https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315935295.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0fd98746-fd9b-4664-bbfd-966bfb0a3ee1/1_th.jpg Have you ever heard of a dirty soda? The Snow's met in Utah and brought a popular trendy item back to the Midlands. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315935295.html/video-embed 36 2026-05-29T13:28:18Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315932760.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/32495834-3351-49b5-a393-da848a011337/1_th.jpg Chapin baseball celebrates 2026 Class 5A Division II state championship The final out and celebration of Chapin Eagles' 4-3 win over TL Hanna to win the 2026 Class 5A Division II state baseall championship. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315932760.html/video-embed 111 2026-05-29T13:06:37Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315925887.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/abd3a151-98bd-41dc-98be-1e463b7b58d6/2_th.jpg Lily Sundell, The State's girls lacrosse Player of the Year Lexington High School's Lily Sundell is The State's girls lacrosse player of the year for the 2026 season. https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315925887.html/video-embed 55 2026-05-29T11:26:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315906972.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4c1c1396-1004-4eb8-bb6c-00a25a3a8b6f/2_th.jpg Pope Johnson is The State's boys lacrosse player of the year A.C. Flora High School's Pope Johnson is The State's boys lacrosse player of the year for the 2026 season. https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315906972.html/video-embed 36 2026-05-29T12:57:17Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315921598.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a0633f2d-b163-4611-bb5b-1c640800ca98/1_th.jpg Surprise flash flood in Irmo leaves residents with questions Laura Easley Hayes says flash flooding in her neighborhood in Irmo, South Carolina on Saturday, May 23, did not come from the creek behind her home. Residents of the Stonegate neighborhood are confused as to where the sudden rush of water came from. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315921598.html/video-embed 31 2026-05-28T14:48:31Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315913704.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1738e9a9-fa33-4590-aee3-a315e554a9b4/1_th.jpg Opening statements by defense in Rick Chow case Long-time criminal defense attorney Jack Swerling delivers opening statements before a jury at the Richland County Courthouse on May 27, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315913704.html/video-embed 151 2026-05-27T21:54:49Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315913705.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/84e4b133-bbcc-4845-9dd8-42472599cdaf/1_th.jpg Opening statements begin in Rick Chow trial 5th Circuit Solicitor delivers opening statements during Rick Chow's murder trial. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315913705.html/video-embed 227 2026-05-27T21:53:55Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315900631.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b9498711-c8fd-4cab-ace8-52a6910e8a72/1_th.jpg Why does Columbia's Five Points district flood so often? Columbia's Five Points business and entertainment district regularly floods in heavy rains. The city of Columbia is looking at a solution that may help. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315900631.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-27T00:10:19Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315920441.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/27b203c6-c547-43fd-8e8b-412e9593eb90/1_th.jpg Does Gen-z like true soul food? Our influencer tried Ms.B's Soul Food Cafe and Grill. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315920441.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-28T13:27:34Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315897077.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/704557c7-add7-4c37-a5fb-21982fc332fe/1_th.jpg Is Kevin Schnall the best option for Gamecocks Baseball? Our influencer breaks down what makes him standout from all the other candidates looking to secure the job. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315897077.html/video-embed 42 2026-05-26T22:32:00Z no