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You already own 2026's biggest makeup trends, here's how to pull them off tonight thestate.com/living/article3…
You already own 2026's biggest makeup trends, here's how to pull them off tonight

You already own 2026's biggest makeup trends, here's how to pull them off tonight

The Biggest Makeup Trends of 2026 Might Already Be in Your Makeup Bag

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Tradition Tuesday: How an old photo inspired an iconic Notre Dame football ritual thestate.com/sports/article3…
Tradition Tuesday: How an old photo inspired an iconic Notre Dame football ritual

Tradition Tuesday: How an old photo inspired an iconic Notre Dame football ritual

The story behind Notre Dame’s “Play Like a Champion Today” sign, an iconic college football tradition brought to life by coach Lou Holtz before the 1986 season.

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Months after DUI arrest, Tiger Woods makes a major career announcement thestate.com/entertainment/a…
Months after DUI arrest, Tiger Woods makes a major career announcement

Months after DUI arrest, Tiger Woods makes a major career announcement

The golfer has had quite a year.

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California surfer says a paddleboarder held her underwater. He may avoid trial thestate.com/news/nation-wor…

California surfer says a paddleboarder held her underwater. He may avoid trial

A judge approved a mental health program that could end the case without a trial.

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See who’s on top of final statewide football rankings headed into postseason thestate.com/sports/high-sch…
See who’s on top of final statewide football rankings headed into postseason

See who’s on top of final statewide football rankings headed into postseason

The postseason starts this week for SC high school football teams.

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Man kills woman, then himself in Rock Hill homicide-suicide, police say thestate.com/news/local/crim…
Man kills woman, then himself in Rock Hill homicide-suicide, police say

Man kills woman, then himself in Rock Hill homicide-suicide, police say

The two had previously been in a relationship before both were found dead, Rock Hill police said.

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Amazon is a treasure trove of coffee and espresso machine deals, and we found over 50 models you can snag for up to 50% off. Shop now! bargainhunter.com/coffee-esp…
50+ Coffee and Espresso Machine Deals to Snag for Up to 50% Off on Amazon Right Now

50+ Coffee and Espresso Machine Deals to Snag for Up to 50% Off on Amazon Right Now

Amazon is a treasure trove of coffee and espresso machine deals, and we found over 50 models you can snag for up to 50% off. Shop now!

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What is true crime? The psychology behind our fascination with shocking real-life stories thestate.com/living/article3…
What is true crime? The psychology behind our fascination with shocking real-life stories

What is true crime? The psychology behind our fascination with shocking real-life stories

Psychologists say our pull toward the genre isn't morbid curiosity — it's a form of psychological rehearsal that helps us recognize warning signs and feel better prepared.

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Why do Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want his South Carolina murder indictments thrown out? thestate.com/news/state/sout…
Why do Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want his South Carolina murder indictments thrown out?

Why do Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want his South Carolina murder indictments thrown out?

His convictions in his wife’s and son’s killings were overturned in May.

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Is Duke’s medical school skirting the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling? thestate.com/news/nation-wor…
Is Duke’s medical school skirting the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling?

Is Duke’s medical school skirting the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling?

HHS says Duke’s admissions results suggest race still plays a role. Duke says it’s cooperating and is disappointed by the referral to the Justice Department.

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This California coastal getaway makes camping feel like a vacation thestate.com/living/article3…
This California coastal getaway makes camping feel like a vacation

This California coastal getaway makes camping feel like a vacation

Plan a Mendocino glamping weekend with furnished tents, Big River paddling, coastal walks and dinner in town. No tent pitching required.

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A store known for Gamecocks gear is closing a Columbia location. What to know thestate.com/news/local/arti…
A store known for Gamecocks gear is closing a Columbia location. What to know

A store known for Gamecocks gear is closing a Columbia location. What to know

While the Midlands store is closing one of its USC gear locations, it said it plans to open another in 2027.

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You might be washing fruits and vegetables wrong. Here’s the simple method food safety experts recommend thestate.com/living/article3…
You might be washing fruits and vegetables wrong. Here’s the simple method food safety experts...

You might be washing fruits and vegetables wrong. Here’s the simple method food safety experts...

Viral hacks like baking soda soaks get millions of views, but experts say the safest method is much simpler.

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Auto shop customer shoots at owner after she argued with employees, SC cops say thestate.com/news/local/crim…
Auto shop customer shoots at owner after she argued with employees, SC cops say

Auto shop customer shoots at owner after she argued with employees, SC cops say

The shooting happened Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Alligator slips into bagel shop, greets owner at front counter, NC video shows thestate.com/news/state/nort…
Alligator slips into bagel shop, greets owner at front counter, NC video shows

Alligator slips into bagel shop, greets owner at front counter, NC video shows

“Word of our fresh bagels has made its way into the swamp!”

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A new spot for pizza has debuted in West Columbia. Check out where thestate.com/news/local/arti…
A new spot for pizza has debuted in West Columbia. Check out where

A new spot for pizza has debuted in West Columbia. Check out where

The new place for pizza and calzones is in the midst of a soft opening phase along a busy street in West Columbia.

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SC couple, and their Bible, saved by off-duty law enforcement officer, DNR says thestate.com/news/upstate/ar…
SC couple, and their Bible, saved by off-duty law enforcement officer, DNR says

SC couple, and their Bible, saved by off-duty law enforcement officer, DNR says

The law enforcement officer’s son told him that a neighbor’s home was on fire, according to South Carolina DNR.

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Family of man killed by car going 88 mph in a South Carolina 35-mph zone backs no prison for driver thestate.com/news/nation-wor…
Family of man killed by car going 88 mph in a South Carolina 35-mph zone backs no prison for driver

Family of man killed by car going 88 mph in a South Carolina 35-mph zone backs no prison for driver

A Clemson student who pled guilty to reckless homicide in a traffic incident that killed a pedestrian got a suspended prison sentence.

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What Texas A&M’s Mike Elko said on facing LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina thestate.com/sports/college/…
What Texas A&M’s Mike Elko said on facing LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina

What Texas A&M’s Mike Elko said on facing LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina

“Playing on an elite level,” the Aggies coach said of the Gamecocks.

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The Acupressure Points for Stress and Headaches You Can Try at Your Desk Right Now thestate.com/living/article3…
The Acupressure Points for Stress and Headaches You Can Try at Your Desk Right Now

The Acupressure Points for Stress and Headaches You Can Try at Your Desk Right Now

Acupressure points for stress and headaches you can press at your desk in under 30 seconds. Here is where to start.

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