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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 26, 2026: we’re getting back to some roots for a moment; we’re talking infrastructure, we’re talking economics, we’re talking a little bit of politics; and more!

Descendents of the Charleston man who inspired the famed opera "Porgy and Bess" gather for the unveiling of a historical marker in front of the house where it was penned.

Gov. Henry McMaster on Sept. 23, 2026, weighed in on whether South Carolina should consider a moratorium on data center development as several counties decide to hit pause amid residential pushback.

In a joint announcement with the U.S. Department of Energy, Duke Energy revealed it was set to receive $50 million in federal funding for power grid improvements in South Carolina and North Carolina.

The deal is expected to close on Nov 1.

Mike Switzer interviews Joseph Phillips, artistic director of the Columbia Classical Ballet.

Mike Switzer interviews Joseph Phillips, artistic director of the Columbia Classical Ballet.

AI is changing the way students learn, but perhaps the most important question isn't whether students use AI. It's how they use it.

Paddling a Coastal Plain river, you may look over the side and see water the color of dark tea. It can appear mysterious, but that color does not necessarily mean the river is dirty.

The incident on Friday, Sept. 18, is the 29th officer-involved shooting in South Carolina this year.