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REI is opening a 20,000-foot store in this up-and-coming Columbia neighborhood

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REI is opening a 20,000-foot store in this up-and-coming Columbia neighborhood

The outdoor adventure store is opening a 20,000-foot store at BullStreet.

March 25, 2019 06:00 PM

Student airlifted to hospital after fight at SC elementary school, district says

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Student airlifted to hospital after fight at SC elementary school, district says

March 25, 2019 04:48 PM

Man who gave his name as ‘Michael Jackson’ charged with sexually abusing minor, SC cops say

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Man who gave his name as ‘Michael Jackson’ charged with sexually abusing minor, SC cops say

March 25, 2019 09:41 PM

‘Apparent death by suicide’ closes USC parking garage

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‘Apparent death by suicide’ closes USC parking garage

March 25, 2019 03:29 PM

SC prison guard allegedly started police chase with officer hanging on car, warrant says

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SC prison guard allegedly started police chase with officer hanging on car, warrant says

March 25, 2019 04:52 PM

Get you some mountain music: Alabama is coming to Columbia

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Get you some mountain music: Alabama is coming to Columbia

March 25, 2019 08:34 AM

Columbia helps prove March Madness ‘doesn’t have to be (in NC) every single year’

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Columbia helps prove March Madness ‘doesn’t have to be (in NC) every single year’

March 25, 2019 07:45 AM

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Columbia coming to rescue of Upstate restaurant that ran out of food, reports say

March 26, 2019 01:50 AM

Man charged with murder after stabbing Lexington County 24-year-old multiple times, cops say

March 25, 2019 07:57 PM

‘My God is awesome!!!’: Tornadoes killed 23, but family and its prayer closet survived

March 25, 2019 07:12 PM

Outdated paper sentencing records are ‘ripe for error.’ SC is one of few using them

March 25, 2019 05:57 PM

Murder suspect arrested at Columbia apartment after shooting a man, SC cops say

March 25, 2019 05:50 PM

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See Top Photos as USC beats Florida State to advance to the Sweet 16.

March 25, 2019 10:10 PM

Dabo Swinney pleased with progress Clemson is making this spring

March 26, 2019 12:59 AM

NC State women battle Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

March 25, 2019 08:37 PM

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REI is opening a 20,000-foot store in this up-and-coming Columbia neighborhood

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REI is opening a 20,000-foot store in this up-and-coming Columbia neighborhood

March 25, 2019 06:00 PM

Meet The State’s 20 under 40 for 2019

March 23, 2019 10:44 PM

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

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Gamecocks locked in for rematch with Baylor in Sweet 16

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Gamecocks locked in for rematch with Baylor in Sweet 16

March 25, 2019 10:53 PM

South Carolina early enrollee is already impressing a veteran: ‘Keshawn is amazing’

March 25, 2019 05:30 PM

Wofford made history in 2019. Why the Terriers have a chance for more next year

March 25, 2019 05:30 PM

Last year, this Gamecock was frustrated. Now he’s a projected starter

March 25, 2019 02:08 PM

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SC politicians want to give every taxpayer a $50 check. Is it worth it?

Politics

SC politicians want to give every taxpayer a $50 check. Is it worth it?

March 23, 2019 10:08 AM

In SC stop, 2020 Democrat Beto O’Rourke confronts challenge of courting black voters

March 21, 2019 10:30 PM

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

March 22, 2019 05:38 PM

Poll: Climate change denial drops in SC, but residents more polarized over the cause

March 22, 2019 02:46 PM

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Milan fashion houses are hitting the wrong advertising note | Opinion

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Milan fashion houses are hitting the wrong advertising note | Opinion

March 22, 2019 12:09 AM

Fatal boat wreck shows SC ‘good ole boy’ network alive and well

March 21, 2019 09:57 AM

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

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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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Coach K has big praise for Columbia, Colonial Life Arena and this ‘classy’ SC group

March 24, 2019 09:23 PM

Greensboro-bound: NC State advances to Sweet 16 with win over Kentucky

March 25, 2019 09:05 PM

‘Earn it in practice,’ How Rico Dowdle’s absence is impacting USC tailback outlook

March 25, 2019 02:06 PM

Photo Gallery: Duke defeats UCF to advance to Sweet 16

Photo Gallery: Duke defeats UCF to advance to Sweet 16

March 25, 2019 12:36 AM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Iona | March 22, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Iona | March 22, 2019

March 23, 2019 02:23 AM

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

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Prepare your litres, dirndls, and lederhosen. Columbia Craft Brewing Company’s inaugural Oktoberfest kicks off at 11 a.m. Sept. 29.

Go Columbia

Go Columbia

‘An explosion of people,’ NCAA March Madness Tournament tops off local breweries

NCAA March Madness Tournament in Columbia at Colonial Life Arena was a boon to local breweries, which include: River Rat, Columbia Craft, Twisted Spur, Steel Hands, Conquest Brewing and Cottontown Brew Lab

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Here is how you can enjoy spring without sneezing

March 19, 2019 09:21 PM

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Photos from Elton John’s farewell tour in Columbia.

Entertainment

Photos from Elton John’s farewell tour in Columbia.

March 13, 2019 11:14 PM

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