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

Politics & Government

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

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

Witness: Confessed child killer Tim Jones thought preacher’s wife wanted to seduce him

Crime & Courts

Witness: Confessed child killer Tim Jones thought preacher’s wife wanted to seduce him

May 23, 2019 08:33 PM

‘Dramatic’ change in state liquor license policies could affect thousands of SC bars

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‘Dramatic’ change in state liquor license policies could affect thousands of SC bars

May 23, 2019 05:40 PM

Richland 1’s elite elementary school is also its whitest and least impoverished

Education

Richland 1’s elite elementary school is also its whitest and least impoverished

May 23, 2019 09:58 AM

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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

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

May 24, 2019 04:45 PM

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

May 24, 2019 07:32 PM

Couple wanted by SC police arrested at Lexington County motel

May 24, 2019 10:20 AM

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Richland County Coroner Gary Watts stresses not leaving children in vehicles

May 24, 2019 04:45 PM

NC State’s Avent: ‘This is something you will never forget’

May 24, 2019 12:35 AM

NC State’s Brad Debo says this is one of the greatest comebacks he has been a part of

May 24, 2019 01:56 AM

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

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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

How to get your kid around the enrollment freezes at two Lexington-Richland 5 schools

May 24, 2019 02:54 PM

Lexington 1 to spend $1.6 million on land for middle school

May 24, 2019 12:57 PM

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

Sports

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

May 24, 2019 06:17 PM

Standout Gamecock pitcher ending career early, but he’s not leaving team just yet

May 24, 2019 11:01 AM

AJ Lawson has ‘NBA starter potential.’ How will long will he stay with the Gamecocks?

May 24, 2019 12:41 PM

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

May 24, 2019 09:07 AM

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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

Opinion

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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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

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

Go Columbia

‘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

Go Columbia

Wine down with the Lexington Wine Walk on Main

May 10, 2019 11:11 AM

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