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Monday, Jan. 26- Storm Related Death- Winter Weather Update- Charleston Protests- And More

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 27, 2026: we continue to look at the future of the S.C. Dept. of Transportation as both chambers seek to reform and better fund the agency; we have new polling from the Republican gubernatorial campaign trail; we get a checkup with the leadership of MUSC about the demands of our growing and aging state, expansion efforts, and their proposed comprehensive cancer center; and more!

“S” is for South Carolina. Warship. During the Revolutionary War, patriot leaders of South Carolina worried about threats from the sea. Local officials dealt with this problem by creating a state navy--the most famous component of which was the frigate South Carolina.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Mike Switzer interviews Joe Raya, cofounder of Bittermilk in Charleston, SC.

“S” is for South Carolina Budget and Control Board. South Carolina has historically been a “legislative” state with a tradition of a “commission” approach to government. Joining legislators with the executive branch decision-makers challenged the doctrine of separation of powers expressed in Article 1, Section 8 of the modern state constitution.

Tuesday, Jan. 27- Measles Update- Spartanburg Data Center- Winter Safety Tips- And More

“G” is for Greenwood County (456 square miles; 2020 population 71,074).

“H” is for Howard, Frank James (1909-1996). Football coach. Howard brought attention to the Clemson football program as much as with his colorful, entertaining personality as with his victories.

Maternal mental illness affects one in five women annually in the United States, and it is the leading cause of maternal mortality, due to suicide and drug overdose.