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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 2, 2025: we have an exclusive sit-down with South Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Justin Powell for our annual look at transportation infrastructure in our growing state--the challenges, accomplishments, and where the state heads next; and more!

Sixth District Congressman James Clyburn has scheduled a book signing at the University of South Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 6., spotlighting his new book "The First Eight."

Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina: MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, and LowCountryBizSC.  Alan tells us about new parks in Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia.

A widespread rainfall event across South Carolina is on the horizon as an unsettled weather pattern continues into the first days of meteorological winter.

With the turkey gone and the pumpkin pie tins emptied, millions are now working their way back home, but there may be some hiccups in the weather forecast.

A series of storm systems is expected to hamper travel in certain parts of the country.

The first storm system is expected to strengthen over the Plains, and since there's still enough cold air lingering from the front that impacted many around Thanksgiving, more communities will have the chance to see frozen precipitation.

With the anticipated increase in traffic, drivers in the state can expect to see greater law enforcement presence from the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the State Transport Police (STP) throughout the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and ending at midnight on Sunday, November 30.

Rescuers on Tuesday found a grandmother and three grandchildren who reported the prior evening that they had got lost while hiking in a South Carolina state park, prompting a massive search with drones, helicopters, offroad vehicles and dogs.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder, his son said Tuesday. The 84-year-old civil rights leader was discharged Monday from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his son and family spokesperson Yusef Jackson said.