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12/04/2025

“It’s a piece of our culture… if we lose it, I don’t think you can bring it back.”
Lowcountry shrimpers say imported seafood is sinking a generations-old way of life. Hear their fight — from lawsuits to calls for truth-in-menu laws. https://bit.ly/3XASPBG

12/04/2025

New NIH-funded research at MUSC Health is taking stroke recovery to the next level. 💡🧠 On this week’s "Health Focus", Dr. Steven Kautz breaks down how precision neurorehabilitation could help clinicians tailor treatment to each patient’s specific brain pathways.
https://bit.ly/3KcVVZF

12/04/2025

Rounds of rain will soak South Carolina through Sunday. In the heaviest spots, upwards of 3" of rain could fall. See the latest weather forecast:

A wet weather pattern will bring widespread rain and below-normal temperatures across much of South Carolina over the next few days.

12/04/2025

Before sunrise on Shem Creek, fourth-generation shrimper Rocky Magwood heads out, fighting to keep a fading Lowcountry tradition alive.

Once home to 80 shrimp boats, only seven remain as cheap imports and rising costs push local shrimpers to the brink.

“This is a piece of our culture… if we lose it, I don’t think you can bring it back.”

🎧 Hear Victoria Hansen’s full story on South Carolina Public Radio.

12/03/2025

South Carolina may have started December on a chilly note, but the long-range outlook tells a different story. Here's what could happen during the weeks ahead:

According to NOAA's latest December outlook, South Carolina has a chance of finishing December with above average precipitation and temperatures.

12/03/2025

South Carolina has directed state agencies to pause race-based spending rules. Current mandates require 10% of controllable budgets — and 5% of certain SCDOT contracts — to go to minority-owned businesses. More changes could be ahead.

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Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a new executive order stopping minority-business spending mandates for state government agencies, calling the current rules unconstitutional and discriminatory.

12/03/2025

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first flu-related death of the 2025 season — a Lowcountry resident who passed away from flu complications. Health officials urge South Carolinians to take precautions as flu activity continues to rise.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that a Lowcountry resident has died from flu-related causes. This is the first death in the state associated with the 2025 influenza season which began at the end of September.

12/03/2025

South Carolina Votes (SEC) has officially selected its interim director to lead the agency moving forward. The appointment follows the September removal of former director Howard Knapp, whom Chairman Dennis Shedd said engaged in “inappropriate conduct,” including misuse of agency funds and alleged efforts to falsify documentation. Shedd also cited a toxic work environment under Knapp’s leadership.

https://bit.ly/4rxvFd6

12/03/2025

A major boost is on the way for South Carolina’s automotive sector. Two global manufacturers have selected Orangeburg County for their first joint operating venture in the state — a $120 million investment expected to create nearly 400 new jobs. https://bit.ly/4pk4ml2

12/02/2025

Join the team for "Politics & Pints" on Dec. 11! We’re heading to Hobcaw Brewing Company for a live taping with host Gavin Jackson. Caitlin Byrd, senior politics reporter with The Post and Courier, joins us to discuss the latest from the 1st Congressional District campaign trail and the gubernatorial race. We'll also preview what is ahead in 2026.

The taping begins at 6:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/3MBkD6v

12/02/2025

Chesterfield leaders are weighing a new curfew proposal following a year marked by youth-related violence. While juvenile arrests in South Carolina have dropped significantly over the past two decades — from 20,000+ in 2005 to under 9,000 in 2023 — recent local incidents have renewed calls for action and community safety.

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Juvenile crime is not near the levels it was 20 or even 10 years ago. But Chesterfield County officials are dealing with a slow rise in juvenile crimes that have included several high-profile shootings of and by minors this year.

11/28/2025

🎙️ On : Dr. Don Rockey from MUSC Health explains iron deficiency anemia, how it’s diagnosed and what treatment options look like. Learn why this condition is common and why proper evaluation matters.