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New Nike gear sports a different shade of South Carolina garnet. Here’s why

New Nike gear sports a different shade of South Carolina garnet. Here’s why

There’s some important context behind that slightly different color you’re seeing on T-shirts after the switch from Under Armour to Nike.

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Lexington, West Columbia water feud has ended. Here’s what a court said

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USC’s recruiting hot streak continues. Gamecocks land four-star NC safety

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SC Baptist pastor arrested for sexual exploitation of minor, court records show

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2 Gamecocks named to WNBA All-Star teams. Another USC alum could join them

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This well-known chicken chain has closed a Columbia area location. Here’s where

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Columbia, Lexington will have fireworks shows over July 4 weekend. Here’s where

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Columbia, Lexington will have fireworks shows over July 4 weekend. Here’s where

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Will Dominion merger benefit SC ratepayers? Regulatory scrutiny over deal sought

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Will Dominion merger benefit SC ratepayers? Regulatory scrutiny over deal sought

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Search for missing 4-year-old girl who went missing overnight, SC sheriff says

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Search for missing 4-year-old girl who went missing overnight, SC sheriff says

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Mother, father arrested after 3 children critically injured in fire, SC police say

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Mother, father arrested after 3 children critically injured in fire, SC police say

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Land saved near wildlife refuge, fishing village as sprawl moves up the SC coast

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Land saved near wildlife refuge, fishing village as sprawl moves up the SC coast

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First look at Gamecocks Nike gear, jerseys that USC fans can buy

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First look at Gamecocks Nike gear, jerseys that USC fans can buy

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SC deputy was on duty when hit by ‘presumed drunk driver,’ sheriff says

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‘Just no one picked up’: 23% of Columbia-Richland 911 calls disconnected before answer in 2025

Columbia-area residents shared stories of calling 911 during emergencies and struggling to reach an operator, officials cite high call volume.

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SC Baptist pastor arrested for sexual exploitation of minor, court records show

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This well-known chicken chain has closed a Columbia area location. Here’s where

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USC’s recruiting hot streak continues. Gamecocks land four-star NC safety

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