https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315603110.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2155b35a-f141-4f94-b3fe-3bef4a72e9ee/1_th.jpg National Law Day recognized by SC lawyers reaffirming the Lawyers Oath Members of the legal community gathered at the Matthew J. Perry Federal Courthouse in Columbia, on Friday, May 1, 2026, to celebrate National Law Day. The Honorable Joseph Anderson, Jr., read the oath for lawyers to take. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315603110.html/video-embed 70 2026-05-01T18:10:40Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-mens-basketball/article315615349.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8e9b68da-d072-4de1-831d-27d17957802e/1_th.jpg Dave Odom loves Gamecock loyalty Former South Carolina men's basketball coach Dave Odom loved seeing Gamecock fans loyalty to all of the university's teams. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-mens-basketball/article315615349.html/video-embed 45 2026-05-02T23:54:21Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315610848.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c591c938-d1f5-45b4-bbd5-64f06ff69b9b/1_th.jpg Hammond boys tennis wins 2026 SCISA championship Celebration and post-match comments from coach Ellis Reese and senior William Gillespie after Hammond defeated Ben Lippen to win the 2026 SCISA 4A boys tennis championship on May 1, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315610848.html/video-embed 119 2026-05-02T13:35:20Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315590491.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/510f6449-c6d0-4dc9-9f40-ea0cb9d03264/1_th.jpg World-famous artist creating giant troll sculpture for Cayce The City of Cayce has approved spending $440,000 in hospitality tax proceeds to contract Danish artist Thomas Dambo to build a giant troll sculpture along the Cayce Riverwalk. The project is expected to be complete in 2027. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315590491.html/video-embed 38 2026-04-30T19:31:49Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315585743.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/97394479-8ffa-4835-896e-7c017389ed59/1_th.jpg What is a bluegrass jam at West Columbia's Bill's Pickin' Parlor? Bill's Pickin' Parlor has been around since Bill Wells started it in 1985. His son, Willy Wells, runs the West Columbia business now, offering a space for musicians to come together to learn and play music. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315585743.html/video-embed 198 2026-04-30T15:40:49Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315595526.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/14b035bd-8254-4845-947c-aaacf055ad3b/1_th.jpg Robert Hendrix discusses Cardinal Newman baseball's playoff win Cardinal Newman baseball coach Robert Hendrix talks after his team's 11-1 win over Ben Lippen and advancing to SCISA 4A semifinals. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315595526.html/video-embed 80 2026-05-01T01:52:11Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315536376.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87eac8ee-9a21-4910-83e9-8bb9f9b02572/1_th.jpg Andy Hallett introduced as Midlands STEM AD, baseball coach AC Flora Hall of Fame baseball coach Andy Hallett is introduced as new athletic director and baseball coach at Midlands STEM Charter School in Winnsboro, SC, on April 25, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315536376.html/video-embed 155 2026-04-25T22:41:31Z no