https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316527319.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d8984414-1470-455f-ae5b-79f7d5b8b934/1_th.jpg Get to know Lake Carolina, Columbia's largest master planned community Lake Carolina broke ground in 1997 as an all-inclusive community of neighborhoods and amenities. The development continues to grow and has more than 40 neighborhoods. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316527319.html/video-embed 61 2026-07-15T21:54:40Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article316541126.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/40bdd101-1dc3-4aab-b4e2-7c140f5f798c/1_th.jpg Dabo Swinney: Clemson has history of success, even if 'we stunk' in 2025 With Clemson coming off a 7-6 finish in 2026, coach Dabo Swinney highlights the Tigers' run of success over the last six years. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article316541126.html/video-embed 92 2026-07-16T21:04:17Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316540947.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33e76407-4754-4fa6-86c0-728165ab785c/1_th.jpg Escape the heat in the Vista Greenway The Vista Greenway is a walking and biking trail that tunnels under the Columbia, South Carolina's Vista district. The trail is lined with murals and the tunnel is a welcome respite from the summer heat. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article316540947.html/video-embed 52 2026-07-16T20:54:54Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article316525667.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2e6ad5e0-88b9-4720-9a79-6be6e01d5c8c/1_th.jpg Vote for Cocky to be in the Mascot Hall of fame. Gamecock athletics mascot Cocky is on the ballot to be entered in the Mascot Hall of Fame https://www.thestate.com/sports/article316525667.html/video-embed 37 2026-07-16T16:39:06Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/article316503554.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/60e23071-e8ea-4082-9b73-c4dbe6b07cf5/1_th.jpg 3 standout transfers for Gamecock Football These three players bring so much potential to the gamecocks this season. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/article316503554.html/video-embed 35 2026-07-15T17:43:23Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316510820.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43ebe931-b912-487f-9ca5-6e2f79877e6a/1_th.jpg The Beacon coffee shop blends faith and community The Beacon coffee shop blends faith and community, serving northeast Columbia https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article316510820.html/video-embed 65 2026-07-15T09:30:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article316496713.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c74535f8-749e-4609-afa1-881cf2f4711a/1_th.jpg Lindsay Graham's sister appointed to fill the remainder of his senate seat S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster announces on Monday, July 13, 2026, that Darline Graham Nordone, Graham’s younger sister, will be appointed to fill in for the remainder of Lindsay Graham’s U.S. Senate seat. Graham died on Saturday, leaving about six months remaining of his term. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article316496713.html/video-embed 169 2026-07-13T22:19:17Z no