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The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) will issue 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.
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South Carolina News
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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. -
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. -
According to the Urban Institute, nearly half of all families across the U.S. with children ages 3 and younger struggle to pay for diapers. Here in South Carolina, a young mom named Ayanna White found herself experiencing that struggle and wanted to find a way to not only help herself, but others as well who were in a similar situation. -
A heat dome over the Southeast is pushing temperatures into the 80s and 90s across the Palmetto State. -
The HBCU Policy Academy for Student and Campus Wellness aims to advance student wellbeing, mental health and crisis response across HBCU campuses.
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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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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. -
SCETVWe had so much fun last time out, exploring topics featured in “South Carolina from A to Z,” that we decided to do it again!South Carolina from A to Z is our sister podcast – also broadcast each weekday on South Carolina Public Radio – that brings you “bite-sized," one-minute topics from the South Carolina Encyclopedia.This episode we have selected five new topics to explore
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Latest Episodes of the SC Lede
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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! -
SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 11, 2026: we continue our look at energy in South Carolina, specifically the future of nuclear, the demand of data centers, and what elected officials are trying to do to regulate them.
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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. -
Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Woodbury about stroke telerehabilitation research underway in SC.
Nation and World
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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. -
Planning a college visit over spring break? Experts recommend registering early, arriving on time, and wearing comfortable shoes.
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This week, we’re donning our super suits and flying into the world of DC Comics, from blockbuster movies to classic comic books. -
This week, we’re walking the runway and exploring the history of fashion. From fashion fads to the origin stories of famous brands, we'll putting your style knowledge to the test.
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In his first appearance this year, the health secretary is taking questions on his record on health, including his controversial moves on vaccines. -
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller. -
"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million. -
In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero. -
Trump continues to try to declare victory in Iran as the timeline for the war's end shifts. And, a jury determined that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers. -
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. But Hezbollah vows to resist a continued Israeli troop presence. -
Their sensitive facial hair may be the harbor seals superpower for tracking fish, scientists are learning. -
Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision. -
A website with anonymous employee letters accuses the Trump administration of undermining work on housing discrimination. HUD says it's restoring "sanity" to fair housing enforcement. -
Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
