The State

The State is South Carolina's most honored newspaper, with special recognition for photography and coverage of sports, politics and public policy. The State Media Company was founded on February 18, 1891, by the Gonzales brothers (N.G., Ambrose and William). The name and the state tree, the Palmetto, which accompanies the name, symbolized the brothers' commitment to the state of South Carolina. The State was the only South Carolina newspaper awarded the Triple Crown by the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) for Sunday and special sections and digital sports coverage. Members of The State's newsroom received more than two dozen first-place awards in the annual newspaper contest of the South Carolina Press Association, with an emphasis on photography, page design and coverage of elections, politics, sports, food, entertainment, the military and education. The State's daily politics report – "The Buzz" (thestate.com/the-buzz) – was recognized for digital innovation by The McClatchy Company, parent company of The State and 29 other daily newspapers.

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