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COVID-19 forces closure of all state jury trials, SC Chief Justice Beatty rules

Crime & Courts

COVID-19 forces closure of all state jury trials, SC Chief Justice Beatty rules

COVID-19 has claimed another South Carolina victim, at least temporarily: the right to trial by jury in state courts.

December 03, 2020 8:39 PM

First batch of COVID-19 vaccines could reach SC before Christmas, officials say

Coronavirus

First batch of COVID-19 vaccines could reach SC before Christmas, officials say

State says Richland Co. rejected offer to avoid repaying millions in Penny Tax funds

Local

State says Richland Co. rejected offer to avoid repaying millions in Penny Tax funds

COVID-19 spread indicator continues to rise in SC; one in four test positive Thursday

Coronavirus

COVID-19 spread indicator continues to rise in SC; one in four test positive Thursday

Midlands schools back up and running after staff shortages, school board vote

Education

Midlands schools back up and running after staff shortages, school board vote

SC football state title game pushed back as one team deals with COVID-19

High School Football

SC football state title game pushed back as one team deals with COVID-19

SC voters hoped penny tax would fix roads in their communities. But USC benefited most

Local

SC voters hoped penny tax would fix roads in their communities. But USC benefited most

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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on Dec. 3

Down goes No. 1: NC State hands top-ranked South Carolina first loss in 30 games

Historic Outer Banks structures to be demolished after ‘unrecoverable’ storm damage

December 03, 2020 4:33 PM

No ‘germ muzzles’ allowed: South Carolina store owner defends her mask ban

Walmart breaks ground on $220M facility near Charleston that will create 1,000 jobs

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Devonte’ Graham on Hornets adding playmakers

December 03, 2020 1:51 PM

South Carolina plays ‘selfish’ in loss to NC State, Dawn Staley says

December 03, 2020 10:02 PM

NC State defeats No. 1 South Carolina

December 03, 2020 10:43 PM

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Scammed of $2500, victim’s family, Richland cops warn of holiday phone crime on seniors

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Scammed of $2500, victim’s family, Richland cops warn of holiday phone crime on seniors

December 02, 2020 12:00 AM

SC man charged with shooting 5 people at Rock Hill lounge caught by feds in Columbia

November 30, 2020 6:59 PM

Cottontown restaurant in Columbia in danger of closing, it notifies customers

State says Richland Co. rejected offer to avoid repaying millions in Penny Tax funds

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Down goes No. 1: NC State hands top-ranked South Carolina first loss in 30 games

Sports

Down goes No. 1: NC State hands top-ranked South Carolina first loss in 30 games

Mike Bobo gives the final word on Shi Smith before Kentucky

What’s held back South Carolina’s batch of young wide receivers in 2020?

Could South Carolina really go to a bowl? Ray Tanner offers a little bit more clarity

December 03, 2020 3:45 PM

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First batch of COVID-19 vaccines could reach SC before Christmas, officials say

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First batch of COVID-19 vaccines could reach SC before Christmas, officials say

Gov. McMaster tries again, taps patrol veteran to run SC’s public safety agency

December 02, 2020 4:46 PM

How three Midlands lawmakers are adjusting to new life at the SC State House

December 02, 2020 2:40 PM

SC’s online sales tax revenue doubles thanks to COVID-19 pandemic spending

December 02, 2020 12:23 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 30, 2020

Opinion

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 30, 2020

December 03, 2020 8:54 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 23, 2020

If we are going to forgive student loan debt, we should include all student loan debt

Our small businesses need Trump to concede and provide a smooth transition to Biden

November 24, 2020 1:26 PM

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Was it an accident, or was he killed? SC parents haunted by son’s death 10 years later

Brooks Martin loved dancing to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and watching Gamecocks baseball on TV with his dad. He rode his dog, Boomer, like a horse and enjoyed eating Chick-fil-A nuggets. He was the firstborn son – a miracle child born premature. But the happy boy would not live to see his second birthday. What happened at his home day care that day in 2010? This is Chapter 1 of “Losing Brooks” from The State.

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 30, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 30, 2020

December 03, 2020 8:54 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 23, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 23, 2020

November 25, 2020 8:09 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 16, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 16, 2020

November 20, 2020 1:16 PM

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