South Carolina Ports Authority

Mike Switzer interviews the Post and Courier's business editor John McDermott about SC Ports addressing high operating costs at its newest terminal and Palmetto Railways reopening the old Hampton and Branchville rail line.

Mike Switzer interviews the Post and Courier's business editor John McDermott about SC Ports addressing high operating costs at its newest terminal and Palmetto Railways reopening the old Hampton and Branchville rail line.

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 John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC, who has news about Scout Motors, shipping, energy rate hikes, and travel issues.

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC, who has news about Scout Motors, shipping, energy rate hikes, and travel issues.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 6, 2025: the spread of measles continues to balloon in the Upstate so we talk with Dr. Linda Bell about efforts to limit the spread; we have a GOSMAR update and hear a bit more from Ports CEO Micah Mallace amid a dip in volumes; a major rift blew up on the gubernatorial campaign trail on Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s staff; and more!

Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC, about farmland preservation efforts, a new factory coming to Colleton County, the state housing authority moving ahead with affordable home building, and a new vision for the state ports authority.

Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC, about farmland preservation efforts, a new factory coming to Colleton County, the state housing authority moving ahead with affordable home building, and a new vision for the state ports authority.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 4, 2025: we look at the latest drama from the gubernatorial campaign trail, including Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s security meltdown; we have the latest on the government shutdown; Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell provides an economic update while cutting rates; and more!

Mike Switzer interviews the South Carolina Daily Gazette reporter Jessica Holdman, who shares details about the new leader at the ports, and provides updates on the Canadys gas pipeline and statewide broadband expansion.