Maayan Schechter
Maayan Schechter
Reporter, Producer
Maayan Schechter (My-yahn Schek-ter) is a news reporter with SC Public Radio and ETV. She worked at South Carolina newspapers for a decade, previously working as a reporter and then editor of The State’s S.C. State House and politics team, and as a reporter at the Aiken Standard and the Greenville News. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from the University of North Carolina-Asheville in 2013.
Stories
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South Carolina voters break state record for first day of early voting
October 22, 2024South Carolinians set a new voting record on Monday, on what was the first day of the state's no-excuse, in-person two-week early voting stretch in the 2024 election. -
Michael Leach, South Carolina's social services chief, to step down
October 22, 2024Michael Leach, director of South Carolina's child-welfare agency who took over the department in 2019 amid high turnover and heavy caseloads, will step down next year. -
South Carolina's 2-week early voting stretch starts today
October 21, 2024South Carolina's two-week stretch of early voting begins today for the 2024 election. Voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, Nov. 2. Early voting centers are closed Sunday, Oct. 27. -
Judge extends South Carolina voter registration deadlines after Helene
October 04, 2024South Carolinians will have more time to register to vote because of Hurricane Helene. Circuit Court Judge Daniel Coble agreed Friday to grant a motion for a temporary injunction and extend the state’s voter registration deadlines by 10 days as many residents still are... -
SC's Helene death toll climbs to 41, many power systems undergoing 'total rebuild'
October 03, 2024South Carolina's death toll as a result of Hurricane Helene continues to rise. On Thursday, Gov. Henry McMaster said at least 41 people have died due to the storm. "We ask you to keep your neighbors and friends and loved ones in mind," he said. Meanwhile, the governor said... -
Biden to visit Carolinas to survey Hurricane Helene damage, meet with SC officials
October 01, 2024President Joe Biden will visit the Carolinas Wednesday to survey Hurricane Helene damage. The White House said Biden will visit both North Carolina and South Carolina to meet state and local officials and first responders. Biden is scheduled to take an aerial tour over...