https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315938089.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0e2d30e8-0e4f-4046-815f-53ae7eb9ceb9/1_th.jpg An upscale hotdog? Check out the caviar hot dog at Ikie Lu. Served right here in Columbia, Ikie Lu's Record Club has a popular caviar hot dog that makes a basic hot dog look sad. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315938089.html/video-embed 31 2026-05-29T18:00:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315966163.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/809a3270-c793-4dfd-8a50-d73f7d517f1d/1_th.jpg Excerpts from the defense's closing arguments in the murder trial of Rick Chow Defense attorney Shaun Kent delivers his closing arguments during the trial of Rick Chow on Monday, June 1, 2026. Chow is being tried for murder for shooting and killing Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315966163.html/video-embed 127 2026-06-01T18:15:37Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315966110.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/db0d2127-c7bc-48c6-bf23-8a94935051f7/1_th.jpg Excerpts from the prosecutor's closing arguments in the trial of Rick Chow Senior assistant solicitor Dale Scott delivers his closing arguments during the trial of Rick Chow on Monday, June 1, 2026. Chow is being tried for murder for shooting and killing Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315966110.html/video-embed 118 2026-06-01T18:03:36Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315955883.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c0c4af4e-859b-4744-8371-25320e7d27e2/1_th.jpg What to know about the murder trial of Rick Chow in Columbia Rick Chow is being tried for murder for the 2023 killing of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. At issue is whether Chow was justified in shooting the young victim after suspecting him of shoplifting from Chow's store. If convicted, Chow could face a minimum of 30 years in prison. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315955883.html/video-embed 93 2026-05-31T17:45:40Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315945246.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3c40acdc-dbc0-42a5-b6c4-54be225b4d94/2_th.jpg Celebration time: AC Flora wins baseball state title AC Flora baseball celebrates the Falcons' Class 4A state championship series win over Airport on Friday, May 29, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315945246.html/video-embed 41 2026-05-30T04:14:07Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315945241.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8ac77313-c67c-4869-8c14-6eca411e09e0/1_th.jpg AC Flora, coach Andy Hallett celebrate baseball state title AC Flora coach Andy Hallett gets doused with ice water in the moments after the Falcons' Class 4A state championship win over Airport on Friday, May 29, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315945241.html/video-embed 17 2026-05-30T04:13:37Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315967116.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eda441e0-ddd5-495f-a95f-2e2c6c0f7c95/1_th.jpg Best Gamecock women's basketball player to wear No. 4 is, Aliyah Boston After looking at the history in jersey numbers. Aliyah Boston comes out on top as being the best gamecock women's basketball player to ever where No. 4. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315967116.html/video-embed 47 2026-06-01T19:18:25Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315944583.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8213ece1-916c-4c21-b1d5-5d6b220d27df/1_th.jpg Gray Collegiate War Eagles win softball championship Gray Collegiate War Eagles celebrate defeating the AC Flora Falcons in Game 2 of the SC Class 4A softball championship series. https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315944583.html/video-embed 12 2026-05-30T01:33:26Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315941107.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e0b9889d-590b-4385-a2c2-712a57b68847/1_th.jpg Andy Chow testifies in Rick Chow murder trial Andy Chow testifies in defense of his father, Rick Chow who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315941107.html/video-embed 150 2026-05-29T20:03:43Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315714641.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/51206dc5-cf37-446b-ad4d-793f0ace49f0/1_th.jpg Horrell Hill Elementary School parents talks about school lockdown Horrell Hill Elementary School parent LaShondra Goodwyn talks about what is happening at her child's school. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article315714641.html/video-embed 74 2026-05-11T19:37:09Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315716524.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/938418f0-60b6-4558-806e-7651c097063c/2_th.jpg 6 or 7? Redistricting in South Carolina Here's what you need to know about ongoing discussions about redistricting in South Carolina. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315716524.html/video-embed 53 2026-05-11T21:27:28Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315725422.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/04182a82-08ab-41c6-8dd0-4989f23abdd7/1_th.jpg Protesters oppose South Carolina redistricting Protesters voice opposition to an effort from South Carolina House lawmakers to advance a new congressional map in Columbia on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315725422.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-12T16:25:38Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315696855.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/44d73159-0925-443a-8319-64dfff35f2af/1_th.jpg AC Flora boys tennis celebrates 2026 SC Class 4A state championship The clinching point and celebrating following AC Flora's 6-0 win over Bishop England to win the SCHSL Class 4A boys tennis championship on May 9, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315696855.html/video-embed 76 2026-05-09T17:30:09Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315715144.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b02c8ebd-6c61-45f5-989e-80c6da14a92c/1_th.jpg Colonial Life Charity Classic set to tee at Woodcreek Club Golfer Bryson Nimmer and tournament director Chris Baker discuss the Korn Ferry Tour's 2026 Colonial Life Charity Classic to be held at May 14-17 at Woodcreek Club in Elgin, SC. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315715144.html/video-embed 60 2026-05-11T20:03:42Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/civil-rights/article315739707.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5bebc860-a365-48c3-aa50-5bda9a163688/1_th.jpg Gerald Malloy is excited for new Robert Smalls statue Former Senator Gerald Malloy is excited for the new Robert Smalls statue coming to the South Carolina State House grounds. Smalls was enslaved and forced to captain a Confederate naval ship, until he commandeered it to free himself, his family and crew. Later in life he was elected to the state legislature. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/civil-rights/article315739707.html/video-embed 231 2026-05-13T17:04:21Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315729125.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a212848b-53d5-4f8c-ac74-ddc4ffdfb7e6/1_th.jpg River Bluff boys golf wins 2026 SC state championship River Bluff head coach Roger Smith hands out medals to his players after the Gators won the 2026 SC Class 5A Division I boys golf championship on May 12, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315729125.html/video-embed 51 2026-05-12T19:37:36Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315730123.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cb81b797-7908-4cce-8d59-656fa3bf5139/1_th.jpg Inside Look at new pizza joint in Columbia After being open since February, Black Dog Pizza finally had a ribbon cutting with the Mayor of Columbia in attendance, promising to bring a unique style to the pizza scene. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315730123.html/video-embed 51 2026-05-12T20:40:26Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/civil-rights/article315739846.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1f42e1f5-2e2c-411f-8a68-15e4117ff008/1_th.jpg Senator Margie Bright Matthews says Robert Smalls is someone to look up to Senator Margie Bright Matthews (D-Beaufort) says Civil War hero Robert Smalls is a reminder of what bravery and faith in democracy can look like. Smalls was enslaved at birth and later in life served in the South Carolina and national legislature. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/civil-rights/article315739846.html/video-embed 194 2026-05-13T17:04:40Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315737205.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7823fa82-7be4-47d8-be7a-dfdd054a38d8/1_th.jpg Lexington girls soccer advances in 2026 SC High School League playoffs Some of the top moments of Lexington Wildcats' 2-1 win over River Bluff in the 2026 SC High School League Class 5A Division I playoffs on May 12, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315737205.html/video-embed 67 2026-05-13T12:46:43Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/womens-basketball/article315752991.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7d4659ee-15ba-4466-bc9d-3e77877e90cb/1_th.jpg Ashlyn Watkins is back for her senior year After a year off due to injury and personal reason. Watkins is back for her senior season and looking to help the Gamecocks get over the hump. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/womens-basketball/article315752991.html/video-embed 24 2026-05-14T14:02:20Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315746634.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/62db2bb4-47e8-4e15-b408-868e6fe43adb/1_th.jpg Alan Wilson wants to focus on Murdaugh family South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says that Alex Murdaugh's appeal win could be used against him in his campaign for governor, he cares more about the upcoming retrial of the double-murder case. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315746634.html/video-embed 72 2026-05-13T23:13:59Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/business/article315759898.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/777c4f96-2ed8-4b9e-9cdf-7f4d27fb7cfe/1_th.jpg Sneak Peek of Palmetto Citizens Headquarters Since breaking ground last year the Palmetto Citizens headquarters development has been moving fast! https://www.thestate.com/news/business/article315759898.html/video-embed 53 2026-05-14T23:58:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315746701.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/75995cff-2138-470f-95dc-081cb1d03d24/1_th.jpg Wilson weighs in on court decision South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson maintains that former Colleton County Clerk of Count Becky Hill did not sway the outcome of Alex Murdaugh's double-murder case, but respects the court's decision. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315746701.html/video-embed 45 2026-05-13T23:14:38Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315746747.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6be1f16e-a9b4-41ef-bb8d-661a58a34254/1_th.jpg Wilson answer's questions on upcoming Murdaugh retrial South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson updates media on his office's plans the upcoming retrial of Alex Murdaugh in the 2021 murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article315746747.html/video-embed 176 2026-05-13T23:18:47Z no