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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 2, 2026: we look at the last Republican gubernatorial debate; Lt. Gov. Evette got Pres. Trump’s endorsement, and he let the cat out of the bag on who her running mate MAY be; we look at new polling and early voting numbers: and more!

A South Carolina jury has found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old. The jury returned the verdict Monday for Chikei Rick Chow.

With summer break comes a higher risk of seasonal injuries. Here's what to know.

49-year-old Joshua Parker of Blacksburg is in jail at the Cherokee County Detention Center.

The debate is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Democratic gubernatorial debate will take place Wednesday.

In social media posts Friday, the president said he's endorsing South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra and former Oklahoma state senator Mike Mazzei. Evette has served alongside Gov. Henry McMaster, one of Trump's earliest political supporters.

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.5% before the opening bell Monday, while futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.3% and Nasdaq futures added 0.2%. Oil prices rose about 3%.

Mike Switzer interviews Zach Giroux, editor of SCBiz.

Mike Switzer interviews Zach Giroux, editor of SCBiz.

During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The list of names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts with Arthur.