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Prison guard: Tim Jones killed his daughter after she saw him killing his son

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Prison guard: Tim Jones killed his daughter after she saw him killing his son

He choked Merah, 8, “until she turned purple,” a guard testified.

May 21, 2019 07:56 PM

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

Politics & Government

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

May 21, 2019 03:03 PM

‘Grab ‘em by the ballot box’: Activists at SC State House target abortion bans in 2020

Politics & Government

‘Grab ‘em by the ballot box’: Activists at SC State House target abortion bans in 2020

May 21, 2019 03:14 PM

Customers may have been exposed to hepatitis at Harbison-area restaurant, SC officials say

Health Care

Customers may have been exposed to hepatitis at Harbison-area restaurant, SC officials say

May 21, 2019 03:55 PM

14 presidential hopefuls to speak at SC Democratic Party convention

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14 presidential hopefuls to speak at SC Democratic Party convention

May 21, 2019 02:52 PM

Suspended Chester sheriff, deputies plead not guilty to charges in federal court

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Suspended Chester sheriff, deputies plead not guilty to charges in federal court

May 21, 2019 11:31 AM

Water company charged excessive bills — and even blamed a cat, SC lawsuit says

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Water company charged excessive bills — and even blamed a cat, SC lawsuit says

May 21, 2019 08:59 AM

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Gamecocks stumble to quick SEC tournament exit, finish with worst record in 23 years

May 22, 2019 01:18 AM

Snake bite at school sends second-grader to hospital, Georgia officials say

May 21, 2019 10:06 PM

Dressbarn will close all of its stores, including 28 in the Carolinas, company says

May 21, 2019 08:05 PM

Prison guard who got pregnant from sex with inmate now behind bars, SC officials say

May 21, 2019 06:02 PM

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

May 21, 2019 06:12 PM

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Communities around Lake Murray continue to grow

May 21, 2019 12:43 PM

‘We’ve been doing it for 60 years now’ Lake Murray’s growth threatens boat landing’s survival

May 21, 2019 12:41 PM

Officers heard Tim Jones describe how he killed his son and daughter

May 21, 2019 03:20 PM

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Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

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Village at Sandhill loses 2 popular eateries, getting 2 more

May 21, 2019 05:30 AM

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

May 20, 2019 04:00 PM

Top Army officials will have Columbia at attention this week. Here’s why

May 20, 2019 05:30 AM

When’s the next big one? Agency scanning below SC surface to help predict earthquakes.

May 18, 2019 04:41 PM

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Clemson forward suffers torn ACL

Sports

Clemson forward suffers torn ACL

May 21, 2019 05:30 PM

Clemson drops ACC tournament opener to Boston College in extra innings

May 21, 2019 03:13 PM

Ex-Tar Heel Jalek Felton works back from ‘bad decisions’ that sent him overseas

May 21, 2019 05:03 PM

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

May 21, 2019 03:36 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

‘Grab ‘em by the ballot box’: Activists at SC State House target abortion bans in 2020

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

Opinion

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

SC Legislature and governor’s support of Panthers deal astounding

May 17, 2019 12:56 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

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

UNC’s Mack Brown gets commitment from four-star quarterback from Texas

May 15, 2019 08:51 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

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 02:16 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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