Ports

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 14, 2026: we have a full episode dedicated to Gavin’s open seas maritime report (or GOSMAR) with SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace, who recently delivered his second state of the ports address as he enters his second year on the job leading the maritime agency; we have a one-on one-with Mallace; and more!

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin toured South Carolina's Wando Welch Terminal on Oct. 3, 2026.

Business editor John McDermott tells us about the state ports losing container business, Buc-ee’s settling a high-profile trademark dispute with SC retailer, and Gov. McMaster formally throwing his support behind the sale of Norfolk Southern to Union Pacific.

Business editor John McDermott tells us about the state ports losing container business, Buc-ee’s settling a high-profile trademark dispute with SC retailer, and Gov. McMaster formally throwing his support behind the sale of Norfolk Southern to Union Pacific.

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

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 Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews, about the expansion of South Carolina's inland port at Greer.