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While SNAP recipients calculate food assistance cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill, food banks calculate the double whammy of more people turning to them as just federal dollars to fund food banks also drop.
South Carolina News
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State health officials have confirmed a case of Naegleria fowleri, or brain-eating amoeba, in South Carolina the week of July 7. It's the state's first confirmed case this year. -
South Carolina's transportation department said a portion of a bridge in Pickens County collapsed on July 21, 2025. The construction could take months, the department said. -
On average, a wave this far would take over 8 days to come close to the U.S. What are the chances of this developing? -
Heat advisory for the Pee Dee and Lowcountry on Sunday. Heat indices up to 110°F. -
The state Department of Education will be in financial control of the Marlboro County School District's 2025-6 finances. With academic performance also deemed subpar, the board has not ruled out further intervention. -
From July 18-19, The Palmetto Palace is providing free and essential dental care for low-income and uninsured adults.
South Carolina Public Radio News Updates
The State House Gavel shares updates about the South Carolina General Assembly, including legislative actions, debates and discussions. Featuring news and interviews, so you have access to the latest developments in policy and decisions that shape South Carolina’s future.
Latest episodes of Walter Edgar's Journal
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This week we are going to be exploring South Carolina from A to Z. That’s the title of our sister podcast from which we will select topics that deserve a longer look that just 60 seconds.
This time out we'll discuss the ambitious man whose name adorns a Christmas decoration; the aristocratic Royal Governor who just didn't "get" South Carolina; the once powerful leadership body in the colony that lost it's standing almost overnight; and the young, talented South Carolina legislature who had a real impact on our young republic as well as our state.This week we are going to be exploring South Carolina from A to Z. That’s the title of our sister podcast from which we will select topics that deserve a longer look that just 60 seconds.This time out we'll discuss the ambitious man whose name adorns a Christmas decoration; the aristocratic Royal Governor who just didn't "get" South Carolina; the once powerful leadership body in the colony that lost it's standing almost overnight; and the young, talented South Carolina legislature who had a real impact on our young republic as well as our state. -
Courtesy of the authorThis week, we revisit our conversation with Ben Beard, author of The South Never Plays Itself: A Film Buff’s Journey Through the South on Screen.
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See the current conditions for your part of the state and stay up to date with stories from our South Carolina Emergency Information Network.
Latest Episodes of the SC Lede
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Mark Schiefelbein/APOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 22, 2025: we hear from both of our U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott on a variety of issues from international conflicts to the Epstein files and Medicaid cuts; we have a gubernatorial campaign trail update with announcements from two of the three candidates and a potential fourth candidate who is gearing up for a run; we also have some statewide economic data, including new unemployment numbers and a GOSMAR update; and more! -
Gavin Jackson/SCETVOn this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 19, 2025, we converge 2026 coverage with 2028 coverage: in the 2026 column, we look at Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s campaign launch for her gubernatorial bid; in the shadow 2028 campaign column, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made a multi-day swing through South Carolina, we caught up with him in Greenville; and more!
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MUSCThis week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Elisha Brown about the possible signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. -
MUSCThis week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stephen Thacker about the first, confirmed case of measles in SC in 2025.
Nation and World
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Experts say "summer brain drain" for students can be avoided with a simple tech detox. -
Summer often leads to increased screen time for kids. With school out, and less daily structure, many kids have more free time.
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From politics to pop music, this week we’re spotlighting famous comeback stories from history and pop culture. -
We’re firing up the Who What When time machine and traveling back to the beginning of this century with games all about 2000s pop culture.
Watch live and recorded streams from the South Carolina sate legislature.
From lesson plans to teacher recertification, see the latest from SCETV's Education team.
More Headlines
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Does precooling your home work? Yes, no or maybe — depending on who you ask. But don't worry, we also have some other tips to keep you cool this summer. -
After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations. -
Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence. -
The 15% tax on imported Japanese goods is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1. -
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee tells the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports that it has an "obligation to comply" with an executive order issued by President Trump. -
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the U.S. took issue with UNESCO's focus on the U.N.'s sustainable development goals and the decision to include Palestine as a member state. -
One of the nation's oldest Civil Rights organization warns the Trump administration's policies have thrust the country into a "state of emergency" for antidiscrimination policies, personal freedoms and black economic advancement.
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French news agency Agence France-Presse called on the Israeli government to allow its freelance journalists to leave the Gaza Strip because of worsening hunger. -
The American automaker reported that tariffs cost them $1.1 billion and reduced the company's profit margin from 9% to 6.1%. -
President Trump seemed willing to allow Jerome Powell to complete his term as chair of the Federal Reserve — at least for now. His comment comes as he and his administration continue to attack Powell.
