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It's not clear exactly how many mothers or fathers in South Carolina chose to leave a job or remain out of work this summer in order to support their children's education. But economists believe those decisions are feeding into some of the employment trends that have been reported in recent months.Â
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South Carolina has lost five defensive starters in two days.Â
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Anthony Crawford's story is now being told in a new documentary that's currently available for streaming.Â
Joining the fight together
Though only 8 percent of Marines are women, even more rare are sisters joining the branch together. Yet, two members of the Valentine family from Virginia and three of the Jaramillo family from Las Vegas all completed boot camp at Parris Island.
Real-time stats and the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak in SC and beyond, compiled by our reporters and editors. Read more
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will make his return Saturday when the No. 4 Tigers play at Florida State.
Dabo Swinney was 4-0 against Will Muschamp in the annual Clemson-USC rivalry game.Â
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Ex-CEO Sean Flood and his former chief operating officer say the sale of the e-mobility firm to a Canadian firm went sideways.
The average cost of lunch on the Charleston peninsula has gone up by about 6 percent since March, according to an analysis by The Post and Courier.
Dabo Swinney was 4-0 against Will Muschamp in the annual Clemson-USC rivalry game.Â
Ex-CEO Sean Flood and his former chief operating officer say the sale of the e-mobility firm to a Canadian firm went sideways. Read more
The change comes after Democrats lost three incumbent state senators in this month's election and failed to pick off any of the Republican-held seats they were targeting. Read more
With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak winter. Read more
President-elect Joe Biden announced a raft of top White House staff positions on Tuesday, drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign and some of his closest confidants to fill out an increasingly diverse White House leadership team. Read more
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham asked him whether he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, a question he interpreted as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes. Read more
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to take a historic step and select a woman to head the Pentagon for the first time, shattering one of the few remaining barriers to women in the department and the presidential Cabinet. Read more
The change comes after Democrats lost three incumbent state senators in this month's election and failed to pick off any of the Republican-held seats they were targeting. Read more
The reassessment comes about halfway through the implementation of Clemson's 10-year plan, known as ClemsonForward. It was officially formed in 2016 and focuses on four specific areas: research, engagement, academics and living environment. Read more
Improvement shown at North Myrtle Beach High School, particularly among those on the field. In the meantime, about 25 minutes south, Carolina Forest had issues with both social distancing and mask protocols. Read more
Former College of Charleston star Grant Riller is expected to be selected in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Read more
College Sports
Sapakoff: Dustin Johnson's record-breaking 2020 Masters victory was a tale of brotherly love also starring Austin Johnson Read more
The final event of the NSA season might just have shown the way forward during the pandemic for the steeplechase, a staple event in South Carolina cities such as Charleston, Aiken and Camden. Read more
The first dedicated boba tea café in downtown Charleston has announced plans to close at the end of the month, citing the devastating toll the pandemic has taken on small businesses. Read more
As hospitals, communities and governments worldwide struggle to understand the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows an alarming reduction in the number heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrests being reported as well as reductions in 911 calls and ER visits. Read more
A Charleston Symphony tradition is back this December, despite the pandemic, and comes with an extra sweet deal for participating patrons. Read more
