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‘Bullets don’t make U-turns’: Student pushes on after being paralyzed in Five Points shooting

He was one of three innocent bystanders shot in the Columbia nightlife district.

March 18, 2019 05:43 AM

Parts of major Lexington road close for hours

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Parts of major Lexington road close for hours

March 18, 2019 12:45 PM

Zion headlines Columbia’s NCAA Tournament draw. But he’s not only storyline in town

Men's Basketball

Zion headlines Columbia’s NCAA Tournament draw. But he’s not only storyline in town

March 17, 2019 09:03 PM

This Columbia restaurant is one of the 5 best in the South, Southern Living says

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This Columbia restaurant is one of the 5 best in the South, Southern Living says

March 18, 2019 01:45 PM

VP Mike Pence to visit SC as Lindsey Graham kicks off 2020 re-election campaign

Politics & Government

VP Mike Pence to visit SC as Lindsey Graham kicks off 2020 re-election campaign

March 18, 2019 04:00 AM

Lexington Chick-fil-A reopening after months under construction

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Lexington Chick-fil-A reopening after months under construction

March 18, 2019 10:55 AM

Panthers player hit, knocked down in street brawl, video shows. He played at Clemson

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Panthers player hit, knocked down in street brawl, video shows. He played at Clemson

March 17, 2019 08:03 PM

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Attention, fans: Here’s your chance to see Zion, NCAA teams in Columbia ... for free

March 18, 2019 03:07 PM

SC school boards, cities do business behind closed doors. Why that could change

March 18, 2019 02:43 PM

Man says he saw cougar deemed ‘extinct’ in NC — and others say they’ve seen it, too

March 18, 2019 02:33 PM

Here’s the lowdown on tickets for the NCAA Columbia regional

March 18, 2019 02:10 PM

Rotting since deadly 2015 flood, city demolishes remnants of Devine Street business

March 18, 2019 12:16 PM

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The stars and storylines for the NCAA Tournament in Columbia

March 17, 2019 08:43 PM

‘Baseball can be a cruel game’: Mark Kingston reacts to Carolina collapse vs. Georgia

March 17, 2019 05:48 PM

360 View of inside a Cockaboose

March 18, 2019 09:17 AM

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Here’s the lowdown on tickets for the NCAA Columbia regional

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Here’s the lowdown on tickets for the NCAA Columbia regional

March 18, 2019 02:10 PM

This Columbia restaurant is one of the 5 best in the South, Southern Living says

March 18, 2019 01:45 PM

Lexington Chick-fil-A reopening after months under construction

March 18, 2019 10:55 AM

Want to party in a Cockaboose? They cost more than a house — but, boy, are they sweet

March 18, 2019 09:17 AM

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Attention, fans: Here’s your chance to see Zion, NCAA teams in Columbia ... for free

Sports

Attention, fans: Here’s your chance to see Zion, NCAA teams in Columbia ... for free

March 18, 2019 03:07 PM

Five things we learned from South Carolina’s 2018-19 basketball season

March 18, 2019 02:18 PM

Could he start at catcher after singing the anthem? This Gamecock has the pipes for it

March 18, 2019 01:43 PM

Here’s the lowdown on tickets for the NCAA Columbia regional

March 18, 2019 02:10 PM

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SC school boards, cities do business behind closed doors. Why that could change

Politics

SC school boards, cities do business behind closed doors. Why that could change

March 18, 2019 02:43 PM

5 things Bernie Sanders must do to win in SC

March 15, 2019 07:30 PM

SC wants to prevent the election fraud causing turmoil in NC

March 16, 2019 12:41 PM

VP Mike Pence to visit SC as Lindsey Graham kicks off 2020 re-election campaign

March 18, 2019 04:00 AM

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There’s a renaissance on the African continent that the U.S. can’t afford to dismiss | Opinion

Opinion

There’s a renaissance on the African continent that the U.S. can’t afford to dismiss | Opinion

March 14, 2019 04:37 PM

Reducing gun violence is just as important as solving opioid crisis

March 15, 2019 10:28 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 4, 2019

March 07, 2019 03:22 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 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.

Blogs & Columns

CBS broadcast ‘A team’ coming to Columbia, Colonial Life Arena for NCAA Tournament

March 17, 2019 10:05 PM

Finally, Zion Williamson gets a real chance at the rivalry, and he leaves a mark

March 16, 2019 01:08 AM

More controversy for LSU as No. 1 seed bounced from SEC Tournament

March 15, 2019 03:44 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

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 06:24 PM

Photo Gallery: Virginia defeats NC State in ACC quarterfinals

Photo Gallery: Virginia defeats NC State in ACC quarterfinals

March 14, 2019 04:59 PM

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Entertainment

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Photos from Elton John’s farewell tour in Columbia.

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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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The Starry Place Between the Antlers: Columbia celebrates the late James Dickey

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The Starry Place Between the Antlers: Columbia celebrates the late James Dickey

March 07, 2019 11:41 AM

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