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‘My babies! Oh God!’ Ex-wife of child killer Tim Jones collapses on witness stand

Crime & Courts

‘My babies! Oh God!’ Ex-wife of child killer Tim Jones collapses on witness stand

Tim Jones’s ex-wife Amber Kyzer thought, “Wow. This guy has it together” when she met him. She was wrong.

May 20, 2019 07:52 PM

Water company charged excessive bills — and even blamed a cat, SC lawsuit says

South Carolina

Water company charged excessive bills — and even blamed a cat, SC lawsuit says

May 21, 2019 08:59 AM

Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

Local

Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

May 21, 2019 05:30 AM

House investigation into Trump is a ‘political circus,’ Sen. Graham says on Fox

The Buzz

House investigation into Trump is a ‘political circus,’ Sen. Graham says on Fox

May 21, 2019 10:34 AM

19 million people don’t have internet access. Will Congress spend billions to fix that?

The Buzz

19 million people don’t have internet access. Will Congress spend billions to fix that?

May 21, 2019 05:00 AM

First named storm is churning in Atlantic before hurricane season has started

North Carolina

First named storm is churning in Atlantic before hurricane season has started

May 20, 2019 02:56 PM

Carolina Panthers get green light for move to SC as lawmakers OK $115M tax breaks

Politics & Government

Carolina Panthers get green light for move to SC as lawmakers OK $115M tax breaks

May 20, 2019 03:37 PM

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NC city sues to take down massive US flag — and fines company $50 a day for flying it

May 21, 2019 10:35 AM

Suspended Chester sheriff, deputies plead not guilty to false arrest in federal court

May 21, 2019 11:31 AM

What is health issue forced Ric Flair to back out of Las Vegas event in his honor?

May 21, 2019 07:15 AM

Three killed, teen critically hurt in North Carolina apartment fire, officials say

May 20, 2019 10:45 PM

Irmo tabs successful coach from North Carolina to lead football program

May 20, 2019 08:16 PM

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What does it mean to plead insanity in a criminal case?

May 21, 2019 11:36 AM

Watch: What drew Luke Doty to South Carolina

May 20, 2019 03:10 PM

Ex-wife of Tim Jones breaks down in court while reading letter she wrote to her daughter

May 20, 2019 04:27 PM

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Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

Local

Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

May 21, 2019 05:30 AM

Richland County is the latest to sue opioid manufacturer in overdose crisis

May 20, 2019 04:00 PM

Top Army officials will have Columbia at attention this week. Here’s why

May 20, 2019 05:30 AM

When’s the next big one? Agency scanning below SC surface to help predict earthquakes.

May 18, 2019 04:41 PM

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Luke Doty embraces role as ambassador for Gamecock Class of 2020

Sports

Luke Doty embraces role as ambassador for Gamecock Class of 2020

May 20, 2019 06:19 PM

Irmo tabs successful coach from North Carolina to lead football program

May 20, 2019 08:16 PM

‘Thank you South Carolina’: Gamecocks defensive back to transfer

May 20, 2019 05:12 PM

Now in SEC tournament, South Carolina still playing with ‘back against the wall’

May 20, 2019 05:44 PM

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Richland County is the latest to sue opioid manufacturer in overdose crisis

Politics

Richland County is the latest to sue opioid manufacturer in overdose crisis

May 20, 2019 04:00 PM

Carolina Panthers get green light for move to SC as lawmakers OK $115M tax breaks

May 20, 2019 03:37 PM

Pick to watchdog SC’s child-welfare agency worked there for years, raising questions

May 20, 2019 02:26 PM

Is Lindsey Graham really a hypocrite on impeachment? A look at the record

May 19, 2019 05:00 AM

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Joe Biden’s bad luck: He’s far ahead in the Democratic presidential primary race

Opinion

Joe Biden’s bad luck: He’s far ahead in the Democratic presidential primary race

May 21, 2019 06:00 AM

Op-ed: Did USC miss an opportunity by not hiring Caslen?

May 17, 2019 01:04 PM

SC Legislature and governor’s support of Panthers deal astounding

May 17, 2019 12:56 PM

If we go to war with Iran, blame President Jimmy Carter

May 16, 2019 02:18 PM

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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 new Hendrick Motorsports hierarchy: Where does NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson land?

May 14, 2019 09:43 PM

Smaller crowds, fewer wins. How USC diehards survived tough baseball season

May 15, 2019 12:28 PM

UNC’s Mack Brown gets commitment from four-star quarterback from Texas

May 15, 2019 08:51 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

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Billy Bob Thornton has a band, and they’re coming to Columbia

Actor Billy Bob Thornton and his band the Boxmasters will perform at The Senate in Columbia, South Carolina, in July. If you’ve ever wanted to see Thornton before, and not just in a movie, now’s your chance.

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‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

Go Columbia

‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

May 10, 2019 11:13 AM

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