State

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesEnglish

The State is a leading daily newspaper serving Columbia and the Midlands region of South Carolina. Established in 1891, it provides comprehensive coverage of state politics, local news, sports, and business. It is owned by McClatchy and remains a primary source for journalism in the Palmetto State.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN COLUMBIA

South Carolina's capital functions as a single-daily newspaper market supported by established alternative and community weeklies. McClatchy owns the dominant daily publication, The State, which was founded in 1891 and provides extensive statewide and regional reporting. The local press landscape is rounded out by weekly periodicals catering to specific civic interests. The Free Times operates as the city's primary alternative weekly focused on local arts and entertainment, while the Columbia Star delivers hyper-local neighborhood, school, and business news. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Columbia.