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Taylor Swift was photographed with a massive trophy flex: A Grammy and Lombardi thestate.com/entertainment/a…

Taylor Swift was photographed with a massive trophy flex: A Grammy and Lombardi

Taylor Swift was seen with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s Lombardi Trophy in a viral photograph.

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The Panthers might need the heroics of this backup OL in Green Bay again thestate.com/sports/nfl/arti…

The Panthers might need the heroics of this backup OL in Green Bay again

In last year’s win at Lambeau, a backup Panthers offensive lineman stepped up. With an injury situation brewing, could it happen again?

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UConn, Tennessee and the race to become women's basketball's next blue blood thestate.com/sports/article3…

UConn, Tennessee and the race to become women's basketball's next blue blood

Who are women’s college basketball’s true blue bloods? Explore the programs, championship legacies and rising contenders looking to join UConn and Tennessee.

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Florida-Georgia: A century of bad blood, big moments and a party like no other thestate.com/sports/article3…

Florida-Georgia: A century of bad blood, big moments and a party like no other

Explore the history of the Florida-Georgia college football rivalry, from iconic moments, trash talk and parties to the 2026 game’s temporary move to Atlanta.

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Archdiocese restricts ministry of Kansas priest once charged with abusing minor thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

Archdiocese restricts ministry of Kansas priest once charged with abusing minor

The Rev. Scott Kallal will not be assigned to parish ministry or be allowed to engage in ministry with minors or women, the archdiocese said.

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Civil unrest in France before Gamecocks’ trip. Dawn Staley addresses team safety thestate.com/sports/college/…

Civil unrest in France before Gamecocks’ trip. Dawn Staley addresses team safety

South Carolina plays its season opener against Maryland on Monday in Paris.

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What Agentic AI Means for Travel and How Google, Expedia and Booking.com Are Using It thestate.com/living/article3…

The largest selection of hotels, homes, and vacation rentals

Whether you’re looking for hotels, homes, or vacation rentals, you’ll always find the guaranteed best price. Browse our accommodations in over 85,000 destinations.

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Champs! River Bluff girls capture first golf state title by 10 strokes thestate.com/sports/high-sch…

Champs! River Bluff girls capture first golf state title by 10 strokes

The Gators added to their trophy case on Tuesday in Myrtle Beach.

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Trump to nominate Gov. McMaster lawyer Grayson Lambert to federal judge post thestate.com/news/local/crim…

Trump to nominate Gov. McMaster lawyer Grayson Lambert to federal judge post

Grayson Lambert, SC Gov. Henry McMaster’s top lawyer, will be nominated by President Donald Trump to a prestigious federal judge’s post.

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Half a million gallons of sewage has spilled into Lake Wylie. Here’s what we know thestate.com/news/state/sout…

Half a million gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Wylie. Here’s what we know

York County made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon after the massive spill from one of its pump stations.

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Illinois school officials knew of abuse reports for 25 years, lawsuit alleges thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

Illinois school officials knew of abuse reports for 25 years, lawsuit alleges

The district has already settled with eight former students, and one earlier case is still pending.

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Store Brands vs. Name Brands: What Shoppers Are Finally Figuring Out thestate.com/living/article3…

Store Brands vs. Name Brands: What Shoppers Are Finally Figuring Out

More families are swapping name brands for store brands, discovering where they can save without sacrificing their favorites.

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Explosion happened as 200-gallon still was churning out moonshine, NC agents say thestate.com/news/state/nort…

Explosion happened as 200-gallon still was churning out moonshine, NC agents say

A 69-year-old man has been charged, officials say.

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Shop 13 Halloween games on Amazon for $50 or less, including spooky board games, survival horror video games and fun picks for game night. bargainhunter.com/halloween-…

13 Halloween Games on Amazon for $50 or Less That Make Spooky Season Even More Fun

Shop 13 Halloween games on Amazon for $50 or less, including spooky board games, survival horror video games and fun picks for game night.

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Michelin star chef to open second SC restaurant. Here are the details thestate.com/living/food-dri…

Michelin star chef to open second SC restaurant. Here are the details

The chef is also a James Beard award nominee. Here are his plans for expansion.

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Site of deadly Illinois spa fire linked to 2014 federal prostitution and banking case thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

Site of deadly Illinois spa fire linked to 2014 federal prostitution and banking case

After the owner was indicted, her son assumed ownership of the property that burned Oct. 19.

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Latest SC high football media poll: Changes atop Class 2A, 5A rankings thestate.com/sports/high-sch…

Latest SC high football media poll: Changes atop Class 2A, 5A rankings

The final week of the regular season is here.

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Dawn Staley, South Carolina add four high-profile recruits in October. What to know thestate.com/sports/college/…

Dawn Staley, South Carolina add four high-profile recruits in October. What to know

Three of the four pledges are five-star prospects, and one ranks among the top 10 nationally in the 2027 class.

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Which restaurants in SC have Halloween specials? Check out these 5 spooky deals thestate.com/living/food-dri…

Which restaurants in SC have Halloween specials? Check out these 5 spooky deals

Halloween is nearly here, and several spots have special deals for the holiday. Here are the best food promotions in South Carolina.

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ICE released detainees from at least 29 states in California, far from their homes, group says thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

ICE released detainees from at least 29 states in California, far from their homes, group says

Officials and advocates say some were let go late at night, with uncharged phones and no money or belongings.

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