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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 10, 2021, we break down the bills which moved from one state legislative chamber to the other during this "crossover week." Plus: a look at extra money lawmakers will have to budget with this year; the S.C. Ports Authority's record-breaking March; and much more.

Since the unexpected closing of schools just over a year ago, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and public officials have grappled with how to keep the state’s 767,000 school children from falling too far behind.

Since the unexpected closing of schools just over a year ago, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and public officials have grappled with how to keep the state’s 767,000 school children from falling too far behind.

- Pandemic Economy, Projected Tax Revenues, and Calls for Medicaid Expansion -

Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting another active season, even as residents of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts may still be recovering from last year's historic events.

As a fourth-grader, Rumeur wrote about how to treat transgender people. Her school argued that writing about transgender issues was not age-appropriate. So far, two courts have agreed. Now 12, Rumeur is still trying to figure out what message to take from her experience.

This edition of the South Carolina Lede for April 3, 2021, features: an update on efforts to expand broadband internet access in the state; the latest on proposed medical marijuana legislation; a look at what the state is doing to strengthen our medical supply chains; and more.

- Pandemic Economy, Projected Tax Revenues, and Calls for Medicaid Expansion -

Cases of and deaths from flu are way down. Experts credit the precautions people are using to avoid COVID-19.

It’s an historic anniversary for the Corps of Engineers marked by a woman who’s made corps history.“I am the 88th district commander,” says Lieutenant Colonel Rachel Honderd. “I am the first female.”