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With shutdown over, furloughed workers return to Beaufort Marine bases. Will they get paid?

Hundreds of civilian employees were furloughed Oct. 1 as a result of the shutdown, which also fell during the Marine Corps ...
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What Shane Beamer said after South Carolina’s collapse against No. 3 Texas A&M

USC and Texas A&M were completely different teams in the second half. The Aggies put up a 21-point third quarter, and took ...
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LaNorris Sellers drops hint about his future at South Carolina

Sellers and Shane Beamer addressed rumors about the QB’s future plans after USC’s 31-30 loss Saturday to Texas A&M.
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Man with stolen gun carjacked multiple vehicles before shooting, SC sheriff says

More charges are expected for the man following the crime spree, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
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Epic collapse: South Carolina blows 27-point lead, falls to Texas A&M

After going to the break leading the No. 3 team in America 30-3, South Carolina lost 31-30 to Texas A&M (9-0, 7-0 SEC). The Gamecocks will not make a bowl game for the second time in three seasons.
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With no bowl game, these 5 major moments are next for South Carolina

What is there for Gamecock fans to look forward to after South Carolina blew a 27-point lead to No. 3 Texas A&M on Saturday?
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People’s Pharmacy: Faulty blood pressure measurements are common

Q. You have written about blood pressure measurement, so I thought I’d share my experience. I recently went to my doctor and, as usual, my blood pressure was taken incorrectly.