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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'We Have the Biology of this Disease... We Have the Psychology of this Disease'
April 30, 2020While the state’s political and business leadership is focused on bringing South Carolina's economy back as soon as possible, it is becoming increasingly clear to them that restoring public trust that it’s safe to go back to work, travel and shop will be key to unlocking the... -
Coronavirus Causes Uncertainty for South Carolina's State and Local Governments
April 23, 2020South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced this week that some retail businesses in the state are being allowed to re-open. McMaster hopes the loosening of restrictions on certain retail businesses will re-ignite the state’s economy which prior to start of the pandemic... -
S.C. Hospitals Face Huge Financial Losses in Wake of Covid-19 Pandemic
April 14, 2020In South Carolina’s battle against the coronavirus, hospitals across the state are at the forefront. But as the first line of defense they are incurring huge financial losses, and having to layoff thousands of workers. -
S.C. House Passes FY 20-21 State Budget
March 13, 2020The state is on its way to having a record state budget. The House of Representatives this week approved next year’s state spending package, and for the first time it totals over $10 Billion . The state’s soaring population coupled with an exceptionally strong economy is... -
S.C. Senate Finally Passes Education Bill
March 06, 2020After two years of work and eight weeks of gridlock on the floor of the State Senate … Senators this week were finally able to pass the sweeping School Improvement Bill. Education Committee Chairman Gregg Hembree called it a long, and arduous journey. The bill aims to... -
After 7 Weeks, S.C. Senate Limits Debate on Education Bill
February 28, 2020The S.C. State Senate this week voted to limit debate on the massive public school improvement bill. Senators have been considering the bill for seven weeks. Senate leaders hope to move to a final vote on the bill next week.