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Second SC law enforcement officer dies following Florence shooting, sheriff says

Crime & Courts

Second SC law enforcement officer dies following Florence shooting, sheriff says

Florence County Sheriff’s Deputy Farrah Turner died nearly 3 weeks after she was injured in a shooting where 7 law enforcement officers were shot. Turner, who had her feet amputated, is the second officer to die.

October 22, 2018 08:46 PM

Chairs, punches thrown as college basketball game in Columbia turns into brawl

Men's Basketball

Chairs, punches thrown as college basketball game in Columbia turns into brawl

October 22, 2018 11:01 PM

Judge expected to strike down controversial nuclear law that raised SCE&G’s rates

Politics & Government

Judge expected to strike down controversial nuclear law that raised SCE&G’s rates

October 22, 2018 12:46 PM

Carolina bride battling cancer, who defied the odds to see her wedding day, has died

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Carolina bride battling cancer, who defied the odds to see her wedding day, has died

October 22, 2018 05:06 PM

Rae Carruth released from prison after serving 19 years in murder of Cherica Adams

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Rae Carruth released from prison after serving 19 years in murder of Cherica Adams

October 22, 2018 08:04 AM

Madam president? In SC, Kamala Harris fuels speculation of a 2020 presidential run

Politics & Government

Madam president? In SC, Kamala Harris fuels speculation of a 2020 presidential run

October 19, 2018 08:32 PM

Former Columbia state representative to go on trial in State House corruption probe

Crime & Courts

Former Columbia state representative to go on trial in State House corruption probe

October 22, 2018 05:00 AM

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SC Gov. McMaster orders flags to be flown at half staff in honor of fallen officer

October 23, 2018 12:15 AM

Here’s where you can get a free flu shot in South Carolina — and why you should

October 22, 2018 07:37 PM

After girl forced to solicit sex found at Lexington gas station, man sent to prison

October 22, 2018 05:49 PM

While waiting at traffic light, Rosewood woman assaulted, kidnapped, police say

October 22, 2018 05:05 PM

After his mom was killed, Cayce 10 year old helped put shooter behind bars, solicitor says

October 22, 2018 04:25 PM

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Chairs thrown in brawl at Benedict-Voorhees basketball game

October 22, 2018 11:01 PM

Nolan Turner on becoming a bigger part of the Clemson defense

October 22, 2018 05:31 PM

Public corruption trial for Former State Rep. Jim Harrison starts in Richland County

October 22, 2018 05:14 PM

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She escaped kidnappers a year ago. Now, USC student is pursuing law enforcement career

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She escaped kidnappers a year ago. Now, USC student is pursuing law enforcement career

October 19, 2018 05:00 AM

She took in the needy, loved neighbors. Even the person later accused of killing her

October 17, 2018 05:00 AM

This airport just landed SC’s first nonstop transatlantic flight to Europe

October 18, 2018 02:12 PM

Baddourah allowed to return to Columbia council after 1.5-year suspension

October 18, 2018 10:13 AM

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A look at the latest under-the-radar recruit to thrive for Clemson

Sports

A look at the latest under-the-radar recruit to thrive for Clemson

October 22, 2018 05:44 PM

Jackie Bradley Jr., Steve Pearce look to double USC’s World Series ring haul

October 22, 2018 03:50 PM

Vols coach on coming to USC: ‘It’s a hard place to win ... especially at night’

October 22, 2018 03:47 PM

Clemson-Louisville kickoff time, TV details

October 22, 2018 12:34 PM

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Democrat Smith loses special VA business status after not cooperating with audit

Politics

Democrat Smith loses special VA business status after not cooperating with audit

October 22, 2018 04:11 PM

Judge expected to strike down controversial nuclear law that raised SCE&G’s rates

October 22, 2018 12:46 PM

After SC Democratic candidate drops out, middle school teacher launches write-in bid

October 22, 2018 12:16 PM

Madam president? In SC, Kamala Harris fuels speculation of a 2020 presidential run

October 19, 2018 08:32 PM

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Kavanaugh’s daughter an example of Christian forgiveness

Opinion

Kavanaugh’s daughter an example of Christian forgiveness

October 22, 2018 01:25 PM

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

October 21, 2018 05:30 AM

A vote for gubernatorial candidate James Smith is a vote for the environment

October 19, 2018 01:23 PM

SCE&G regulatory trial: Who will pay for the failed nuclear project?

October 19, 2018 01:23 PM

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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

Luke DeCock’s AP Top 25 basketball poll ballot: Preseason

October 22, 2018 11:21 AM

Stoops says Missouri dangerous. Here’s how coach plans to have UK prepared.

October 22, 2018 02:41 PM

Four-star corner Tony Davis back on board with Duke

October 22, 2018 11:39 AM

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Clemson defeats NC State in top 20 matchup

Clemson defeats NC State in top 20 matchup

October 20, 2018 11:36 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 05:26 PM

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

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Mark your calendars. You don’t want to miss these Halloween events

Halloween is a magical time of year, a time when kids of all ages (including moms, dads, and grandparents) don costumes and revel in being frightened.

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5 minutes with creative mastermind Jessica Boyd of Gild Agency

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5 minutes with creative mastermind Jessica Boyd of Gild Agency

October 22, 2018 10:43 AM

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All the food. All the rides. Your guide to the 2018 SC State Fair

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All the food. All the rides. Your guide to the 2018 SC State Fair

October 13, 2018 05:00 AM

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