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Columbia airport leaders wasting money on ads, luxury suite at USC games, senator says

Politics & Government

Columbia airport leaders wasting money on ads, luxury suite at USC games, senator says

State Sen. Dick Harpootlian blasted the Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s board for spending big on a marketing deal with Gamecocks athletics.

February 21, 2019 04:31 PM

Masked man wanted after reports of stalking female jogger, Columbia police say

Crime & Courts

Masked man wanted after reports of stalking female jogger, Columbia police say

February 21, 2019 08:38 PM

Legendary Lexington High basketball coach stepping down after season

High School Basketball

Legendary Lexington High basketball coach stepping down after season

February 21, 2019 04:36 PM

Publix is opening new market in Lexington, but it’s not your average grocery store

Business

Publix is opening new market in Lexington, but it’s not your average grocery store

February 21, 2019 02:30 PM

Here’s what Mike Pence had to say about Tim Scott, SC’s Opportunity Zone Project

Politics & Government

Here’s what Mike Pence had to say about Tim Scott, SC’s Opportunity Zone Project

February 21, 2019 03:05 PM

After attempt to slow down bill fails, SC House closer to taking up K-12 reform

Politics & Government

After attempt to slow down bill fails, SC House closer to taking up K-12 reform

February 21, 2019 01:16 PM

Midlands teen killed, 2 others injured in crash on the way to school, coroner says

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Midlands teen killed, 2 others injured in crash on the way to school, coroner says

February 21, 2019 12:00 PM

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More Bi-Lo grocery stores are closing in SC, reportedly two are in the Midlands

February 21, 2019 09:54 PM

Te’a Cooper injured, South Carolina struggles late in loss to Kentucky

February 21, 2019 08:56 PM

Former Blue Devil tweets good wishes to the wrong Zion

February 21, 2019 08:33 PM

Betsy DeVos visited a struggling SC school district. Here’s what she saw

February 21, 2019 05:50 PM

Embattled ex-Solicitor Johnson resigns officer’s job in SC Air National Guard

February 21, 2019 05:31 PM

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Clemson women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler on Tigers having success in her first year

February 21, 2019 11:33 PM

A young team with 21 turnovers leads to loss against Kentucky

February 21, 2019 09:57 PM

Watch the Gamecocks take on Kentucky at the Colonial Life Arena

February 21, 2019 10:10 PM

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Publix is opening new market in Lexington, but it’s not your average grocery store

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Publix is opening new market in Lexington, but it’s not your average grocery store

February 21, 2019 02:30 PM

USC apologizes after pictures of students in blackface are found in old yearbooks

February 20, 2019 06:12 PM

SC college tuition freeze seems likely as lawmakers unveil yet another proposal

February 20, 2019 05:56 PM

Will dolphins die in search for oil? Marine life at risk, legal action says

February 20, 2019 12:02 PM

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Te’a Cooper injured, South Carolina struggles late in loss to Kentucky

Sports

Te’a Cooper injured, South Carolina struggles late in loss to Kentucky

February 21, 2019 08:56 PM

Legendary Lexington High basketball coach stepping down after season

February 21, 2019 04:36 PM

South Carolina baseball aims to fix sloppy play quickly heading into weekend series

February 21, 2019 03:43 PM

SC Upper State basketball championships: Matchups, players to watch and story lines

February 21, 2019 03:32 PM

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Betsy DeVos visited a struggling SC school district. Here’s what she saw

Politics

Betsy DeVos visited a struggling SC school district. Here’s what she saw

February 21, 2019 05:50 PM

Columbia airport leaders wasting money on ads, luxury suite at USC games, senator says

February 21, 2019 04:31 PM

Worried over price tag, lawmakers intervene in SC’s purchase of new voting machines

February 21, 2019 03:37 PM

Here’s what Mike Pence had to say about Tim Scott, SC’s Opportunity Zone Project

February 21, 2019 03:05 PM

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‘Liberal women’ in Washington overplay identity politics

Opinion

‘Liberal women’ in Washington overplay identity politics

February 20, 2019 05:39 PM

How President Trump helps divide Democrats by fanning the flames of socialism

February 20, 2019 06:00 AM

Because all lives are precious, evangelical Christian opposes weakening mercury rules

February 20, 2019 08:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 PM

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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 Zion Williamson play again for Duke? He’s listed as ‘day-to-day.’

February 21, 2019 04:43 PM

‘He was our heart’: Gamecocks remember Harold White as more than a coach

February 21, 2019 10:45 AM

Harsh reality: Just like that, Duke faces life without Zion Williamson

February 21, 2019 03:02 AM

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Boston College in overtime

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Boston College in overtime

February 21, 2019 07:18 AM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Duke | February 20, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Duke | February 20, 2019

February 21, 2019 04:01 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 PM

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Go Columbia

Go Columbia

Midlands-area summer camps: Fun opportunities for kids while school is out

It may still feel like winter outside, but it’s time to start planning for summer. Midlands parents hae a host of options for their kids while school is out — and not all of those options are finalized yet.

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5 minutes with chef and life coach Shaun Adams

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5 minutes with chef and life coach Shaun Adams

February 14, 2019 09:39 AM

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One day this week: Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day

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One day this week: Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2019 09:34 AM

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