Politics & GovernmentSC school voucher recipients spent $6 million last year. What did they buy?The State Media Co. analyzed 2024-2025 Education Scholarship Trust Fund transaction data obtained from the S.C. Department of Education.February 26, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Gunther, Gamecocks surprise No. 15 Clemson with shutout win. What we learnedUpdated February 28, 2026 at 1:47 AM
SC picks presidents, Joe Biden says, as national Democrats ponder primary orderUpdated February 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM
HS basketball schedule, scores from 2026 SCHSL semifinals, SCISA championshipsUpdated February 27, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Lexington County charter school expanded last year. Is another campus on the way?February 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Music News & ReviewsDarius Rucker returning to Columbia to headline Garnet & Black Spring FestUpdated February 25, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Crime & CourtsAccountant for college in South Carolina stole thousands of public money, cops sayFebruary 24, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhat are your kids studying in schools? SC wants to increase parental controlUpdated February 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Politics & GovernmentSC schools chief has lost ‘trust’ of Senate over homeschoolers in voucher programUpdated February 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Crime & CourtsTeen charged with murder after two were killed in SC State shooting, cops sayUpdated February 18, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Politics & GovernmentSC Senate passes ‘overdue’ charter school reformsUpdated February 12, 2026 at 3:09 AM
EducationProposed SC charter school raises unique conflict of interest questionsUpdated February 12, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Politics & GovernmentSC homeschool students aren’t eligible for vouchers. Why are so many receiving them?Updated February 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
EducationSchools still adjusting plans as freezing cold grips Midlands after snowstormUpdated February 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
EducationUSC, schools across the Midlands change plans because of lingering snow and coldUpdated February 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Politics & GovernmentSC lawmakers are prioritizing charter school reform. What are they planning?February 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentUSC president receives pay bump but future raises may slow, SC House Speaker warnsJanuary 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
WeatherColumbia-area closures announced due to impending SC winter ice stormUpdated January 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Politics & GovernmentFree breakfast for all SC students proposed by Gov. McMaster. What would it cost?January 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Crime & CourtsFormer SC principal accused of sex with student pleads guilty to reduced chargeUpdated December 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
EducationHow LR5 school board members spent taxpayer money on trips in 2025February 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM
EducationLexington County charter school expanded last year. Is another campus on the way?February 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM
EducationWhy did Midlands school board member go to Texas? What expense reports showFebruary 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Crime & CourtsSC woman charged with state’s first known case of school voucher fraudFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:53 AM
EducationClemson agreed to cut program serving students of color amid civil rights probeFebruary 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
EducationSC Sen. Shane Massey says he's lost trust in state schools chiefFebruary 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Crime & CourtsSC judge throws out former school board member’s attempt to sue ‘conspiracy’February 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM
LocalMidlands superintendent lawsuit will actually see $125K boost to school districtFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationWith USC’s help, new Columbia hotel to offer work opportunities for the disabledFebruary 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
