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The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a State Forester's Burn Ban, restricting the burning of yard debris, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state. -
A forecasted "super" El Niño later this year could have important implications for South Carolina, especially beyond hurricane season. While it can work against Atlantic storms, it also tends to favor a stormier/wetter winter across the Southeast. -
Xavier Washington, 20, is accused of injuring himself and two officers on April 13 in downtown Greenville. Investigators now say Washington has an active and extensive criminal record with a history of assault on officers. -
The South Carolina Senate has approved a proposal to protect nearly every historic statue, monument, and building name from changes or removal. The bill unanimously approved by Republicans and opposed by Democrats also bans QR codes that could provide modern perspectives on historical figures, including those from the Confederacy. -
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division hosted a statewide logistics workshop to streamline how resources reach communities during a crisis. -
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.
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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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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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Latest Episodes of the SC Lede
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Provided/SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 18, 2026: we spoke with House Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey about what the final four weeks of session hold; we get the annual state of the judiciary update; we have a 2028 watch with another potential candidate visiting our state this week and another definitively ruling out 2028; and more! -
SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 14, 2026: we look at the Senate Finance Committee’s version for the budget and hear from the state’s chief economist on how healthy revenues are; we hear from SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell on a major groundbreaking for the I-95 bridge over Lake Marion; Sen. Lindsey Graham has one fewer challengers; and more!
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Provided/ProvidedThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Shelli Ciandella about preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens. -
Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about the increase in colon cancer in younger adults and options for screening.
Nation and World
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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're popping a quarter in the old arcade cabinet and exploring the history of video games. -
This week, we’re donning our super suits and flying into the world of DC Comics, from blockbuster movies to classic comic books.
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Importers who paid tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court can start applying for refunds Monday. The government has been ordered to return $160B that were unlawfully collected.
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The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps. -
U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night. -
At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. -
The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America in this moment.
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The suspect was the father of seven of the children killed, police said. The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, according to police in Shreveport, La. A total of 10 people were shot. -
Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom." -
The U.S. has taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on its engine room, President Trump said in a post on social media. -
Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, businesses that paid those levies began requesting refunds Monday. -
A special day can be tinged with sorrow when your partner has dementia. But then he found the perfect gift.
