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A fish kill discovered April 13 at Lake Greenwood has prompted an investigation, although officials say the cause is likely natural and that water quality remains unaffected.
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The new Tri-County Biological Science Center in North Charleston is expected to open in two years, promising to expedite forensic testing as an alternative to the state's busy and backlogged lab. -
College is full of choices, and many students feel pressure to get it all right. Life Design, launched at the College of Charleston in 2025, uses design thinking to build confidence, clarity, and connection. -
Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They'll post news, important schedules, photos/videos and behind-the-scenes interviews with policymakers. -
Dr. Christie Palladino from Aiken County School District received the prestigious honor during a celebration at the Governor's Mansion Thursday. -
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is distributing nearly $20 million for flood resiliency projects across the southeast. -
Bauer, who spent time in the South Carolina general assembly and as the state's lieutenant governor, is listed among President Trump's ambassador nominations.
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Bob Thompson/Courtesy of the authorThis week we are digging into our broadcast archives to bring you an encore of an episode that is perfect in this 250th-annivesary year of the start of the American Revolution.Walter’s guest is Dr. Woody Holton of the University of South Carolina, and they will be talking about Horton’s book, Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution. (2021, Simon & Schuster).Liberty is Sweet has been described as a “deeply researched and bracing retelling” of the Revolution, which shows how the Founders were influenced by overlooked Americans—women, Native Americans, African Americans, and religious dissenters. -
Mary Whyte/Courtesty of the ArtistThis week we will be talking with South Carolina watercolor artist Mary Whyte.A traditionalist preferring a representational style, and the author of seven published books, Mary has earned awards for her large-scale watercolors. Today we’ll look back on Mary’s career and talk with her about her new book, An Artist's Life: Unlocking Creative Expression.
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SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 25, 2026: we look at the second Republican gubernatorial primary debate that took place this week in Charleston. -
Provided/SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 21, 2026: we have a bit of an econ pod as we discuss the economy with Dr. Joey Von Nessen; we have a Gavin Open Seas Maritime Report (GOSMAR) with SC Ports CEO Micah Mallace; we also visit Scout Motors’ newly opened training facility and talk costs and labor; and more!
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Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thompson Barr about hypertension and the benefits of monitoring blood pressure at home. -
Provided/ProvidedThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Shelli Ciandella about preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens.
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South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states. A quarter of residents are 60 or older, and demand for in-home care is rising. -
Spring arrives with longer days, warmer weather, and something schools know well: spring fever. Students get restless and teachers can feel like they’re sprinting to the finish.
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This week, we bring you a special episode recorded in front of an audience of 400 middle schoolers at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, SC. -
This week, we're popping a quarter in the old arcade cabinet and exploring the history of video games.
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A selection of prize honorees from the 2026 World Press Photo Contest capture the pain of the past year — but also focus on moments of strength, determination and joy. -
A shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's Dinner took focus away from the war in Iran, as Iran's foreign minister planned to return to Islamabad, the site of previous peace talks. -
In a huge moment in sports history, Sabastian Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday. -
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump. -
Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others. -
Police in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether it is constitutional. -
A suspect has been identified in the Saturday night shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner. President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event. -
Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots. -
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006. -
The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.
