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Newsom is often cited as a top Democratic presidential candidate for 2028.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be in Rock Hill Monday for his book tour
Newsom is often cited as a top Democratic presidential candidate for 2028.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Newsom is often cited as a top Democratic presidential candidate for 2028.
Offering a mix of Texas-style barbecue and Mexican-inspired cuisine, Bordertown BBQ is slated to open in Beaufort soon. Here’s what’s on the menu.
Bordertown BBQ to open soon in Beaufort. Here’s when, what’s on the menu
Offering a mix of Texas-style barbecue and Mexican-inspired cuisine, Bordertown BBQ is slated to open in Beaufort soon. Here’s what’s on the menu.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Offering a mix of Texas-style barbecue and Mexican-inspired cuisine, Bordertown BBQ is slated to open in Beaufort soon. Here’s what’s on the menu.
Dave Ramsey sounds alarm as Americans are forced on Medicare move
February 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Dave Ramsey sounds alarm as Americans are forced on Medicare move
A sports rarity: A franchise on sale days after winning a major professional championship. Could break Lakers’ record sale of $10 billion.
New era incoming: Super Bowl-champion Seahawks are officially for sale
A sports rarity: A franchise on sale days after winning a major professional championship. Could break Lakers’ record sale of $10 billion.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM
A sports rarity: A franchise on sale days after winning a major professional championship. Could break Lakers’ record sale of $10 billion.
oo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Queens of the Stone Age, Kacey Musgraves, and many more will play.
2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival Lineup
oo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Queens of the Stone Age, Kacey Musgraves, and many more will play.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:50 AM
oo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Queens of the Stone Age, Kacey Musgraves, and many more will play.
Chop, stir, groove and repeat.
68 of the Best Food-Related Songs to Set the Mood While You Cook
Chop, stir, groove and repeat.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Chop, stir, groove and repeat.
Walking into Target isn't what it used to be.
Target expands stores as customers get fed up with chaos
Walking into Target isn't what it used to be.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Walking into Target isn't what it used to be.
Healthy fast-food chain exits U.S. and closes dozens worldwide
February 19, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Healthy fast-food chain exits U.S. and closes dozens worldwide
Palantir (PLTR) stock is up today, trading 5% higher near $140, at the time of writing, Wednesday, Feb.
Analysts revamp Palantir stock rating
Palantir (PLTR) stock is up today, trading 5% higher near $140, at the time of writing, Wednesday, Feb.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Palantir (PLTR) stock is up today, trading 5% higher near $140, at the time of writing, Wednesday, Feb.
Phish will tour after their Sphere residency in the summer of 2026.
Phish Announces Summer 2026 Tour
Phish will tour after their Sphere residency in the summer of 2026.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Phish will tour after their Sphere residency in the summer of 2026.
Kohl's rolls out a bold new in-store section across all locations to draw back shoppers amid ongoing challenges.
Kohl's makes bold store change to lure back customers
Kohl's rolls out a bold new in-store section across all locations to draw back shoppers amid ongoing challenges.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Kohl's rolls out a bold new in-store section across all locations to draw back shoppers amid ongoing challenges.
Former House Speaker Jay Lucas is one of four candidates vying for SC supreme court seat along with Administrative Law Judge Ralph Anderson, Appeals Court Judge Blake Hewitt and current Justice John Few.
SC Senate majority leader says former speaker least qualified for supreme court
Former House Speaker Jay Lucas is one of four candidates vying for SC supreme court seat along with Administrative Law Judge Ralph Anderson, Appeals Court Judge Blake Hewitt and current Justice John Few.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Former House Speaker Jay Lucas is one of four candidates vying for SC supreme court seat along with Administrative Law Judge Ralph Anderson, Appeals Court Judge Blake Hewitt and current Justice John Few.
An altercation between the women led to gunfire, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Woman shot at Columbia laundromat and hours later an arrest is made, police say
An altercation between the women led to gunfire, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM
An altercation between the women led to gunfire, according to the Columbia Police Department.
The increased starting pay is part of a $15.4 billion spending plan headed to the House floor.
SC teachers to see raise in minimum pay in House budget proposal. Here’s how much
The increased starting pay is part of a $15.4 billion spending plan headed to the House floor.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The increased starting pay is part of a $15.4 billion spending plan headed to the House floor.
A 15-member committee will propose a project list, funding amount and tax timeline for a new ballot measure.
After failed penny tax vote, Beaufort County seeks reset with resident-led group
A 15-member committee will propose a project list, funding amount and tax timeline for a new ballot measure.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:20 PM
A 15-member committee will propose a project list, funding amount and tax timeline for a new ballot measure.
Former South Carolina star Bree Hall’s rookie season in the WNBA was full of ups and downs. She has a new plan
New goal for Gamecock alum Bree Hall: Grow her game in Athletes Unlimited league
Former South Carolina star Bree Hall’s rookie season in the WNBA was full of ups and downs. She has a new plan
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February 18, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Former South Carolina star Bree Hall’s rookie season in the WNBA was full of ups and downs. She has a new plan
The postseason begins on Friday for the girls and Saturday for the boys.
2026 SCISA basketball playoffs are set. Here’s the schedule
The postseason begins on Friday for the girls and Saturday for the boys.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The postseason begins on Friday for the girls and Saturday for the boys.
Some say "all press is good press."
Baby brand faces boycott over alleged R-rated marketing
Some say "all press is good press."
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February 18, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Some say "all press is good press."
Miley Cyrus will revisit role that launched her to stardom in the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special."
Miley Cyrus returns as Hannah Montana for 20th anniversary special
Miley Cyrus will revisit role that launched her to stardom in the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special."
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February 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Miley Cyrus will revisit role that launched her to stardom in the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special."
"This ‘Hannahversary' is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who've stood by me for 20 years," said Miley Cyrus.
7 Things We Know About Hannah Montana's 20th Anniversary Return
"This ‘Hannahversary' is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who've stood by me for 20 years," said Miley Cyrus.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:20 PM
"This ‘Hannahversary' is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who've stood by me for 20 years," said Miley Cyrus.
The images have made it to social media and independent news outlets, highlighting the severity of the impact of the oil cuts — and the government’s resistance to any change — on average Cubans.
Cardboard coffins, rotting garbage, end of surgeries: Images of Cuba’s humanitarian crisis
The images have made it to social media and independent news outlets, highlighting the severity of the impact of the oil cuts — and the government’s resistance to any change — on average Cubans.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The images have made it to social media and independent news outlets, highlighting the severity of the impact of the oil cuts — and the government’s resistance to any change — on average Cubans.
After years of resistance, the Chamber of Commerce has finally agreed to hand its receipts to the Town of Hilton Head. But why? The reasons are still unclear.
In change, Hilton Head’s chamber deal done mostly in private. Now, few are talking
After years of resistance, the Chamber of Commerce has finally agreed to hand its receipts to the Town of Hilton Head. But why? The reasons are still unclear.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM
After years of resistance, the Chamber of Commerce has finally agreed to hand its receipts to the Town of Hilton Head. But why? The reasons are still unclear.
Last year, lawmakers approved people using debit cards to buy lottery tickets.
Will vending machines boost lottery sales in SC? Lawmakers look to make that bet
Last year, lawmakers approved people using debit cards to buy lottery tickets.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Last year, lawmakers approved people using debit cards to buy lottery tickets.
A key intersection, closed as the city continues storm drainage work in the downtown, has reopened, much to the delight of Bay Street business owners.
Beaufort’s Bay Street back in business after 3-month closure. ‘Woo-hoo!’
A key intersection, closed as the city continues storm drainage work in the downtown, has reopened, much to the delight of Bay Street business owners.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
A key intersection, closed as the city continues storm drainage work in the downtown, has reopened, much to the delight of Bay Street business owners.
South Carolina lost by 16 points on Tuesday after falling by 47 in the first matchup against the Gators.
What Lamont Paris said after USC MBB falls in rematch against No. 12 Florida
South Carolina lost by 16 points on Tuesday after falling by 47 in the first matchup against the Gators.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
South Carolina lost by 16 points on Tuesday after falling by 47 in the first matchup against the Gators.