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Civilian killed at Fort Jackson training area, US Army says

Military News

Civilian killed at Fort Jackson training area, US Army says

May 22, 2019 05:56 PM

Rosewood murder suspect gets out of jail

Crime & Courts

Rosewood murder suspect gets out of jail

May 22, 2019 01:34 PM

Solar farm that could power 18,000 homes planned for Richland County

Business

Solar farm that could power 18,000 homes planned for Richland County

May 22, 2019 09:57 AM

Columbia’s downtown is one of the most affordable in the nation. Here’s why

Local

Columbia’s downtown is one of the most affordable in the nation. Here’s why

May 22, 2019 11:06 AM

South Carolina teen is third member of family to graduate with remarkable achievement

Education

South Carolina teen is third member of family to graduate with remarkable achievement

May 22, 2019 04:38 PM

National Democrats pick sides in party’s fight to take on Lindsey Graham

Latest News

National Democrats pick sides in party’s fight to take on Lindsey Graham

May 21, 2019 06:12 PM

After another transfer, where things stand with Gamecock football scholarship count

USC Gamecocks Football

After another transfer, where things stand with Gamecock football scholarship count

May 21, 2019 03:36 PM

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Columbia man likely killed wife, then shot himself at relative’s home, coroner says

May 22, 2019 07:36 PM

Warrant: Child was shot in Lexington drug robbery. Suspects charged, 3rd still wanted

May 22, 2019 07:12 PM

Baby is in intensive care, and his parents are in jail, Richland County sheriff says

May 22, 2019 05:19 PM

During return to SC, Kamala Harris will talk education, equal pay

May 22, 2019 04:37 PM

Lexington home sells for $875,000

May 22, 2019 04:16 PM

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Take a look at Tim Jones’ brain

May 22, 2019 02:06 PM

What Mark Kingston learned from, thinks about South Carolina’s difficult year

May 22, 2019 02:22 AM

USC special collections library

May 22, 2019 04:37 PM

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Warrant: Child was shot in Lexington drug robbery. Suspects charged, 3rd still wanted

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Warrant: Child was shot in Lexington drug robbery. Suspects charged, 3rd still wanted

May 22, 2019 07:12 PM

Rosewood murder suspect gets out of jail

May 22, 2019 01:34 PM

Columbia’s downtown is one of the most affordable in the nation. Here’s why

May 22, 2019 11:06 AM

A car was stolen, a baby kidnapped, and now the father may be charged, police say

May 21, 2019 05:06 PM

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South Carolina QB commit Luke Doty selected for Elite 11 finals

Sports

South Carolina QB commit Luke Doty selected for Elite 11 finals

May 22, 2019 06:37 PM

LSU’s national champion coach: Kingston ‘one of the very best’ despite dismal season

May 22, 2019 04:19 PM

Gamecocks trying to stay on even keel as they head to NCAA men’s golf championship

May 22, 2019 05:35 PM

One understated position battle to watch for South Carolina football

May 22, 2019 12:34 PM

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SC lawmakers set decision on Santee Cooper sale for 2020, leaving employees in limbo

Politics

SC lawmakers set decision on Santee Cooper sale for 2020, leaving employees in limbo

May 21, 2019 03:56 PM

SC activists rally to oppose abortion bans, joining efforts in Alabama, other states

May 21, 2019 03:14 PM

State worker bonuses, teacher pay raises. How SC will spend $9 billion

May 21, 2019 03:03 PM

Richland County is the latest to sue opioid manufacturer in overdose crisis

May 20, 2019 04:00 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

Opinion

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 PM

Joe Biden’s bad luck: He’s far ahead in the Democratic presidential primary race

May 21, 2019 06:00 AM

Op-ed: Comet seeks to improve mobility throughout Columbia

May 21, 2019 02:31 PM

Op-ed: Did USC miss an opportunity by not hiring Caslen?

May 17, 2019 01:04 PM

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SC inmate’s baby died in toilet: Lawsuits allege rampant medical neglect in prisons

The South Carolina Department of Corrections fails to provide basic medical care to all inmates in its 21 prisons, lawsuits and inmates say. The results: a baby’s death, blindness, misdiagnoses — and questions about how taxpayers’ dollars are being spent.

Blogs & Columns

UNC-TV has a new CEO, but it’s costing an NC university its chancellor

May 22, 2019 04:51 PM

The new Hendrick Motorsports hierarchy: Where does NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson land?

May 14, 2019 09:43 PM

Smaller crowds, fewer wins. How USC diehards survived tough baseball season

May 15, 2019 12:28 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 04:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 04:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 02:47 PM

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Billy Bob Thornton has a band, and they’re coming to Columbia

Actor Billy Bob Thornton and his band the Boxmasters will perform at The Senate in Columbia, South Carolina, in July. If you’ve ever wanted to see Thornton before, and not just in a movie, now’s your chance.

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‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

Go Columbia

‘Mama Mia!’ comes to Town Theatre

May 10, 2019 11:13 AM

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