Jada Washington
News ProducerJada Washington is a News Producer at South Carolina Public Radio. Her path to public radio grew out of a genuine love of storytelling, beginning with her work as an Arts & Culture Staff Writer at The Barnard Bulletin, where she chronicled the Morningside Heights and Harlem communities of New York City, and continuing through her editorial tenure at The Daily Beast, where she reported on national beauty, health, and wellness stories while developing a new content vertical for the digital news organization from the ground up. A Barnard College graduate and proud Columbia, South Carolina native, she is passionate about bringing thoughtful, well-reported, human-centered journalism to the community that shaped her, continuing the vital work of SC Public Radio.
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In a close 7–4 vote, Beaufort County officials expanded a plastics ordinance to further restrict plastic bags and foam containers, citing environmental protection and infrastructure concerns. Proponents say it protects the environment. Opponents say it hurts small businesses. -
The South Carolina Board of Education has taken control of the Marlboro County School District following findings of financial mismanagement and ethics violations. -
South Carolina is seeing record-breaking early voting turnout, with ballots cast already outpacing the state's last two primary elections. -
USA Rare Earth, Inc. is investing $1.2 billion to build a new manufacturing facility in Cherokee County expected to create nearly 500 jobs. -
A 15-year-old fleeing officers during a traffic stop crossed into oncoming traffic and fatally struck a Greenwood police officer's patrol vehicle Monday. -
Legal experts note the decision narrows race-based redistricting, though its effect on South Carolina is expected to be minimal. -
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. -
Fewer than 6,000 cotton-top tamarins remain in the wild. Riverbanks Zoo is playing a key role in their care and conservation. -
The state Department of Insurance is now accepting applications for the program which assists coastal residents with home safety upgrades to protect during hurricanes and strong winds. -
Researchers at Clemson University are helping city officials take a closer look at how to strengthen opioid recovery efforts.
