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The State is a daily morning newspaper published in Columbia, South Carolina, in the United States. Owned by The McClatchy Company and distributed in the Midlands region of the state, The State is the second largest newspaper in the Palmetto State.
Its news staff was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in general news reporting for its Hurricane Hugo coverage in 1989. Its former cartoonist, Robert Ariail, was a Pulitzer finalist in 1995 and 2000. Reporter Gina Smith broke the Mark Sanford scandal story on June 24, 2009 when she interviewed Sanford at Atlanta Hartsfield Airport as he returned from Argentina Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English, Spanish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Columbia, SC |
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Search ArticlesAre you being watched? Map shows where Flock, other cameras cover the Midlands
The national debate around Flock cameras, the increasingly ubiquitous technology that records the license plate information of passing cars, has many Midlands drivers asking the question: where is my car being seen as I go around town? As with most other things these days, the answer is online. The website DeFlock has created a crowd-sourced map of cameras all over the country, showing where cameras have been placed at the street level and what agencies are using them.
24-year-old man found in an SC road, but he wasn’t killed in a crash, police say
A 24-year-old man was killed Monday in South Carolina, and one shooting suspect has been located while a search continues for another wanted person, according to the Sumter Police Department. At about 11:45 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting on East Charlotte Avenue, in the Anne Park community, police said in a news release. Officers found the 24-year-old victim injured in the road, according to the release. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died, police said.
1976 Classic Rock Hit Inspired by The Three Stooges Is Still a Fan Favorite 50 Years Later
Gene Simmons is known for his hard-rocking songs with KISS, but one of his biggest musical moments was inspired by a campy comedy movie. The legendary KISS bassist and co-lead singer penned “Calling Dr. Love” after watching an old Three Stooges film. “This is gonna sound warped, but Calling Dr. Love started off with the title, which I stole from an episode of The Three Stooges,” Simmons, 77, once told Guitar World.
1975 ABBA Smash Saved Their Career-And Prevented Them From Becoming a One-Hit Wonder
Very few music fans realize just how close ABBA came to disappearing completely before a single three-letter track saved the band from becoming known as a one-hit wonder. ABBA captured global attention by winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Waterloo.” The win made them a shoo-in for instant stardom, but the Swedish quartet, made up of members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, quickly experienced a chart slump.
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official says
BANGKOK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln will dock in Thailand next week, a Thai official said on Tuesday, following a prolonged deployment in the Middle East and reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions aboard. The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Democratic lawmakers.
United Airlines expects enough Airbus A321XLR deliveries for 2027 Europe expansion
CHICAGO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Tuesday it expects enough Airbus A321XLR deliveries to support its European expansion next summer, as the carrier pushes into smaller markets and sees travel to the region staying strong into the autumn months. The Chicago-based airline plans to use the long-range, single-aisle jet on five new European routes in 2027, including Luxembourg, Ibiza, Spain, and Toulouse, France.
Bangladesh could consider joining Mecca pact, in test for foreign ties
DHAKA, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Bangladesh could consider joining the Mecca pact, a mutual defence agreement signed this month between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, a minister said, a move that could complicate its foreign relations, particularly with neighbouring India.
‘He’s put the work in’: Get to know Trey Money, South Carolina’s new(ish) LBs coach
Trey Money has one of the cooler names of those in the SEC coaching ranks. The story of his climb from volunteer to South Carolina’s linebackers coach is arguably cooler. The North Carolina native could’ve played “lower level” college football if he wanted out of high school, but he opted to attend Appalachian State University. Money immediately got involved with the football program after arriving at the Boone, North Carolina school in 2014.
More than 120 injured in fire at Russian gas chemical complex, one Chinese worker killed
MOSCOW, Aug 25 (Reuters) - At least 19 people were being treated in hospital and more than a hundred more suffered injuries after a fire broke out on Tuesday at a gas chemical complex under construction in Russia's Far East, killing one Chinese national. "Despite prompt medical attention, one of the victims - a Chinese national employed by a contractor - could not be saved. His family will receive support, including financial assistance," the facility in the Amur region said in a statement.
Stock Market Today (Aug. 25, 2026): S&P 500 futures climb ahead of Nvidia earnings, Fed symposium
This live blog is refreshed throughout the day with the latest updates from the market. To find the latest Stock Market Today threads, click here. Happy Tuesday. Stock futures were climbing Tuesday as Wall Street prepared for the release of chipmaking giant Nvidia’s (NVDA) quarterly results, along with a key inflation report and the Federal Reserve’s annual symposium. The personal consumption expenditures price index for July is scheduled to be released Wednesday.