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These two Midlands schools were just named some of South Carolina’s finest

The local schools were surprised big-time on Tuesday when the winners of 2019 Palmetto’s Finest Schools were announced.

March 19, 2019 03:22 PM

In Columbia for the NCAA tournament? Here are 5 cool things to do

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In Columbia for the NCAA tournament? Here are 5 cool things to do

March 19, 2019 03:49 PM

SC leaders talked a big game but failed to save the state’s nuclear program from Trump

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SC leaders talked a big game but failed to save the state’s nuclear program from Trump

March 19, 2019 09:19 PM

Everything you need to know about parking during the NCAA tournament in Columbia

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Everything you need to know about parking during the NCAA tournament in Columbia

March 20, 2019 09:40 AM

Clemson grad jumps into ‘Shark Tank’ to pitch product he calls ‘kooler than a cooler’

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Clemson grad jumps into ‘Shark Tank’ to pitch product he calls ‘kooler than a cooler’

March 19, 2019 10:08 PM

Okurrrt! Cardi B is coming to Columbia. Here’s what you need to know

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Okurrrt! Cardi B is coming to Columbia. Here’s what you need to know

March 19, 2019 12:17 PM

Richland County teen allegedly found with gun at middle school, deputies say

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Richland County teen allegedly found with gun at middle school, deputies say

March 19, 2019 04:28 PM

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Beto O’Rourke is coming to Columbia. Here’s where you can see him

March 20, 2019 10:26 AM

Lexington 1 is step closer to building middle school as board votes on land purchases

March 20, 2019 10:40 AM

NCAA tournament filling Columbia hotels. Here are some close to arena that have rooms

March 20, 2019 10:15 AM

Great white sharks love to linger off Carolina coast. There’s a scientific reason why

March 20, 2019 09:59 AM

He raped a 4-year-old boy, recorded it and sent the video to a woman, SC prosecutors say

March 20, 2019 09:42 AM

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Cardi B coming to Columbia: here’s her best concert looks

March 19, 2019 01:02 PM

First look: USC freshman defensive lineman Joseph Anderson

March 20, 2019 10:29 AM

NC State’s Keatts on victory over Hofstra: ‘We are playing for a championship’

March 19, 2019 09:53 PM

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Lexington 1 is step closer to building middle school as board votes on land purchases

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Lexington 1 is step closer to building middle school as board votes on land purchases

March 20, 2019 10:40 AM

NCAA tournament filling Columbia hotels. Here are some close to arena that have rooms

March 20, 2019 10:15 AM

Everything you need to know about parking during the NCAA tournament in Columbia

March 20, 2019 09:40 AM

In Columbia for the NCAA tournament? Here are 5 cool things to do

March 19, 2019 03:49 PM

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South Carolina practice observations: Old and new faces seen, depth chart update

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South Carolina practice observations: Old and new faces seen, depth chart update

March 20, 2019 10:00 AM

NCAA Tournament returns to Columbia. Its last time here was madness for Gamecocks

March 20, 2019 07:50 AM

The nation is about to learn what Wofford foes know: Fletcher Magee is a handful

March 20, 2019 07:44 AM

Big nights from Hopkins, Allen spur Gamecocks to road win over Furman

March 19, 2019 09:18 PM

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Beto O’Rourke is coming to Columbia. Here’s where you can see him

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Beto O’Rourke is coming to Columbia. Here’s where you can see him

March 20, 2019 10:26 AM

Cory Booker to hold CNN town hall in SC

March 19, 2019 12:50 PM

Trying to lure Carolina Panthers to SC, state lawmakers work to provide tax breaks

March 19, 2019 11:22 AM

Cory Booker is popping up in SC this week. Here’s where you can see him

March 18, 2019 05:51 PM

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Wealthy have always gotten privileges, not just during college bribery scandal

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Wealthy have always gotten privileges, not just during college bribery scandal

March 19, 2019 01:14 PM

How House Democrats pulled a bait and switch on impeaching Donald Trump

March 19, 2019 12:15 AM

Increasing SC solar options would attract jobs, enhance economic development

March 15, 2019 10:59 AM

There’s a renaissance on the African continent that the U.S. can’t afford to dismiss | Opinion

March 14, 2019 04:37 PM

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One of the Jenkinsville Water Company towers overlooks Lake Monticello. 12/18/18

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Thousands exposed to dangerous drinking water across South Carolina

The Jenkinsville Water System company failed to inform customers drinking water was contaminated with bacteria. Other small water systems have had troubles with chemicals, nitrates and heavy metals.

Blogs & Columns

LeVelle Moton dazzles every March, so why is he still at NC Central?

March 19, 2019 03:35 PM

Here’s Thomas Brown’s plan for South Carolina’s running backs

March 19, 2019 02:06 PM

What South Carolina’s newest coach thinks about sack totals

March 18, 2019 09:51 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Hofstra in first round of NIT

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Hofstra in first round of NIT

March 19, 2019 11:23 PM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Duke | March 15, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Duke | March 15, 2019

March 16, 2019 03:35 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

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Here is how you can enjoy spring without sneezing

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Photos from Elton John’s farewell tour in Columbia.

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Photos from Elton John’s farewell tour in Columbia.

March 13, 2019 11:14 PM

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NEEDTOBREATHE’s new acoustic live album brings more inspiration than you might think

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NEEDTOBREATHE’s new acoustic live album brings more inspiration than you might think

March 07, 2019 11:43 AM

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