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Sammy Fretwell

Sammy Fretwell

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Reporter, The State

Columbia

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Total articles 4567

  • There’s settled science and then there’s the South Carolina Statehouse | Opinion

    By Sammy Fretwell Verified| The Island Packet Verified South Carolina is a beautiful state with amazing beaches, fun things to do on water and land and big cities and small towns where you can lose yourself for a day or a lifetime surrounded by people who look out for their neighbors and who want the absolute best for the next generation. Yet too often our leaders lead us astray and threaten that future for all of our children. Just last month, a Senate committee torpedoed Gov.

    By Sammy Fretwell Verified · The Island Packet

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Tension over climate change dominates SC environmental nomination hearing

    By Sammy Fretwell Verified| The Sun News Verified A Senate committee approved Gov. Henry McMaster’s choice to run the state’s environmental agency Tuesday, but the vote was not unanimous and a key senator left the meeting saying he wasn’t satisfied with answers she gave about climate change. Myra Reece’s nomination now moves to the full Senate for a vote on whether to make her director of the S.C. Department of Environmental Services.

    By Sammy Fretwell Verified · The Sun News

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • There’s settled science and then there’s the South Carolina Statehouse | Opinion

    By Sammy Fretwell Verified| The Island Packet Verified South Carolina is a beautiful state with amazing beaches, fun things to do on water and land and big cities and small towns where you can lose yourself for a day or a lifetime surrounded by people who look out for their neighbors and who want the absolute best for the next generation. Yet too often our leaders lead us astray and threaten that future for all of our children. Just last month, a Senate committee torpedoed Gov.

    By Sammy Fretwell Verified · The Island Packet

    Apr. 17, 2025

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The State

The State Newspaper is a leading morning daily newspaper based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded on February 18, 1891, by the Gonzales brothers, it has a rich history rooted in the political landscape of the state. The newspaper grew to become the largest in South Carolina by 1910 and has maintained its prominence through various expansions, including the acquisition of the Columbia Record in 1945. The State provides extensive coverage of local, national, and international news through both print and digital platforms. It publishes daily and on Sundays, focusing on news, sports, entertainment, and community events. The newspaper also offers advertising services, allowing local businesses to connect with a wide audience. With a reported revenue of approximately $53.4 million and around 267 employees, The State Newspaper plays a significant role in the local economy and community engagement.

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Founded: 1891