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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.

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Dutch Fork and Carolina Forest take over top spots on Class 5A Division I upper and lower state after Friday’s games.
Latest RPI rankings for SC high school football teams. See who went up, down
Dutch Fork and Carolina Forest take over top spots on Class 5A Division I upper and lower state after Friday’s games.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, SC troopers said.
Pedestrian struck by SUV and killed along SC road, Highway Patrol says
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, SC troopers said.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h
The 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards have selected seven resorts in the Palmetto State among the top 20 in the South. Here’s what to know.
SC has 7 of the best resorts in the South for 2025, Condé Nast says. Take a look
The 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards have selected seven resorts in the Palmetto State among the top 20 in the South. Here’s what to know.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Upstate in September. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.
Reptile with moldy food. Roaches in BBQ room. SC Upstate restaurants worst September inspections
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Upstate in September. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h
The SC inmate was convicted of murder and rape in 1983.
Longest-serving SC death row inmate dies of natural cases at 81
The SC inmate was convicted of murder and rape in 1983.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 5h
South Carolina health officials say the decline in the number of school age children not getting vaccinations is leading to the increase.
Measles isn’t the only growing threat to SC children. Cases of these diseases are rising too
South Carolina health officials say the decline in the number of school age children not getting vaccinations is leading to the increase.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 5h
The letter from Congressman Ralph Norman insinuated that SLED dropped the ball in permitting Federico’s killer to roam the streets.
SLED chief fires back at congressman’s scathing letter about Federico killing
The letter from Congressman Ralph Norman insinuated that SLED dropped the ball in permitting Federico’s killer to roam the streets.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 6h
The woman was found in an upstairs bedroom, police said.
Boyfriend unintentionally fatally shoots 19-year-old in head, Georgia cops say
The woman was found in an upstairs bedroom, police said.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 8h
He taught at a Charlotte middle school, NC prosecutors say.
Ex-teacher convicted of raping 15-year-old is killed by fellow inmate, NC cops say
He taught at a Charlotte middle school, NC prosecutors say.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 9h
The animal lived between 193 and 184 million years ago on the modern-day “Jurassic Coast.”
Rare fossil of ‘sword dragon’ found on UK shoreline is a new species. See it
The animal lived between 193 and 184 million years ago on the modern-day “Jurassic Coast.”
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10h
The South Carolina women’s basketball legend capped off a historic year with a WNBA title.
A’ja Wilson named WNBA Finals MVP after winning third title with Aces
The South Carolina women’s basketball legend capped off a historic year with a WNBA title.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10h
Irmo and Newberry stay perfect with pair of region wins.
Friday Football Rewind: Turnovers power Dutch Fork past White Knoll
Irmo and Newberry stay perfect with pair of region wins.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10h
The White Knoll Timberwolves host the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes in high school football action on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Photos: Dutch Fork vs. White Knoll football
The White Knoll Timberwolves host the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes in high school football action on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10h
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Upstate in September. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.
Reptile with moldy food. Roaches in BBQ room. SC Upstate restaurants worst September inspections
Health inspectors found multiple issues at restaurants in the Upstate in September. Here’s a list of some of the worst offenders.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10h
The 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards have selected seven resorts in the Palmetto State among the top 20 in the South. Here’s what to know.
SC has 7 of the best resorts in the South for 2025, Condé Nast says. Take a look
The 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards have selected seven resorts in the Palmetto State among the top 20 in the South. Here’s what to know.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11h
The driver survived, but remains in critical condition, police say.
Three high school football teammates killed after car slams pole, NC police say
The driver survived, but remains in critical condition, police say.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11h
South Carolina health officials say the decline in the number of school age children not getting vaccinations is leading to the increase.
Measles isn’t the only growing threat to SC children. Cases of these diseases are rising too
South Carolina health officials say the decline in the number of school age children not getting vaccinations is leading to the increase.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11h
The North Carolina dog’s “ability to escape literally saved her life.”
Dog escapes to safety after owner’s death. Now, she needs ‘love and attention’
The North Carolina dog’s “ability to escape literally saved her life.”
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 12h
Take a look at recently discovered animals.
Creatures with ‘visible’ organs, a ‘knife-like’ body and three other new species
Take a look at recently discovered animals.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 13h
The educator of 42 years said the mandate is a line he refuses to cross. “Politics and religion have no place in the public schools,” he said.
Band director resigns after refusing to hang Ten Commandments in Texas classroom
The educator of 42 years said the mandate is a line he refuses to cross. “Politics and religion have no place in the public schools,” he said.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 13h
Take a look at animal encounters and videos from around the world.
First-of-their-kind trail cam photos, ‘apex predators’ and 3 more wildlife stories
Take a look at animal encounters and videos from around the world.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 14h
She won a big prize on a $5 scratch-off.
Lottery player uses special number and wins big in MD — then a butterfly appears
She won a big prize on a $5 scratch-off.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 15h
He taught at a Charlotte middle school, NC prosecutors say.
Ex-teacher convicted of raping 15-year-old is killed by fellow inmate, NC cops say
He taught at a Charlotte middle school, NC prosecutors say.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 15h
It’s Week 8 for the 2025 high school football season in South Carolina.
High school football: Final scores from this week’s Midlands games
It’s Week 8 for the 2025 high school football season in South Carolina.
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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 15h
The Republican president described it as “a sort of semi-annual physical.”
Trump had a second physical exam in 6 months. Is that unusual? Experts weigh in
The Republican president described it as “a sort of semi-annual physical.”
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