https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/other-usc-sports/article317588098.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/408ff8b8-fa6e-46a5-a365-e00354dee201/1_th.jpg USC soccer players share about married coaches Shelley and Jamie Smith University of South Carolina head women's soccer coach Shelley Smith and her husband, associate head coach Jamie Smith, have led the team for more than 26 years. Players see the team as a family and share stories about working with them. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/other-usc-sports/article317588098.html/video-embed 77 2026-10-20T10:15:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317853322.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ca6e0c50-8a79-4c0a-9018-f1f031a8cab3/1_th.jpg Chapin mayor, town council accuse each other of breaking the law A heated meeting of the Chapin Town Council once again descended into shouting between Mayor Bill Mitchell and town council members about their powers under the law. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317853322.html/video-embed 97 2026-10-30T19:04:36Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317855404.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c2fd2d30-a411-414b-a1a6-ea8dc9a9caab/1_th.jpg Water pours from Columbia water line break A water leak along Harbison Boulevard has been pouring for at least three weeks https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317855404.html/video-embed 11 2026-10-30T20:58:35Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article317502173.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c42ccbd2-2e3c-4200-bcec-aa03b6f8e254/1_th.jpg What to know about girls flag football in South Carolina The fastest-growing sport in the U.S. is spreading among South Carolina high schools and colleges. The NCAA added the emerging sport in January, with championship status planned for 2028. As many as 70 high schools in the Midlands have added the sport and are competing at the club level. https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article317502173.html/video-embed 38 2026-10-13T09:02:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317687500.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9ee125cf-0622-4c37-83e1-7ad48262ad9a/2_th.jpg New food at the South Carolina State Fair! Five of The State newspaper's reporters try new food at the South Carolina State Fair. Watch and see our favorites! https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317687500.html/video-embed 195 2026-10-19T18:53:21Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317573274.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f981ae4b-19fb-405e-86d1-13253457fcc8/1_th.jpg South Carolina celebrates win over Florida South Carolina fans cheer for coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks after the 38-19 win over the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317573274.html/video-embed 30 2026-10-10T20:56:38Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317805260.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d7f6b033-e8c8-4756-a9ad-a3d17f080725/1_th.jpg Rosewood Dairy Bar customers reflect on their favorite menu items A Rosewood community tradition is coming to an end as Rosewood Dairy Bar sets its closing date. Under several owners, the walk-up restaurant has been open since 1942. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317805260.html/video-embed 67 2026-10-27T21:50:10Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317773386.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/357b09b4-5b2a-4871-b572-ea8da28242ab/1_th.jpg The Williams-Brice Stadium hedges after the field-storming The Williams-Brice Stadium hedges after Gamecock fans stormed the field following USC's win over No. 11 Tennessee. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317773386.html/video-embed 23 2026-10-25T18:53:26Z no