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September 23, 2019 — All the news you need, made by humans not machines.
The perks available to Columbia airport's politically appointed commissioners exceed what even far larger airports around the Southeast provide their governing boards. Read more
Columbia's airport sits in the middle of the state, but geography works against it as Midlands residents often look to nearby terminals offering more airlines with more flights to more destinations, often with cheaper fares. Airport officials are working to boost carrier options.
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A small South Carolina law firm helped operate a nationwide scheme that preyed on desperate military veterans, misled retiree investors and netted millions of dollars in allegedly illegal profits.
A South Carolina farmer was the first in state history to be arrested and accused of unlawful cultivating hemp. But the law he violated doesn't list a punishment for his charge. After losing an estimated $10 million to $12 million worth of crops, he plans to hire an attorney.
HEALTH
The college is currently working to notify all staff and students about the outbreak. Read more
Benefits limited
South Carolina will be mailing $50 checks to taxpayers this year. About 43 percent of state tax filers won't be getting one. Read more
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Every year, Santee Cooper’s dams at Lakes Marion and Moultrie steal massive volumes of silt from the Santee Delta, a 77-year- theft that continues to starve miles of riverbanks, marshes and beaches far downstream. Read more
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Eight former South Carolina prison employees, including six correctional officers, have pleaded guilty to federal offenses as part of an investigation into contraband in prisons around the state.
A child who died after being pulled from a pond in North Charleston on Saturday was presumably able to open the unlocked door of her apartment while her father slept, according to a police report released on Monday.
An e-commerce firm founded in Charleston and acquired two years ago went west for its latest purchase. Read more
Stay up-to-date on which 2020 presidential candidates are visiting the Palmetto state with The Post and Courier's tracker. Continually updated as candidates campaign in South Carolina in the months leading up to the state’s February 2020 primary. Read more
The East Cooper Republican Club hosted a forum for Mount Pleasant Town Council candidates last week and, judging by the questions and answers, neither residents nor their future leaders see that bus coming. Read more
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About 1M SC households won't get one of those $50 tax rebate checks
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With just 3 airlines, Columbia airport struggles to stem passenger loss to nearby rivals
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Mumps outbreak reported at College of Charleston after 3 people test positive
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SC farmer first to be arrested for growing hemp. But the law doesn't list a punishment.
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Columbia airport under fire for board perks like expensive trips, arena suites, free parking
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Hicks column: Mount Pleasant is at a fiscal cliff, and some council candidates offer a push
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1,000 SC residents will have medical debt erased, thanks to a donation from Upstate couple
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For Gamecocks' Will Muschamp, future could hinge on outcome of Kentucky game
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Santee Cooper's longstanding land grab starves the Santee Delta
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Charleston-area home showings plummet for 12 straight months
Beef is not a strong suit at Herd, which has a tendency to wipe out the advantages of good raising with copious amounts of salt and strongly flavored sauces. Read more
Delaney Oyster House opens daily at 11:30 a.m. and then closes at 2:30 p.m. It reopens at 4:30 p.m., staying open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It closes at 10 p.m. on other nights. Read more
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Soon, you can join the likes of Julianna Hough, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba. Read more
