Scott Morgan
Scott Morgan
Reporter, Producer
Scott Morgan is the Upstate multimedia reporter for SC Public Radio, based in Rock Hill. He cut his teeth as a newspaper reporter and editor in New Jersey before finding a home in public radio in Texas. Scott joined SC Public Radio in March 2019. His work has appeared in numerous national and regional publications as well as on NPR and MSNBC. He's won numerous state, regional, and national awards for his work including a national Edward R. Murrow.
Stories
-
What researchers know (and don't) about hail, one year after a catastrophic storm in Rock Hill
May 14, 2025In April of 2024, a storm system over York County collapsed. The worst of what came next hit Rock Hill's Southside neighborhood, where some of the city's least resilient structures were. The worst destruction was contained to barely a square mile, but was devastating. It was... -
A conversation with a South Carolina mother whose son died one year ago, fighting for Ukraine
May 09, 2025Take a look at the photograph above this story. And understand that the most unusual thing about it is actually the expression on Collin Teem's face. -
Limestone University board votes to close 180-year-old college in Gaffney
April 30, 2025Limestone University will hold its final graduation ceremony Saturday, closing the doors to the 180-year-old college in Gaffney. On Tuesday, the university's Board of Trustees voted to close Limestone amid insurmountable financial pressures. "Despite exhaustive efforts to... -
How at-risk rental assistance funds could affect South Carolina
April 24, 2025About 9 million Americans receive federal rental assistance money through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and at least 122,036 of those recipients live in South Carolina, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. -
Limestone University might have a funding source; board is 'cautiously optimistic'
April 22, 2025The Limestone University Board of Trustees said Tuesday that it has "a possible funding source" that could allow the university to remain open with on-campus and online classes. -
Three charged in connection with Table Rock fire
April 02, 2025The South Carolina Forestry Commission charged three hikers with negligently allowing a fire to spread, blaming the spark on a cigarette.