South Carolina News
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A week ahead of the state's largest impact fees going into effect, Fort Mill has imposed a moratorium on most residential projects until 2026.
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The state Supreme Court has put a temporary hold on an in-district pay raise for South Carolina lawmakers set to take effect with the budget on July 1.
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Severe storms on Wednesday could produce damaging winds and large hail. These are the areas at risk and the timing.
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In a second and final vote Tuesday, the Columbia City Council voted to officially overturn its conversion therapy ban for LGBTQ+ minors.
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Suspended SC Rep. RJ May, a Lexington County Republican, has been assigned a public defender as he faces 10 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
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Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, kicked off his bid for the state's first open gubernatorial race in 16 years, setting up a 2026 GOP primary contest that's likely to be a heated competition for President Donald Trump's endorsement.
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Authorities arrest a former Beaufort County man in 2-year-old missing persons case.
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With the return of summer heat, splash pads, swimming pools and the beach remain some of the most popular ways to stay cool. But even seemingly tranquil water can pose unseen risks due to dangerous currents or water too shallow for diving.
As the country marks 10 years since we lost the Emanuel Nine, SCETV invites you to share reflections and memories through our "Voices Collected" project, either online or in person.
Click here to learn more about recording sessions happening in June. You can also email us at voices@scetv.org or call 803-727-0097 to schedule an interview.
Click here to learn more about recording sessions happening in June. You can also email us at voices@scetv.org or call 803-727-0097 to schedule an interview.
South Carolina Public Radio News Updates
The State House Gavel shares updates about the South Carolina General Assembly, including legislative actions, debates and discussions. Featuring news and interviews, so you have access to the latest developments in policy and decisions that shape South Carolina’s future.
Latest episodes of Walter Edgar's Journal
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After two decades of research and investigation, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, in collaboration with the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), has unveiled the first volume of the Francis Marion Papers, a project that holds the potential to reshape our understanding of one of the American Revolution’s most heroic figures.For this episode we sat down with Molly Fortune, CEO of SC250); co-editor Ben Rubin, and co-editor Rick Wise, Director of the SC Battlefield Preservation Trust, to talk about the work behind the publication of the papers and about Marion and his compatriots in the Revoultionary War.
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In his book Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church (2025, Crown) Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Kevin Sack explores the inspiring history that brought the church to that moment, and the depth of the desecration committed in its fellowship hall.In this expanded episode of Walter Edgar's Journal, Sack joins us to explore the story of Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston.
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See the current conditions for your part of the state and stay up to date with stories from our South Carolina Emergency Information Network.
Latest Episodes of the SC Lede
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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 21, 2025: we bring you part two of our 10-year commemoration of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting featuring stories from our Voices Collected initiative, focusing on the downing of the Confederate flag, legislative issues like hate crimes, and gun reforms that have stalled in the state; and more.
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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 17, 2025: the first of two episodes dedicated to the 10-year commemoration of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting where nine black parishioners, including the pastor of the church state Sen. Clementa Pinckney, were murdered in a racially fueled massacre; we’ll share reflections from South Carolinians who participated in our Voices Collected initiative as well as from folks who participated in the Charleston Forum last week.
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This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kenneth Miller about improving balance and strength in the older adult years.
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This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kelly Graves about the prevention and treatment of shingles.
Nation and World
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While students look forward to new opportunities after years of hard work, this year’s graduates face a tougher job market. Many employers report that new graduates lack experience in professional settings and are unfamiliar with basic workplace expectations.
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Internships are an important stepping stone for college students, offering hands-on experiences and boosting resumes with real-world skills.
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From restaurants to books to movies, this week on Who What When we’re looking at famous franchises from across pop culture.
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This week on Who What When, we look at the Cold War era with questions about the geopolitical conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Watch live and recorded streams from the South Carolina sate legislature.
From lesson plans to teacher recertification, see the latest from SCETV's Education team.
More Headlines
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Presidential adviser Kari Lake attacked the Voice of America in Congressional testimony Wednesday. A former network official called her actions "profoundly harmful to our national interests."
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President Trump doubled down on his claims that the U.S. strikes in Iran last weekend "obliterated" its key nuclear facilities. But experts say that regardless of the amount of damage done to Iran's nuclear facilities, deliberate negotiations leading to a lasting agreement are crucial to prevent the resumption of war.
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Michelle Obama is in a place in her life where she gets to integrate her public and private self a little more. She tells Rachel that means saying "no" to some of the things that are expected of her.
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Three graduating college seniors reflect on how their final semester, during the Trump presidency, has changed how they think about higher education.
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There have been reports of roads buckling due to extreme heat in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Missouri, and Delaware. Why is this happening?
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Richard Gerald Jordan, the longest-serving man on Mississippi's death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer's wife in a violent ransom scheme.
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NATO's summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as "transformational" and "historic."
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The action lays bare the administration's attempt to exert its will over immigration enforcement, and a growing anger at federal judges who have blocked executive branch actions they see as lawless.
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The secretary of health and human services said that funding will be curtailed until Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, takes into account the science of vaccine safety in its campaigns.
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A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the government mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador — to be released from prison until his trial on federal charges.