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Can USC fine Dylan Stewart, or not pay him, during suspension? Here’s what we know thestate.com/sports/college/…

Can USC fine Dylan Stewart, or not pay him, during suspension? Here’s what we know

Are there contractual clauses that give USC the power to fine Stewart or hold his pay?

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23-year-old man killed in shooting identified by South Carolina coroner thestate.com/news/traffic/ar…

23-year-old man killed in shooting identified by South Carolina coroner

The shooting victim was taken to an area hospital where he died, according to the coroner’s office.

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A Florida social worker ripped off $99,000 from patients with dementia, cops say thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

A Florida social worker ripped off $99,000 from patients with dementia, cops say

One patient was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. An arrest report says some of the $31,000 she stole from another patient was after his death.

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Tale of two cities: Why this SC town is often confused with one 905 miles away thestate.com/news/state/sout…

Tale of two cities: Why this SC town is often confused with one 905 miles away

Conway, South Carolina, and Conway, Arkansas, are often confused with each other, especially when Googling information.

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Betting line, first look at South Carolina vs. Kentucky: Gamecocks back at home thestate.com/sports/college/…

Betting line, first look at South Carolina vs. Kentucky: Gamecocks back at home

South Carolina is still in search of its first SEC win.

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Brighton contract that Chapin signed a decade ago no longer valid, attorney says thestate.com/news/local/crim…

Brighton contract that Chapin signed a decade ago no longer valid, attorney says

A contract with Lexington County signed in 2015 can’t limit decisions the town makes about its sewer system now, newly-hired attorney argues.

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Early game time, TV channel set for South Carolina vs. Florida football game thestate.com/sports/college/…

Early game time, TV channel set for South Carolina vs. Florida football game

The Gamecocks head back on the road and will be in The Swamp on Oct. 10.

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Cracker Barrel's new CEO has a warning about restaurant prices thestate.com/news/business/a…

Cracker Barrel's new CEO has a warning about restaurant prices

The restaurant chain is making some changes that could test its reputation as a destination for affordable meals.

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NFL insider shares what is next for ex-Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal after injury thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

NFL insider shares what is next for ex-Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal after injury

The diagnosis for Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal was shared Monday following a scary neck injury on Sunday.

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Baby’s crib hid gun & 50 rounds of ammo and put SC man behind bars, official says thestate.com/news/local/crim…

Baby’s crib hid gun & 50 rounds of ammo and put SC man behind bars, official says

The 20-year-old man faces a federal charge after previously getting arrested by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

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Red Light Therapy Wearables Are Everywhere Now and They Are Coming for Your Pets Too thestate.com/living/article3…

Red Light Therapy Wearables Are Everywhere Now and They Are Coming for Your Pets Too

Red light wearables promise glowing skin and faster recovery at home. Here is what to check before you spend up to $700.

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Motorcyclist dies in York County crash after allegedly trying to elude deputies thestate.com/news/local/crim…

Motorcyclist dies in York County crash after allegedly trying to elude deputies

A York County Sheriff’s Office spokesman said the incident was not a chase. Here’s what to know about the situation.

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New restaurants, coffee shops & banks coming to the Columbia area. What to know thestate.com/living/food-dri…

New restaurants, coffee shops & banks coming to the Columbia area. What to know

From national brands to local favorites, new businesses are slated for the Columbia & Lexington area. Here’s a look at some of what’s coming

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SC agriculture will have new leader for first time in two decades. Who’s running? thestate.com/news/politics-g…

SC agriculture will have new leader for first time in two decades. Who’s running?

Democrat DeShawn Blanding and Republican Cody Simpson are competing to lead the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Here’s more about the candidates.

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A busy week in the Nolan Wells investigation: What happened from Sept. 20 to 26 thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

A busy week in the Nolan Wells investigation: What happened from Sept. 20 to 26

Autopsy findings, deleted phone data and the district attorney calling out a lawyer are fueling a public fight over the teen’s death on Horn Island.

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Best and Worst Moments of the 2026 MTV VMAs: Madonna Performs, More thestate.com/entertainment/a…

Best and Worst Moments of the 2026 MTV VMAs: Madonna Performs, More

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards certainly gave Us something to sing about. The music scene’s best and brightest — from Madonna and Taylor Swift to host Snoop Dogg and more — came together for the...

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Chocolate Brown Is Taking Over Fall 2026 From Handbags and ’90s Beauty to Home Decor thestate.com/living/article3…

Chocolate Brown Is Taking Over Fall 2026 From Handbags and ’90s Beauty to Home Decor

The warm neutral is moving beyond fall wardrobes, showing up across ’90s-inspired beauty, vintage interiors and home decor.

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A trendy ice cream place coming to a busy Columbia street has an opening date thestate.com/news/local/arti…

A trendy ice cream place coming to a busy Columbia street has an opening date

The company, which offers delivery and more, has shops in a number of states. Now it is eyeing an opening date in Columbia.

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Man has been missing for months in SC and there’s concern about his well-being thestate.com/news/local/arti…

Man has been missing for months in SC and there’s concern about his well-being

Anyone who has seen the man, or has information about him, is asked to call police at 803-425-6035.

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Tourist trapped by storm on NC’s Outer Banks reports mysterious debris on beach thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

Tourist trapped by storm on NC’s Outer Banks reports mysterious debris on beach

The nor’easter that hit North Carolina’s Outer Banks brought a mysterious chunk of metal out of the ocean, leading to speculation it snapped off a shipwreck.

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