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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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 https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315782879.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6ca2f42e-08e4-44a8-b33b-0c2fc86a4c8e/1_th.jpg Dawn Staley explains "uncommon favor." South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley explains the title of her new book at Columbia's Black Expo. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315782879.html/video-embed 232 2026-05-16T18:17:11Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315782842.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c86b845f-d398-496f-b0b9-9894367e4401/1_th.jpg Dawn Staley built from a strong foundation South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley discusses her childhood and how it impacts her coaching today. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article315782842.html/video-embed 327 2026-05-16T18:12:33Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315787310.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4743d30e-a072-4a12-8d5b-a5a416ef7e89/1_th.jpg Gray Collegiate boys soccer headed to 2026 Class 4A championship The final moments and celebration of Gray Collegiate's win over Bishop England in the SC Class 4A Lower State boys soccer championship on May 16, 2026. Gray will play for the 4A title on May 22. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315787310.html/video-embed 117 2026-05-17T10:53:58Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315765382.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bf572f0a-4da0-4070-b934-f15eb32b5c7e/1_th.jpg Blythewood girls celebrate 2026 SC track and field championship Celebration breaks out after Blythewood girls track and field team wins the 2026 SC High School League Class 5A Division I championship on May 14, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315765382.html/video-embed 40 2026-05-15T04:05:01Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315778454.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43431cfd-9484-4a52-9ae5-f3b3b0cc0372/1_th.jpg A.C. Flora girls defeat Dreher to win Class 4 upper state championship The A.C. Flora Falcons defeated Dreher High School to advance to the state championship. https://www.thestate.com/sports/high-school/article315778454.html/video-embed 37 2026-05-16T02:35:08Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/golf/article315791603.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bd922733-df48-4b50-b1f4-ecf14d916a94/1_th.jpg Cole Sherwood wins the first Colonial Life Charity Classic Cole Sherwood captured the Korn Ferry Tour’s Colonial Life Charity Classic at Woodcreek Club on Sunday, May 17, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/golf/article315791603.html/video-embed 44 2026-05-17T22:09:24Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315812078.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e64e67f5-0aa7-4e9e-a5e9-5f5b642eb811/1_th.jpg Check out this new restaurant in Lexington Are you a taco fan? Well a new taco restaurant has opened in Lexington and our Influencer Kay Racine went to check it out. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315812078.html/video-embed 36 2026-05-19T17:17:10Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/state/article315826745.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e2bf44f6-d878-4c46-94bb-ad98617fc627/1_th.jpg Failed SC nuclear power plant could be completed after all Santee Cooper says most of the equipment needed to complete a nuclear project is already on the V.C. Summer site in Jenkinsville, South Carolina. Proponents of restarting and finishing the project say that's a better idea than building a new nuclear plant at a time when the state needs more energy. https://www.thestate.com/news/state/article315826745.html/video-embed 48 2026-05-20T14:57:19Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315836879.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1f5c9431-948a-41e7-9a20-66046b8d8e4c/1_th.jpg Gray Collegiate's Aspen Boulware hits HR against South Florence Gray Collegiate shortstop and South Carolina Gamecocks softball signee Aspen Boulware hits a solo home run in the 4-2 win over South Florence on May 20, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315836879.html/video-embed 25 2026-05-21T03:48:32Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/football/article315801495.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9b6dc4f1-d42a-4f47-a324-ce39b2f6c941/1_th.jpg What's going on at Williams Brice Stadium? Parts of the stadium have been under construction since last year and will be for years to come. Wanna know what they're adding? Watch this video with our State Influencer Kay Racine. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/football/article315801495.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-19T16:23:16Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315890743.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a67453d2-9596-492e-b06a-1d457adcfdc9/1_th.jpg Did you know Azalea Coffee Bar has flights? Our influencer went to try the flights, but wants to know if you've ever heard of them before. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315890743.html/video-embed 37 2026-05-26T13:04:55Z no https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315839308.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f09ee338-20de-4a45-8661-8ea9864ea98d/1_th.jpg Popular foods to try at Gather Cola Our influencer Kay Racine went to every restaurant at Gather Cola and tried their most popular dish so you know what to get when you come into town. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315839308.html/video-embed 48 2026-05-21T12:54:32Z 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/living/food-drink/article315854926.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/38c0b75b-defd-48ca-b340-229a6da235e2/1_th.jpg Most popular foods at Gather Cola Part 2 Our Influencer Kay Racine went to Gather Cola to let you know what foods you should try when you are in town. https://www.thestate.com/living/food-drink/article315854926.html/video-embed 38 2026-05-22T13:17:43Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315874166.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d1e9f8f1-8104-44af-a14a-0ad20cb2bc7e/1_th.jpg Chapin girls celebrate SC 2026 state soccer championship Closing seconds and celebration of Chapin's 4-0 win over Eastisde in the SC Class 5A Division II Girls Soccer championship on May 23, 2026. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article315874166.html/video-embed 87 2026-05-24T11:56:02Z 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 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/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/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/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/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