economy

Mike Switzer interviews Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus at the College of Business & Behavioral Science and Alumni Professor of Economics Emeritus, both at Clemson University.

Mike Switzer interviews Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus at the College of Business & Behavioral Science and Alumni Professor of Economics Emeritus, both at Clemson University.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 21, 2026: we have a bit of an econ pod as we discuss the economy with Dr. Joey Von Nessen; we have a Gavin Open Seas Maritime Report (GOSMAR) with SC Ports CEO Micah Mallace; we also visit Scout Motors’ newly opened training facility and talk costs and labor; and more!

Mike Switzer interviews Enterick Lee, with the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber in Barnwell, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Enterick Lee, with the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber in Barnwell, SC.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 14, 2026: we look at the Senate Finance Committee’s version for the budget and hear from the state’s chief economist on how healthy revenues are; we hear from SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell on a major groundbreaking for the I-95 bridge over Lake Marion; Sen. Lindsey Graham has one fewer challengers; and more!

Felipe Tobar, Ph.D., an international scholar from Brazil, is an assistant professor in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Department at Clemson University. He has found the impacts of March Madness in South Carolina will be felt not just on the courts, but in the state's economy.

The findings show South Carolina's two primary Goodwill organizations contribute nearly $650 million to the state's economy each year.

Ross Norton, managing editor of SCBiz, talks about some new music venues opening in Greenville, SC, and why that trend across the state is good for business.

Ross Norton, managing editor of SCBiz, talks about some new music venues opening in Greenville, SC, and why that trend across the state is good for business.