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Brett Kavanaugh (left) speaks in 2006, when he was a nominee for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. With him is then-Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee.

Trump's Top 2 Supreme Court Picks Reflect Warring Republican Factions

Supporters and opponents of Judges Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Barrett have waged a fierce battle for their candidate. But are the differences little more than a summer camp color war?

Teachers Turn Lessons Into Instagram-Worthy Photos

Teachers have formed something of a community on Instagram. Using hashtags like #teachersofinstagram, they post photos of meticulously crafted classroom decorations, lessons and even daily outfits.

Debussy the pianist

Claude Debussy often performed his own works, but he tended to get nervous, and he didn’t enjoy playing in public. And yet by all accounts Debussy was a wonderful pianist, especially noted for his remarkable “touch” at the keyboard.

Debussy the pianist

Claude Debussy often performed his own works, but he tended to get nervous, and he didn’t enjoy playing in public. And yet by all accounts Debussy was a wonderful pianist, especially noted for his remarkable “touch” at the keyboard.

SC House and Senate Democrats, led by assistant minority leader Rep. Roger Kirby, calls the Republican-led effort to expand the private school voucher law “misguided.” The SC Supreme Court had arguments scheduled for March 6 over the existing 2023 law.

Dog Days of Session

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 12, 2024: we look at Rep. Nancy Mace’s latest tangle, this time involving ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos; Sen. Lindsey Graham continues his calls for greater support for the Israel conflict; Russ McKinney reports on the renewed drama involving the state’s $3.5 billion accounting error; and more!

Treasurer Curtis Loftis, left, testifies with his attorney Shawn Eubanks before the Senate Finance Constitutional subcommittee on Feb. 27, 2025.

$1.8 Billion Boondoggle: Loftis Translation

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 04, 2025: the latest involving the $1.8 billion boondoggle accounting error involving the state treasurer; House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bruce Bannister shares his thoughts as the House is less than a week away from debating the massive spending bill; and more!

Dr. Ed Simmer, interim director of the S.C. Dept. of Public Health, testified before the Senate Medical Affairs Committee on March 20, 2025, where he was answering questions as part of his confirmation hearing to lead the newly-formed department.

Simmer Down Now

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 25, 2025: Gov. Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency for an ongoing forest fire in Pickens County; we preview the week at the Statehouse, including a major report on the $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy; Russ McKinney reports on Dr. Ed Simmer’s confirmation to lead the state Department of Health; and more!

Meatpackers Warn That The Coronavirus Outbreaks Might Lead To Meat Shortages

The meatpacking industry has slowed down due to the coronavirus outbreaks at the plants. Meatpackers warn that it could lead to meat shortages and stores limiting purchases.

What we learned from the Jan 6. committee hearing on extremism

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Kimberly Wehle, a law professor and author of "How to Read the Constitution and Why," about the key takeaways from the seventh House Jan. 6 committee hearing.

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after defeating Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in New York.

Naomi Osaka's return to the U.S. Open earns her first top-10 win in 4 years

Osaka has won four major tournaments, including two Australian Opens and two U.S. Opens. She is making her comeback after taking hiatuses from the sport in recent years.

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