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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 29/09/2026

New name, same original reporting and restaurant news. Sign up for reporter Chris Trainor’s latest updates on restaurants around Columbia: bit.ly/4dbJsAJ

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 20/09/2026

🌿 Trending: rosemary oil for your hair-care routine. Discover popular rosemary hair oils and shop the trend everyone’s talking about. Shop now → shop.trendhunter.com/collections/...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 17/09/2026

Your new guide to Columbia’s food scene has arrived. Get updates straight to your inbox twice a week featuring restaurant openings, closings, plus reporter Chris Trainor’s top picks. Sign up for free: bit.ly/4xzZFaa

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 16/09/2026

🌿 Rosemary oil is having a hair-care moment. From scalp care to healthier-looking strands, discover why rosemary oil is trending in hair-care routines. ✨ Shop trending rosemary hair oils and find your new hair-care staple. Shop now → shop.trendhunter.com/collections/...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10/09/2026

Dolly fans, this one’s for you. Celebrate the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton with special commemorative magazines from TIME, Newsweek and People. Grab your copy today! magazineshop.us/collections/...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 03/09/2026

What restaurants are worth the hype? Chris Trainor breaks it down each week. Sign up 👇 www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 28/08/2026

New spot just opened in Columbia? We’ve got you covered. Chris Trainor’s newsletter is your source for the Midlands food scene. Sign up for the latest: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 26/08/2026

The project, also known as Carolina Crossroads, began in 2021 and is expected to conclude in 2034. Here’s a look at the project’s progress. bit.ly/45LuEVg

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 24/08/2026

🍽️ Don’t miss out on the next big restaurant opening. Sign up for Chris Trainor’s newsletter for the latest updates and weekly recommendations: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 22/08/2026

Reporter Chris Trainor has the inside scoop on the Midlands restaurant scene. Sign up for updates and recommendations: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 20/08/2026

This one’s for the foodies. Get weekly updates on what’s new in Columbia’s dining scene 👇 www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 12/08/2026

Stay in-the-know about restaurant news and updates in the Midlands. Sign up for to Chris Trainor’s newsletter today: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 03/08/2026

Don’t miss out on Columbia’s next big restaurant opening — plus Chris Trainor's recommendations each week . Sign up for our newsletter today: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 28/07/2026

🚨 Get the latest on Columbia’s restaurant openings (and closings) before anyone else. Sign up: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 24/07/2026

Your guide to Columbia’s food scene — restaurant openings, closings, plus reporter Chris Trainor’s top picks. Sign up today: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 24/07/2026

New spot just opened in Columbia? We’ve got you covered. Chris Trainor’s newsletter is your source for the Midlands food scene. Sign up for the latest: www.thestate.com/newsletters?...

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 23/01/2026

When Gregory Rice died, his longtime partner, Meagan Jackson, became a suspect in the case. Investigative reporter @KristinThorne breaks down the case in Us Weekly’s Uncovered.

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 14/01/2026

Two teen girls were going to get boba tea on a quiet neighborhood street — but they never made it home. Investigative reporter Kristin Thorne digs into the New Jersey case in the first video of the series “Uncovered With Kristin Thorne.” From our #TrueCrime team at Us Weekly.

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 03/11/2025

We're hosting a livestream event between South Carolina Opinion Editor Matthew T. Hall and USC criminology and criminal justice doctoral student Christina Plakas. Join us on Nov. 13 at 6 pm to discuss one of the most challenging topics today. Ask your questions and sign up here: bit.ly/4qB63vu

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 30/10/2025

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 30/10/2025

A story of two men — one victim and one prisoner — decades after the murders that changed their lives. 🔗 bit.ly/3J7AIQk

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 29/10/2025

A multimedia project on prisoners, victims and second-look laws in South Carolina, examining rehabilitation, parole hearings and whether mercy should shape policy. Read the story: bit.ly/47DDtRE ✍️ Matthew T. Hall 🎨 Cristina Byvik

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 28/10/2025

State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, D-Richland, known for his charisma on the House floor, is making a bid for the governor’s office. Read the details: bit.ly/4oEjR6E

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 24/10/2025

A wealthy Isle of Palms man accused of having a seawall built illegally on the beach at his home must tear out the wall, a judge ruled in an order that supports the state’s right to protect beaches from encroaching development. Read the full story: bit.ly/47EE06S

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 23/10/2025

More than a quarter million households in South Carolina are being asked to brace for impact as their SNAP benefits are set to expire next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to the state department of social services. See the full story: bit.ly/4hmR7Nc

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 22/10/2025

Rosewood, the classic Columbia neighborhood, looks to guard its charm amid broader growth across the city and seemingly inevitable change in the region. Read the story: bit.ly/4hj83Eg

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10/10/2025

Join us today! Our Coffeeshop Conversations is here, and we want to give you a voice in our process. Stop by The Tent Coffee Shop today anytime from noon to 2 pm to share your ideas on how we can better cover Lexington County: bit.ly/4pJLBrO

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 09/10/2025

Tomorrow is our next Coffeeshop Conversations, a series of intimate community gatherings to give you a voice in our process. Join us at The Tent Coffee Shop to share your ideas on how we can better cover Lexington County: bit.ly/4pZIxIc

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 07/10/2025

3 days until our next Coffeeshop Conversations, a series of intimate community gatherings to give you a voice in our process. Join us this Friday, Oct. 10, at The Tent Coffee Shop in Lexington to share your ideas on how we can better cover Lexington County: bit.ly/3IOoZ92

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 06/10/2025

Join The State reporters at The Tent Coffee Shop in Lexington, SC, on Oct. 10 to discuss local news coverage, growth and other issues. bit.ly/4pJLBrO?link_source=ta_blues…

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 05/10/2025

Join us this Friday, Oct. 10, at The Tent Coffee Shop in Lexington, for the next edition of our Coffeeshop Conversations, a series of intimate community gatherings to give you a voice in our process. Share your ideas and thoughts on how we can better cover Lexington County: bit.ly/4pJLBrO

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 03/10/2025

Join us Friday, Oct. 10, at The Tent Coffee Shop in Lexington, for the next edition of our Coffeeshop Conversations, a series of intimate community gatherings to give you a voice in our process. Share your ideas and thoughts on how we can better cover Lexington County: bit.ly/4pNQL65

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 01/10/2025

Crowds gathered outside the #SouthCarolina State House as lawmakers prepared to hear testimony on a near-total abortion ban. Testimony began at 9:30 a.m. #SCpol Read our coverage here: bit.ly/3KrAnYS 📽️ Lucy Valeski

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 01/10/2025

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 30/09/2025

If passed as currently written, a new abortion ban could create sweeping restrictions on reproductive healthcare. Here are the six restrictions it could make in South Carolina: bit.ly/3KrAnYS

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 30/09/2025

The city of Cayce paid a communications firm more than $26,000 for a campaign to promote its police department after a reporter’s public records request ignited concerns from city officials about a negative news story from those documents. Read the full story: bit.ly/46Avns8

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 29/09/2025

The Gamecocks have a week off before beginning a daunting five-game SEC stretch, starting against the LSU Tigers. Read the story: bit.ly/4nVdKun

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 26/09/2025

The former CEO of the Palmetto State Bank, who helped Alex Murdaugh steal millions from his clients, pleaded guilty in Richland County court. Read the story: bit.ly/3IFhCk6

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 25/09/2025

South Carolina has the second lowest percentage of women serving in its General Assembly in the nation. Here’s how four special elections could change that. Read the story: bit.ly/4nIF6DO

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 24/09/2025

The principal of a prominent Midlands charter school moonlights as a consultant for the taxpayer-funded authorizer responsible for monitoring his school’s academic performance, legal compliance and stewardship of public dollars, documents show. Read the story: bit.ly/4mAI9Nf

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 23/09/2025

The Gamecocks started preseason practice on Monday without Watkins on the court. Read the full story: bit.ly/42JSijA

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 22/09/2025

South Carolina football's run game woes continue after a negative yard performance vs Missouri. Can Shane Beamer find answers to fix USC’s struggling offense? Read the story: bit.ly/46Ca4GZ

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 19/09/2025

A Republican party committee wants two GOP US Senate candidates investigated for allegedly failing to comply with a minor campaign finance law. It’s an effort some election law experts argue is intended to keep incumbents in power. Read the story: bit.ly/4mv40Wx

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 18/09/2025

A prominent Columbia church has voted to leave its denomination, in another sign of the shifting foundations of American Protestantism in the 21st century. Read the story: bit.ly/4gsmeXc

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 17/09/2025

The residents of Gilbert have long lived in one of the quieter sections of the Midlands. Fields of strawberries, corn and peaches have long surrounded the backroads off Interstate 20, making it feel remote from the rest of the world. But that’s slowly changing: bit.ly/3K8bXn1

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 16/09/2025

The USC Gamecocks and their offense struggled in a 31-7 loss to Vanderbilt. Are the Gamecocks close to improving, or does this signal deeper issues for the season? Read the story: bit.ly/46nANqC

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 15/09/2025

The health status of South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is more clear a day after the Gamecocks’ 31-7 loss to Vanderbilt. Read the full story: bit.ly/3I2mH5U

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 12/09/2025

Four new projects, set for empty plots of land across Lexington County, could bring nearly 400 homes to the area if given approval. Read the story: bit.ly/4nxYLGB

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11/09/2025

Accused child porn distributor former state Rep. RJ May has sharply criticized a federal law enforcement officer and described as fatally deficient a search warrant that led to the seizure of digital devices at his house last year. Read the story: bit.ly/4po5Lrm

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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 09/09/2025

Clemson University has eliminated groups created to support the school’s Black, LGBTQ+ and veteran communities, among others. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank and architect of Project 2025, criticized the university for disguising its DEI office: bit.ly/3VDJ4S7

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