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Raniya Wright case: Documents tell the story of how 5th grader died after school fight

April 20, 2019 10:18 AM

Burglary spree hits Northeast Columbia. Can you help police ID this person?

Crime & Courts

Burglary spree hits Northeast Columbia. Can you help police ID this person?

April 20, 2019 10:46 AM

Can new genetics test help Richland coroner’s office ID nearly decade-old remains?

Crime & Courts

Can new genetics test help Richland coroner’s office ID nearly decade-old remains?

April 19, 2019 03:19 PM

No charges in case of 5th-grade girl who died after a classroom fight in SC

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No charges in case of 5th-grade girl who died after a classroom fight in SC

April 19, 2019 10:45 AM

‘Teaching was two full-time jobs.’ 28-year-old shares why she left SC classroom

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‘Teaching was two full-time jobs.’ 28-year-old shares why she left SC classroom

April 19, 2019 02:56 PM

After USC student’s death, Five Points bouncers hit streets to help patrons stay safe

Local

After USC student’s death, Five Points bouncers hit streets to help patrons stay safe

April 19, 2019 12:10 PM

Double-crossing SC man who betrayed friend, cheated wife and government gets 4 years

Business

Double-crossing SC man who betrayed friend, cheated wife and government gets 4 years

April 19, 2019 12:07 PM

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Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris stopped at Winthrop. Here’s what she had to say

April 20, 2019 07:50 AM

Forest Lake mansion sells for more than $1.8 million

April 19, 2019 04:48 PM

Weather postpones South Carolina-Texas A&M baseball

April 19, 2019 02:51 PM

Did you buy unclaimed six-figure lottery ticket in Blythewood, SC? A week to cash it

April 19, 2019 02:30 PM

Outer Banks seashell hunter hits jackpot with huge shell, says National Park Service

April 19, 2019 01:04 PM

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911 Call of school counselor reporting Raniya Wright’s unconscious state

April 19, 2019 07:53 PM

Biden jokes about hugs in first remarks after high profile allegations

April 19, 2019 03:12 PM

Biden discusses “new left,” touting his own progressive record

April 19, 2019 03:12 PM

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Burglary spree hits Northeast Columbia. Can you help police ID this person?

Local

Burglary spree hits Northeast Columbia. Can you help police ID this person?

April 20, 2019 10:46 AM

Forest Lake mansion sells for more than $1.8 million

April 19, 2019 04:48 PM

Can new genetics test help Richland coroner’s office ID nearly decade-old remains?

April 19, 2019 03:19 PM

‘Teaching was two full-time jobs.’ 28-year-old shares why she left SC classroom

April 19, 2019 02:56 PM

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How an injury in 2018 might have helped the draft stock of Clemson’s Austin Bryant

Sports

How an injury in 2018 might have helped the draft stock of Clemson’s Austin Bryant

April 19, 2019 10:31 PM

Coach’s corner: What South Carolina football is getting in its latest commit

April 19, 2019 06:22 PM

Watch: Former Gamecock notches first Major League home run

April 19, 2019 10:30 PM

Weather postpones South Carolina-Texas A&M baseball

April 19, 2019 02:51 PM

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Nikki Haley visiting SC for education initiative

Politics

Nikki Haley visiting SC for education initiative

April 19, 2019 11:07 AM

Who Cory Booker will be meeting when he comes back to South Carolina next week

April 19, 2019 09:26 AM

Pay raises coming for SC school teachers, state employees

April 18, 2019 07:12 PM

SC lawmakers agree to send $50 checks to taxpayers. But it’ll cost $700K

April 19, 2019 05:00 AM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

Opinion

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

The death penalty? Kill it off, around the world | Opinion

April 18, 2019 03:37 PM

Who’s picking these chumps for President Trump’s Cabinet carousel?

April 16, 2019 06:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 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

Coach K lands another five-star recruit in forward Matthew Hurt

April 19, 2019 04:23 PM

Anthony announcement, Lecque out and who’s playing in the Jordan Brand Classic

April 18, 2019 04:03 PM

‘You can call it swagger,’ the big turnaround USC expects in 2019

April 18, 2019 05:29 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

April 19, 2019 01:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 01:19 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State Kay Yow Spring Football game

Photo Gallery: NC State Kay Yow Spring Football game

April 08, 2019 02:44 PM

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Have you checked out the Songwriters Series at The White Mule?

Chances are if you’ve spent more than five minutes in Columbia, you know about the Darius Rucker and Hootie and the Blowfish ties to the city.

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Celebrate art during Artista Vista gallery crawl event

Go Columbia

Celebrate art during Artista Vista gallery crawl event

April 18, 2019 12:45 PM

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The life of Aphra Behn makes a debut on stage at UofSC

Go Columbia

The life of Aphra Behn makes a debut on stage at UofSC

April 18, 2019 12:41 PM

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