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Dabo Swinney’s middle son is among the support staffers following John Grass to Alabama.
Who’s leaving Clemson for Samford? 5 Tigers coaches announce new roles
Dabo Swinney’s middle son is among the support staffers following John Grass to Alabama.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Dabo Swinney’s middle son is among the support staffers following John Grass to Alabama.
South Carolina men’s basketball team plays Albany at home.
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Albany
South Carolina men’s basketball team plays Albany at home.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
South Carolina men’s basketball team plays Albany at home.
A white Richland County SC man charged with a federal hate crime against a Black man has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bond.
‘He needs to stay where he is.’ Richland man in hate crime case to remain in jail
A white Richland County SC man charged with a federal hate crime against a Black man has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bond.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A white Richland County SC man charged with a federal hate crime against a Black man has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bond.
The Gamecocks men’s basketball team begins SEC play against Vanderbilt on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.
Three takeaways after South Carolina MBB finishes its non-conference slate
The Gamecocks men’s basketball team begins SEC play against Vanderbilt on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Gamecocks men’s basketball team begins SEC play against Vanderbilt on Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.
On Tuesday, the Panthers began their preparation for the regular-season finale against the Bucs. The Charlotte Observer was there for the latest news.
Panthers journeyman ready to step up in make-or-break game vs. Buccaneers
On Tuesday, the Panthers began their preparation for the regular-season finale against the Bucs. The Charlotte Observer was there for the latest news.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
On Tuesday, the Panthers began their preparation for the regular-season finale against the Bucs. The Charlotte Observer was there for the latest news.
A judge has upheld an earlier ruling requiring a wealthy Isle of Palms property owner to tear out a seawall he built in what regulators say was a violation of state coastal law
SC Judge upholds order requiring wealthy landowner to tear down illegal seawall
A judge has upheld an earlier ruling requiring a wealthy Isle of Palms property owner to tear out a seawall he built in what regulators say was a violation of state coastal law
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December 31, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A judge has upheld an earlier ruling requiring a wealthy Isle of Palms property owner to tear out a seawall he built in what regulators say was a violation of state coastal law
The newly-redesigned license plates will be issued for the first time this week. Here’s what you need to know.
South Carolina will roll out new license plates this week. Here’s what to know.
The newly-redesigned license plates will be issued for the first time this week. Here’s what you need to know.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The newly-redesigned license plates will be issued for the first time this week. Here’s what you need to know.
The two South Carolina locations will be the first outside the company’s home state.
Brewing company set to open new spots in Columbia and Greenville. Here’s when.
The two South Carolina locations will be the first outside the company’s home state.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The two South Carolina locations will be the first outside the company’s home state.
Dabo Swinney’s middle son is among the support staffers following John Grass to Alabama.
Who’s leaving Clemson for Samford? 5 Tigers coaches announce new roles
Dabo Swinney’s middle son is among the support staffers following John Grass to Alabama.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Dabo Swinney’s middle son is among the support staffers following John Grass to Alabama.
A transformer caught fire, investigators say.
One person injured in fire at Biltmore Estate’s winery, NC firefighters say
A transformer caught fire, investigators say.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A transformer caught fire, investigators say.
A white Richland County SC man charged with a federal hate crime against a Black man has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bond.
‘He needs to stay where he is.’ Richland man in hate crime case to remain in jail
A white Richland County SC man charged with a federal hate crime against a Black man has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bond.
bit.ly
December 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A white Richland County SC man charged with a federal hate crime against a Black man has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bond.
And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.
Just call him Clem: New assistant tasked with elevating South Carolina’s O-line
And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.
After he was shot, the man left with his two children, and was ultimately located in Columbia, police said.
Man shot in the throat, found near Krispy Kreme is behind bars, SC cops say
After he was shot, the man left with his two children, and was ultimately located in Columbia, police said.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
After he was shot, the man left with his two children, and was ultimately located in Columbia, police said.
The Lexington-Richland 5 school district must take action after a judge ruled it had violated South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act.
Here’s the punishment for Midlands school district after The State wins lawsuit
The Lexington-Richland 5 school district must take action after a judge ruled it had violated South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The Lexington-Richland 5 school district must take action after a judge ruled it had violated South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act.
The newly-redesigned license plates will be issued for the first time this week. Here’s what you need to know.
South Carolina will roll out new license plates this week. Here’s what to know.
The newly-redesigned license plates will be issued for the first time this week. Here’s what you need to know.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The newly-redesigned license plates will be issued for the first time this week. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s not uncommon for players to privately voice frustration about a lack of snaps. But it’s rare for a player to go public with complaints.
‘Not used the right way’: Former Clemson player sounds off on transfer decision
It’s not uncommon for players to privately voice frustration about a lack of snaps. But it’s rare for a player to go public with complaints.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It’s not uncommon for players to privately voice frustration about a lack of snaps. But it’s rare for a player to go public with complaints.
The two South Carolina locations will be the first outside the company’s home state.
Brewing company set to open new spots in Columbia and Greenville. Here’s when.
The two South Carolina locations will be the first outside the company’s home state.
bit.ly
December 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The two South Carolina locations will be the first outside the company’s home state.
The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.
Heading out for Columbia’s New Year’s fireworks? How to navigate, where to park.
The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.
Divers recovered the missing man’s body in a cove where the water was about 36 feet deep, the coroner said.
Deer hunter went missing then his body was found in an SC lake, coroner says
Divers recovered the missing man’s body in a cove where the water was about 36 feet deep, the coroner said.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Divers recovered the missing man’s body in a cove where the water was about 36 feet deep, the coroner said.
Steve Smith Sr. was a finalist for the class of 2025.
Luke Kuechly is a Hall of Fame finalist again. There’s one notable Panthers omission
Steve Smith Sr. was a finalist for the class of 2025.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Steve Smith Sr. was a finalist for the class of 2025.
Police said the man was killed at an apartment complex where there have been multiple shootings, including some fatal, in recent years.
Body was found in the road and man is charged with murder, Columbia police say
Police said the man was killed at an apartment complex where there have been multiple shootings, including some fatal, in recent years.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Police said the man was killed at an apartment complex where there have been multiple shootings, including some fatal, in recent years.
And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.
Just call him Clem: New assistant tasked with elevating South Carolina’s O-line
And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.
From timing and size to placement and brightness, here’s how South Carolina homeowners associations may restrict holiday decor.
Can a SC HOA make you take down Christmas decorations before you’re ready? Here’s what to know
From timing and size to placement and brightness, here’s how South Carolina homeowners associations may restrict holiday decor.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
From timing and size to placement and brightness, here’s how South Carolina homeowners associations may restrict holiday decor.
The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.
Heading out for Columbia’s New Year’s fireworks? How to navigate, where to park.
The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.
The Charlotte Observer’s annual poll of the Carolina Panthers’ locker room led to acknowledgement for six major contributors in 2025.
Panthers’ locker room picks 2025 MVPs on offense, defense and special teams
The Charlotte Observer’s annual poll of the Carolina Panthers’ locker room led to acknowledgement for six major contributors in 2025.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The Charlotte Observer’s annual poll of the Carolina Panthers’ locker room led to acknowledgement for six major contributors in 2025.