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Blue Marlin owner opens ‘laidback’ seafood restaurant in Lexington

Owner Ryan Dukes said he’s been working on the restaurant for the past nine months, but he’s dreamed of opening a casual, fish camp-style restaurant in Lexington County for years.

March 22, 2019 11:57 AM

Gamecock veterans lead blowout first-round NCAA win over Belmont

USC Women's Basketball

Gamecock veterans lead blowout first-round NCAA win over Belmont

March 22, 2019 03:34 PM

Dominion Energy offers buyouts, including to more than 1,200 former SCANA employees

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Dominion Energy offers buyouts, including to more than 1,200 former SCANA employees

March 21, 2019 07:07 PM

Columbia toddler killed after being hit by car while crossing street with mom, cops say

Crime & Courts

Columbia toddler killed after being hit by car while crossing street with mom, cops say

March 22, 2019 10:13 AM

An NCAA Tournament first? Zion Cam to debut in Columbia

College Sports

An NCAA Tournament first? Zion Cam to debut in Columbia

March 21, 2019 05:40 PM

Richland County might save more than $4 million a year by nixing penny tax group

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Richland County might save more than $4 million a year by nixing penny tax group

March 21, 2019 04:47 PM

Prison officials knew a voice told inmate to kill. He was left alone anyways, suit says

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Prison officials knew a voice told inmate to kill. He was left alone anyways, suit says

March 22, 2019 10:47 AM

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911 dispatchers misdirected call for woman being ‘eaten’ by two dogs, SC sheriff says

March 22, 2019 06:29 PM

Columbia a ‘terrific location’ for the NCAA Tournament, NCAA president says

March 22, 2019 05:50 PM

Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe; no new indictments

March 22, 2019 07:16 PM

Suspect in $10,000 Forest Acres bank heist linked to other crimes, denied bond

March 22, 2019 05:00 PM

Tides rose and beaches flooded as Outer Banks endured combined equinox and supermoon

March 22, 2019 04:10 PM

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Wofford point guard Storm Murphy previews matchup against Kentucky

March 22, 2019 05:58 PM

Gamecocks advance in tournament without Bianca Cuevas-Moore and a lot of Mikiah Herbert Harrigan

March 22, 2019 04:33 PM

USC Coach Dawn Staley breaks down the win to advance in the NCAA tournament.

March 22, 2019 05:16 PM

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Suspect in $10,000 Forest Acres bank heist linked to other crimes, denied bond

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Suspect in $10,000 Forest Acres bank heist linked to other crimes, denied bond

March 22, 2019 05:00 PM

Man stole cigarettes from more than 15 Midlands stores, police say

March 22, 2019 12:46 PM

Blue Marlin owner opens ‘laidback’ seafood restaurant in Lexington

March 22, 2019 11:57 AM

Prison officials knew a voice told inmate to kill. He was left alone anyways, suit says

March 22, 2019 10:47 AM

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Calipari called it: Why he knew UK would face Wofford before bracket was revealed

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Calipari called it: Why he knew UK would face Wofford before bracket was revealed

March 22, 2019 06:06 PM

Columbia a ‘terrific location’ for the NCAA Tournament, NCAA president says

March 22, 2019 05:50 PM

South Carolina suspended 2 stars for NCAA opener. Here’s the plan moving forward

March 22, 2019 05:29 PM

No upset this year. Virginia fends off feisty Gardner-Webb in NCAA opener

March 22, 2019 05:09 PM

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South Carolina’s bad drinking water catches attention of presidential candidates

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South Carolina’s bad drinking water catches attention of presidential candidates

March 22, 2019 05:38 PM

Dominion Energy offers buyouts, including to more than 1,200 former SCANA employees

March 21, 2019 07:07 PM

Momentum building toward Santee Cooper sale as SC House leaders file new proposal

March 21, 2019 11:48 AM

Richland Democratic Rep. Jimmy Bales has third health scare on SC House floor

March 21, 2019 11:53 AM

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Vice President Mike Pence: For the future of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro must go

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Vice President Mike Pence: For the future of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro must go

March 22, 2019 09:25 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 PM

Gun violence could be curbed with help from gun-sport enthusiasts

March 20, 2019 11:58 AM

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

March 19, 2019 01:14 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.

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An NCAA Tournament first? Zion Cam to debut in Columbia

March 21, 2019 05:40 PM

Is NCAA rematch with Maine good or bad for NC State?

March 22, 2019 05:01 PM

First celebrity spotted at Columbia’s Colonial Life Arena for March Madness

March 22, 2019 02:20 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 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

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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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