https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315645442.html 2026-05-06T02:09:33Z The State en 2026-05-05T20:30:43Z Teen arrested after planning his own kidnapping, Lexington police says https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315641123.html 2026-05-05T22:53:15Z The State en 2026-05-05T19:29:17Z SC may outlaw ‘whippets.’ What’s the push to crack down on drug some say target teens https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article315637320.html 2026-05-05T20:14:56Z The State en 2026-05-05T20:14:45Z SC preserve recognized for extensive forest, diverse range of plants and animals https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315641231.html 2026-05-05T22:06:50Z The State en 2026-05-05T19:24:19Z SC lawmakers will try to set up redistricting vote after 2026 session adjourns https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315641906.html 2026-05-05T20:09:19Z The State en 2026-05-05T19:03:30Z Vote here for The State’s Midlands high school boys, girls athletes of the week https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315643371.html 2026-05-05T21:18:25Z The State en 2026-05-05T19:24:40Z What to know about ‘Purgatory’, the group behind the USC active shooter hoax https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315639780.html 2026-05-05T19:22:42Z The State en 2026-05-05T18:28:59Z Woman was jailed after cashing in lottery tickets worth thousands, SC cops say https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article315642245.html 2026-05-05T19:21:58Z The State en 2026-05-05T19:21:58Z A rare blue moon and meteors left by Halley’s Comet will shine in SC skies soon. Here’s when https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315650257.html 2026-05-06T02:43:43Z The State en 2026-05-06T02:43:43Z Two separate shootings under investigation in Columbia. No injuries reported https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315641456.html 2026-05-05T17:48:35Z The State en 2026-05-05T17:48:35Z A new restaurant has opened in growing, bustling Chapin. Check out where https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315630602.html 2026-05-05T17:41:51Z The State en 2026-05-05T09:30:00Z Columbia SC anti-abortion protester sang hymns and quoted scripture. He still lost https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315641440.html 2026-05-05T17:18:42Z The State en 2026-05-05T16:54:50Z Juvenile behind active shooter hoax at USC is charged, officials say https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315640250.html 2026-05-05T16:29:14Z The State en 2026-05-05T16:29:14Z New rooftop restaurant pitched for Five Points atop long-vacant office building https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315638561.html 2026-05-05T14:58:18Z The State en 2026-05-05T14:58:18Z Geno Auriemma chimes in again on Final Four clash with Dawn Staley https://www.thestate.com/news/local/education/article315633664.html 2026-05-05T16:14:53Z The State en 2026-05-05T16:14:53Z Parents worry about students’ screen time. Midlands school app could shut it off https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315638032.html 2026-05-05T14:53:06Z The State en 2026-05-05T13:37:42Z S.C. State sued by its own foundation in bitter dispute over control of donor dollars https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article315629437.html 2026-05-05T13:35:25Z The State en 2026-05-05T12:00:00Z Former Gamecocks receiver explains why he transferred to ACC school https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-recruiting/article315638698.html 2026-05-05T13:42:31Z The State en 2026-05-05T13:42:31Z South Carolina lands four commitments for 2027 in a week. A closer look https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315634449.html 2026-05-05T13:41:51Z The State en 2026-05-05T01:35:35Z Lexington girls, AC Flora boys earn spots in SC lacrosse championships https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315638587.html 2026-05-05T13:23:58Z The State en 2026-05-05T13:23:58Z Sumter man’s $500K tire-shop hunch, $200K scream win and 3 SC lottery fraud arrests https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315630425.html 2026-05-05T12:08:12Z The State en 2026-05-04T20:12:57Z Nine storylines to follow as Midlands high school teams battle in the postseason https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315637828.html 2026-05-05T12:19:26Z The State en 2026-05-05T12:19:26Z Man arrested after two people were shot and one died, SC sheriff says https://www.thestate.com/news/local/education/article315631782.html 2026-05-04T21:17:19Z The State en 2026-05-04T21:17:19Z Here’s what to know about the history of South Carolina underfunding SC State https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315626945.html 2026-05-05T13:24:38Z The State en 2026-05-05T11:00:00Z Indiana Fever coach praises Raven Johnson’s early rookie training camp returns https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-baseball/article315625733.html 2026-05-04T20:57:48Z The State en 2026-05-04T13:30:28Z South Carolina baseball coaching search update. Here’s what to know https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315629618.html 2026-05-04T20:40:59Z The State en 2026-05-05T10:00:00Z Rodent droppings, expired food & black growth. Worst SC Midlands April restaurant inspections https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315624312.html 2026-05-05T11:17:59Z The State en 2026-05-04T10:29:21Z Search ends for SC teenager who was kidnapped at gunpoint, Lexington police say https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315567050.html 2026-05-04T20:13:27Z The State en 2026-05-05T09:00:00Z With Sanford out, who are top contenders to succeed Mace in SC’s 1st district https://www.thestate.com/news/local/environment/article315631012.html 2026-05-04T20:07:46Z The State en 2026-05-05T10:00:00Z SC nuclear plant skipped key safety maintenance for years. Here’s what to know https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315626932.html 2026-05-04T19:33:04Z The State en 2026-05-04T17:31:58Z Former Gamecock Madina Okot making early WNBA impact with Atlanta Dream https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315628629.html 2026-05-04T19:04:28Z The State en 2026-05-04T18:06:49Z Man arrested for cashing in lottery tickets, South Carolina cops say. Here’s why https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315626558.html 2026-05-04T17:57:53Z The State en 2026-05-05T10:00:00Z These are the 10 most expensive Airbnb rentals in Columbia. One is a $58K former church https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315625073.html 2026-05-04T17:43:28Z The State en 2026-05-04T13:30:00Z Furman great, college coach to lead Midlands charter school boys basketball team https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315628027.html 2026-05-04T17:17:28Z The State en 2026-05-04T17:14:08Z Jail guard stole property worth thousands from inmate at SC jail, cops say https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315625930.html 2026-05-04T17:08:53Z The State en 2026-05-04T15:39:49Z Worship leader, former school board member’s husband faces new sex abuse charges https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315469742.html 2026-05-04T16:54:28Z The State en 2026-05-04T09:00:00Z Dominion spent nearly $600K at State House before seeking rate hike https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315628292.html 2026-05-04T17:00:34Z The State en 2026-05-04T17:00:34Z Columbia’s $60M greenway plan, Irmo commute ranks among nation’s worst, CAE parking guide https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315599024.html 2026-05-04T15:58:13Z The State en 2026-05-04T15:58:13Z Road fixes, pay raises, hemp ban? What may become law in SC as deadline looms https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-mens-basketball/article315548895.html 2026-05-04T17:06:58Z The State en 2026-05-04T14:58:16Z Gamecock transfer Cam Scott heading to Philly for new college destination https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315625671.html 2026-05-04T14:23:26Z The State en 2026-05-04T13:47:10Z Who’s in charge of finishing V.C. Summer nuclear reactors? Project manager coming https://www.thestate.com/news/weather-news/article315627273.html 2026-05-04T15:45:37Z The State en 2026-05-04T15:45:37Z SC worsens from moderate to severe drought status despite rainfall https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315625729.html 2026-05-04T13:56:24Z The State en 2026-05-04T13:56:24Z A car crashed into this popular West Columbia restaurant. Now it’s back open https://www.thestate.com/news/traffic/article315625773.html 2026-05-04T13:42:59Z The State en 2026-05-04T13:42:59Z One driver killed while another and their passenger hurt in crash, SC cops say https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315624888.html 2026-05-04T12:23:25Z The State en 2026-05-04T12:23:25Z Body found near exit on I-95 and a man is in custody, SC sheriff says https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315443835.html 2026-05-04T05:25:59Z The State en 2026-05-04T09:00:00Z Why did LLCs donate more than half of SC House budget chair’s ’25 campaign cash? https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315626818.html 2026-05-04T15:30:00Z The State en 2026-05-04T15:28:40Z Student caught with loaded gun on school bus, Richland County sheriff says https://www.thestate.com/news/traffic/article315624566.html 2026-05-04T10:54:53Z The State en 2026-05-04T10:54:53Z One killed and another injured when tractor trailer crashes on I-77, SC cops say https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-mens-basketball/article315600872.html 2026-05-04T02:55:11Z The State en 2026-05-04T11:00:00Z ‘He’s our guy.’ Dave Odom still beloved by South Carolina basketball program https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315602190.html 2026-05-04T03:05:25Z The State en 2026-05-04T12:00:00Z ‘She’s a freak athlete’: Chloe Kitts praises latest South Carolina WBB signee