SC Economics

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!

Mike Switzer interviews Bonnie Kapp, president and CEO of New Morning, South Carolina's "No Drama" contraceptive access program.

Mike Switzer interviews Bonnie Kapp, president and CEO of New Morning, South Carolina's "No Drama" contraceptive access program.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 6, 2026, we give you the Lede 2026 economic outlook for South Carolina, thanks to USC Darla Moore School of Business research economist Dr. Joey Von Nessen.

Keel expands operations as part of a $67 million investment.

The $53.7 million investment will create 70 new jobs.

Mike Switzer interviews Christopher Richardson, an immigration lawyer and former US diplomat in Charleston, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Christopher Richardson, an immigration lawyer and former US diplomat in Charleston, SC.

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

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