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A dying USC fan’s wish came true. How these Gamecocks helped make it happen

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A dying USC fan’s wish came true. How these Gamecocks helped make it happen

Gloria Butler, 69, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, got her dying wish to see a South Carolina Gamecocks game in person on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, against Texas A&M. Former Gamecocks, including Ulric Jones, Marcus Lattimore and George Rogers helped make it happen.

October 14, 2018 06:07 PM

Gamecocks drop chance to snap winless streak vs. Texas A&M

USC Gamecocks Football

Gamecocks drop chance to snap winless streak vs. Texas A&M

October 13, 2018 06:59 PM

Multi-billion dollar mistake? Feds move to abandon over-budget nuclear fuel plant

Politics & Government

Multi-billion dollar mistake? Feds move to abandon over-budget nuclear fuel plant

October 12, 2018 02:48 PM

Here’s how you can give to the Columbia high school quarterback who had a heart attack

High School Football

Here’s how you can give to the Columbia high school quarterback who had a heart attack

October 13, 2018 10:20 AM

The SC Lottery raised $5 billion for schools. So why is tuition higher than ever?

Lottery

The SC Lottery raised $5 billion for schools. So why is tuition higher than ever?

October 12, 2018 05:00 AM

Lindsey Graham, SC Gov. McMaster to meet Trump next week on nuclear project’s future

Politics & Government

Lindsey Graham, SC Gov. McMaster to meet Trump next week on nuclear project’s future

October 13, 2018 12:06 PM

$100 million in SC lottery scholarships go to students who don’t graduate in 6 years

Lottery

$100 million in SC lottery scholarships go to students who don’t graduate in 6 years

October 12, 2018 05:00 AM

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3 charged in crash involving Richland County patrol car that injured deputy

October 14, 2018 02:16 PM

Teen faces DUI, child endangerment charges in SC crash that killed 1, injured 3

October 14, 2018 11:12 AM

Could Haley beat Trump? Among some key voters, the answer could be ‘yes’

October 12, 2018 05:39 PM

Columbia-area quarterback upbeat after open-heart surgery

October 13, 2018 07:45 PM

After a woman dies in the hospital, Columbia police are changing their investigation

October 13, 2018 01:39 PM

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The Gamecocks give woman with cancer the best game day ever

October 13, 2018 06:44 PM

North Carolina coach Larry Fedora following loss to Virginia Tech: ‘It’s frustrating for me’

October 13, 2018 11:44 PM

Three things we know about the Gamecocks heading into open week

October 13, 2018 08:54 PM

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Judge gives Columbia ‘terrorist’ 80 years in prison for cemetery rampage

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Judge gives Columbia ‘terrorist’ 80 years in prison for cemetery rampage

October 12, 2018 06:12 PM

Jury finds Columbia man guilty in car rage mayhem at cemetery

October 11, 2018 02:12 PM

Greenville business to get cut of DHEC chief’s salary; lawmakers unhappy

October 10, 2018 11:23 AM

Landmark Columbia hardware store to close after 40 years

October 08, 2018 02:05 PM

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The Buffalo Bills threw at this former Gamecock. He answered with a game-winning TD

Sports

The Buffalo Bills threw at this former Gamecock. He answered with a game-winning TD

October 14, 2018 04:13 PM

By a hair: Jadeveon Clowney yanks an opponent down for a loss by his dreadlocks

October 14, 2018 03:27 PM

USC-Texas A&M report card: How to grade a comeback loss?

October 14, 2018 01:12 PM

How many yards South Carolina lost because of drops against Texas A&M

October 14, 2018 10:53 AM

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Lindsey Graham, SC Gov. McMaster to meet Trump next week on nuclear project’s future

Politics

Lindsey Graham, SC Gov. McMaster to meet Trump next week on nuclear project’s future

October 13, 2018 12:06 PM

Could Haley beat Trump? Among some key voters, the answer could be ‘yes’

October 12, 2018 05:39 PM

How the candidates for SC governor plan to improve health care

October 12, 2018 07:23 PM

Among the unhealthiest states, how will candidates for SC governor improve care?

October 12, 2018 05:22 PM

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Sen. Graham shows contempt for women, Democrats

Opinion

Sen. Graham shows contempt for women, Democrats

October 14, 2018 04:07 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 05:06 PM

Haley leaves the stage as America prepares to assert a harsher global vision

October 11, 2018 05:49 PM

Chapter 7 is a remedy to SCANA problem

October 11, 2018 09:45 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

Birdies galore at SAS, with entertainment to match

October 14, 2018 05:45 PM

Virginia Tech goes the distance, drives 98 yards to defeat Tar Heels in final minutes

October 13, 2018 07:02 PM

UNC still looking for answers at QB after excruciating loss

October 13, 2018 10:26 PM

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Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech | Oct. 13, 2018

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech | Oct. 13, 2018

October 14, 2018 03:36 AM

Photo Gallery: Late Night With Roy Williams | October 12, 2018

Photo Gallery: Late Night With Roy Williams | October 12, 2018

October 13, 2018 12:27 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 05:06 PM

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Go Columbia

Go Columbia

Do you believe in ghosts? Tell us about your eerie experiences!

Do you have a story of an unexplained phenomena or eerie supernatural encounter? We want to hear about it.

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Lights, camera, action! Jewish Film Festival comes to The Nick

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Lights, camera, action! Jewish Film Festival comes to The Nick

October 11, 2018 01:01 PM

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TOL Coffeehouse returns for a new season

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TOL Coffeehouse returns for a new season

October 11, 2018 09:59 AM

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