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SC math teacher threatened teen’s grades if he didn’t have sex with her, lawsuit says

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SC math teacher threatened teen’s grades if he didn’t have sex with her, lawsuit says

A math teacher from Burke High School in Charleston, South Carolina is accused of threatening a student’s grades when he resisted her sexual advances. Jennifer Olajire-Aro was arrested last year and the student just sued.

September 24, 2018 02:28 PM

Joe Biden’s Charleston trip to campaign for James Smith postponed

Politics & Government

Joe Biden’s Charleston trip to campaign for James Smith postponed

September 24, 2018 04:13 PM

SC prosecutor now the prosecuted; bond hearing set for Johnson

Crime & Courts

SC prosecutor now the prosecuted; bond hearing set for Johnson

September 24, 2018 12:33 PM

Giant factory, the largest in Richland Co. history, nears opening. It needs workers

Local

Giant factory, the largest in Richland Co. history, nears opening. It needs workers

September 23, 2018 04:09 PM

Columbia firefighters, other agencies heading to help amid Hurricane Florence flooding

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Columbia firefighters, other agencies heading to help amid Hurricane Florence flooding

September 24, 2018 01:10 PM

Another tropical ‘disturbance’ for the Carolinas? More rain is coming this week

North Carolina

Another tropical ‘disturbance’ for the Carolinas? More rain is coming this week

September 24, 2018 09:57 AM

It’s official: Trevor Lawrence named Clemson’s starting QB

Clemson University

It’s official: Trevor Lawrence named Clemson’s starting QB

September 24, 2018 11:02 AM

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Hunt for missing baby leads to kidnapping sitter and her abusive pastor husband, SC cops say

September 24, 2018 10:07 PM

Worshipers refused to let Florence’s floods stop them. They took boats to church

September 24, 2018 06:32 PM

New boutique coming to Columbia’s Five Points

September 24, 2018 04:55 PM

He’s suing over ‘Live PD’ search — but he crashed into a deputy’s car, SC agency says

September 24, 2018 04:44 PM

You can get relief money if you live in one of these SC counties. Here’s how.

September 24, 2018 03:21 PM

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NC State kicker Chris Dunn: ‘It is not just me out there’

September 23, 2018 11:58 PM

Clemson OC Tony Elliott previews Syracuse

September 24, 2018 06:01 PM

Meet the 2018 NC State Wolfpack basketball team

September 24, 2018 06:07 PM

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‘All you doing is ripping us off’: SC power customers plead for lasting rate relief

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‘All you doing is ripping us off’: SC power customers plead for lasting rate relief

September 24, 2018 09:31 PM

Smith uses Florence to hit McMaster on SC road funding. Will it sway voters?

September 23, 2018 10:00 AM

Hit hard by Florence? SC officials unveil effort to help families recover

September 21, 2018 12:12 PM

James Smith needs SC black voters to win. How 2020 hopefuls, Clyburn are pitching in

September 21, 2018 05:00 AM

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One Gamecock expects he might be targeted by power-running Kentucky

Sports

One Gamecock expects he might be targeted by power-running Kentucky

September 24, 2018 06:30 PM

South Carolina getting more than just talent with four-star lineman

September 24, 2018 02:22 PM

What the Gamecocks said about Kentucky going into game week

September 24, 2018 02:08 PM

Game time, TV network set for South Carolina-Missouri football

September 24, 2018 12:10 PM

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Joe Biden’s Charleston trip to campaign for James Smith postponed

Politics

Joe Biden’s Charleston trip to campaign for James Smith postponed

September 24, 2018 04:13 PM

SC prosecutor now the prosecuted; bond hearing set for Johnson

September 24, 2018 12:33 PM

SC Republicans call for vote on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

September 24, 2018 11:47 AM

South Carolina to get $8 million in ‘quick release’ emergency relief from D.C.

September 22, 2018 01:39 PM

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There’s still work to be done to improve SC seniors’ well-being

Opinion

There’s still work to be done to improve SC seniors’ well-being

September 24, 2018 10:03 PM

Chinese agents posed as journalists in US. And the US just did something about it

September 21, 2018 02:43 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

Kavanaugh should be replaced with less controversial Supreme Court nominee

September 19, 2018 07:57 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

Canes are playing well, but Sebastian Aho is struggling at center. That’s worrisome.

September 24, 2018 11:43 AM

SEC football: Tennessee’s conference losing streak reaches double digits

September 24, 2018 09:06 AM

Gamecocks receiver dealing with ‘painful’ genetic issue

September 23, 2018 07:17 PM

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Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Marshall

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Marshall

September 23, 2018 04:26 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

September 10, 2018 06:04 PM

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Go Columbia

Feed me, Seymour! Feisty, foul-mouthed carnivore Audrey II set on world domination

“Little Shop of Horrors” takes root at Village Square Theatre in Lexington through Sept. 30

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Lexington County is worth a visit. Here’s why

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Lexington County is worth a visit. Here’s why

September 21, 2018 01:15 PM

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Music in the Midlands: Chart-topping artists and a little something for everyone

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Music in the Midlands: Chart-topping artists and a little something for everyone

September 21, 2018 01:08 PM

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