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SC Public Radio 8-station Public Radio Network
covering South Carolina South Carolina Public Radio also offers live internet streams of each format.

South Carolina Public Radio has eight radio transmitters across the state that broadcast one of two formats, News and News/Classical. The News Format can be heard on five stations, and presents national programs such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Fresh Air, and The Takeaway. Regional programs include Walter Edgar’s Journal and The South Carolina Business Review. South

Carolina Public Radio News stations include:

Aiken/Augusta: 89.1 FM (WLJK)
Beaufort/Hilton Head: 89.9 (WJWJ)
Conway/Myrtle Beach: 90.1 FM (WHMC)
Rock Hill/Charlotte: 88.9 FM (WNSC)
Sumter/Columbia: 88.1 (WRJA)

The News/Classical Format is heard on three stations and focuses on music programs, such as Performance Today, Echoes, and Music through the Night. Regional music programs include Carolina Live and Spoleto Today. South Carolina Public Radio Classical stations include:

Charleston: 89.3 FM (WSCI)
Columbia: 91.3 FM (WLTR)
Greenville/Spartanburg: 90.1 FM (WEPR)

South Carolina Public Radio was started in 1972 as a part of South Carolina ETV, the state’s educational television agency. At its inception, South Carolina Public Radio (then called the South Carolina Educational Radio Network and, later, ETV Radio) focused on producing national music series such as American Popular Song with Alec Wilder. It went on to produce Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, NPR’s longest-running jazz music program, for which South Carolina Public Radio received a Peabody Award. Though McPartland passed away in 2013, the series continues to be heard in archival form nationwide. Currently, South Carolina Public Radio produces national music series Song Travels with Michael Feinstein, World of Opera (with WDAV), and Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA (also heard internationally). South Carolina Public Radio is funded in part by listener and corporate donations to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina.

01/10/2025
The first statue honoring an individual African American on the Statehouse grounds will celebrate the incredible legacy ...
01/10/2025

The first statue honoring an individual African American on the Statehouse grounds will celebrate the incredible legacy of Robert Smalls, with artist Basil Watson bringing it to life near the visitor's entrance. 🌟

01/09/2025

Join SC Lede host Gavin Jackson and SC Public Radio's Maayan Schechter for a live podcast taping on January 9th. S.C. House Speaker Murrell Smith will be their special guest as they preview the legislative session and answer your questions.

Representative Brandon Cox, the Berkeley Republican who was the lead sponsor of the bill to erect a monument to Smalls a...
01/09/2025

Representative Brandon Cox, the Berkeley Republican who was the lead sponsor of the bill to erect a monument to Smalls and a member of the Robert Smalls Monument Commission, said of the artists considered that Basil Watson's proposal was "the most fitting" to be displayed on the grounds.

As former president Jimmy Carter is being laid to rest this week, Faith Fuller has contemplated the impact of someone sh...
01/09/2025

As former president Jimmy Carter is being laid to rest this week, Faith Fuller has contemplated the impact of someone she considers to be an extraordinary everyman.

The director of The Blood Connection is encouraging people to come in Wednesday or Thursday to donate in order to help s...
01/08/2025

The director of The Blood Connection is encouraging people to come in Wednesday or Thursday to donate in order to help supplement the state.

Join us this Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. as Gavin Jackson hosts a live Lede taping at our Columbia studios! S.C. Hous...
01/07/2025

Join us this Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. as Gavin Jackson hosts a live Lede taping at our Columbia studios! S.C. House Speaker Murrell Smith will be our special guest as we preview the legislative session and answer your questions. Register today!

SC Public Radio & the ETV Endowment invite you to join us for a live taping of the SC Lede with host Gavin Jackson & special guests!

“My decision reflects what coastal communities, businesses, and beachgoers have known for a long time: that drilling off...
01/06/2025

“My decision reflects what coastal communities, businesses, and beachgoers have known for a long time: that drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage,” President Biden said in a statement.

A strong cold front will bring the coldest temperatures of the year so far, with strong gusts that could cause power out...
01/06/2025

A strong cold front will bring the coldest temperatures of the year so far, with strong gusts that could cause power outages. Icy conditions are possible across the northern fringe of Upstate South Carolina. Read the complete forecast.

A strong cold front will bring the coldest temperatures of the year so far, with strong gusts that could cause power outages. Icy conditions are possible across the northern fringe of Upstate South Carolina.

01/04/2025

🎶 Coming Soon! 🎥✨

Get ready for "Sonatas and Streetscapes" with Bradley Fuller! Classical music meets the streets in this exciting new series where everyday people share their love (or curiosity!) for timeless tunes.

Stay tuned for the premiere this January 2025, and don’t forget to listen to "Sonatas and Soundscapes" every weekday at 11 a.m. on SC Public Radio! 🎹🎻

Tim Scott as incoming chairman of the Senate's Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee also will become the first B...
01/03/2025

Tim Scott as incoming chairman of the Senate's Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee also will become the first Black chairman of a Senate standing committee.

01/01/2025

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot

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The Northwest and Northeast will experience the most active weather at the end of 2024 and the start of the New Year, wh...
12/30/2024

The Northwest and Northeast will experience the most active weather at the end of 2024 and the start of the New Year, while South Carolina expects a big cool-down at the start of 2025! Here´s your forecast.

The top corners of the U.S. will experience the most active weather at the end of 2024 and start the New Year. But the frigid air will sink southward and arrive in South Carolina. When and how cold?

A potent storm system with a history of producing severe weather is headed across starting early Sunday. Digital mete...
12/28/2024

A potent storm system with a history of producing severe weather is headed across starting early Sunday. Digital meteorologist Leslie Hudson has an update.

A potent storm system with a history of producing severe weather is headed across South Carolina starting early Sunday

12/26/2024

Happy Kwanzaa from SCETV and !

As we celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa—unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith—let's honor the rich heritage and traditions that bring us together.

Wishing you peace, joy, and meaningful celebrations this season!

12/25/2024

Celebrating the joy of the season, SC Public Radio wishes you happy holidays and offers our sincere thanks for your listenership and support!

Another aerial survey found two entangled right whales off Nantucket, Massachusetts, just days earlier, NOAA officials s...
12/23/2024

Another aerial survey found two entangled right whales off Nantucket, Massachusetts, just days earlier, NOAA officials said. Like one of the whales spotted off Nantucket, the whale spotted off North Carolina has suffered a serious injury and is likely to die as a result of the entanglement, NOAA said.

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🎉 The Wait Is Over! 🎶 The premiere of "Sonatas and Streetscapes" with Bradley Fuller is HERE! Join us as we take classical music to the streets, sparking fun and thought-provoking conversations with everyday people at Soda City. 🎥✨ From favorite composers to surprising answers, this first episode is a must-watch for music lovers and curious minds alike. Catch it now and let us know—how well do you know classical music? 🎻🎹 🎧 Don’t forget to tune in to Sonatas and Soundscapes every weekday at 11 a.m. on #SCPublicRadio! #ClassicalMusic #SonatasAndStreetscapes

🎶 Get ready to experience classical music like never before! 🎥✨ We’re thrilled to introduce Bradley Fuller, the host of "Sonatas and Soundscapes" on South Carolina Public Radio, as he takes to the streets in our brand-new series, "Sonatas and Streetscapes!" 🎹🎻 From curious questions to spontaneous moments, Bradley sparks engaging conversations with everyday people about the wonders of classical music. 🎤 Catch the teaser video now and don’t miss "Sonatas and Soundscapes" every weekday at 11 a.m. on #SCPublicRadio! 🎧 👉 Stay tuned for the premiere of "Sonatas and Streetscapes" coming soon! #ClassicalMusic #SonatasAndStreetscapes

🎶 Coming Soon! 🎥✨ Get ready for "Sonatas and Streetscapes" with Bradley Fuller! Classical music meets the streets in this exciting new series where everyday people share their love (or curiosity!) for timeless tunes. Stay tuned for the premiere this January 2025, and don’t forget to listen to "Sonatas and Soundscapes" every weekday at 11 a.m. on SC Public Radio! 🎹🎻 #ComingSoon #ClassicalMusic

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot #HappyNewYear 🥂

Celebrating the joy of the season, SC Public Radio wishes you happy holidays and offers our sincere thanks for your listenership and support!

It's the first day of winter! Whether you're celebrating the cooler temperatures by going outside and exploring the Palmetto State's natural beauty, or staying inside and keeping warm & cozy, we thank you for making SC Public Radio a part of your day! ❄️

Are you the champion of Hallmark Channel #Christmas movie trivia? Find out this Saturday at 11 a.m. as hosts Dan & Bran welcome Kristoffer Polaha & Bethany Joy Lenz to #WhoWhatWhen to test your holiday film knowledge!

Get ready for a #Christmas feast of trivia as hosts Dan & Bran welcome Hallmark Channel's Kristoffer Polaha & Bethany Joy Lenz this Saturday at 11 a.m. to #WhoWhatWhen! 🎄

Effective teachers find time to integrate play that supports students’ language, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Learn more from College of Charleston's Dr. Rénard Harris on this episode of #TeachableMoments.

This evening at 8, treat yourself to the smooth jazz guitar stylings of guest Jorge Garcia on #ColaJazzPresents, with your host Mark Rapp!

Calling all animal lovers! (Insert Tarzan yell here.) Join us this morning at 11 for another wild episode of #WhoWhatWhen. Think you're the king of the contest jungle? Call Dan & Bran at 803-470-6347 or email [email protected] to become their "Champion of the Week!"

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South Carolina Public Radio has eight radio transmitters across the state that broadcast one of two formats, News and News/Classical. South Carolina Public Radio also offers live internet streams of each format. The News Format can be heard on five stations, and presents national programs such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Fresh Air, and The Takeaway. Regional programs include Walter Edgar’s Journal and The South Carolina Business Review. South Carolina Public Radio News stations include: Aiken/Augusta: 89.1 FM (WLJK) Beaufort/Hilton Head: 89.9 (WJWJ) Conway/Myrtle Beach: 90.1 FM (WHMC) Rock Hill/Charlotte: 88.9 FM (WNSC) Sumter/Columbia: 88.1 (WRJA) The News/Classical Format is heard on three stations and focuses on music programs, such as Performance Today, Echoes, and Music through the Night. Regional music programs include Carolina Live and Spoleto Today. South Carolina Public Radio Classical stations include: Charleston: 89.3 FM (WSCI) Columbia: 91.3 FM (WLTR) Greenville/Spartanburg: 90.1 FM (WEPR) South Carolina Public Radio was started in 1972 as a part of South Carolina ETV, the state’s educational television agency. At its inception, South Carolina Public Radio (then called the South Carolina Educational Radio Network and, later, ETV Radio) focused on producing national music series such as American Popular Song with Alec Wilder. It went on to produce Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, NPR’s longest-running jazz music program, for which South Carolina Public Radio received a Peabody Award. Though McPartland passed away in 2013, the series continues to be heard in archival form nationwide. Currently, South Carolina Public Radio produces national music series Song Travels with Michael Feinstein, World of Opera (with WDAV), and Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA (also heard internationally). South Carolina Public Radio is funded in part by listener and corporate donations to the ETV Endowment of South Carolina.