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  Areas of fog early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 92F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..
  
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Cousin says man killed by off-duty cop in California Costco was mentally disabled 'gentle giant'

Longtime daycare 'touched a lot of lives': Kiddie Kollege closes after 43 years

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Longtime daycare 'touched a lot of lives': Kiddie Kollege closes after 43 years

By DIONNE GLEATON T&D Staff Writer

Loretta Whetstone has seen many changes over her 43 years as a daycare operator, but one thing that has remained the same is her love for the children, whom she will miss the most upon her retirement.

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Cousin says man killed by off-duty cop in California Costco was mentally disabled 'gentle giant'

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Woman says suspect cut her with knife

Woman says suspect cut her with knife

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Calhoun County Property Transfers

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Orangeburg native finds purpose in Navy

Orangeburg native finds purpose in Navy

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T&D Friends and Family Sale

T&D Friends and Family Sale

Jun 4, 2019

CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Xavier Thomas is ready to take over

CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Xavier Thomas is ready to take over

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CAROLINA BASEBALL: Andy Peters stays with plan to pitch in Columbia

CAROLINA BASEBALL: Andy Peters stays with plan to pitch in Columbia

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'Mommy, we need to go': Off-duty officer opens fire inside Costco, kills man who attacked him

'Mommy, we need to go': Off-duty officer opens fire inside Costco, kills man who attacked him

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Hundreds of new scholarships available for students transferring to Clemson University

Hundreds of new scholarships available for students transferring to Clemson University

Jun 16, 2019

Clarendon Hall students inducted into the Veritas in Unitate Society

Clarendon Hall students inducted into the Veritas in Unitate Society

Jun 16, 2019

NORTH TOWN COUNCIL: Town approves first reading of budget

NORTH TOWN COUNCIL: Town approves first reading of budget

Jun 16, 2019

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High-speed chase leads to drug charges

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High-speed chase leads to drug charges

Goff Avenue segment being named for Claflin President Tisdale

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Goff Avenue segment being named for Claflin President Tisdale

Farm to Table Dinner: Downtown event raises funds for farmers market

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Farm to Table Dinner: Downtown event raises funds for farmers market

Orangeburg County School Board approves $15M in borrowing; loan will allow operations until taxes paid

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Orangeburg County School Board approves $15M in borrowing; loan will allow operations until taxes paid

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Woman says suspect cut her with knife

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Woman says suspect cut her with knife

Orangeburg native finds purpose in Navy

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Orangeburg native finds purpose in Navy

Orangeburg neighbors: Recently published obituaries

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Orangeburg neighbors: Recently published obituaries

Clarendon Hall students inducted into the Veritas in Unitate Society

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Clarendon Hall students inducted into the Veritas in Unitate Society

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Xavier Thomas is ready to take over

Clemson Tigers

CLEMSON FOOTBALL: Xavier Thomas is ready to take over

CAROLINA BASEBALL: Andy Peters stays with plan to pitch in Columbia

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CAROLINA BASEBALL: Andy Peters stays with plan to pitch in Columbia

Phillies rally, end Braves' win streak

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Phillies rally, end Braves' win streak

IN PHOTOS: Orangeburg Prep wins state trap and skeet shooting title

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IN PHOTOS: Orangeburg Prep wins state trap and skeet shooting title

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Father’s Day breakfast recipes for dads who love to pour on the maple syrup

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Father’s Day breakfast recipes for dads who love to pour on the maple syrup

Tax miscalculation should be an easy fix

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Big entertainment events in next two weeks that Orangeburg people want to see.

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Big entertainment events in next two weeks that Orangeburg people want to see.

Meet the perfectly preserved Ice Age wolf discovered in Siberia

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Meet the perfectly preserved Ice Age wolf discovered in Siberia

Movie reviews: 'Late Night,' 'Men in Black: International' and more

Movies

Movie reviews: 'Late Night,' 'Men in Black: International' and more

Stars we've lost so far in 2019

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Stars we've lost so far in 2019

Kraft introduces 'Salad Frosting' as a new way to trick kids into eating veggies

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Kraft introduces 'Salad Frosting' as a new way to trick kids into eating veggies

10 new iOS games people are loving

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10 new iOS games people are loving

What are the best-selling video games of all times?

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What are the best-selling video games of all times?

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Summers invested in beauty

Fight for the Senate

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Fight for the Senate

Prayer pleasing in God’s sight

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Prayer pleasing in God’s sight

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The need for fathers is as great as ever

New standards for Trump

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New standards for Trump

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Americans pay respects to Old Glory

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Americans pay respects to Old Glory

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OUTDOORS COLUMN: 'If only one could choose'

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OUTDOORS COLUMN: 'If only one could choose'

IN PHOTOS: Orangeburg Prep wins state trap and skeet shooting title

Outdoors

IN PHOTOS: Orangeburg Prep wins state trap and skeet shooting title

Minnesota man trekking to Arctic Ocean — on a stand-up paddleboard

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Minnesota man trekking to Arctic Ocean — on a stand-up paddleboard

S.C. alligator hunting lottery to close soon

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S.C. alligator hunting lottery to close soon

Life & People

Carry each other’s burdens

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Carry each other’s burdens

Hundreds of new scholarships available for students transferring to Clemson University

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Hundreds of new scholarships available for students transferring to Clemson University

Clarendon Hall students inducted into the Veritas in Unitate Society

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Clarendon Hall students inducted into the Veritas in Unitate Society

Competing for Miss S.C. Teen 'dream come true' for Barnwell native

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Competing for Miss S.C. Teen 'dream come true' for Barnwell native

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Today's Birthdays, June 16: Phil Mickelson

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Today's Birthdays, June 16: Phil Mickelson

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Today In History, June 16: Donald Trump

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Today In History, June 16: Donald Trump

Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP

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Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP

Today's Birthdays, June 15: Helen Hunt

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Today's Birthdays, June 15: Helen Hunt

Birthday Highlight: Neil Patrick Harris

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Birthday Highlight: Neil Patrick Harris

Today In History, June 15: Paul Manafort

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Today In History, June 15: Paul Manafort

73 photos of Donald Trump to celebrate his 73rd birthday

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73 photos of Donald Trump to celebrate his 73rd birthday

Nation & World

Democrat Cal Cunningham enters North Carolina Senate race

Democrat Cal Cunningham enters North Carolina Senate race

Battleground Florida: Both parties prepare for 2020 fight

Battleground Florida: Both parties prepare for 2020 fight

1 person killed, 7 others wounded in shooting at party

1 person killed, 7 others wounded in shooting at party

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Juneteenth: Freedom's promise is still denied to thousands of blacks unable to make bail

Juneteenth: Freedom's promise is still denied to thousands of blacks unable to make bail

Badly made fake license plate leads to arrest, and more of this week's weirdest news

Badly made fake license plate leads to arrest, and more of this week's weirdest news

Meet cuddly baby dugong Marium, a manatee-like mammal and internet hit

Meet cuddly baby dugong Marium, a manatee-like mammal and internet hit

Kids’ mental health tech tools for suicide help, coping skills, and professional support

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Kids’ mental health tech tools for suicide help, coping skills, and professional support

Animal affection 101: Which creatures kiss, and other ways they show care

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Animal affection 101: Which creatures kiss, and other ways they show care

10 genuinely surprising ways to save money on your weight-loss journey

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10 genuinely surprising ways to save money on your weight-loss journey

Balancing Act: Help! It’s June and my kids have to be at a band concert/track meet/baseball game/school carnival/graduation party!

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Balancing Act: Help! It’s June and my kids have to be at a band concert/track meet/baseball game/school carnival/graduation party!

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