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Robert Krier @eyesonsdskies.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

San Diego just got a month's worth of rain in a day. The 2.08 inches recorded Thursday is 0.10 of an inch more than the average for January (1.98). It blew away the previous record for Jan. 1, which was 0.94 of an inch in 1889. #sandiegoweather #CAwx

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

There it is. The final print edition, after more than 150 years, of the Atlanta Journal Constitution elink75f.mail.breakermedia.com/ss/c/u001.o7...

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Ten years ago today, I reviewed “Spotlight” and not everyone agreed with me…. Think I’ll rewatch this incredible, inspiring movie tonight. To all the journalists out there, keep doing good work and explaining to people why it matters. ✊

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Voting day is tomorrow ! One of the most important days of the year. This year tho it feels like ppl don't even know about it. Here are early voting numbers for some SC counties with one big day to go. Beaufort 253 Charleston 8,050 Horry 865 Lancaster 7,419 Lexington 919 Richland 2,013 #scpol

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

In today’s paper: the first half of a monthslong project, featuring voices rarely heard in South Carolina or elsewhere. The second half, also over two pages, runs Wednesday in our next edition. Grateful to work in local journalism and be able to foster conversations and thought like this. #scpol

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

NEW | Two days ago, I published a deep exploration of the South Carolina prison system. Today, inmate Stephen Bryant decided he wants to be executed in South Carolina on Nov. 14 by firing squad. He would be the seventh person to be executed here since September 2024.

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Two murderers avoided death row in South Carolina. Now the system may change | Opinion

Opinion editor Matthew T. Hall and photographers Joshua Boucher and Tracy Glantz invite you into the world of one victim and one prisoner.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Hey #booksky. Looking for something exquisite to meet year-end reading goals? Here are some I recently finished and loved. "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid "Hello Beautiful" and "Dear Edward" by Ann Napolitano "The Blue Book of Nebo" by Manon Steffan Ros Got ur own recs? Pls share.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Proudly voted today. It always gives me a great sense of civic duty, connectivity, community, and yes, pride — that our forebears created a system by which no matter where you live in the U.S., you can play a part in picking our leaders and thus you can lead yourself. (And also get a cool sticker.)

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Recently (and wrongly) fired Indiana University director of student media Jim Rodenbush gets a standing O from hundreds of student and professional journalists at MediaFest25, the annual convention of SPJ, ACP and CMA. ✊

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🧵 We rolled out two more local election endorsements today, in mayoral races in Columbia and Myrtle Beach. #scpol In all, we interviewed 30 candidates (of 32 I approached) in state and local races. We published those Q&As first, then followed with endorsements from our five-member editorial board.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

In view of the Capitol building, the line to get into a House office building for my first lobbying meeting today is long because of the shutdown. Appreciate the opportunity, though, so no wait is too long. Appreciate everyone’s support of local journalism. Appreciate yours.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Two A+ meals in D.C. so far, at Andy’s Pizza and Warka Coffee. Need the fuel to lobby Congress for the journalism industry this week. The fight for local journalism is a fight for local communities and for you. 🍕☕️🦾

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Meg Kinnard @megkinnardap.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The home of a SC judge who blocked release of voter data sought by DOJ has been destroyed by fire. Officials haven't linked the blaze to Judge Diane Goodstein's order, but authorities are providing extra security as they investigate. By @jeffreycollinsap.bsky.social apnews.com/article/judg...

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Agents investigate cause of fire that destroyed judge's home on South Carolina island

State investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that destroyed a judge's home on a South Carolina island.

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Perrin @perrinmoore.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Took a crack at explaining SC’s somewhat unique process for vetting judges - something that’s generated lots of fun discourse on here about lawyer legislators and the “trial lawyer lobby.” Welcoming thoughts on this one! abcnews4.com/news/local/s...

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SC lawyer legislators who vet judges criticized over Federico case - who are they?

Calls for reform in South Carolina's judicial selection process in the wake of 22-year-old Logan Federico's May murder and her father's recent testimony lit up

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

RJ May was a disgrace. Here are the five candidates trying to replace him and turn the page on his time at the SC State House. Early voting in Lexington County starts Monday, so I'm publishing 5 candidate Q&As in their entirety to help you. #scpol

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Meet the five candidates running to replace RJ May in SC State House District 88

There are four candidates in the Oct. 21 GOP primary to represent Lexington County. The top vote-getter will face the lone Democrat Dec. 23.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

A lot to chew on in this new David Brooks column. This line resonates with me for obvious reasons: “When people consume communication that demonstrates respect, curiosity, communion and hope, antipathy falls.”

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Opinion | The Era of Dark Passions

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Thanks to all the readers who have written me about today’s column, calling it “beautifully written,” “very good,” and “the best opinion piece I have read in a very long time.” Here’s what it looked like in print, which still matters to me.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

122 years ago, an editor at The State newspaper where I work was shot and killed in broad daylight outside the South Carolina State House. I revisited that killing as I wrote about the Charlie Kirk assassination today. #scpol

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From N.G. Gonzales to Charlie Kirk, America has failed to agree to disagree | Opinion

As the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer widens, editor Matthew T. Hall revisits the assassination of one of his predecessors in 1903.

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Catherine Prendergast @badtoss.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

My former dissertation student, Michael Burns, born in Arkansas, used to bring in the best sweet tea. One day I was at his house while he was making it and saw him scoop out sugar by the cup full. He saw my face and said, "Oh. You didn't know?"

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Pop quiz: What’s the single most important thing to help students learn in school today? Answer: A laptop. Yet the Richland 1 School District, where classes began Aug. 11, has a significant middle and high school student laptop shortage that won’t be addressed with new computers until month's end.

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The laptop shortage at one of SC’s largest school districts is absurd | Opinion

There are too few laptops for Richland 1’s students this year. Here are some details opinion editor Matthew T. Hall dug up about the fiasco.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Even if you think you know Marcus Lattimore from seeing him on the field or Instagram, you don't. Incredible football player. Career cut short by gruesome injury. Now poet with words like his runs that take your breath away. Grateful to have a job where I meet incredible people and write about them.

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 27/08/2025

As we continue looking to bolster our coverage in Chapin, we want to hear from our readers about what they think is important. On Friday, Sept. 5, our Lexington County reporters and editor will be at The Daily Grind Cafe, from 12-2 pm. Let us know if you plan to stop by: bit.ly/3JV9yfa

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

My first of two Marcus Lattimore columns this week ran in print today. If you need some real inspiration today, voila.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Marcus Lattimore's journey from smashmouth football to slam poetry is one of the most inspirational stories I've been fortunate to tell. Our nearly 90-minute interview was so great, I wrote two columns after our conversation. 🧵

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

You can pick up a copy at All Good Books in Columbia, and support a local legend and a local bookstore, btw....

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Literate Lawyer @therealsec.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Will always love Marcus. What an inspiring young man.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Ahead of a new season with sky-high expectations for University of South Carolina football, I caught up with a Gamecock legend, Marcus Lattimore. He's a poet now with a new book out, "Scream My Name." Our interview was so great and he's so inspiring that one column became two. Here's the first.

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How former USC football superstar Marcus Lattimore turned pain into poetry

Opinion editor Matthew T. Hall interviewed USC great Marcus Lattimore whose book is out ahead of a season of high hopes for the Gamecocks. This is part one.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Got a larger than usual number of emails on this one so it struck a chord. Thanks for reading, y’all.

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Amazing, I got an actual letter to the editor today, and it’s great. ✍️ 💯

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

From today’s paper. My new column took up a full page in print, which still has an impact. 📰

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Matthew T. Hall @matthewthall.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Yes, my new #scpol column today is about that video.

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 14/08/2025

New for subscribers: You can now gift up to 10 free articles a month to friends and family. Share the stories you care about — from breaking news to local features.

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The State subscribers can now gift articles to friends and family

New for subscribers: You can now gift up to 10 free articles a month to friends and family. Share the stories you care about — from breaking news to local features.

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