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    Columbia councilman’s business sues the city over lost contract, alleged conflict
    City Councilman Peter Brown, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
    Columbia councilman’s business sues the city over lost contract, alleged conflict
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    Why Lamont Paris, Gamecocks went with heavy on international flavor to build roster
    South Carolina men’s basketball signee Juan Fernandez also played for the Argentina National Team.
    Why Lamont Paris, Gamecocks went with heavy on international flavor to build roster
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    The SC job market has had a big glow up this year. Here’s how and why
    Since last year, employment numbers have increased significantly in South Carolina.
    The SC job market has had a big glow up this year. Here’s how and why
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    Piney woods near sprawling city protected from development as SC’s sixth state forest
    Beech Hill is a more than 1,600 acre tract of land near Summerville that is being protected from development as a new S.C. state forest.
    Piney woods near sprawling city protected from development as SC’s sixth state forest
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    SC businesses get a new tool to fight rules that protect public safety
    Sludge is often applied as fertilizer to farmland in South Carolina. It’s considered good for plant growth, but there are growing questions about whether toxic materials are in the sludge. The state has few limits on toxic chemicals in the waste material. New rules from the Legislature could make adopting new sludge rules more difficult, environmentalists say. This photo, from March 2023, shows a procession of trucks
    SC businesses get a new tool to fight rules that protect public safety
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    NASCAR driver spots Patrick Mahomes at Travis Kelce’s bachelor party — during race
    Travis Kelce poses for a photo on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026 in San Diego, California.
    NASCAR driver spots Patrick Mahomes at Travis Kelce’s bachelor party — during race
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    Is it illegal in SC to smoke in a car with children inside? Here’s what state law says
    Photo illustration of a person lighting a cigarette with a lighter.
    Is it illegal in SC to smoke in a car with children inside? Here’s what state law says
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    This is the most popular comfort food in SC, National Geographic says. Do you agree?
    Comfort food in Maine is blueberry pie.
    This is the most popular comfort food in SC, National Geographic says. Do you agree?
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    Here’s the food SC folks love grilling the most — it’s not burgers or hotdogs, new ranking shows
    Here’s the food that SC folks love to grill the most, according to a new report.
    Here’s the food SC folks love grilling the most — it’s not burgers or hotdogs, new ranking shows
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    ‘Wild west’ for THC drinks, edibles stays as hemp regulation deal collapses in SC
    An advertisement for a Delta-9 seltzer that is for sale at Thirsty Fellow on Friday, March 21, 2025. Legal hemp plants, that are typically used for textiles and industrial materials, contain very small amounts of the psychoactive THC compounds, while the illegal version of the plant is selectively breed to create more.
    ‘Wild west’ for THC drinks, edibles stays as hemp regulation deal collapses in SC
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    Columbia further tightens rules for minors at Finlay Park after ‘teen takeover’
    The newly-reopened Finlay Park bustles with activity during the Jam Room Music Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
    Columbia further tightens rules for minors at Finlay Park after ‘teen takeover’
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    Wes Climer will resign on Election Day, creating contest for York County seat
    Wes Climer announced his run for Congress in July.
    Wes Climer will resign on Election Day, creating contest for York County seat
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    Elena Moore autopsy reveals no signs of trauma. Here’s what to know
    Elena Katherine Moore was reported missing by the Lexington Police Department.
    Elena Moore autopsy reveals no signs of trauma. Here’s what to know
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