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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.
South Carolina News
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Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water. The number of water utilities affected so far is small, but the shortage is affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
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A look at the pros and cons of money market funds, one of the safest places to stash your cash.
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Paul Dans has ended his Republican primary challenge against Sen. Lindsey Graham. He withdrew on Friday, the last day to remove his name from the ballot before the June 9 primary.
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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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Forecasters expect tropical cyclone activity could resemble seasons in 2006, 2009, 2015 and 2023. El Nino plays a prominent role in each of the seasons.
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Welders are in demand in South Carolina (and a lot of other places). A competition for young talent gives a little insight.
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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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This 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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We 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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On 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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On 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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This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about the increase in colon cancer in younger adults and options for screening.
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This 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.
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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.
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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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From lesson plans to teacher recertification, see the latest from SCETV's Education team.
More Headlines
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A new type of glass frog has been discovered in Ecuador, and researchers have named it after weightlifter Neisi Dajomes, the first Ecuadorian woman to win an Olympic gold medal.
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Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.
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President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save America Act. But many Senate Republicans are reluctant, wary of what it would mean if they were to lose their majority.
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The Trump administration has said that enforcement of the FACE Act by the Biden DOJ represents "the prototypical example" of the weaponization of the law against conservatives.
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An Ohio man was convicted of cybercrimes involving obscene AI-generated images of women and children. But experts warn of the difficulties in going after such cases.
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With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
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Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery.
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The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.
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The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is stopping oil tankers from reaching Iranian ports, even as peace negotiations are underway.
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Pakistan is suggesting another round of talks between the U.S. and Iran there, nearly one week into the ceasefire that's on shaky ground as Israel continues to strike Lebanon and there's a standoff near the Strait of Hormuz.