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A Columbia native and Civil Rights pioneer has died.
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South Carolina News
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South Carolina is known for its hot, humid summers with the Columbia setting the state's all-time heat record at 113 degrees Fahrenheit. -
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrested Makiah Long, 22, of Aynor on June 11 following the death of a two-year-old in March. -
Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remainThe United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But significant challenges remain to ending the war, including whether Israel will continue its offensive in Lebanon. -
An investigation is underway after a shooting at Haywood Mall on Saturday afternoon. -
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is in Charleston this weekend, offering visitors a chance to step into maritime history. -
The Berkeley County coroner is reminding people extreme heat can be deadly as much of the state is expected to see 90-degree temperatures this weekend.
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Courtesty of the authorThis week our guest will be novelist Brian Thiem, from Hilton Head Island, and we'll be talking about his series of novels about the Mudflats Murder Club.Brian draws from his experience as a former detective and cold case investigator, to craft suspenseful stories set on the fictional Spartina Island in the South Carolina Lowcountry. His latest book in the series is A Killer in the Cordgrass (2026, Severn River Publishing/Simon and Schuster). -
SCETV/SCETVThis week our we are bringing you another episode in our occasional series which explores “South Carolina from A to Z” in depth. South Carolina from A to Z is our sister podcast that brings you “bite-sized,”one-minute topics from the South Carolina Encyclopedia.Listeners Virgil and Mary Ann Hobbs suggested that our next episode of A-Z in depth focus on topics that begin with the letters that give Scrabble players their highest scores - what a great idea! So, today's topics begin with Q, X, or Z.
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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 June 16, 2026: we look at the ongoing endorsement game leading up to the June 23 runoff; we also continue to look at the runoff races in the First Congressional District; we have highlights from a May forum the Democrats participated in; and more! -
SCETV/SCETVOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 13, 2026: we look at what happened on primary election night; we hear from folks on the trail, including the two republican gubernatorial candidates in the June 23 runoff; we also have analysis from Winthrop University political science professor Dr. Scott Huffmon and strategic communications consultant Rob Godfrey; and more!
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Provided/MUSCThis week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Teresa Kelechi about the health effects of loneliness and finding interventions to help. -
Provided/MUSCThis week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Maggie Westfal about a blood test being used to detect the return of colon cancer.
Nation and World
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Choosing a college used to mean campus tours, college fairs, and meeting with counselors. But a new report from the Education Advisory Board says that’s changing. Of the more than five thousand students surveyed, about half say they use AI to choose a college -
Many parents have mixed feelings when their child becomes a licensed driver. There’s the relief of spending less time behind the wheel, shuttling kids to school and practices, but there’s also the very real worry about safety.
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This week, we’re discovering famous inventions throughout history, and hoping for some light bulb moments of our own along the way. -
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Live election results: Get the latest on U.S. delegate and mayoral primary races in Washington, D.C. -
Because of his former job, Todd Lyons cannot engage with the Department of Homeland Security for a year, per federal law. -
The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions. -
The agreement also calls for an end to military operations in Lebanon, but Israel says its forces will remain in the country. -
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The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a diplomatic breakthrough that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. -
In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says. -
Adam Castillo, founder of AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon International Airport. The U.S. State Department is aware of a reported detention but hasn't commented further. -
Luigi Mangione's legal team is back in court in New York City this week for a key pretrial hearing. He's accused of stalking and killing an insurance CEO. Donors have given $1.5 million to support his defense. -
Trump says a deal has been reached to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. Plus, this is what extreme temperatures do to the human body — and how you can keep yourself safe.
