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Karen Kustafik is a City of Columbia Park Ranger. She and her friend, Margaret Clarkson, met and bonded over their love for Columbia’s natural resources, and in particular, its system of rivers, which flow through the heart of the city.

Mike Switzer interviews Shane Ziegler, co-founder, owner and operator of Barrier Island EcoTours at the Isle of Palms, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Shane Ziegler, co-founder, owner and operator of Barrier Island EcoTours at the Isle of Palms, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Mike Youngblood with Stingray Boats in Hartsville, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Mike Youngblood with Stingray Boats in Hartsville, SC.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 11, 2025: we take a hard pivot from news and politics to food and beverage as four South Carolina restaurants were awarded Michelin stars, and several more were given prominent designations in the Michelin Guide; we talk with Hannah Raskin, one of the South's most preeminent voices in the South's food, beverage, and dining culture scene; and more!

Mike Switzer interviews Jacqui McGuinness, founder and director of the Everything Outdoor Fest coming to the Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Jacqui McGuinness, founder and director of the Everything Outdoor Fest coming to the Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, SC.

Tapping trees has a long history in the U.S.

Tapping trees has a long history in the U.S.