SC News

Thousands demonstrated in South Carolina Oct. 18 as part of the nationwide "No Kings" rallies against President Trump and his policies. Some Republicans called the protests the "hate America" rallies.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 18, 2025: we revisit the 1000-year flood that rocked the state, and specifically the Midlands, 10 years ago; we hear from some of the people closest to that tragedy including a well-known South Carolina Public Radio voice never heard on this podcast before; we have a little update on the shutdown—it’s still going on; and more!

Temperatures will have a slight rebound as the winds shift before the next cold front pushes through. See timing and impacts.

As of Friday, state health officials have confirmed three new cases in Spartanburg County bringing the total number in South Carolina this year to 19.

Susan Stamberg, a "founding mother" of National Public Radio and the first female broadcaster to host a national news program, has died. She was 87.

Mike Switzer interviews Col. Kevin Farrell, president and CEO of Battlefield Leadership in Greenville, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Col. Kevin Farrell, president and CEO of Battlefield Leadership in Greenville, SC.

Nearly one in three U.S. teens report being cyberbullied. Of those, 64% say it affected their ability to learn and feel safe at school. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and is a time for schools and families to stay informed and offer practical solutions and support.

Forecasters are monitoring two areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic. The tropical wave that is in the central Atlantic has the better chance of developing once it moves into the Caribbean Sea.

The South Carolina State Fair will wrap up this weekend with sunny skies and above-normal temperatures before a cold front brings the chance of rain on Monday.