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Harris has been promoting her book, 107 Days, which details her 2024 campaign for president, which launched in July 2024 shortly after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ Columbia book tour stop rescheduled. What to know
Harris has been promoting her book, 107 Days, which details her 2024 campaign for president, which launched in July 2024 shortly after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Harris has been promoting her book, 107 Days, which details her 2024 campaign for president, which launched in July 2024 shortly after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
South Carolina men fell just short in their first trip to Austin since 1982.
South Carolina MBB falls late at Texas, loses fourth straight. What we learned
South Carolina men fell just short in their first trip to Austin since 1982.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
South Carolina men fell just short in their first trip to Austin since 1982.
Mace’s team has used an American Express card to pay for some campaign expenses.
Some Mace campaign expenses a mystery according to SC Ethics Commission reports
Mace’s team has used an American Express card to pay for some campaign expenses.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Mace’s team has used an American Express card to pay for some campaign expenses.
Trinity Jones is the highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Tigers women’s basketball team in the modern recruiting era.
5-star recruit had top SEC offers. Why she chose Clemson basketball instead
Trinity Jones is the highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Tigers women’s basketball team in the modern recruiting era.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Trinity Jones is the highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Tigers women’s basketball team in the modern recruiting era.
At Super Bowl: Mike Macdonald explains why he coaches Seahawks with a West Point/Army ethos
At Super Bowl: Mike Macdonald explains why he coaches Seahawks with a West Point/Army ethos
At Super Bowl: Mike Macdonald explains why he coaches Seahawks with a West Point/Army ethos
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February 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM
At Super Bowl: Mike Macdonald explains why he coaches Seahawks with a West Point/Army ethos
U Pick Daffodils, located in Okatie, will be closed for the 2026 season. Here’s why and what the owners want folks to know.
Beloved Bluffton area u-pick daffodil farm won’t open for 2026 season. Here’s why
U Pick Daffodils, located in Okatie, will be closed for the 2026 season. Here’s why and what the owners want folks to know.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
U Pick Daffodils, located in Okatie, will be closed for the 2026 season. Here’s why and what the owners want folks to know.
The scholarship is considered one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world, but “Bluffton will always be my home.”
How this Bluffton grad worked his way from local restaurant shifts to Rhodes Scholar
The scholarship is considered one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world, but “Bluffton will always be my home.”
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February 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM
The scholarship is considered one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world, but “Bluffton will always be my home.”
Ticketing begins Feb. 28 under South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law. Here’s what to know.
Ticketing begins soon for SC drivers under new hands-free law. Here’s when & the cost
Ticketing begins Feb. 28 under South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law. Here’s what to know.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Ticketing begins Feb. 28 under South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law. Here’s what to know.
Bahama Breeze dining chain shuts all remaining locations, no bankruptcy
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Bahama Breeze dining chain shuts all remaining locations, no bankruptcy
While reporting on mortgage rates and the housing market in general, I often find data from real estate technology company Zillow to be useful.
Zillow reveals US city with best housing market to buy a home
While reporting on mortgage rates and the housing market in general, I often find data from real estate technology company Zillow to be useful.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:50 AM
While reporting on mortgage rates and the housing market in general, I often find data from real estate technology company Zillow to be useful.
It's not often that I agree with the National Rifle Association or with President Donald Trump. But ...
John M. Crisp: The fatal, hypocritical irony of Alex Pretti's gun
It's not often that I agree with the National Rifle Association or with President Donald Trump. But ...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:50 AM
It's not often that I agree with the National Rifle Association or with President Donald Trump. But ...
“He’s temporary,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said about President Donald Trump. “By the time he’s out, we’ll have substantially completed this rail line.”
Gavin Newsom touts high-speed rail during Central CA visit, blasts Donald Trump, Texas
“He’s temporary,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said about President Donald Trump. “By the time he’s out, we’ll have substantially completed this rail line.”
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February 4, 2026 at 4:50 AM
“He’s temporary,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said about President Donald Trump. “By the time he’s out, we’ll have substantially completed this rail line.”
Why 'Mother Monster' had to be a 'mother of invention.
Why Lady Gaga Almost Pulled the Plug on Her Dramatic 2026 Grammys Performance
Why 'Mother Monster' had to be a 'mother of invention.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Why 'Mother Monster' had to be a 'mother of invention.
New Target policy makes some shoppers uncomfortable
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 AM
New Target policy makes some shoppers uncomfortable
PHILADELPHIA - The summer concert calendar is already filling up. In the middle of what Inquirer wea...
Paul Simon, Tim McGraw, Noah Kahan and Don Toliver are all headed to Philly this summer
PHILADELPHIA - The summer concert calendar is already filling up. In the middle of what Inquirer wea...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM
PHILADELPHIA - The summer concert calendar is already filling up. In the middle of what Inquirer wea...
Spectrum is betting big on three bold changes to keep internet customers from pulling the plug on service.
Spectrum plans 3 major changes as internet customers flee
Spectrum is betting big on three bold changes to keep internet customers from pulling the plug on service.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Spectrum is betting big on three bold changes to keep internet customers from pulling the plug on service.
There were 35 confirmed earthquakes in the Palmetto State in 2025, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
An earthquake hit SC for third week in a row, but in different part of the state
There were 35 confirmed earthquakes in the Palmetto State in 2025, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:20 AM
There were 35 confirmed earthquakes in the Palmetto State in 2025, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Anyone who has seen the missing 49-year-old, or has information about her, is asked to call 803-576-3000, or 911 in the case of an emergency.
Her abandoned car was found on I-77, but search continues for missing woman in SC
Anyone who has seen the missing 49-year-old, or has information about her, is asked to call 803-576-3000, or 911 in the case of an emergency.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Anyone who has seen the missing 49-year-old, or has information about her, is asked to call 803-576-3000, or 911 in the case of an emergency.
It was the first “significant item” found by the Beaufort County School District’s new weapons detection systems, an official said.
Student found with ‘inoperable gun parts’ at Beaufort-area high school, police say
It was the first “significant item” found by the Beaufort County School District’s new weapons detection systems, an official said.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM
It was the first “significant item” found by the Beaufort County School District’s new weapons detection systems, an official said.
A man was charged with felony DUI after he allegedly ran over two women, including his fiancée, and left the scene.
Sledding hit-and-run in Port Royal involved an engaged couple, police report says
A man was charged with felony DUI after he allegedly ran over two women, including his fiancée, and left the scene.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
A man was charged with felony DUI after he allegedly ran over two women, including his fiancée, and left the scene.
The next few games will go a long way in helping the Gamecocks win another SEC regular season title.
Where Dawn Staley, South Carolina stand at halfway point of SEC play
The next few games will go a long way in helping the Gamecocks win another SEC regular season title.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The next few games will go a long way in helping the Gamecocks win another SEC regular season title.
As more Americans reassess where they want to live in retirement, state taxes are playing a growing role in that decision.
Thinking of retiring to Maryland? Here's how retirees are taxed
As more Americans reassess where they want to live in retirement, state taxes are playing a growing role in that decision.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
As more Americans reassess where they want to live in retirement, state taxes are playing a growing role in that decision.
The sisters were in separate cities when the went missing on the same day, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Search continues for teenage SC sisters who have been missing for months
The sisters were in separate cities when the went missing on the same day, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The sisters were in separate cities when the went missing on the same day, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
A state spokeswoman said Florida’s Everglades immigration camp was prepared for the cold.
Alligator Alcatraz faced its first cold snap. Did it keep detainees warm?
A state spokeswoman said Florida’s Everglades immigration camp was prepared for the cold.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
A state spokeswoman said Florida’s Everglades immigration camp was prepared for the cold.
Three victims were taken to a hospital and two of them have died, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Two people killed in wrong way crash on I-26, South Carolina cops say
Three victims were taken to a hospital and two of them have died, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Three victims were taken to a hospital and two of them have died, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.