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An individual wearing an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined U.S. and Afghan forces Saturday, killing two U.S. service members and injuring six others.

2 U.S. Service Members Killed, 6 Wounded In Afghanistan Attack

An individual wearing an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined U.S. and Afghan force with a machine gun on Saturday. It's unknown if the shooter was an Afghan soldier or had stolen the uniform.

<strong>Alresch Jayawardena i</strong><strong>mmigrated to the U.S. from Sri Lanka </strong><strong>on July 4, 1991</strong>

6 immigrants reflect on their complicated relationships with the 4th of July

We asked people who immigrated to the United States what the day meant to them — and how their feelings about the holiday have changed since they first arrived.

Supporters of former president Donald Trump clashed with police and security forces in an attempt to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Here's What The Capitol Police Are Doing Differently 6 Months After The Insurrection

Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said the U.S. Capitol Police have been working in the aftermath of the attack to "pivot towards an intelligence-based protective agency."

A festival for outdoor enthusiasts coming to SC

According to the Outdoor Industry Association, our state’s outdoor recreation economy generates over 72,000 direct jobs, which translates to almost $3 billion in wages and salaries, and contributes close to $6 billion to our state’s annual GDP. And these stats gave the idea to our next guest to start a new festival to showcase South Carolina’s most popular outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, fishing, cycling, paddling, and boating. Mike Switzer interviews Jacqui McGuinness, creator and director of the Everything Outdoor Fest taking place Nov. 4-6 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville.

SC DHEC continues to urge citizens that there is not any cause for alarm from the current outbreak of monkeypox or MPX as the health agency is calling it. SC DHEC is stressing that at-risk communities, specifically men who have sex with other men, contact the CareLine for a vaccine appointment at more than 14 locations across the state. That number is 1-855-472-3432. You can find out more information on scdhec.gov/MPX.

SC Lede: MPX-Factor

August 6, 2022 — The latest on monkeypox, or MPX, and the state's strategy to combat it; news on Sen. Lindsey Graham's, R-SC, subpoena drama with authorities in Georgia; updates on legislative movements in Congress and how South Carolina leaders have voted; and more.

The omicron variant isn’t the only surge South Carolina is experiencing right now; the seasonal flu (pictured) is also widespread across the state and more than 50 people out of more than 5,000 lab-confirmed flu cases have a coinfection with COVID.

SC Lede: The Situation is Flu-Vid

January 8, 2022 — The anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol; a preview of the upcoming South Carolina legislative session; the latest on the current flu season from SCDHEC; and more.

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Charleston, S.C.

Stupor Tuesday: Nikki Haley Calls it Quits

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 6, 2024: Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate and former governor, suspends her campaign following additional losses from Super Tuesday.

Jody Bryson, president and CEO of the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C.

Upstate S.C. business park releases economic impact study

A recent economic impact study is showing that our next guest’s 2600-acre business park in the Upstate is having a $6.1B annual impact on South Carolina’s economy.

“B” is for BMW

“B” is for BMW. BMW in Greer, SC, is the global producer for BMW X3, X4, X5, and X6 vehicles and coupes (and their variants) for more than 140 global markets.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is negotiating with the White House about a potential visit to the United States this autumn.

Trump Plans To Invite Putin For Autumn Visit, Top Spy Boss Coats Caught Off Guard

The White House said it is negotiating with Moscow over President Trump's invitation for Vladimir Putin to visit. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats was surprised.

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