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Bryant is set to be executed on Nov. 14 for killing a man in his Sumter County home.
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Thousands of residents and visitors are expected to attend the grand reopening of Finlay Park which kicks off Nov.15. With a full line-up of entertainment and activities, plus new security measures, city leaders are encouraging attendees to plan ahead. -
Joel Caldwell and two friends have been working to improve wetlands in Charleston. Their efforts come at a time when federal wetlands protections are being rolled back. -
Almost 7 million Americans on Medicare use telehealth for doctor visits. But since the government shutdown began last month, access to telehealth has been irregular. -
As more students take AP and dual-enrollment courses, the line between high school and college gets blurry. -
Much of South Carolina will experience its first freeze of the season early next week, as a series of cold fronts bring a sharp temperature drop. Forecast lows could reach the mid 20s around Greenville, with Columbia closer to the upper 20s. -
Statewide, 75.2% of students surveyed agreed or strongly agreed that "adults at my school prevent bullying from happening." Despite the relatively high percentage, 67.5% of students in Chester County were confident in school staff bully suppression. And 68.5% of students in Richland Two agreed with the prompt.
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Latest episodes of Walter Edgar's Journal
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PBSThis week Walter will be talking with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about the American Revolution, focusing on the routing of the British and their allies by revolutionary Partisans during Cornwallis’ Southern campaign.Ken will also tell us a bit about his upcoming PBS documentary, The American Revolution. The six-part, 12-hour documentary series explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. -
SCETVToday we’ll be switching things up a bit. Instead of Walter and me interviewing a guest we will have a guest interviewing Walter.The conversation is part of the Spring 2025 program put on by the University South Caroliniana Society: “'E' is for Edgar – Conversation and Barbeque with Walter.” Talking with Walter today is Beryl Dakers, president of the Society and long-time producer with SCETV. Today's episode is part of our celebration of Walter Edgar's Journal's 25th year.
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Latest Episodes of the SC Lede
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SCETV/SCETVOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 4, 2025: we look at the latest drama from the gubernatorial campaign trail, including Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s security meltdown; we have the latest on the government shutdown; Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell provides an economic update while cutting rates; and more! -
SCETV/SCETVOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 1, 2025: we look at the federal government shutdown, the lapse in SNAP benefits, how the state is responding, and how it will affect 560,000 South Carolinians; Republican gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Alan Wilson rolled out his law and order platform; state Democratic Rep. Jermaine Johnson jumps into the race for governor; and more!
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Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Sarah Schmitt about epilepsy and common triggers that may initiate a seizure in individuals with epilepsy. -
Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Will Edwards about cardiac rehab.
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While horror films and haunted houses scare teens for fun, the real fears they face are more personal. Nearly 60% of college students report mental health concerns, with stress and anxiety topping the list. -
Today, only one in five students get enough exercise. While most elementary schools offer PE, access drops in high school, denying teens physical activity during a key stage of development. In response, the federal government has reintroduced the Presidential Fitness Test.
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This week's episode of Who What When is fit for a king, featuring games all about royalty. -
This week, we’re celebrating the Halloween season with games fit for the holiday.
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Here are a bunch of questions about politics and one about bears. -
Competition, whether from overseas rivals or second-hand goods, has kept the price of furniture relatively low. New tariffs may boost U.S. makers — and raise prices. -
For a decade, political support for Israel has come from conservative Christians. But now isolationism and antisemitism are changing the tone. -
There's a lot of talk about how to monitor screen time for kids. But for kids to have healthy relationships with technology and smartphones, parents need to model good habits. Here's how. -
NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort. -
The popularity of the word honestly online and in conversation has soared in recent years. TBH, we'd like to know what's going on. -
For the second month in a row, a government report on employment and unemployment has been delayed by the federal shutdown. That leaves analysts looking for other signs to gauge the job market. -
After the ADL announced its scrutiny of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect told reporters, "I take the issue of antisemitism incredibly seriously." -
Sisters Shanita Baraka Akintonde and Danielle Tavon Bishop remember their mother, Mary Catherine Bishop, and their final moments with her.
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As part of a deal to dismiss the case, Boeing agreed to pay or invest an additional $1.1 billion in fines, compensation for the crash victims' families, and internal safety and quality measures.
