The State News: Columbia, SC

McClatchy

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About this app

The State newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more.

The State is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from Columbia, Richland, Lexington and the Midlands of South Carolina. The State reports on the local topics you care about, including weather, traffic, crime, sports, and national news.

LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from around the SC Midlands.
• AI-generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom.
• The State opinions, editorials and columns you love.
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight.
LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage.
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.
LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers.
PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you.
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds.
• Search for news articles, videos, games and more.
• Bookmark news articles to read later.
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode.
Other Features
• Browse articles by category.
• Share articles on Facebook, X (Twitter) or by email.
• Comment on news articles.
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper.
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games.

STAY AHEAD WITH THE STATE NEWS APP
The State covers South Carolina like no other media in our area. Wherever you go, stay connected to news that’s important to you. Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.


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Ratings and reviews

WOW! Finally, I enjoy the app! Love the the new design! No fret to enter the app ‐ a very rewarding venture now! Thanks You so much! No anxiety to view and all contemplating of giving up on the app has been erased!!👍🏾

Too often I have to wait for the app to open. The past two days can't get the paper to open at all.

I got this app (and paid for the subscription) for south carolina news. I don't care about Kansas news, so stop putting it at the top of my feed. I stopped paying for the subscription after it went up 10 dollars a month! I know journalists have to get paid, I respect that, but a 10 dollar jump? I can afford 17, I can't afford 27. The notifications are also broken. If I see an interesting headline in my notifs then can't read the story because it just takes me to the homepage, now I'm frustrated.

What’s new

We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.