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Walmart calls Columbia police nine times a day. You pay the bill

Crime & Courts

Walmart calls Columbia police nine times a day. You pay the bill

The Columbia Police Department goes to Walmart about nine times a day for theft and other disturbances. Taxpayers are footing the bill for security, but critics say it can be solved with an off-duty officer.

November 15, 2018 05:00 AM

Elderly couple hit during Richland County crash die within 5 minutes of each other, coroner says

Crime & Courts

Elderly couple hit during Richland County crash die within 5 minutes of each other, coroner says

November 15, 2018 12:15 PM

DOJ scolds Irmo over alleged violation of woman’s housing rights

Local

DOJ scolds Irmo over alleged violation of woman’s housing rights

November 15, 2018 10:33 AM

Who spent more money traveling, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney or USC’s Will Muschamp?

USC Gamecocks Football

Who spent more money traveling, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney or USC’s Will Muschamp?

November 14, 2018 01:30 PM

SCANA attorney admits to, defends deleting parts of critical SC nuclear report

Politics & Government

SCANA attorney admits to, defends deleting parts of critical SC nuclear report

November 14, 2018 01:37 PM

Too many tests, not enough planning time hurt SC students and teachers, educators say

Politics & Government

Too many tests, not enough planning time hurt SC students and teachers, educators say

November 14, 2018 05:33 PM

Married couple killed in multi-vehicle crash, Richland County coroner says

Crime & Courts

Married couple killed in multi-vehicle crash, Richland County coroner says

November 14, 2018 06:22 PM

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How unregulated recovery homes are saving some addicts while endangering others

November 15, 2018 09:02 AM

Giving drugs to drug addicts for recovery: Inside the growing controversy

November 15, 2018 09:02 AM

Columbia mayor joins Obamas, Drake, others on list of 100 inspiring African-Americans

November 15, 2018 09:53 AM

Deadly multi-vehicle crash shuts down major Lexington highway

November 15, 2018 07:45 AM

Gruesome cause of death revealed after contractor is killed at NC MillerCoors plant

November 14, 2018 10:28 PM

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‘Crazy weather = Crazy calls:’ Greenville police find truck teetering on ledge

November 15, 2018 08:25 AM

Early winter storm that’s bringing snow, ice to some states is causing flooding in SC

November 15, 2018 08:39 AM

Clemson transfer, new Gamecock Nelly Perry on her feelings about playing former team

November 14, 2018 04:22 PM

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DOJ scolds Irmo over alleged violation of woman’s housing rights

Local

DOJ scolds Irmo over alleged violation of woman’s housing rights

November 15, 2018 10:33 AM

Columbia mayor joins Obamas, Drake, others on list of 100 inspiring African-Americans

November 15, 2018 09:53 AM

This Lexington superintendent just got a raise, $12K yearly bonus and other perks

November 14, 2018 06:25 PM

Who spent more money traveling, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney or USC’s Will Muschamp?

November 14, 2018 01:30 PM

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Will Muschamp has answer to tackling troubles, it’s a stark one

Sports

Will Muschamp has answer to tackling troubles, it’s a stark one

November 15, 2018 12:29 PM

No. 1! Dawn Staley, South Carolina rise to new heights in recruiting rankings

November 15, 2018 12:02 PM

Trae Hannibal, South Carolina’s next guard, signs with Gamecocks

November 15, 2018 11:28 AM

South Carolina’s quarterback terrorizing duo that never really was

November 15, 2018 10:11 AM

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Harpootlian’s top priority in SC Senate? Put corrupt politicians in jail

Politics

Harpootlian’s top priority in SC Senate? Put corrupt politicians in jail

November 14, 2018 07:26 PM

Too many tests, not enough planning time hurt SC students and teachers, educators say

November 14, 2018 05:33 PM

After scandal and public pressure, SC’s electric co-ops promise to change

November 14, 2018 03:16 PM

Hit by tax scandal, ex-Columbia councilman can get back his law license

November 14, 2018 02:15 PM

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Arrington adopts Trump’s hero tactics, refuses to take responsibility

Opinion

Arrington adopts Trump’s hero tactics, refuses to take responsibility

November 13, 2018 01:38 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

Inside the mystery of Donald Trump’s stubbornly loyal political base

November 06, 2018 05:30 AM

What the midterm elections tell us about the 2020 presidential campaign

November 13, 2018 06:00 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Battered and low on money, SC’s rural poor suffering from latest storm

Crystal Simmons, a working mother who lives in Wallace, suffered the loss of water, power, phone service and her road during Hurricane Florence. She is among the rural South Carolinians hurt by the storm.

Blogs & Columns

Will Muschamp has answer to tackling troubles, it’s a stark one

November 15, 2018 12:29 PM

South Carolina linebacker production statistics are alarming

November 15, 2018 07:45 AM

College football and NFL picks: Can UK rebound? Will interim coach change U of L?

November 15, 2018 11:17 AM

Galleries

Duke crushes Eastern Michigan

Duke crushes Eastern Michigan

November 15, 2018 09:18 AM

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats UNC-Asheville

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats UNC-Asheville

November 13, 2018 11:12 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 08:39 PM

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Go Columbia

Go Columbia

Matt Thomas of Parmalee talks family, new music, and his love for the Carolinas

Parmalee will perform Nov. 9 at the Vista After Five concert series finale. Oh, and did we mention it’s free?

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Get all the comfort with none of the work at Bubbie’s Jewish Food Extravaganza

Go Columbia

Get all the comfort with none of the work at Bubbie’s Jewish Food Extravaganza

November 08, 2018 03:14 PM

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We asked folks in Columbia: ‘How do you get in the holiday spirit?’ Here’s what they said

Go Columbia

We asked folks in Columbia: ‘How do you get in the holiday spirit?’ Here’s what they said

November 08, 2018 03:11 PM

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