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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10d

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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The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 1h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 3h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h

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.”

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 4h

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.

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 5h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 5h

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.

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 6h

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.”

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 7h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 7h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 8h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 9h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 9h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 9h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10h

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.”

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 10h

“Did he bring his ID with him?”

Australia liquor store gets surprise guest as iconic animal walks in. See moment

“Did he bring his ID with him?”

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11h

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.”

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11h

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.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 11h

After using drugs in the car, a woman regularly loaded a three-year-old and a baby inside the vehicle, investigators said.

Girlfriend of man who shot at SC deputies accused of endangering children

After using drugs in the car, a woman regularly loaded a three-year-old and a baby inside the vehicle, investigators said.

The State Newspaper @thestate.com · 12h

Photos show the ancient loaves and their various religious designs.

1,200-year-old Communion bread with Jesus figure design unearthed in Turkey

Photos show the ancient loaves and their various religious designs.