https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article317474413.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/edb1c2ed-433d-4a0f-a9a5-2fa4e79d8b68/1_th.jpg Johnson tells voters that a Blue Wave of Governorships could change the country. Rep. Dr. Jermaine Johnson, the Democratic Party's candidate for South Carolina Governor, speaks at a campaign event in Santee, South Carolina. Democratic governors have won elections in Republican-majority states, and he wants that to momentum to build across the South. https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/election/article317474413.html/video-embed 88 2026-10-02T19:46:20Z no https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317462263.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/705d00c1-396d-4b78-bcd3-4557012192ea/1_th.jpg Bang Back Bar & Grill on Rosewood is now open Columbia City Council Councilman for District 3 Will Brennan loses a round of Laser Ghost, a vintage arcade game, to The State reporter Chris Trainor during the grand opening of the new Rosewood location of Bang Back Bar & Grill. Occupying the former Rockaway Athletic Club, this location focuses more on their dinner options than the Five Points location. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article317462263.html/video-embed 55 2026-10-01T22:21:22Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article317465751.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/47f02219-0e45-4894-a953-3db432bab34b/1_th.jpg Watch: Westwood vs. Lugoff-Elgin high school football highlights Some of the top players from Lugoff-Elgin's 30-20 win over Westwood in high school football action on Oct. 1, 2026, in Blythewood, SC. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article317465751.html/video-embed 188 2026-10-02T05:02:50Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317428358.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f59022b6-22d7-4e08-bfc8-3a74bcc82c21/1_th.jpg Beamer thinks Stewart will thank him one day South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer thinks recent disciplinary actions against Dylan Stewart are in the best interest of the team, and in the long run, Stewart as well. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article317428358.html/video-embed 49 2026-09-29T18:34:44Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317428332.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0d2d71fe-8c0d-4c89-a668-dc6111d70e94/2_th.jpg How Clemson football can upset vs. No. 4 Miami Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney discusses how the Tigers can 'give themselves a chance' to stick around vs. No. 4 Miami on Saturday by limiting penalties and self-inflicted errors and prioritizing big plays and turnovers https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317428332.html/video-embed 85 2026-09-29T18:34:17Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/article317415015.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f646dc9d-029c-4b95-8cac-14c643cb34a5/1_th.jpg Kevin Schnall: South Carolina baseball will 'own it' this season South Carolina Gamecocks baseball first-year coach Kevin Schnall explains the 'Own It' slogan headed into the 2027 season. https://www.thestate.com/sports/article317415015.html/video-embed 116 2026-09-28T19:49:00Z no https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317428302.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/47a5ff7b-8ed7-4374-b0cb-ee874a5c20c7/2_th.jpg Dabo: Clemson fans 'deserve' a night game vs. Miami Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney discusses lightning delays in recent games and why that'll make Saturday's night game at Memorial Stadium vs. No. 4 Miami 'special' for fans https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article317428302.html/video-embed 149 2026-09-29T18:33:57Z no