Please remember today the efforts of Capt. Steven Hiller and scientist David Levinson on July 4, 1996.

This Lexington high school is 300 students over capacity. Is another needed? thestate.com/news/local/art…

Columbia rejects public pleas, repeals SC’s first conversion therapy ban thestate.com/news/local/art…

9 stories on Cayce’s leadership turmoil, police issues & financial disagreements thestate.com/news/local/art…

A man died in custody. Irmo police have a lot of explaining to do | Opinion thestate.com/opinion/articl…

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Enzo’s/Don Luigi signage. 🔥

Food hall at Columbia’s BullStreet announces first 2 restaurants. What we know thestate.com/news/local/art…

Happy New Fiscal Year to those who celebrate!

A high-traffic Midlands area has a new Sonic restaurant location. Here’s where thestate.com/news/local/art…

Stay cool, ThinkForestAcres. thestate.com/news/local/art…

A former school board member's lawsuit against the administrator of a critical Facebook page is back on 2.5 years after the suit was dismissed by a lower court judge. thestate.com/news/local/art…

Is Irmo half in or half out? The town reckons with how to handle local hate crime ordinances thestate.com/news/local/art…

They were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

About to hit up the annual White Lake cookout in my parents’ neighborhood, where the whole hog barbecue and fried chicken come courtesy of this Clinton, NC institution. southernstylebbqchicken.com

Summertime is burger time. It's time to vote for your favorite spot in the Midlands in The State Newspaper's 2025 Burger Poll. And don't forget the extra pickles. thestate.com/news/local/art…

This weekend: Sat 7/12: 11-5pm Sun 7/13: Closed

I'm only three discs into Tracks 2 because each new album I have gotten to has become an obsession that has taken a few days to get over. A remarkable and revealing treasure trove from The Boss.

Which Columbia area restaurant has the best burgers? Vote in The State’s poll thestate.com/news/local/art…