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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The State House Gavel: 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... -
Round 2: SC Senate debates medical marijuana bill after House blew up ex-proposal in smoke
February 08, 2024The South Carolina Senate on Thursday adjourned for the week without taking a vote on legislation to legalize certain forms of marijuana for medical purposes. Senators will return for session at noon Tuesday, with the bill's lead sponsor, Sen. Tom Davis, holding the floor... -
Bill to restructure DHEC advances in SC State Senate
January 31, 2024After two years of study and debate, a bill that restructures the giant Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has cleared the State Senate’s Medical Affairs committee and is headed for debate in the full Senate. The bill, H. 4124, DHEC restructuring, was... -
SC Senate continues debate on latest gun bill
January 29, 2024The South Carolina State Senate is in the second week of debate regarding a bill that would allow handguns to be carried openly in the state. House bill 3594, known as “ Constitutional Carry,” is supported by most Republicans in the General Assembly and Republican Gov. Henry...