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It’s official: South Carolina to host in Charlotte, stick close to home for NCAAs

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It’s official: South Carolina to host in Charlotte, stick close to home for NCAAs

The bracket was revealed several hours early after ESPN appeared to mistakenly leak it on live TV.

March 18, 2019 05:13 PM

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

Crime & Courts

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

March 18, 2019 05:43 AM

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

How many wings can 25,000 basketball fans eat? Columbia restaurants brace for crowds

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How many wings can 25,000 basketball fans eat? Columbia restaurants brace for crowds

March 18, 2019 04:31 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

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

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

March 18, 2019 12:16 PM

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

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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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Man charged in TJ Maxx flashing accused of exposing himself to schoolkids, NC cops say

March 18, 2019 08:18 PM

Kindergarteners on field trip rescued from burning bus by driver, Richland 2 schools say

March 18, 2019 06:05 PM

Where to see Beto O’Rourke when he visits SC for first time as presidential candidate

March 18, 2019 05:00 PM

Cory Booker is popping up in SC this week. Here’s where you can see him

March 18, 2019 05:51 PM

Ticket punched: Clemson women’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament bid

March 18, 2019 05:29 PM

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Clemson coach Brad Brownell talks NIT, missing NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2019 05:54 PM

Gamecocks Women’s Basketball team finally able to play close to home for NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2019 07:10 PM

Dawn Staley on Zion Williamson’s return to South Carolina for NCAA tournament

March 18, 2019 07:36 PM

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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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Ticket punched: Clemson women’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament bid

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Ticket punched: Clemson women’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament bid

March 18, 2019 05:29 PM

It’s official: South Carolina to host in Charlotte, stick close to home for NCAAs

March 18, 2019 05:13 PM

ESPN apologizes for accidental early reveal of NCAA women’s tournament bracket

March 18, 2019 04:11 PM

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

March 18, 2019 03:07 PM

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Cory Booker is popping up in SC this week. Here’s where you can see him

Politics

Cory Booker is popping up in SC this week. Here’s where you can see him

March 18, 2019 05:51 PM

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

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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

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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