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All things factored in, South Carolina could see as much as $4 billion in additional annual revenue over the next three years, as a result of expanding access to Medicaid.

We close out the work week with active weather dominating South Carolina. There is a line of thunderstorms that will move over the state generally from west to east and will bring periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms, some of which could turn severe Thursday evening. The strongest storms will be focused along the northern half of the state, affecting the northern Midlands and the Pee Dee. Some of the strongest storms could produce minor flooding as well as damaging wind gusts.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 18, 2024: part of 1st District Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s remarks before the RNC yesterday evening; Sen. Lindsey Graham gives his insight on how former Pres. Donald Trump has changed since the attempt on his life on Saturday, and what he hopes Trump says in his speech tonight at 10 p.m. EDT; and more!

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Eddie Dunning, who painted the South Carolina Gamecock logo at midfield in Williams-Brice Stadium for 40 seasons, has died, university officials said. He was 69.

South Carolina's athletic department announced his death Wednesday. Dunning's obituary said he died on July 13 at a Columbia hospital. No cause of death was provided.

Over the past 18 years, our next guest worked with about 50 undergraduates to explore what he describes as one of the most fundamental chemical conundrums: how life emerged from a mixture of organic molecules in a lifeless environment. That research resulted in a patent being awarded, a company being formed, and recently, a 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 17, 2024: day three of the Republican National Convention, with highlights from former Gov. Nikki Haley’s primetime speech on Tuesday; SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick talks about his evolving party and Sen. Tim Scott talks about his fiancé who he will be marrying in just over two weeks; Rep. Nancy Mace is set to take the convention stage this evening; and more!