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Trump suggests U.S. will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers

President Donald Trump said the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American ...
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Sumterite, USC professor to host annual community education forum

A Sumterite who is a University of South Carolina professor and has become increasingly recognized for his advocacy work in public education will host his annual, local educational empowerment forum ...
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South Carolina schedules execution for man who taunted police with message in victim's blood

COLUMBIA — A South Carolina inmate who killed a man, burned his eyes with cigarettes and then painted "catch me if u can" on the wall with the victim's blood more than 20 years ago has been … ...
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Dorr Farms celebrates fall by growing its own pumpkins

'The Following' series is underrated thriller I have always maintained a sincere fascination with series or films utilizing conceptual basis of literature and history combined with aspects of creating ...
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Paxville's new Dollar General to hold Grand Opening on Oct. 18

What to Stream: Brandi Carlile, 'A House of Dynamite,' Demi Lovato and 'Nobody Wants This' Kathryn Bigelow's nuclear fallout thriller "A House of Dynamite" and albums from Brandi Carlile and Demi ...
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Lakewood High paraprofessional resigns after alleged assault on special-needs student

Trick-or-treat with Sumter's superheroes Not all heroes wear capes. Those across Sumter County wear a badge and a smile. You can see both up close this Halloween. The annual Trick-or-Treat with Sumter ...
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Sumter's American Legion Post 202 hosts appreciation luncheon for veterans

Trick-or-treat with Sumter's superheroes Not all heroes wear capes. Those across Sumter County wear a badge and a smile. You can see both up close this Halloween. The annual Trick-or-Treat with Sumter ...