Linda Núñez
Linda Núñez
Radio Producer
Linda Núñez is a South Carolina native, born in Beaufort, then moved to Columbia. She began her broadcasting career as a journalism student at the University of South Carolina. She has worked at a number of radio stations along the East Coast, but is now happy to call South Carolina Public Radio "home." Linda has a passion for South Carolina history, literature, music, nature, and cooking. For that reason, she enjoys taking day trips across the state to learn more about our state’s culture and its people.
Stories
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New research out of Clemson shows promising results in raising antibiotic-free chickens
June 19, 2025"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." That directive, credited to Hippocrates, is not only based on observing the positive results of good nutrition but has also inspired subsequent generations to seek out natural and beneficial foods and ingredients to both... -
While S.C.'s workforce continues to expand, its overall unemployment rate dropped from January to February
March 28, 2025South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped by a tenth of a point in February. Data from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce shows a new record of 2,443,080 employed in the state. That’s an increase of 3,413 people over the January 2025 estimate, and 21,049 people... -
Covington Drive fire in Myrtle Beach now 80% contained
March 20, 2025Crews continue to make progress in containing the Covington Drive fire in Myrtle Beach, which began in a residential fire pit on March 1. According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the fire that covered 2,059 acres is now 80% contained. -
Covington Drive wildfire now 55% contained
March 10, 2025On Monday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission reported that the Covington Drive wildfire that originated in a fire pit March 1 remains at 2,059 acres and is still considered 55% contained. -
S.C. teacher surprised with $25K Milken Educator Award
February 20, 2025When lead interventionist Keighley George entered Forest Lake Elementary School’s gymnasium Thursday morning, she thought she was attending a schoolwide assembly to receive a visit from State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver. -
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed to Council of Governors
February 20, 2025Late Wednesday, the White House announced Pres. Trump’s new appointments to the Council of Governors, which include South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. The bipartisan group is tasked with strengthening state-federal partnerships on key national security, disaster response...