Russ McKinney
Russ McKinney
Reporter, Producer
Russ McKinney has 30 years of experience in radio news and public affairs. He is a former broadcast news reporter in Spartanburg, Columbia and Atlanta. He served as Press Secretary to former S.C. Governor Dick Riley for two terms, and for 20 years was the chief public affairs officer for the University of South Carolina.
Stories
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The State House Gavel: SC budget 101 and tort reform tango
March 07, 2025Welcome to Friday. You're reading The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinney and Maayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse this year while lawmakers are in session. -
The State House Gavel: Tort reform rally packs Capitol, SCDOT talks future
March 06, 2025Happy Thursday, and the end of the Legislature's 8th Week. We're somewhere around the middle of the 2025 session. But, who is counting? -
The State House Gavel: Senator walks back tort reform remark, Tim Scott on trade
March 05, 2025Welcome to a soggy Wednesday. You're reading The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson, Russ McKinney and Maayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse this year while lawmakers are in session. -
The State House Gavel: Tort reform headlines Week 8 at Statehouse
March 04, 2025Happy Tuesday, and (we hope) a *warm* welcome to the month of March. It's Week 8 of the South Carolina legislative calendar. The S.C. House and Senate gavel in at noon. First, we hope all our readers in the Grand Strand and surrounding Pee Dee areas are safe after this... -
The State House Gavel: Tempers flare in Senate hearing as treasurer responds to $1.8B audit
February 28, 2025Happy Friday. And goodbye February. Weather wise, we will not miss you. You're reading The State House Gavel, a daily reporter notebook by reporters Gavin Jackson , Russ McKinney and Maayan Schechter that previews and captures what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse... -
The State House Gavel: House passes K-12 voucher bill, young lawmakers start new caucus
February 27, 2025Welcome to Thursday, the final legislative day of Week 7 of the South Carolina General Assembly. As always, we will have a recap and wrap up on Friday.