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SC led the nation for kids dying in hot cars. It could happen to any parent, expert warns

How could someone leave their child to die alone in a hot car? In reality, it could happen to anyone.

July 18, 2019 05:00 AM

Parts of major Richland County road to be closed for two days, creating traffic issues

Traffic

Parts of major Richland County road to be closed for two days, creating traffic issues

July 17, 2019 06:03 PM

Dogs were bleeding from their ears, and owner is arrested, Richland County cops say

South Carolina

Dogs were bleeding from their ears, and owner is arrested, Richland County cops say

July 17, 2019 05:06 PM

Hazmat spill closes section of major highway running through Columbia, officials say

Traffic

Hazmat spill closes section of major highway running through Columbia, officials say

July 17, 2019 06:28 PM

USC faculty rallies against Gov. McMaster’s involvement in presidential search

Education

USC faculty rallies against Gov. McMaster’s involvement in presidential search

July 17, 2019 06:24 PM

Suffocation of SC Mental Health patient under review by group that accredits hospitals

Politics & Government

Suffocation of SC Mental Health patient under review by group that accredits hospitals

July 17, 2019 11:51 AM

SC man accused of drugging girlfriend, holding her hostage for days, cops say

South Carolina

SC man accused of drugging girlfriend, holding her hostage for days, cops say

July 17, 2019 06:33 AM

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Armed robber sprays Febreze on store clerk while running away with merchandise, SC cops say

July 18, 2019 02:04 PM

Seafaring robots may help gauge the danger of hurricanes. Videos show how they work

July 18, 2019 12:11 PM

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says

July 18, 2019 09:26 AM

Seafloor off Outer Banks island is a ‘field’ of bubbling methane plumes, explorers find

July 18, 2019 07:44 AM

Pedestrian hit and killed by motorcycle in Lexington County, troopers say

July 18, 2019 05:46 AM

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Why has Clemson’s defense had success vs. ACC offenses?

July 18, 2019 12:19 PM

How Clemson’s secondary hopes to build on playoff success

July 18, 2019 12:32 PM

A key reason for success: Clemson is a special place, Dabo says

July 18, 2019 12:42 PM

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USC faculty rallies against Gov. McMaster’s involvement in presidential search

Local

USC faculty rallies against Gov. McMaster’s involvement in presidential search

July 17, 2019 06:24 PM

Bone-In Barbeque is adding pinball machines for a big tournament with prizes

July 17, 2019 04:35 PM

400-acre Midlands horse training center sold

July 17, 2019 04:24 PM

USC trustee flips position on vote for Caslen as president

July 16, 2019 04:57 PM

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Staring down his final season, what Jake Bentley worked on to make 2019 his best yet

Sports

Staring down his final season, what Jake Bentley worked on to make 2019 his best yet

July 18, 2019 01:06 PM

Greg McElroy thought the Jets were nuts for not drafting Alshon Jeffery. He was right

July 18, 2019 12:39 PM

‘Would love to do that again this year.’ USC’s prep for Bama includes 2010 memories

July 18, 2019 05:00 AM

‘Why is there an excuse?’ Clemson players not buying Alabama reasons for loss

July 17, 2019 05:02 PM

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Santee Cooper will pony up $15 million for consultants on possible sale

Politics

Santee Cooper will pony up $15 million for consultants on possible sale

July 17, 2019 04:26 PM

Suffocation of SC Mental Health patient under review by group that accredits hospitals

July 17, 2019 11:51 AM

SC Democrat Joe Cunningham has a target on his back for 2020, and a lot of cash

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

US Education Secretary DeVos to visit SC Thursday

July 16, 2019 02:40 PM

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‘Send her back’: A dark reminder of who we are

Opinion

‘Send her back’: A dark reminder of who we are

July 18, 2019 09:30 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

July 17, 2019 09:39 PM

As the British envoy just learned, loose lips sink diplomats | Opinion

July 11, 2019 05:43 PM

Trump outwitted the media to turn his census citizenship ‘concession’ into a win

July 16, 2019 06:00 AM

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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

The biggest mystery of the NASCAR season? It’s obvious but has no easy solution

July 18, 2019 07:00 AM

How NASCAR’s rain-shortened fiasco at Daytona guaranteed no late playoff drama

July 09, 2019 12:47 PM

Here’s what NC State’s five-star basketball target says about Kevin Keatts, NOA

July 11, 2019 03:19 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 15, 2019

July 17, 2019 09:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

July 12, 2019 02:03 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Labor Secretary Acosta and Jeffrey Epstein’s plea deal

Kevin Siers cartoon: Labor Secretary Acosta and Jeffrey Epstein’s plea deal

July 09, 2019 04:44 PM

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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Corteo’ comes to Columbia

Cirque du Soleil is bringing the magic it has cast on stages all over the world for more than three decades back to Columbia.

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Floaters and boaters descend on Lake Murray for annual Reggaetronic Music Festival

Go Columbia

Floaters and boaters descend on Lake Murray for annual Reggaetronic Music Festival

July 11, 2019 03:56 PM

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Music in the Midlands: Tyler Farr, Billy Bob Thorton and lots of rock and metal

Go Columbia

Music in the Midlands: Tyler Farr, Billy Bob Thorton and lots of rock and metal

July 11, 2019 03:34 PM

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