EducationUSC is serving more students than ever before, as systemwide enrollment tops 60,000Updated September 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Politics & GovernmentSC PSC power generation stance creates ‘welcome mat’ for data centers, critics warnSeptember 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
TrafficMajor road closures announced ahead of funeral for fallen CPD officerSeptember 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Crime & CourtsBuster Murdaugh’s libel lawsuit against media companies can go forward, judge rulesUpdated September 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM
LocalA new business plans a location at this West Columbia former grocery store siteSeptember 3, 2026 at 12:33 PM
EducationAI hype fades, but students still want smarter study tools Updated September 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
LocalNew shop for Gamecocks apparel sets opening date in Columbia’s BullStreetSeptember 3, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Food & DrinkNew place for frozen treats is opening in a booming Lexington area. Here’s whenSeptember 3, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Crime & CourtsBodies of two women are found on South Carolina property, coroner saysUpdated September 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
TrafficAccident involving long hair and go-kart leaves SC woman dead, coroner saysSeptember 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
EducationAs college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected Updated September 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM
TrafficDriver killed in crash at intersection in South Carolina, Highway Patrol saysSeptember 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Crime & CourtsHousekeeper at assisted living facility stole from residents, SC prosecutor saysSeptember 3, 2026 at 8:08 AM
LocalFallen Columbia police officer honored at vigil in hometown of ElginSeptember 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
LocalFallen Columbia police officer honored at vigil in hometown of ElginSeptember 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
EnvironmentUnspoiled mountain land could be logged, developed in SC under federal forest planUpdated September 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
South CarolinaCan SC businesses turn away customers for being gay? Here’s what the law saysSeptember 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM
South CarolinaSC has 2 of the 50 top party schools for 2026, ranking shows. Here’s where they rank & whySeptember 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
South CarolinaSC has 2 of 25 top trending travel destinations for Labor Day 2026, report says. Here’s whySeptember 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The State, This Week NewsletterStay hungry, Columbia: Sign up for our Let’s Dish food newsletterSeptember 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Food & DrinkA Columbia Harbison restaurant changes ownership; new name is comingSeptember 2, 2026 at 11:42 AM
