https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/womens-basketball/article315280746.html https://img.connatix.com/85740a5e-187f-43cf-8f74-1a641bf5d282/1_th.jpg Dawn Staley: UConn's standard of excellence helps all teams grow The University of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley addresses the question about facing UConn in the semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/womens-basketball/article315280746.html/video-embed 56 2026-04-02T20:06:37Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315270862.html https://img.connatix.com/f7a928d6-2fa3-4dcf-b6cb-e56a79612755/1_th.jpg GOP Governor candidates debate most pressing issues facing South Carolina GOP candidates give their takes on the biggest issues facing South Carolina in the first Republican Governor's debate between State Sen. Josh Kimbrell, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman and Attorney General Alan Wilson. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315270862.html/video-embed 213 2026-04-02T03:03:50Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315280686.html https://img.connatix.com/1373a82b-b3a4-4208-8a20-9884d89e9497/1_th.jpg Even Benedict was standing in the way of USC winning a National Championship University of South Carolina's Raven Johnson was asked during a press conference if USC had a chip on its shoulder about wanting to defeat UConn. She breaks it down to the team's ultimate goal, which is defeating whatever team stands in their way of winning the National Championship. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315280686.html/video-embed 35 2026-04-02T20:01:53Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315270926.html https://img.connatix.com/f6271570-9382-49a0-8afa-b07d1203eb3b/1_th.jpg GOP candidates debate on deploying SC military personnel to Iran GOP candidates debate on whether they would authorize deployment of South Carolina military personnel to Iran as Governor in the first Republican Governor's debate between State Sen. Josh Kimbrell, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman and Attorney General Alan Wilson. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315270926.html/video-embed 190 2026-04-02T03:03:26Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315259165.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/32ff6392-f2ba-4440-bcbc-96856ee75e50/1_th.jpg Watch: AC Flora baseball coach Andy Hallett wins 600th game The celebration and post-game comments as AC Flora baseball coach Andy Hallett wins his 600th game against South Pointe on March 31, 2026 in Columbia, SC. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315259165.html/video-embed 78 2026-04-01T11:57:29Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315253860.html https://img.connatix.com/b122675d-b13f-49ec-aa4b-1d30f2e6d5ef/1_th.jpg Nicole Sanchez advocates for instant run-off voting Nicole Sanchez speaks at a No Kings rally about instant run-off voting. She says that the process can save money and increase voter turnout. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315253860.html/video-embed 52 2026-03-31T19:49:12Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315253819.html https://img.connatix.com/7017d403-1c66-4050-84c0-0c320d891845/1_th.jpg Walid Hakim is running for governor Walid Hakim is a Green Party candidate for South Carolina's governor. His 100-year plan for South Carolina includes new materials for roads. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315253819.html/video-embed 132 2026-03-31T19:49:02Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252958.html https://img.connatix.com/d084581f-adc0-4ab3-8d68-d43b867c9305/1_th.jpg KJ Atwood speaks at No Kings protest KJ Atwood is running to represent for House District 110. He points to South Carolina's role in the revolution and Civil War, and makes connections to today. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252958.html/video-embed 60 2026-03-31T19:48:54Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252784.html https://img.connatix.com/aa680571-bba2-48d2-956a-5e36b42419c1/1_th.jpg Sylvia Wright is running for State Superintendent. Sylvia Wright is running for South Carolina State Superintendent. She says that while current Superintendent Ellen Weaver has sought to ban books, Wright wants to encourage the love of reading. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252784.html/video-embed 37 2026-03-31T19:48:30Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252737.html https://img.connatix.com/44fd4ddf-ef8f-4d30-b407-8f9d38f4213c/1_th.jpg KJ Atwood is running for Congress KJ Atwood is running for House District 110. He says it is a very "flippable," if gerrymandered. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252737.html/video-embed 33 2026-03-31T18:46:29Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252675.html https://img.connatix.com/1b906bf5-55df-4469-a13c-7178708bee04/1_th.jpg Mallory Dittmer is running for Congress Mallory Dittmer says she wants to have a big-tent campaign. She is running for Congress to represent District 5. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252675.html/video-embed 40 2026-03-31T18:46:18Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252629.html https://img.connatix.com/83d82279-1451-454a-90ad-231c53f756a7/1_th.jpg Ashley Painter is running against Jordan Pace Ashley Painter, who is running to represent House District 117, wants to defeat Jordan Pace. Pace is a member of South Carolina's Freedom Caucus, founded by RJ May. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252629.html/video-embed 95 2026-03-31T18:46:08Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252598.html https://img.connatix.com/9bb7597d-0ea5-4753-9313-67873e655f7e/1_th.jpg DeShaun Blanding is running for Commissioner of Agriculture DeShaun Blanding is running for Commissioner of Agriculture, and wants to help farmers and consumers. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252598.html/video-embed 118 2026-03-31T18:45:47Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252570.html https://img.connatix.com/1e88f00b-4b74-456a-a637-0b8836fc9efc/1_th.jpg Zyon Khalifa is running for Congress Zyon Khalifa is running for Congress. Speaking at a No Kings protest, Khalifa points out that people live with the consequences of political choices. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252570.html/video-embed 56 2026-03-31T18:45:38Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252330.html https://img.connatix.com/5071c227-b0b4-457a-9749-3fe7ef676261/1_th.jpg Annie Andrews is running for Senate Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, is seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for Senate to run against Lindsey Graham. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252330.html/video-embed 77 2026-03-31T18:43:36Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252159.html https://img.connatix.com/0a19152f-29cf-4bd0-beeb-507ce872be0e/1_th.jpg Reid Beaman explains why he is running for House District 87 Reid Beaman is running to represent South Carolina House District 87, which includes much of Lexington. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252159.html/video-embed 73 2026-03-31T18:42:45Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252295.html https://img.connatix.com/fad1f6e5-2666-4eee-bb56-45a38be887c3/1_th.jpg Kyle Freeman is running for Senate Kyle Freeman speaks at a Columbia No Kings protest, saying solidarity is the key to victory. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252295.html/video-embed 41 2026-03-31T18:43:16Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252213.html https://img.connatix.com/40670704-fc9b-40fa-80c0-cec464f39899/1_th.jpg Catherine Flemming Bruce speaks at No Kings Catherine Flemming Bruce is running for Senate, and hopes to "stop our descent into the gates of Hell." https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252213.html/video-embed 137 2026-03-31T18:43:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315251953.html https://img.connatix.com/f4855978-6961-4476-aed1-a66a36cbed2d/1_th.jpg Annie Andrews wants South Carolina to vote Annie Andrews, who is running for senate, says South Carolina isn't a Red state, but a "non-voting" state. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315251953.html/video-embed 23 2026-03-31T18:40:12Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315251898.html https://img.connatix.com/d3e2d5dc-20bc-4148-9eb0-538102f7ba40/1_th.jpg Matt Fulmer wants a balanced economy Matt Fulmer, who is running for congress, explains how economic issues are the results of political choices. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315251898.html/video-embed 164 2026-03-31T18:39:40Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252014.html https://img.connatix.com/53c50c7b-8ddd-4613-8387-6c823f1cafa7/1_th.jpg Mallory Dittmer speaks at No Kings rally Mallory Dittmer, who is running for congress in District 5, speaks at Columbia's No Kings protest about an awkward moment at CPAC. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252014.html/video-embed 61 2026-03-31T18:42:23Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315251891.html https://img.connatix.com/95202ddc-9ce4-4c2a-aea1-bb678f3ff8ef/1_th.jpg Bill Reeside says congress has given up the power of the purse Bill Reeside, who is running for congress in District 1, says congress has given up the power of the purse. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315251891.html/video-embed 80 2026-03-31T18:39:27Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252916.html https://img.connatix.com/5daffc89-673b-4046-8340-e3cb970e2930/1_th.jpg David Robinson is running for congress David Robinson is running to represent House District 2. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article315252916.html/video-embed 26 2026-03-31T18:38:34Z no