Bristow Marchant
@bristowmarchant.bsky.social
Journalist for @thestatenewspaper.bsky.social in South Carolina
The officer fired into a fleeing vehicle after it struck another officer, injuring two occupants, according to SLED. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
SLED is investigating 2nd police officer shooting in Midlands town in a month
A police officer fired into a fleeing vehicle after it struck another officer, injuring two.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The officer fired into a fleeing vehicle after it struck another officer, injuring two occupants, according to SLED. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
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The answer comes down to recent changes in national immigration policy and federal red tape.
A Columbia church advertised financial help. Then dozens were turned away. Why?
The answer comes down to recent changes in national immigration policy and federal red tape.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The answer comes down to recent changes in national immigration policy and federal red tape.
After four and a half years, @thestate.com's open meetings lawsuit against a Midlands school district gets its day in court. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
Once tossed by a judge, The State’s school district lawsuit closer to decision
The Columbia, S.C., newspaper is seeking a ruling that a school board decision violated South Carolina’s opening meeting laws.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
After four and a half years, @thestate.com's open meetings lawsuit against a Midlands school district gets its day in court. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
Neighbors are opposed to plans to put a gameday cut-through from Gary Collegiate's football stadium through their neighborhood. But the proposal's not dead despite unanimous opposition from the planning commission. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Midlands school wants to connect neighborhood to football stadium, despite outcry
Residents have voiced concerns a new exit to the athletic fields would send game day traffic down a residential street.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Neighbors are opposed to plans to put a gameday cut-through from Gary Collegiate's football stadium through their neighborhood. But the proposal's not dead despite unanimous opposition from the planning commission. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Drivers beware when SC DOT is doing bridge work on this busy Lexington County highway next week. www.thestate.com/news/traffic...
Major Lexington County highway will shift traffic. Here’s when
Drivers will have to make an adjustment when going through this section of the thoroughfare on these dates.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Drivers beware when SC DOT is doing bridge work on this busy Lexington County highway next week. www.thestate.com/news/traffic...
ICYMI: We got some details on the alleged assault incident that led to a SLED investigation of Chapin's new mayor. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Allegations that led to SLED investigation of mayor revealed in police report
The town’s police department forwarded a staff member’s complaint to the State Law Enforcement Division “given the clear conflict of interest.”
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ICYMI: We got some details on the alleged assault incident that led to a SLED investigation of Chapin's new mayor. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Court filings show a long-running lawsuit between a Midlands school district and its former superintendent may be close to a settlement. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Lawsuit between Midlands school district, former superintendent about to settle?
For years, dueling lawsuits between Lexington-Richland 5 and its former superintendent have been tied up in court.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Court filings show a long-running lawsuit between a Midlands school district and its former superintendent may be close to a settlement. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
NEW: Police incident report gives details of assault allegation against new Chapin mayor the day he was sworn in. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Allegations that led to SLED investigation of mayor revealed in police report
The town’s police department forwarded a staff member’s complaint to the State Law Enforcement Division “given the clear conflict of interest.”
www.thestate.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
NEW: Police incident report gives details of assault allegation against new Chapin mayor the day he was sworn in. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
From nurses to teachers to law enforcement, South Carolina has had a number of vacancies in critical positions in the last few years. www.thestate.com/news/state/s...
Here are critical SC jobs with staffing shortages. Are they on the rise?
Why are so many important jobs going unfilled?
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December 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
From nurses to teachers to law enforcement, South Carolina has had a number of vacancies in critical positions in the last few years. www.thestate.com/news/state/s...
I was driving through Lexington the other week and noticed Christopher Price's holiday-themed dinos have reappeared. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Dinosaurs and Christmas go together in one Lexington home’s lights display
What does a pink T. rex have to do with the holidays? Here’s how one Lexington home incorporates life-sized dinosaurs into its Christmas lights display.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I was driving through Lexington the other week and noticed Christopher Price's holiday-themed dinos have reappeared. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Plans in Lexington County to expand the amount of land that can be clear-cut at a time is raising concerns among residents tired of growth. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Lexington County proposal could allow more clear-cutting for development
Residents pushed back against a proposal that could allow up to 75 acres of land to be cleared for development at a time.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Plans in Lexington County to expand the amount of land that can be clear-cut at a time is raising concerns among residents tired of growth. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
What are the rules for what you can and can't do on Lake Murray's shoreline? Dominion makes sure violators will find out. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Dominion is flagging violations on Lake Murray’s shores. What you need to do.
The power company owns the shoreline of the lake, and it can mean trouble if you make any structural changes there without permission.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What are the rules for what you can and can't do on Lake Murray's shoreline? Dominion makes sure violators will find out. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Got some clarification on what, exactly, the new Chapin mayor's powers are in this situation. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Chapin mayor announces departure of town administrator, plans to be ‘full-time mayor’
The new mayor had campaigned on eliminating the job that oversees town staff in favor of a stronger mayor.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Got some clarification on what, exactly, the new Chapin mayor's powers are in this situation. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
A personnel change at a specially called town council meeting could make a big difference in how Chapin is run. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Chapin mayor announces departure of town administrator, plans to be ‘full-time mayor’
The new mayor had campaigned on eliminating the job that oversees town staff in favor of a stronger mayor.
www.thestate.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A personnel change at a specially called town council meeting could make a big difference in how Chapin is run. www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
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The new mayor had campaigned on eliminating the job that oversees town staff in favor of a stronger mayor.
Chapin mayor announces departure of town administrator, plans to be ‘full-time mayor’
The new mayor had campaigned on eliminating the job that oversees town staff in favor of a stronger mayor.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The new mayor had campaigned on eliminating the job that oversees town staff in favor of a stronger mayor.
Now that this month's elections are behind us, I did a quick round up of some of the Midlands municipal madness you might have missed. www.thestate.com/news/politic...
Odd occurrences marked some 2025 Midlands elections. Here are some highlights
From an election with no candidates to one that very nearly ended in a tie, here’s what happened in votes around the Midlands.
www.thestate.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Now that this month's elections are behind us, I did a quick round up of some of the Midlands municipal madness you might have missed. www.thestate.com/news/politic...
Work on a railroad crossing could cause trouble for folks living in the neighborhood right behind it. www.thestate.com/news/traffic...
Repairs at railroad crossing will close entrance to neighborhood, disrupt traffic
Drivers will be directed to a detour when the entrance to this Midlands neighborhood is closed down next week.
www.thestate.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Work on a railroad crossing could cause trouble for folks living in the neighborhood right behind it. www.thestate.com/news/traffic...
The area has a history of sewer overflows. Is that why it stinks? www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
What’s that smell? Lake Murray town responds to odor complaints around sewer pump
The area has seen sewage overflows in the past. Here’s what’s happening now.
www.thestate.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The area has a history of sewer overflows. Is that why it stinks? www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
What plans are in store for the vacant site of the old Chapin High School? www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
What should happen to old SC high school site? The town has plans
Open space, fountains, an amphitheater, and businesses could replace the vacant property owned by the school district.
www.thestate.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
What plans are in store for the vacant site of the old Chapin High School? www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
New: How one SC town responded to complaints of a new stank on Lake Murray: www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
What’s that smell? Lake Murray town responds to odor complaints around sewer pump
The area has seen sewage overflows in the past. Here’s what’s happening now.
www.thestate.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New: How one SC town responded to complaints of a new stank on Lake Murray: www.thestate.com/news/local/a...
Updated this story about a SLED investigation into the new Chapin mayor with a new statement from the town. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
New Chapin mayor under investigation by SLED. Here’s what we know.
Chapin police turned over a complaint of an alleged assault that occurred the day Bill Mitchell was sworn in to the state agency.
www.thestate.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Updated this story about a SLED investigation into the new Chapin mayor with a new statement from the town. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
Why SLED is investigating the new mayor of Chapin who was elected just weeks ago. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
New Chapin mayor under investigation by SLED. Here’s what we know.
Chapin police turned over a complaint of an alleged assault that occurred the day Bill Mitchell was sworn in to the state agency.
www.thestate.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Why SLED is investigating the new mayor of Chapin who was elected just weeks ago. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
¿Está el ICE en Columbia? @thestate.com investiga los rumores. (en español) www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
¿Hay agentes federales de inmigración en Columbia? Esto es lo que sabemos.
Leer en Español: Numerosos informes señalanque agentes federales de control migratorio se encontraban en Carolina del Sur.
www.thestate.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
¿Está el ICE en Columbia? @thestate.com investiga los rumores. (en español) www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
You've probably seen headlines about ICE raids in Charlotte this weekend. That's sparked reports - or rumors - of ICE sightings around the Columbia area. @thestate.com tried to verify what's really going on. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
Are federal immigration agents in Columbia? Here’s what we know.
Multiple reports claimed federal immigration enforcement agents were in South Carolina, following a weekend of arrests in Charlotte, N.C.
www.thestate.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
You've probably seen headlines about ICE raids in Charlotte this weekend. That's sparked reports - or rumors - of ICE sightings around the Columbia area. @thestate.com tried to verify what's really going on. www.thestate.com/news/local/c...
Lexington County is pushing back another planned referendum on a penny tax to fund road work by a year. www.thestate.com/news/traffic...
Lexington County’s roads need work. Why a planned fix is getting delayed
County officials wanted more time to gather information ahead of putting together plans for road projects to be funded by a penny sales tax.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Lexington County is pushing back another planned referendum on a penny tax to fund road work by a year. www.thestate.com/news/traffic...