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Kroger quietly makes a major loyalty program change thestate.com/news/business/a…

Kroger quietly makes a major loyalty program change

Loyalty programs, when they work well, offer meaningful rewards in exchange for spending at a specific retailer or restaurants.

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Decker fires were set on purpose at prominent developers’ vacant Columbia sites thestate.com/news/local/arti…

Decker fires were set on purpose at prominent developers’ vacant Columbia sites

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the fires after they were found to have been set deliberately.

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Second mother arrested in connection to shootout in the Summit, sheriff says thestate.com/news/local/crim…

Second mother arrested in connection to shootout in the Summit, sheriff says

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott vowed to hold parents responsible for aiding their kids following the June 4 shooting.

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Utah prosecutor found in contempt in Charlie Kirk shooting case thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

Utah prosecutor found in contempt in Charlie Kirk shooting case

The prosecutor in the case against Tyler Robinson for the alleged murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was found in contempt of court Friday.

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Newly sworn-in citizens eligible to vote, exercise American ideals in South Carolina thestate.com/news/local/arti…

Newly sworn-in citizens eligible to vote, exercise American ideals in South Carolina

As discussion grows around the SAVE Act and voter registration rules, judges and officials urged new Americans to act in civic duties

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Ex-S.C. corrections officer caught raking in more than $550K in inmate bribes thestate.com/news/local/crim…

Ex-S.C. corrections officer caught raking in more than $550K in inmate bribes

The former officer used the money to purchase a luxury SUV, designer clothing and spent thousands on cosmetic procedures, prosecutors said.

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A well-known national restaurant has opened its doors across from Lexington High thestate.com/living/food-dri…

A well-known national restaurant has opened its doors across from Lexington High

The restaurant chain has thousands of locations in the U.S. Now a new one has debuted in a busy, growing Lexington corridor.

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Need a cute designer bag to polish off your outfit? We found some fabulous options at Macy's that are all on sale up to 40% off. Shop now! bargainhunter.com/macys-desi…

From Coach to Calvin Klein, Snag These Designer Handbags for Up to 40% Off at Macy’s

Need a cute designer bag to polish off your outfit? We found some fabulous options at Macy's that are all on sale up to 40% off. Shop now!

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FIFA panel reveals World Cup player rankings, tactical trends, rising goals thestate.com/sports/fifa-wor…

FIFA panel reveals World Cup player rankings, tactical trends, rising goals

The top three attackers in FIFA power rankings for group stage were Deniz Undav (Germany), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Kylian Mbappe (France).

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Live updates: Norway star saves the day in World Cup elimination match in DFW thestate.com/sports/fifa-wor…

Live updates: Norway star saves the day in World Cup elimination match in DFW

The knockout rounds of the World Cup are here, as we keep you up to date on the first elimination match in Arlington.

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Check out these upcoming summer festivals happening across South Carolina thestate.com/living/living-h…

Check out these upcoming summer festivals happening across South Carolina

Everyone knows about the Fourth of July, but it's far from the only cultural celebration on the calendar in the Palmetto State.

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BMW to build new EV SUV in SC. Here are the details thestate.com/news/local/arti…

BMW to build new EV SUV in SC. Here are the details

BMW has had a plant in Greer, SC. since 1994 and has assembled 7.3 million vehicles.

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Boating in SC? You can get your vessel checked out for free this Fourth of July thestate.com/news/local/arti…

Boating in SC? You can get your vessel checked out for free this Fourth of July

Here’s how you can get your boat inspected by SCDNR in Lexington County and across the state, free of charge.

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Richland Sheriff arrests man in connection with early-morning murder in northeast thestate.com/news/local/arti…

Richland Sheriff arrests man in connection with early-morning murder in northeast

The shooting occurred just after midnight.

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Chapin is set to get a slate of new restaurants and businesses. Check out where thestate.com/news/local/arti…

Chapin is set to get a slate of new restaurants and businesses. Check out where

The town of Chapin noted that several new restaurants and business are slated for a growing corridor.

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Could Clemson football wear corporate ads on jerseys and its field next season? thestate.com/sports/college/…

Could Clemson football wear corporate ads on jerseys and its field next season?

Dozens of colleges are putting ads on their fields and uniforms. How much money could the Tigers make by doing the same?

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High official at Richland County jail arrested in sweeping alleged crime cover-up thestate.com/news/local/crim…

High official at Richland County jail arrested in sweeping alleged crime cover-up

A high ranking official at the Richland County, SC jail has been arrested for obstruction of justice in a far-reaching alleged crime cover-up.

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Children rescued from burning home where arson is suspected, SC official says thestate.com/news/local/crim…

Children rescued from burning home where arson is suspected, SC official says

The Columbia Police Department is now investigating the fire as a criminal matter for suspected arson and child endangerment.

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How South Carolina baseball ‘made it easy’ for this talented SEC transfer to commit thestate.com/sports/college/…

How South Carolina baseball ‘made it easy’ for this talented SEC transfer to commit

He was the third transfer prospect to announce his commitment to head coach Kevin Schnall and the Gamecocks on Monday.

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Left Bank restaurant chain closes down and will liquidate thestate.com/news/business/a…

Left Bank restaurant chain closes down and will liquidate

The restaurant sector has been plagued with rising costs that have spiked menu prices, leading consumers to second-guess whether to dine out.

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