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August marks the last full month of summer -
Agencies around the state joined the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department in mourning the loss of Master Deputy Jillian Olson Thursday. -
Following violent incidents earlier this year, security measures are changing at South Carolina State University's campus ahead of the new semester. -
CSX is almost done cleaning up a train derailment that occurred on Monday -
A chief municipal judge in Georgetown county was arrested Thursday and suspended from the bench by the state Supreme Court.
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Latest episodes of Walter Edgar's Journal
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Don Troiani/U.S. National Guard via Wikimedia CommonsThis week we will be talking with Carl P. Borick, author of Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence (2026, USC Press).As the title indicates, Carl’s book focuses on rank-and-file militiamen of the backcountry and explores how these ordinary men were recruited, armed, fed, and motivated.Drawing on underused pension records and state claims, he reconstructs their everyday realities and their battlefield experiences. He also examines the war's devastating effects on civilians, including enslaved people and women, who played crucial roles in the struggle. -
South Carolina ETVThis week we are recording in front of a live audience at part of South Carolina ETV and South Carolina Public Radio’s America 250 celebration. Our guests are Gen. Will Grimsley, Chair of the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250); and Molly Fortune, Chief Executive Officer, of SC250.
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Latest Episodes of the SC Lede
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SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 4, 2026: we recap for you all the major moments from the celebrations of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s life in Washington and in Columbia over the past few days; we also look at the race to replace Graham on the November ballot, with nine certified candidates all vying for the nomination on August 11, and more likely the August 25 runoff; we have highlights from those candidates, who held their first stump on Saturday; and more! -
SC Public RadioOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 25, 2026: we continue our look at the life and legacy of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham; we also look at the next steps for this senate seat, including the upcoming special primary election on August 11 where several people have already filed to run, with others expected; and more!
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Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC Dr. William Hawkins about recent advances in pancreatic cancer treatment. -
MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stephanie Stansell about strategies to help quit smoking.
Nation and World
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In 2025, South Carolina implemented a statewide ban on cellphone use in classrooms. Nationwide, early results are mixed. Some schools report fewer disruptions, more engagement, and small gains in academic performance, and teachers describe calmer classrooms and more attention. -
Each summer, when school lets out, children fall behind in reading. Research shows that students lose one to two months of reading proficiency over the summer. For struggling readers or children with learning disabilities, the losses can be even greater.
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This week is all about a very special relationship: the United States and the United Kingdom. -
Get your scuba gear on, because we’re exploring the Seven Seas on this special ocean themed episode of Who What When.
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Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home. -
From Michigan's Senate and governor primary to Missouri's 1st Congressional District, a number of key races in primary elections Tuesday could signal the future for Democrats and Republicans. -
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states and what electability really means. -
Dallas' financial industry is growing amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown? -
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people. -
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. -
The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over some of the country's most pristine ecosystems. -
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers." -
Federal prosecutors moved to drop their case against David Hearn, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for others who were charged. -
For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil instead.
