September 02, 2025
We fondly remember Charles Bierbauer, a former CNN political and international reporter who later became dean of the University of South Carolina’s journalism school.
Bierbauer, who retired from the University of South Carolina in 2017, was known for his unruffled poise and clear, on-the-scene accounts of complex headline-grabbing events from Atlanta to Washington to Moscow and everywhere in between. This great partner of SCETV died on August 29, 2025. Learn more about the career of Charles Bierbauer and read his obituaries.
- Palmetto Scene | Conversation With the Candidates, Districts 3, 4, and 6 (2016). Candidate Conversations: Hosea Cleveland, Chris Fedalei, Laura Sterling. October 20, 2016.
- Palmetto Scene | Conversation With the Candidates: District 2 (2016). A conversation with the candidates Joe Wilson, Arik Bjorn, and Eddie McCain. October 27, 2016.
- Palmetto Scene | A Conversation With the Candidates: Thomas Dixon (2016). November 3, 2016.
- This Week in South Carolina | Reporters Cassie Cope and Gavin Jackson (2017). March 24, 2017.
- This Week in South Carolina | Representative Kirkman Finlay and Senator John Scott (2017). August 25, 2017.
- This Week in South Carolina | Representative Gary Simrill and Representative Mandy Powers Norrell (2018). February 2, 2018.
- South Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial Debate (2018). June 11, 2018.
- Senator Ernest Hollings | SCETV Stateline (2003). April 11, 2019.
- Strom Thurmond Remembered | ETV Classics (2003). Charles Bierbauer reviews the life and accomplishments of South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond. June 27, 2003.
- Obituary at State Newspaper.
- AP News - Charles Bierbauer, Longtime CNN Correspondent and Journalism Dean, dies at 83. (July 22, 1942 – August 29, 2025) While in academia, Bierbauer continued his passion for broadcasting by hosting a weekly current events program and moderating scores of debates among political candidates vying for offices in the state, through a partnership with SCETV.
Please note: Senator John Scott died on August 10, 2023.
