Linda Núñez
Linda Núñez
Radio Producer
Linda Núñez is a South Carolina native, born in Beaufort, then moved to Columbia. She began her broadcasting career as a journalism student at the University of South Carolina. She has worked at a number of radio stations along the East Coast, but is now happy to call South Carolina Public Radio "home." Linda has a passion for South Carolina history, literature, music, nature, and cooking. For that reason, she enjoys taking day trips across the state to learn more about our state’s culture and its people.
Stories
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Covington Drive fire in Myrtle Beach now 80% contained
March 20, 2025Crews continue to make progress in containing the Covington Drive fire in Myrtle Beach, which began in a residential fire pit on March 1. According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the fire that covered 2,059 acres is now 80% contained. -
Covington Drive wildfire now 55% contained
March 10, 2025On Monday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission reported that the Covington Drive wildfire that originated in a fire pit March 1 remains at 2,059 acres and is still considered 55% contained. -
S.C. teacher surprised with $25K Milken Educator Award
February 20, 2025When lead interventionist Keighley George entered Forest Lake Elementary School’s gymnasium Thursday morning, she thought she was attending a schoolwide assembly to receive a visit from State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver. -
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed to Council of Governors
February 20, 2025Late Wednesday, the White House announced Pres. Trump’s new appointments to the Council of Governors, which include South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. The bipartisan group is tasked with strengthening state-federal partnerships on key national security, disaster response... -
Will SC show muscle or atrophy when exercising its civic duty in 2026?
February 10, 2025Next year, South Carolinians will return to the polls to choose our state’s next governor. But just how many will actually show up to vote? If voter participation trends from the last decade are any indication, only about half of all registered voters will decide who will be... -
When should you mail your gift if you want it to arrive before Dec. 25th?
December 04, 2024Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales have passed, and soon, the deadlines to mail your loved ones their holiday gifts will also expire. Whether you’re an early-bird sender or a last-minute procrastinator, according to the United States Postal Service, here are the dates by...