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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 31, 2026: we look at the final filings for some major statewide races, and one big surprise in a congressional race; we recap additional Statehouse moves from last week as we stare down week 12 in Columbia; assistant US Attorney Sheria Clarke’s nomination to the federal bench was before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee last week; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 28, 2026: we look at two other candidates who have jumped in the governor’s race, including a Democrat; the first SCGOP governor’s debate is next week—but not everyone will be on stage; we look at some of the major legislative moves this week, including the so-called Bathroom Bill that is now on its way to the Governor’s desk; and more!

Several thousand citizens made their way to Columbia Monday as South Carolina held memorial services in the state's capital city to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.

The late Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at age 84, will be memorialized in Columbia March 2 with services at the Statehouse and a local church.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 17, 2026: we sit down with Senate Minority Brad Hutto and House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford about the legislative session so far and what they hope to accomplish in a Republican supermajority Statehouse; two big national Democrats are heading to the Palmetto State later this month; and more!

Some 200 people rallied outside the Statehouse in Columbia Friday to lead a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.

The monks entered the state Jan. 6 and have walked through municipalities like McCormick, Edgefield and Saluda. The group trekked from Lexington to Columbia Jan. 10 on Day 77 of the 120-day, 2,300-mile journey to the nation's capital city.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for January 10, 2026: our special live Lede taping from this week featuring House Speaker Murrell Smith; we also hear from Statehouse reporter Maayan Schechter as we preview the 2026 legislative session; we discuss the key issues that are expected to shape South Carolina; and more!

More than 200 citizens met outside the Statehouse in the Palmetto State's capital city to protest. Signs that read "ICE out of our communities" filled the sidewalk next to the South Carolina Confederate Monument.

The Republican nominee vying to represent a Lexington County seat in the South Carolina House will be John Lastinger after the pastor won a GOP runoff Nov. 4, according to unofficial election results.