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Columbia complex where 2 died evacuated after officials find multiple gas leaks

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Columbia complex where 2 died evacuated after officials find multiple gas leaks

More than 400 people have been displaced at a Columbia apartment complex after officials found gas leaks across the property.

January 18, 2019 12:32 PM

Sorry, we’re full: District freezes enrollment at Chapin schools

Education

Sorry, we’re full: District freezes enrollment at Chapin schools

January 17, 2019 04:59 PM

As Five Points vintage costume shop closes, owner still wants to ‘make people happy’

Business

As Five Points vintage costume shop closes, owner still wants to ‘make people happy’

January 18, 2019 05:30 AM

The S.C. National Guard has a new commanding general

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The S.C. National Guard has a new commanding general

January 17, 2019 02:55 PM

Swanky new Columbia apartments have skyline views and a downtown pool

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Swanky new Columbia apartments have skyline views and a downtown pool

January 17, 2019 11:32 AM

SC has let child marriages wreak ‘devastating’ harm. Now, there’s a push for change

Politics & Government

SC has let child marriages wreak ‘devastating’ harm. Now, there’s a push for change

January 17, 2019 01:28 PM

Man who threw coffee on teen McDonald’s drive-thru employee arrested, SC cops say

Crime & Courts

Man who threw coffee on teen McDonald’s drive-thru employee arrested, SC cops say

January 17, 2019 12:21 PM

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Men who died at Columbia apartment complex ID’d, cause of death unclear, coroner says

January 18, 2019 11:47 AM

Bernie Sanders is having a Columbia town hall on MLK Day. Here’s where

January 18, 2019 10:59 AM

Nikki Haley’s daughter is running for Clemson student body vice president

January 18, 2019 10:38 AM

Inmate found dead at Midlands jail, sheriff’s department says

January 18, 2019 10:21 AM

Pastor accused of strangling pregnant woman at church, South Carolina cops say

January 18, 2019 11:31 AM

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Residents evacuating from Allen Benedict Court after gas leak killed 2

January 18, 2019 12:10 PM

How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home

January 18, 2019 09:14 AM

From 2011: Ray Tanner lashes out at Jack Leggett, Clemson ‘shenanigans’

January 18, 2019 11:38 AM

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Nikki Haley’s daughter is running for Clemson student body vice president

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Nikki Haley’s daughter is running for Clemson student body vice president

January 18, 2019 10:38 AM

As Five Points vintage costume shop closes, owner still wants to ‘make people happy’

January 18, 2019 05:30 AM

Sorry, we’re full: District freezes enrollment at Chapin schools

January 17, 2019 04:59 PM

The S.C. National Guard has a new commanding general

January 17, 2019 02:55 PM

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These 13 villains are among the most cringe-inducing in South Carolina sports history

Sports

These 13 villains are among the most cringe-inducing in South Carolina sports history

January 18, 2019 11:57 AM

Teaira McCowan nearly out-rebounded USC by herself. Why Dawn Staley is OK with that

January 18, 2019 09:30 AM

Boards come back to bite Gamecock women in tough defeat at Mississippi State

January 17, 2019 08:57 PM

What this ‘really smart’ player might add to South Carolina’s defense in 2019

January 17, 2019 06:15 PM

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Bernie Sanders is having a Columbia town hall on MLK Day. Here’s where

Politics

Bernie Sanders is having a Columbia town hall on MLK Day. Here’s where

January 18, 2019 10:59 AM

SC has let child marriages wreak ‘devastating’ harm. Now, there’s a push for change

January 17, 2019 01:28 PM

This SC school district has a plan to keep teachers around — a $5,000 annual bonus

January 17, 2019 12:06 PM

SC school meals get relief from government shutdown

January 17, 2019 11:15 AM

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S.C. Black Caucus to pushes for education, health care, criminal justice reform

Opinion

S.C. Black Caucus to pushes for education, health care, criminal justice reform

January 18, 2019 12:00 AM

An NBA player goes one-on-one with the petulant President Erdoğan

January 18, 2019 10:33 AM

The need is still great. Don’t forget to contribute to Salvation Army year-round

January 17, 2019 02:23 PM

Columbia, stop giving giving so many tax breaks. They force everyone else to pay more

January 18, 2019 12:00 AM

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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

Effort and defense make NC State go. The Wolfpack has to have both at Notre Dame.

January 18, 2019 11:15 AM

Tre Jones injury not considered season-ending; Duke guard could miss only a few games

January 17, 2019 03:14 PM

NC State assistant set to join Pittsburgh Steelers

January 16, 2019 07:01 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 10:07 AM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Notre Dame | January 15, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Notre Dame | January 15, 2019

January 16, 2019 02:30 AM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Louisville | January 12, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Louisville | January 12, 2019

January 12, 2019 05:09 PM

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Go Columbia

Go Columbia

Restaurant Week is here! Get ready to sink your teeth into delectable deals throughout the Midlands

Restaurant Week South Carolina is here, which means several things.

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Actress Karis Gallant talks about ‘beautiful and powerful message’ of Broadway’s ‘Kinky Boots’

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Actress Karis Gallant talks about ‘beautiful and powerful message’ of Broadway’s ‘Kinky Boots’

January 11, 2019 11:09 AM

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Southern Exposure music series welcomes Roomful of Teeth

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Southern Exposure music series welcomes Roomful of Teeth

January 11, 2019 11:03 AM

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