Scott Morgan
Scott Morgan
Reporter, Producer
Scott Morgan is the Upstate multimedia reporter for SC Public Radio, based in Rock Hill. He cut his teeth as a newspaper reporter and editor in New Jersey before finding a home in public radio in Texas. Scott joined SC Public Radio in March 2019. His work has appeared in numerous national and regional publications as well as on NPR and MSNBC. He's won numerous state, regional, and national awards for his work including a national Edward R. Murrow.
Stories
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How South Carolina's abortion law sounds to transgender men
August 29, 2023For gender-expansive people in general, and for transgender men in particular, South Carolina’s ban on most abortions after six weeks raises scary questions. Chief among those is one Matthew Ward asks: Who is in charge of our bodies? “Who gets to decide what we can and... -
What are South Carolinians' attitudes about abortion, really?
August 25, 2023The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a ban on abortions performed in the state after six weeks, unless for a strict set of exceptions. The debate has sparked broad controversy. But are we, wherever we stand on abortion, as far apart as it might seem? “The truth of the... -
OB/GYNs weigh in on abortion legislation in South Carolina
August 23, 2023An all-male state Supreme Court voted 4 to 1 to uphold a ban on most abortions past six weeks. Prenatal care doctors in the state are some of the most vocal opponents of strict abortion bans. In large part, says Dr. Kristl Tomlin of Columbia, that’s because those who write... -
CFPB sues Greenville-based installment lender over alleged 'loan-churning' practices
August 23, 2023The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Greenville-based Heights Finance Holding Co. and several of its subsidiaries, alleging that illegal lending practices have held thousands of customers in 11 states in revolving debt. CFPB filed the... -
COVID triggers a quarantine at the Anderson County Detention Center
August 22, 2023Several cell blocks are under quarantine at the Anderson County Detention Center, following an outbreak of COVID-19 at the jail. The quarantine kicked into effect Monday night, suspending volunteer and visitor services for at least the rest of this week. According to the... -
South Carolina is a top state for home building, as prices soar
August 21, 2023Gone are the days when buying a house in South Carolina was a less-expensive option. That’s especially true if you’re looking to buy along the coast or in parts of the Upstate, according to data from the real estate firm Redfin, Redfin’s data show that the median home at the...