cottontown

November 19, 2018 03:16 PM

Lexington One announces makeup days for Hurricanes Florence and Michael

November 19, 2018 02:51 PM

Lake Murray mansion sells for $1.4 million

November 16, 2018 11:37 AM

USC students advised to lock car doors after string of car break-ins

November 16, 2018 09:00 AM

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Should USC fans be patient with Clemson losing streak? Muschamp takes strong stance

Sports

Should USC fans be patient with Clemson losing streak? Muschamp takes strong stance

November 19, 2018 02:38 PM

Why Clemson receivers had so many drops against Duke

November 19, 2018 01:33 PM

South Carolina bowl projections: Could the Gamecocks really stay this close to home?

November 19, 2018 12:10 PM

Former Louisville, South Carolina recruit Brian Bowen suing Adidas

November 19, 2018 09:02 AM

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GOP ‘can’t be just the party of white men,’ Sanford says

Politics

GOP ‘can’t be just the party of white men,’ Sanford says

November 19, 2018 02:45 PM

Nikki Haley could be Trump’s VP in 2020. Here’s why

November 19, 2018 11:10 AM

In fight over power bills, SCE&G seeks to disparage ex-employees, $1M nuclear report

November 18, 2018 12:00 AM

How much damage did Hurricane Florence cause in SC? Far less than expected

November 16, 2018 03:07 PM

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Instruction manual on Boeing’s new plane left something out?

Opinion

Instruction manual on Boeing’s new plane left something out?

November 19, 2018 01:54 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Inside the mystery of Donald Trump’s stubbornly loyal political base

November 06, 2018 05:30 AM

Arrington adopts Trump’s hero tactics, refuses to take responsibility

November 13, 2018 01:38 PM

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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

Should USC fans be patient with Clemson losing streak? Muschamp takes strong stance

November 19, 2018 02:38 PM

Syracuse loss to Notre Dame opens the door for NC State to make a better bowl game

November 19, 2018 02:40 PM

Duke lacked a response to Clemson. That has Cutcliffe concerned about his program’s culture.

November 19, 2018 10:47 AM

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Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Western Carolina | November, 17, 2018

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Western Carolina | November, 17, 2018

November 17, 2018 08:25 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Louisville

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Louisville

November 17, 2018 06:56 PM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Tenn Tech | November 16, 2018

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Tenn Tech | November 16, 2018

November 16, 2018 11:36 PM

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Matt Thomas of Parmalee talks family, new music, and his love for the Carolinas

Parmalee will perform Nov. 9 at the Vista After Five concert series finale. Oh, and did we mention it’s free?

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We asked folks in Columbia: ‘How do you get in the holiday spirit?’ Here’s what they said

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We asked folks in Columbia: ‘How do you get in the holiday spirit?’ Here’s what they said

November 08, 2018 03:11 PM

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Get all the comfort with none of the work at Bubbie’s Jewish Food Extravaganza

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Get all the comfort with none of the work at Bubbie’s Jewish Food Extravaganza

November 08, 2018 03:14 PM

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