Russ McKinney
Russ McKinney
Reporter, Producer
Russ McKinney has 30 years of experience in radio news and public affairs. He is a former broadcast news reporter in Spartanburg, Columbia and Atlanta. He served as Press Secretary to former S.C. Governor Dick Riley for two terms, and for 20 years was the chief public affairs officer for the University of South Carolina.
Stories
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SC businesses, consumers bracing for potential trade tariffs
December 06, 2024President-elect Donald Trump has vowed that on his first day in office next month he’ll impose heavy tariffs targeting the United States’ three largest trading partners: Canada, Mexico and China. -
Beaufort Republican Herbkersman takes over LCI Committee
December 04, 2024Happy Wednesday. The S.C. House wrapped up its second organizational day. The Senate gavels in at noon. The big news of the day in the House? Committee assignments. -
SC House speaker easily defeats Freedom Caucus challenger
December 03, 2024Alright, here's what happened today at the S.C. Statehouse, starting with an effort by the House Freedom Caucus. As background: 123 of the 124-member South Carolina House of Representatives (there's one vacancy) were sworn in today for the 126th General Assembly. It was Day... -
SC lawmakers meet this week, briefly. Here's what they're doing
December 03, 2024Welcome to SCETV and South Carolina Public Radio's newest blog, of sorts, previewing and capturing what goes on at the South Carolina Statehouse. -
SC lawmakers want to tackle energy needs in 2025. Will that include VC Summer?
November 12, 2024When the S.C. General Assembly returns to session in January, the 170 members will again confront the challenge of trying to ensure the state’s future energy needs are met. -
SC House considers sweeping energy bill that critics argue is ‘silver bullet’ to state’s needs
March 01, 2024A proposal that its’ backers hope will ensure South Carolinians and businesses have a reliable supply of gas and electricity in the future is moving through the state Legislature. Dramatic population and industrial growth, coupled with the lack of natural gas capacity that...