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Columbia helps prove March Madness ‘doesn’t have to be (in NC) every single year’

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Columbia helps prove March Madness ‘doesn’t have to be (in NC) every single year’

Columbia officials think South Carolina’s capital city had a good weekend with the NCAA Tournament. So, when’s the return trip?

March 25, 2019 07:45 AM

SC politicians want to give every taxpayer a $50 check. Is it worth it?

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SC politicians want to give every taxpayer a $50 check. Is it worth it?

March 23, 2019 10:08 AM

Graham’s next move after Mueller report: Investigate Obama’s Department of Justice

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Graham’s next move after Mueller report: Investigate Obama’s Department of Justice

March 25, 2019 12:39 PM

‘An explosion of people,’ NCAA March Madness Tournament tops off local breweries

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‘An explosion of people,’ NCAA March Madness Tournament tops off local breweries

March 24, 2019 08:32 PM

‘Economic growth, happiness and football.’ SC Gov pitches Panthers move in Charlotte

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‘Economic growth, happiness and football.’ SC Gov pitches Panthers move in Charlotte

March 25, 2019 02:09 PM

Check your lottery tickets, Columbia. Someone just won $1 million

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Check your lottery tickets, Columbia. Someone just won $1 million

March 25, 2019 09:45 AM

Coach K has big praise for Columbia, Colonial Life Arena and this ‘classy’ SC group

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Coach K has big praise for Columbia, Colonial Life Arena and this ‘classy’ SC group

March 24, 2019 09:23 PM

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Driver ejected in deadly crash in northeast Richland County

March 25, 2019 01:51 PM

Drunk driver sprayed Axe in his mouth to mask the smell of alcohol, SC deputies say

March 25, 2019 12:55 PM

‘Kill me! Kill me!’ Video shows how SC deputies handled standoff that left a man dead

March 25, 2019 12:05 PM

York County man charged on Winthrop campus for not wearing pants while in car

March 25, 2019 09:52 AM

Fight over seats at showing of ‘Us’ horror movie led to NC theater shooting, cops say

March 24, 2019 08:15 PM

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Raptors fans left in shock as Hornets win after near-impossible buzzer-beat

March 25, 2019 02:23 PM

UCF Coach Dawkins emotional after heartbreaking loss to Duke

March 25, 2019 02:19 PM

South Carolina football: Kiel Pollard hopes to be the Gamecocks’ go-to tight end

March 25, 2019 12:46 PM

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Meet The State’s 20 under 40 for 2019

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Meet The State’s 20 under 40 for 2019

March 23, 2019 10:44 PM

Suspect in $10,000 Forest Acres bank heist linked to other crimes, denied bond

March 22, 2019 05:00 PM

Man stole cigarettes from more than 15 Midlands stores, police say

March 22, 2019 12:46 PM

Blue Marlin owner opens ‘laidback’ seafood restaurant in Lexington

March 22, 2019 11:57 AM

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‘Earn it in practice,’ How Rico Dowdle’s absence is impacting USC tailback outlook

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‘Earn it in practice,’ How Rico Dowdle’s absence is impacting USC tailback outlook

March 25, 2019 02:06 PM

This Gamecock’s first start was the bowl: How he graded his play — and his nerves

March 25, 2019 12:23 PM

What to expect from Jermaine Couisnard at USC? Let a Duke star fill you in

March 24, 2019 09:58 PM

Columbia helps prove March Madness ‘doesn’t have to be (in NC) every single year’

March 25, 2019 07:45 AM

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SC politicians want to give every taxpayer a $50 check. Is it worth it?

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SC politicians want to give every taxpayer a $50 check. Is it worth it?

March 23, 2019 10:08 AM

In SC stop, 2020 Democrat Beto O’Rourke confronts challenge of courting black voters

March 21, 2019 10:30 PM

South Carolina’s bad drinking water catches attention of presidential candidates

March 22, 2019 05:38 PM

Poll: Climate change denial drops in SC, but residents more polarized over the cause

March 22, 2019 02:46 PM

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Milan fashion houses are hitting the wrong advertising note | Opinion

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Milan fashion houses are hitting the wrong advertising note | Opinion

March 22, 2019 12:09 AM

Fatal boat wreck shows SC ‘good ole boy’ network alive and well

March 21, 2019 09:57 AM

Vice President Mike Pence: For the future of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro must go

March 22, 2019 09:25 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 PM

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One of the Jenkinsville Water Company towers overlooks Lake Monticello. 12/18/18

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Thousands exposed to dangerous drinking water across South Carolina

The Jenkinsville Water System company failed to inform customers drinking water was contaminated with bacteria. Other small water systems have had troubles with chemicals, nitrates and heavy metals.

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Coach K has big praise for Columbia, Colonial Life Arena and this ‘classy’ SC group

March 24, 2019 09:23 PM

‘Earn it in practice,’ How Rico Dowdle’s absence is impacting USC tailback outlook

March 25, 2019 02:06 PM

If Wolfpack hopes to advance, a lot will ride on top reserve Kayla Jones

March 24, 2019 12:23 PM

Photo Gallery: Duke defeats UCF to advance to Sweet 16

Photo Gallery: Duke defeats UCF to advance to Sweet 16

March 25, 2019 12:36 AM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Iona | March 22, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Iona | March 22, 2019

March 23, 2019 02:23 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 01:29 PM

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Prepare your litres, dirndls, and lederhosen. Columbia Craft Brewing Company’s inaugural Oktoberfest kicks off at 11 a.m. Sept. 29.

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‘An explosion of people,’ NCAA March Madness Tournament tops off local breweries

NCAA March Madness Tournament in Columbia at Colonial Life Arena was a boon to local breweries, which include: River Rat, Columbia Craft, Twisted Spur, Steel Hands, Conquest Brewing and Cottontown Brew Lab

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Here is how you can enjoy spring without sneezing

March 19, 2019 09:21 PM

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Photos from Elton John’s farewell tour in Columbia.

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Photos from Elton John’s farewell tour in Columbia.

March 13, 2019 11:14 PM

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