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Despite May 1 teacher march, SC lawmakers won’t pass education reform this year

Politics & Government

Despite May 1 teacher march, SC lawmakers won’t pass education reform this year

The comprehensive proposal aimed at fixing the state’s public schools will not be part of SC lawmakers’ sine die resolution.

May 09, 2019 02:23 PM

SC judge sets Tuesday to start accused child killer Tim Jones’ death penalty trial

Crime & Courts

SC judge sets Tuesday to start accused child killer Tim Jones’ death penalty trial

May 09, 2019 04:51 PM

Runners will hit Lexington’s streets next week for a 24/7 marathon. Here’s why

Local

Runners will hit Lexington’s streets next week for a 24/7 marathon. Here’s why

May 09, 2019 06:35 PM

Clemson closes in on ‘most special’ recruiting class. It has a chance to make history

Clemson University

Clemson closes in on ‘most special’ recruiting class. It has a chance to make history

May 09, 2019 07:50 AM

SC Senate approves $115 million tax breaks to bring Carolina Panthers across border

Politics & Government

SC Senate approves $115 million tax breaks to bring Carolina Panthers across border

May 09, 2019 01:40 PM

USC paid firm $137,000 to find its next president — then rejected all finalists

Education

USC paid firm $137,000 to find its next president — then rejected all finalists

May 09, 2019 10:54 AM

Surprise! Gamecocks football lands four-star linebacker recruit Mohamed Kaba

USC Recruiting

Surprise! Gamecocks football lands four-star linebacker recruit Mohamed Kaba

May 09, 2019 02:27 PM

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Man who set fires to distract Walmart workers as he shoplifted is arrested, SC cops say

May 09, 2019 10:33 PM

High school student who died on canoe trip identified by SC coroner

May 08, 2019 10:20 PM

‘Vindicated’: SC prosecutors drop charges against Chester man after sheriff indicted

May 09, 2019 08:23 PM

7-week-old baby found safe after being kidnapped by suspects in ski masks, NC cops say

May 09, 2019 06:56 PM

100-plus pounds of cocaine seized in county’s ‘largest drug bust ever,’ NC cops say

May 09, 2019 06:30 PM

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‘We hope the real USC will win.’ Gamecock tennis prepares for Sweet 16 match

May 09, 2019 03:04 PM

What is Confederate Memorial Day?

May 09, 2019 02:38 PM

Mark Kingston describes Gamecocks’ mood as season winds down, hopes for SEC tourney

May 09, 2019 05:18 PM

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SC ranks sixth deadliest state for pedestrians. Some hope to change that

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SC ranks sixth deadliest state for pedestrians. Some hope to change that

May 10, 2019 05:00 AM

A year after twice-fired administrator’s departure, Richland County picks 4 finalists

May 09, 2019 01:55 PM

High schoolers record rap video — to make the quadratic formula fun, SC district says

May 09, 2019 11:50 AM

New live music club, restaurant opening on Columbia’s Main Street

May 09, 2019 05:30 AM

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Breaking down South Carolina’s chances on the SEC tournament bubble

Sports

Breaking down South Carolina’s chances on the SEC tournament bubble

May 09, 2019 05:16 PM

Gamecock Q&A: Ask us anything in our new comment section

May 08, 2019 09:58 AM

Surprise! Gamecocks football lands four-star linebacker recruit Mohamed Kaba

May 09, 2019 02:27 PM

South Carolina rules out four more pitchers for rest of year, bringing total to eight

May 09, 2019 01:51 PM

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SC ranks sixth deadliest state for pedestrians. Some hope to change that

Politics

SC ranks sixth deadliest state for pedestrians. Some hope to change that

May 10, 2019 05:00 AM

SC Senate approves $115 million tax breaks to bring Carolina Panthers across border

May 09, 2019 01:40 PM

Beating Graham will be an uphill fight. This SC Democrat says he knows how to do it

May 09, 2019 05:00 AM

When Kamala Harris will be back in Columbia to speak to the NAACP

May 09, 2019 09:52 AM

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Legislative priorities are skewed if fetus’ rights come before living people’s

Opinion

Legislative priorities are skewed if fetus’ rights come before living people’s

May 07, 2019 12:48 PM

With all eyes on the White House, another political battle looms large in 2020

May 07, 2019 06:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 PM

Venezuelans will have to fight for their democracy. Trump can’t, and won’t, do it for them | Opinion

May 02, 2019 03:28 PM

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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

Boston radio host doesn’t like News and Observer hockey writer’s accent, ends interview

May 09, 2019 11:10 AM

The Twitter conspiracy that sabotaged a small-town California festival: ‘It’s pretty nutty’

May 08, 2019 09:18 PM

Inside the championship blueprint Joe Gibbs Racing is following to make NASCAR history

May 07, 2019 08:01 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

Photos from the 2019 Beaufort Air Show. Perfect weather a bonus

Photos from the 2019 Beaufort Air Show. Perfect weather a bonus

April 29, 2019 08:47 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 22, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 22, 2019

April 26, 2019 01:26 PM

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Lake City will become a living art gallery this weekend during ArtFields

Lake City is about 80 miles east of downtown Columbia, a small town with a proud farming history and a love for the arts.

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Music in the Midlands: Black Stone Cherry, The Tams, Murder By Death

Go Columbia

Music in the Midlands: Black Stone Cherry, The Tams, Murder By Death

May 03, 2019 01:22 PM

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5 minutes with DJ Liv

Go Columbia

5 minutes with DJ Liv

May 03, 2019 01:20 PM

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