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The 21-year-old was hit with “piercing” pain in her right ear, Nepal doctors said.
01/11/2025

The 21-year-old was hit with “piercing” pain in her right ear, Nepal doctors said.

The patient’s son is suing the hospital where his father was removed from life support.
01/11/2025

The patient’s son is suing the hospital where his father was removed from life support.

The cruise line has a serious warning for its passengers on embarkation day.
01/11/2025

The cruise line has a serious warning for its passengers on embarkation day.

The 6-foot-5, 275-pounder gives the Gamecocks needed depth on the line.
01/11/2025

The 6-foot-5, 275-pounder gives the Gamecocks needed depth on the line.

“Policies restricting the right to asylum pander to the far right and violate domestic and international laws.”
01/11/2025

“Policies restricting the right to asylum pander to the far right and violate domestic and international laws.”

Dawn Staley offers high praise for the Longhorns, saying they have “all the keys to winning the national championship.”
01/11/2025

Dawn Staley offers high praise for the Longhorns, saying they have “all the keys to winning the national championship.”

One now-closed school isn’t representative of all institutions, which are a better fit for many students. | Opinion
01/11/2025

One now-closed school isn’t representative of all institutions, which are a better fit for many students. | Opinion

Anthony Addison and Jaquavious Dodd will enroll this coming week and finally get to learn from position coach Sterling L...
01/11/2025

Anthony Addison and Jaquavious Dodd will enroll this coming week and finally get to learn from position coach Sterling Lucas.

It was a “magic moment” for the California player.
01/11/2025

It was a “magic moment” for the California player.

The estimated jackpot for the next drawing Jan. 11 is at $263 million, lottery officials said.
01/11/2025

The estimated jackpot for the next drawing Jan. 11 is at $263 million, lottery officials said.

Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Upstate in December. Here’s a list of some of the worst of...
01/11/2025

Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Upstate in December. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.

South Carolina has among the highest rates of flu in the U.S., according to the CDC. Here’s what to know.
01/11/2025

South Carolina has among the highest rates of flu in the U.S., according to the CDC. Here’s what to know.

Snow fell in the Upstate on Friday, but soon turned into a sloppy mess of sleet and rain. Here’s what to know.
01/11/2025

Snow fell in the Upstate on Friday, but soon turned into a sloppy mess of sleet and rain. Here’s what to know.

The lucky player has claimed her winnings, officials said.
01/11/2025

The lucky player has claimed her winnings, officials said.

“I never had that many zeroes in my bank account,” the Maryland winner said.
01/11/2025

“I never had that many zeroes in my bank account,” the Maryland winner said.

“Our officer did not play football past middle school. We think his coaches would be proud of the technique.”
01/11/2025

“Our officer did not play football past middle school. We think his coaches would be proud of the technique.”

Many passengers have expressed surprise at the cruise line’s change.
01/11/2025

Many passengers have expressed surprise at the cruise line’s change.

Now, she’s looking to pay off her recently purchased home with a portion of her Iowa winnings.
01/11/2025

Now, she’s looking to pay off her recently purchased home with a portion of her Iowa winnings.

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The State newspaper

Quality Journalism: The State is South Carolina's most honored newspaper, with special recognition for photography and coverage of sports, politics and public policy. The State is known for its determined news coverage across multiple delivery platforms that reach a broad audience. The media company's strength is its outstanding journalism covering local news, state, and local politics and an expanded focus on the University of South Carolina athletics through the GoGamecocks.com website and mobile app. Located in the capital city of Columbia, The State's daily politics report, SCPolitics.com, is dedicated to watchdog journalism and keeping the community informed.

Founded: The State Media Company was founded on February 18, 1891, by the Gonzales brothers (N.G., Ambrose and William). The name and the state tree, the Palmetto, which accompanies the name, symbolized the brothers' commitment to the state of South Carolina.

Sons of an aristocratic planter's daughter and a Cuban revolutionary who also was a Confederate colonel, the Gonzales brothers wanted to create a powerful voice and led the newspaper to become the largest and most influential in the state.

The newspaper was family-owned until 1986, when it was purchased by Knight Ridder. It was bought by The McClatchy Company in 2006 with McClatchy's acquisition of Knight Ridder.