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Luke Kuechly is a Hall of Fame finalist again. There’s one notable Panthers omission
12/30/2025

Luke Kuechly is a Hall of Fame finalist again. There’s one notable Panthers omission

Divers recovered the missing man’s body in a cove where the water was about 36 feet deep, the coroner said.
12/30/2025

Divers recovered the missing man’s body in a cove where the water was about 36 feet deep, the coroner said.

In the more than 10,000 files released Tuesday, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, said the s*x trafficker was kil...
12/30/2025

In the more than 10,000 files released Tuesday, Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, said the s*x trafficker was killed because he was going to name co-conspirators.

Body was found in the road and man is charged with murder, Columbia police say
12/30/2025

Body was found in the road and man is charged with murder, Columbia police say

FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025 THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY BY EUGENIA LAST CELEB...
12/30/2025

FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025 THE LAST WORD IN ASTROLOGY BY EUGENIA LAST CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza

And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.
12/30/2025

And his connection with new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles goes way, way back.

The United States Postal Service has reached a pivotal moment. Challenged by technological disruptio...
12/30/2025

The United States Postal Service has reached a pivotal moment. Challenged by technological disruptio...

From timing and size to placement and brightness, here’s how South Carolina homeowners associations may restrict holiday...
12/30/2025

From timing and size to placement and brightness, here’s how South Carolina homeowners associations may restrict holiday decor.

As usual when Donald Trump occupies the White House, 2025 condensed a decade's worth of political up...
12/30/2025

As usual when Donald Trump occupies the White House, 2025 condensed a decade's worth of political up...

The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.
12/30/2025

The festivities will close a handful of downtown streets in Columbia on New Year’s Eve.

The Charlotte Observer’s annual poll of the Carolina Panthers’ locker room led to acknowledgement for six major contribu...
12/30/2025

The Charlotte Observer’s annual poll of the Carolina Panthers’ locker room led to acknowledgement for six major contributors in 2025.

Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Kizzi Kitchener explained why she wanted to “look s*xy” before telling Victoria SanJuan that ...
12/30/2025

Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Kizzi Kitchener explained why she wanted to “look s*xy” before telling Victoria SanJuan that she kissed her boyfriend Joe Bradley. During the Monday, December 29, episode of the hit Bravo series, Victoria returned to Bravado days after Joe was unfaithful to her — without Victoria’s knowledge. Joe couldn’t look Victoria in the

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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.