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Why were SC schools closed for so long before Florence hit?

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Why were SC schools closed for so long before Florence hit?

South Carolina schools were closed for nearly a week before Hurricane Florence hit the state. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster ordered the closures to prepare shelters, buses and relieve traffic for evacuees.

September 18, 2018 04:11 PM

Before Florence, SC police worried about looting, thefts. Here’s what happened

Local

Before Florence, SC police worried about looting, thefts. Here’s what happened

September 18, 2018 05:16 PM

Special prosecutor Pascoe says ‘no ... plea deal’ has been offered former legislator

Crime & Courts

Special prosecutor Pascoe says ‘no ... plea deal’ has been offered former legislator

September 18, 2018 03:15 PM

As Waccamaw River rises, U.S. 501 may become a last link to eastern Horry County

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As Waccamaw River rises, U.S. 501 may become a last link to eastern Horry County

September 18, 2018 04:39 PM

SC Solicitor Johnson charged with fraud by federal grand jury

Crime & Courts

SC Solicitor Johnson charged with fraud by federal grand jury

September 18, 2018 05:43 PM

‘The water is not finished’: Aerial tour shows SC flooding, hurricane’s impact

South Carolina

‘The water is not finished’: Aerial tour shows SC flooding, hurricane’s impact

September 18, 2018 11:34 AM

Death penalty sought for SC man accused of ‘brutally’ molesting, killing toddler

Crime & Courts

Death penalty sought for SC man accused of ‘brutally’ molesting, killing toddler

September 18, 2018 01:39 PM

Latest News

SC Gov. McMaster gets back on the campaign trail after Florence

September 19, 2018 09:13 AM

Traffic moving again after crash blocks lanes on I-26

September 19, 2018 06:25 AM

Midlands firm gets exemption from Trump tariffs, won’t lay off workers, senator says

September 18, 2018 04:51 PM

Home showdown with Alabama highlights USC’s 2019 football schedule

September 18, 2018 02:34 PM

Prisoners across SC still in lockdown 5 months after deadly riot. Here’s why

September 18, 2018 01:30 PM

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What Coach Muschamp said about Vanderbilt, game week prep

September 18, 2018 02:50 PM

How USC is preparing to face Vanderbilt QB Kyle Shurmur

September 18, 2018 02:08 PM

Gov. Henry McMaster assesses flood damage in helicopter ride

September 18, 2018 11:06 AM

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Battered Cheraw gets help from Columbia as residents dig out from hurricane

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Battered Cheraw gets help from Columbia as residents dig out from hurricane

September 18, 2018 07:12 PM

Thousands of troops descend on SC in response to Florence flooding

September 18, 2018 02:15 PM

I-95 remains closed by Florence’s flooding

September 17, 2018 05:16 PM

Officials: SC ‘not out of the woods yet’ from threats left by Florence

September 17, 2018 04:40 PM

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Clemson challenged receiver Justyn Ross. The freshman responded in a big way

Sports

Clemson challenged receiver Justyn Ross. The freshman responded in a big way

September 19, 2018 09:02 AM

South Carolina is struggling at safety. So where is Jaylin Dickerson?

September 18, 2018 05:36 PM

Vanderbilt sees chance to ‘get into a street fight’ with South Carolina

September 18, 2018 03:28 PM

Clemson QB Kelly Bryant discusses injury, status for Georgia Tech

September 18, 2018 01:32 PM

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SC Gov. McMaster gets back on the campaign trail after Florence

Politics

SC Gov. McMaster gets back on the campaign trail after Florence

September 19, 2018 09:13 AM

SC Solicitor Johnson charged with fraud by federal grand jury

September 18, 2018 05:43 PM

Midlands firm gets exemption from Trump tariffs, won’t lay off workers, senator says

September 18, 2018 04:51 PM

Special prosecutor Pascoe says ‘no ... plea deal’ has been offered former legislator

September 18, 2018 03:15 PM

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What’s really behind Obama’s stealth midterm campaign?

Opinion

What’s really behind Obama’s stealth midterm campaign?

September 18, 2018 06:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

North and South Korea take America for a ride

September 14, 2018 10:26 AM

Coach Muschamp should concentrate on USC, not Maryland

September 14, 2018 08:21 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Hang around Columbia’s most violent block and ‘you’ll wind up in a box’

North Pointe Estates (also known as Bethel Bishop) is a subsidized housing community in Columbia, SC, with more violent crime than any other block in the city. Robbery, shootings, beatings and stabbings account for much of the violence.

Blogs & Columns

What Will Muschamp and Gamecocks learned watching Vanderbilt play Notre Dame

September 19, 2018 08:00 AM

Gamecocks: ‘It feels like we haven’t played a game in 75 days’

September 18, 2018 03:06 PM

Home showdown with Alabama highlights USC’s 2019 football schedule

September 18, 2018 02:34 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 05:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 10 2018

September 10, 2018 06:04 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State football defeats Georgia State

Photo Gallery: NC State football defeats Georgia State

September 08, 2018 11:55 PM

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Go Columbia

Take one day this week and visit Garners Ferry. Here’s why

It’s hot. Everyone knows it. But, what you may not know is that there are still plenty of cool things to do to escape the Columbia heat. If you’re like me and can’t bring yourself to sit out in the blazing sun at a local watering hole, there’s always the ferry — Garners Ferry that is.

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Take one day this week and visit Garners Ferry. Here’s why

local-events

Take one day this week and visit Garners Ferry. Here’s why

September 17, 2018 10:51 PM

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Kindred The Family Soul earn ‘cool points’ for blending family and performing

local-events

Kindred The Family Soul earn ‘cool points’ for blending family and performing

September 17, 2018 01:31 PM

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