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The GOP wants to retake SC congressional seat. But who will take on Joe Cunningham?

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The GOP wants to retake SC congressional seat. But who will take on Joe Cunningham?

State Rep. Nancy Mace, R-Berkeley, traveled to Washington, D.C., last week where she met with NRCC officials to explore running against Democrat U.S. Rep Joe Cunningham of Charleston.

May 24, 2019 12:09 PM

National Champion! South Carolina’s Paul Jubb takes NCAA men’s tennis singles title

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National Champion! South Carolina’s Paul Jubb takes NCAA men’s tennis singles title

May 25, 2019 05:35 PM

Lexington deputies on these roads Memorial Day weekend, and Columbia cops set up stops

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Lexington deputies on these roads Memorial Day weekend, and Columbia cops set up stops

May 25, 2019 12:04 PM

Father sentenced after argument with his son over a grill turns deadly

Crime & Courts

Father sentenced after argument with his son over a grill turns deadly

May 25, 2019 11:22 AM

Third Five Points bar to close after liquor license challenge based on food sales

Business

Third Five Points bar to close after liquor license challenge based on food sales

May 24, 2019 11:42 AM

Drug test appeal denied. Now 2 Clemson players will miss all of 2019 season

Clemson University

Drug test appeal denied. Now 2 Clemson players will miss all of 2019 season

May 24, 2019 09:07 AM

Civilian who died at Fort Jackson remembered for devotion to her children, wildlife

Military News

Civilian who died at Fort Jackson remembered for devotion to her children, wildlife

May 23, 2019 01:48 PM

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SC woman hid meth in a body cavity, sheriff’s office says

May 25, 2019 04:50 PM

A body was found in the woods of a SC County, authorities say

May 25, 2019 03:10 PM

SC city ranked one of the most dangerous to drive in on Memorial Day weekend in U.S.

May 25, 2019 01:43 PM

22-year-old college football player found dead on eve of his graduation, NC cops say

May 24, 2019 07:15 PM

Across party lines, SC lawmakers and Aiken leaders mourn death of Rep. Ronnie Young

May 24, 2019 05:10 PM

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NC State’s Avent says the Pack should host a NCAA Regional

May 25, 2019 10:20 PM

NC State’s Avent says the Wolfpack missed opportunities in loss to Georgia Tech

May 25, 2019 09:53 PM

UNC’s Mike Fox praises players Michael Busch and Ike Freeman

May 25, 2019 06:47 PM

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Lexington deputies on these roads Memorial Day weekend, and Columbia cops set up stops

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Lexington deputies on these roads Memorial Day weekend, and Columbia cops set up stops

May 25, 2019 12:04 PM

Father sentenced after argument with his son over a grill turns deadly

May 25, 2019 11:22 AM

With 1st death in years, Richland sheriff, coroner stress dangers of kids in hot cars

May 24, 2019 04:45 PM

Couple wanted by SC police arrested at Lexington County motel

May 24, 2019 10:20 AM

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National Champion! South Carolina’s Paul Jubb takes NCAA men’s tennis singles title

Sports

National Champion! South Carolina’s Paul Jubb takes NCAA men’s tennis singles title

May 25, 2019 05:35 PM

Deion Sanders, DT Cromer see friendship come full circle with Gamecock connection

May 24, 2019 09:30 PM

Gamecock coaches preach the importance of pad level. So what does that mean?

May 23, 2019 05:15 PM

South Carolina star wins NCAA semifinal, clinches spot in national championship match

May 24, 2019 06:17 PM

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Across party lines, SC lawmakers and Aiken leaders mourn death of Rep. Ronnie Young

Politics

Across party lines, SC lawmakers and Aiken leaders mourn death of Rep. Ronnie Young

May 24, 2019 05:10 PM

SC wildlife agency chief in trouble with governor, regulators over seawalls near home

May 24, 2019 07:32 PM

Bernie Sanders campaign to hand out bottled water in Denmark a week after SC visit

May 24, 2019 12:04 PM

Candidate who edited neo-Confederate magazine not recommended for SC higher ed job

May 23, 2019 03:54 PM

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Former GOP Rep. Tom Coleman: Trump, Pence are illegitimate. Impeach them

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Former GOP Rep. Tom Coleman: Trump, Pence are illegitimate. Impeach them

May 24, 2019 11:06 AM

Trump has traded American values, interests and dignity for the false promise of Putin’s friendship | Opinion

May 23, 2019 04:30 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 PM

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

May 21, 2019 06:00 AM

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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.

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It takes a rally and extra innings - but UNC beats Miami to advance to ACC semifinals

May 24, 2019 07:05 PM

Markell Johnson to return for his senior season at NC State

May 24, 2019 06:41 PM

Georgia Tech tops Duke 5-4, to face NC State in semifinals

May 24, 2019 02:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 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

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May 10, 2019 02:47 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

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‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

May 10, 2019 11:13 AM

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Wine down with the Lexington Wine Walk on Main

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Wine down with the Lexington Wine Walk on Main

May 10, 2019 11:11 AM

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