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First child dies of COVID-19 as SC hits record high of new cases, DHEC says

Coronavirus

First child dies of COVID-19 as SC hits record high of new cases, DHEC says

South Carolina surpassed 1,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients for the first time on June 29. Hospitals have seen more than 1,000 coronavirus patients every day since.

Man arrested who pointed gun at Columbia protesters near State House, police say

Crime & Courts

Man arrested who pointed gun at Columbia protesters near State House, police say

SC Chief Justice Beatty orders magistrates to stop issuing ‘no knock’ search warrants

Crime & Courts

SC Chief Justice Beatty orders magistrates to stop issuing ‘no knock’ search warrants

Community policing and reform needed in SC, group says. Both have to improve

Crime & Courts

Community policing and reform needed in SC, group says. Both have to improve

More Black perspectives needed in SC classrooms, experts say at panel

Education

More Black perspectives needed in SC classrooms, experts say at panel

SC Sen. Tim Scott: Focus must be on improving Black outcomes, not tearing down systems

Politics & Government

SC Sen. Tim Scott: Focus must be on improving Black outcomes, not tearing down systems

Now is critical time to keep up momentum against racism, Staley, Clyburn say

Local

Now is critical time to keep up momentum against racism, Staley, Clyburn say

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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on July 11

Clemson athletics announces more positive COVID-19 tests

Columbia-area pharmaceutical plant adds 380 jobs

July 10, 2020 1:10 PM

Man points gun at Columbia Black Lives Matter demonstration, protesters say

Fry cook thought he had COVID-19, left work mid-shift — then was fired, SC suit says

July 10, 2020 3:40 PM

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Columbia Black Lives Matter protester records driver accused of pointing gun at demonstration.

July 10, 2020 4:50 PM

McMaster, health official explain new executive order restricting SC alcohol sales

July 10, 2020 12:23 PM

Amazon showcases COVID-19 safety measures at Charlotte center

July 10, 2020 2:12 PM

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Man arrested who pointed gun at Columbia protesters near State House, police say

Local

Man arrested who pointed gun at Columbia protesters near State House, police say

Community policing and reform needed in SC, group says. Both have to improve

Columbia-area pharmaceutical plant adds 380 jobs

July 10, 2020 1:10 PM

Workers at family-run Lexington County farm test positive for COVID-19

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What’s next for Benedict football? New coach staying positive despite no games in fall

Sports

What’s next for Benedict football? New coach staying positive despite no games in fall

July 11, 2020 5:05 AM

Watching South Carolina beat UConn, ‘I was in love,’ this new Gamecock commit says

July 11, 2020 5:33 AM

Clemson athletics announces more positive COVID-19 tests

Dawn Staley pushes for more ‘people who look like me’ in USC athletics leadership

July 10, 2020 2:18 PM

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McMaster restricts SC alcohol sales to slow spread of COVID-19 among young people

Politics

McMaster restricts SC alcohol sales to slow spread of COVID-19 among young people

Long road to remove SC’s State House Confederate flag was gut-wrenching, not easy

SC-2 challenger Boroughs reports best fundraising quarter of the 2020 cycle

July 10, 2020 10:11 AM

Judge okays $192 million settlement in SCANA shareholder fraud lawsuit in nuclear venture

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 6, 2020

Opinion

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 6, 2020

July 10, 2020 3:09 PM

Antarctica may find itself in Russian and Chinese crosshairs just like the Arctic

July 10, 2020 6:00 AM

SC’s iconic Black church is on a street with an infamous name. That should change.

President Trump’s law and order stance isn’t backed up by actions to help police

July 09, 2020 5:28 AM

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They lived with love and died from COVID-19 in the Midlands. These are their stories.

The State newspaper presents a three-part series remembering Midlands, Columbia, Lexington County SC residents who died of COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic.

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 6, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 6, 2020

July 10, 2020 3:09 PM

Photo Gallery: Former ECU football coach Ruffin McNeill joins the NC State Wolfpack

Photo Gallery: Former ECU football coach Ruffin McNeill joins the NC State Wolfpack

July 07, 2020 2:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 29, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 29, 2020

July 02, 2020 10:13 PM

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Book recommendations to help further the conversations on race, equity and inclusion

Recent events and protests are highlighting injustices that exist in nearly every aspect of our lives — socially, economically and politically — injustices that some Americans know too well. What we’re hearing, seeing and learning may be difficult, emotional and even uncomfortable. However, the subject matter is sparking a reflection of our actions and creating a deep awareness of our biases.

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Binge-worthy shows for the self-quarantined: Police documentaries

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Binge-worthy shows for the self-quarantined: Police documentaries

July 10, 2020 12:17 PM

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How to create your own macrame hemp bracelet

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How to create your own macrame hemp bracelet

July 10, 2020 12:12 PM

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