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A man and woman were shot before two deputies were involved in a collision and then were hospitalized, according to the ...
08/10/2025

A man and woman were shot before two deputies were involved in a collision and then were hospitalized, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

More than 610,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million, the l...
08/10/2025

More than 610,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million, the lottery said.

The 28-year-old from Lebanon opened four locations of Trump Burger in the Houston area.
08/10/2025

The 28-year-old from Lebanon opened four locations of Trump Burger in the Houston area.

Check your numbers!
08/10/2025

Check your numbers!

How a hoops sensation — and his dad — navigated NIL to land a lucrative deal at UNC | Opinion
08/10/2025

How a hoops sensation — and his dad — navigated NIL to land a lucrative deal at UNC | Opinion

David Lauderdale writes that 50 years of marriage in South Carolina’s Lowcountry have proven that the world is held toge...
08/10/2025

David Lauderdale writes that 50 years of marriage in South Carolina’s Lowcountry have proven that the world is held together by good people.

“At first, I couldn’t believe it,” the lottery player said.
08/10/2025

“At first, I couldn’t believe it,” the lottery player said.

The group got to see a plethora of sea creatures, officials said.
08/10/2025

The group got to see a plethora of sea creatures, officials said.

The popular grocery chain is set to join one of Columbia’s busiest shopping districts.
08/10/2025

The popular grocery chain is set to join one of Columbia’s busiest shopping districts.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could bring a windfall to the Trump administration but housing advocates have a warning.
08/10/2025

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could bring a windfall to the Trump administration but housing advocates have a warning.

The health network run by the former county-owned hospital has spread its reach across the Midlands.
08/10/2025

The health network run by the former county-owned hospital has spread its reach across the Midlands.

The USC Gamecocks practice on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, ahead of the upcoming college football season.
08/10/2025

The USC Gamecocks practice on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, ahead of the upcoming college football season.

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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.