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This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Nichols about a research study involving youth with asthma and digital technology to help manage this condition. Dr. Nichols is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at MUSC, and lead researcher on a study relate to asthma and youth.

May 22, 2022 — A final recap of the 2022 regular state legislative session; a look at the latest economic news, including weeks of market declines; information about the recent earthquakes hitting the Palmetto State; and more.

May 24, 2022 — On this episode of the South Carolina Lede, originally released in August 2019, host Gavin Jackson speaks with human rights advocate Dr. Sonya Lewis about the issue of criminal domestic violence in the Palmetto State. Lewis was recently killed by a hit and run driver while attending a service for a teenager who was also killed by a hit and run driver at the same intersection.

“F” is for Florence (Florence County; 2020 population 38,525).

“L” is for LeConte, John (1818-1891). Scientist, educator.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Ray DuBois about the various types of recommended cancer screening, and the potential impact of early diagnosis and treatment. Dr. DuBois is Director of Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.

May 28, 2022 — Analysis of this week's 1st Congressional District Republican primary debate; new polling data on how South Carolinians are feeling; an update about the tourism industry in the Palmetto State; and more.

The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is a North American species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction. It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States. Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity, corn snakes lack functional venom and are harmless. Corn snakes are beneficial to humans by helping to control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease. The corn snake is named for the species' regular presence near grain stores, where it preys on mice and rats that eat harvested corn

The eastern dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus, is a large insect in the Corydalidae family. It is found in eastern North America in regions with fast-flowing streams where its aquatic larvae develop. These are known as hellgrammites and are among the top invertebrate predators in the streams in which they live. They are used by anglers as bait.

“G” is for German Friendly Society. Oldest of all German male social organizations in Charleston, the German Friendly Society was founded in 1766 by sixteen German men.