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Since 2018, there have been over 220 class action lawsuits filed against employers in connection with their retirement plans, and the top ten settlements in those suits for 2021 alone totaled $840 million. But our next guest says there is a new type of retirement plan that may limit employers’ risk of retirement plan-related litigation. Mike Switzer interviews Chip Hardy, a fiduciary consultant with FinTrust Capital Advisors in Columbia, SC.

“O” is for Ocean Forest Hotel. In 1930, one of the state's most elegant hotels opened its doors at Myrtle Beach.

"P" is for Pacific Mills. Pacific Mills began in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1850. In 1915, in order to expand its operations it purchased four mills on the outskirts of Columbia.

"Q" is for Quakers. The Society of Friends [more commonly known as Quakers] has had a fragmented history in South Carolina.

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.