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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.

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.

Double the Debate, Double the Fun

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 6, 2026: we bring you highlights from the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial debates that Gavin Jackson moderated this week as we enter the sprint to the June 9 primary.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

Job candidates take a tour of the Amazon fulfillment center in Robbinsville, N.J., during a job fair last month. The Census Bureau says increased employment is what's driving higher income numbers.

Census Bureau: Median Incomes Rose And Poverty Levels Fell In 2016

The number of people covered by health insurance also ticked up. The bureau says the income growth is driven by more people finding jobs rather than increases in salaries.

Smoke from bushfires shrouds the Melbourne city skyline. Hazardous breathing conditions prompted Australian Open officials to suspend practice sessions on Tuesday.

Bushfire Smoke Causes Player To Forfeit Her Qualifying Match For Australian Open

Slovenia's Dalila Jakupovic was trying to make the first round of the tournament set to open next week. She had trouble breathing and later told reporters, "I was really scared that I would collapse."

Workers plow wheat in Husakiv village in western Ukraine late last month. Russia and Ukraine account for a large percentage of global wheat exports.

Global food prices hit their highest recorded levels last month, driven up by the war

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says prices of food commodities like grains and vegetable oils soared in March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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