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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 13, 2025: a special back-to-school edition of the Lede recorded live at Rock Hill Brewing in Rock Hill, S.C., featuring Associated Press national politics reporter Meg Kinnard and Winthrop University political science professor Dr. Scott Huffmon.

The South Carolina Department of Education has announced that every public K-12 school in the state will be digitally mapped by Critical Response Group to help give first responders essential information needed to quickly and efficiently navigate campus buildings during emergency events.

The S.C. Supreme Court on Sept. 11 reversed a circuit court judge's order that temporarily blocked the release of sensitive voter registration information to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Mike Switzer interviews Christopher Richardson, an immigration lawyer and former US diplomat in Charleston, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Christopher Richardson, an immigration lawyer and former US diplomat in Charleston, SC.

Many institutions are using AI-powered chatbots to provide 24/7 access to campus life resources. At the College of Charleston, Clyde the Chatbot is leading the way—checking in with students, answering questions, and offering support.

It's September, usually a busy month for tropical systems. The African monsoon is the factory of tropical waves, and the Atlantic Basin is all fair game!

Mike Switzer interviews Kyle Harding, executive director of the Oliver Gospel Mission in Columbia, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Kyle Harding, executive director of the Oliver Gospel Mission in Columbia, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Russ Seamon, president of SeamonWhiteside in Charleston, SC.