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Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC. Jessica tells us about the ports pausing activity at the Leatherman terminal and a GLP-1 pharma company in Aiken is expanding.

Friday, June 26- Anti-Prime Day- Clemson University Budget- Pickens County Suicide Loss Teams- And More

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 27, 2026: we take you on the final two weeks of the gubernatorial runoff primary trail; we also look at how Attorney General Alan Wilson won a decisive victory in securing the Republican nomination over Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette; and more!

“P” is for Purvis, Melvin Horace, Jr. (1902-1960). Federal agent. Born in Timmonsville, Purvis gained national fame during the 1930s as the nation’s “ace G-man.”

This week we will be talking with Carl P. Borick, author of Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence (2026, USC Press).As the title indicates, Carl’s book focuses on rank-and-file militiamen of the backcountry and explores how these ordinary men were recruited, armed, fed, and motivated.Drawing on underused pension records and state claims, he reconstructs their everyday realities and their battlefield experiences. He also examines the war's devastating effects on civilians, including enslaved people and women, who played crucial roles in the struggle.

Mike Switzer interviews Christopher Allen Neumann, owner of CAN Therapeutics in Aiken, SC.

Friday, July 17- Felkel Sentencing- Georgetown County Animal Cruelty - Weekend Weather- And More

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Meher Farooq about common toddler sleep issues.

“C” is for Cooper, Thomas (1759-1839). Educator, scientist.

Scientists like to find the origins of plants as they can use those genetics to alter modern varieties beset by disease and pest problems.