BIG STORY: Nuclear power in mix again with changes to climate, more

By Jack O’Toole, Capital bureau  |  To South Carolinians of a certain age, the only thing more surprising than the recent resurgence of interest in nuclear power is that some longtime environmentalists are now among its biggest boosters. 

That would have been unthinkable back in 1979 after the partial nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island and the nuclear accident portrayed in the award-winning movie “The China Syndrome.”

BRACK: Why newspapers endorse candidates

Commentary by Andy Brack  |  A retired reporter recently wrote something on social media that threw some for a loop: “A lot of my friends, my true ones, are getting bent out of shape about major newspaper editorial boards choosing not to endorse presidential candidates.  As an ex-newspaper guy and longtime fan of journalism and knowing what’s going on in the world, I kind of agree with the decisions not to endorse.”

To be clear, we wholeheartedly disagree. 

MORE NEWS: SLED disputes findings of audit on sexual assault kits

By Jack O’Toole, Capitol bureau  |  The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) failed to follow state law and national best practices in its long-delayed implementation of a new sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system, according to an Oct. 31 report from the S.C. Legislative Audit Council (LAC).

ARIAIL: How will we know?

Nationally award-winning cartoonist Robert Ariail always has an interesting take.  This week, he takes on the election process, which everyone in America will be attuned to next week. What do you think … love it or hate it?  Did he go too far, or not far enough?  Send your thoughts to  feedback@statehousereport.com.   

MYSTERY PHOTO: Blowin’ in the wind

What is this and why would we have it this week as a mystery photo?  Send your name, hometown and guess to: feedback@statehousereport.com.  

NEW for 11/1: On nuclear power, sexual assault kits, newspaper endorsements

INSIDE ISSUE 23.44 | Nov. 1, 2024
BIG STORY: Nuclear power in mix again with changes
MORE NEWS: SLED disputes findings of sex kit audit
LOWCOUNTRY, Ariail: How will we know?
BRACK: Why newspapers endorse candidates
SPOTLIGHT: S.C. Clips
MYSTERY PHOTO: Blowin’ in the wind
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts