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The bears likely would have been stuck in the car overnight if they hadn’t been honking, police said.
09/23/2025

The bears likely would have been stuck in the car overnight if they hadn’t been honking, police said.

“This guy lost his life over nothing,” one person told news outlets.
09/23/2025

“This guy lost his life over nothing,” one person told news outlets.

RFK’s vaccine panel declined to recommend COVID shots. What do Americans think?
09/23/2025

RFK’s vaccine panel declined to recommend COVID shots. What do Americans think?

10-foot apex predator with ‘powerful tail’ hunts off CA coast. See ‘rare’ video
09/22/2025

10-foot apex predator with ‘powerful tail’ hunts off CA coast. See ‘rare’ video

Since 2021, South Carolina OK'd ex*****on by firing squad. The electric chair remains the primary method for capital pun...
09/22/2025

Since 2021, South Carolina OK'd ex*****on by firing squad. The electric chair remains the primary method for capital punishment in the state.

Swinney reportedly threatened to make “major changes” to his offensive staff last week.
09/22/2025

Swinney reportedly threatened to make “major changes” to his offensive staff last week.

The move could elevate the conference’s profile ... while impacting the Tigers’ schedule.
09/22/2025

The move could elevate the conference’s profile ... while impacting the Tigers’ schedule.

The remains belong to a man who has been missing since 2021, a sheriff’s office said.
09/22/2025

The remains belong to a man who has been missing since 2021, a sheriff’s office said.

Starting inside linebacker Trevin Wallace is turning to the legends of the Carolinas for help in his second season with ...
09/22/2025

Starting inside linebacker Trevin Wallace is turning to the legends of the Carolinas for help in his second season with the Panthers.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department initially announced that “suspect(s) fled prior to deputies’ arrival.”
09/22/2025

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department initially announced that “suspect(s) fled prior to deputies’ arrival.”

Dawn Staley gives latest on Ashlyn Watkins, what’s ahead
09/22/2025

Dawn Staley gives latest on Ashlyn Watkins, what’s ahead

The Carolina Panthers legend and longtime NFL coach discussed Carolina’s win in its home opener Monday morning on FOX Sp...
09/22/2025

The Carolina Panthers legend and longtime NFL coach discussed Carolina’s win in its home opener Monday morning on FOX Sports.

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Quality Journalism: The State is South Carolina's most honored newspaper, with special recognition for photography and coverage of sports, politics and public policy. The State is known for its determined news coverage across multiple delivery platforms that reach a broad audience. The media company's strength is its outstanding journalism covering local news, state, and local politics and an expanded focus on the University of South Carolina athletics through the GoGamecocks.com website and mobile app. Located in the capital city of Columbia, The State's daily politics report, SCPolitics.com, is dedicated to watchdog journalism and keeping the community informed.

Founded: The State Media Company was founded on February 18, 1891, by the Gonzales brothers (N.G., Ambrose and William). The name and the state tree, the Palmetto, which accompanies the name, symbolized the brothers' commitment to the state of South Carolina.

Sons of an aristocratic planter's daughter and a Cuban revolutionary who also was a Confederate colonel, the Gonzales brothers wanted to create a powerful voice and led the newspaper to become the largest and most influential in the state.

The newspaper was family-owned until 1986, when it was purchased by Knight Ridder. It was bought by The McClatchy Company in 2006 with McClatchy's acquisition of Knight Ridder.