South Carolina ETV and Public Radio Nominated for Seven South Carolina Broadcasters Association STAR Awards

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has announced its nomination for seven prestigious South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the annual STAR Awards will be announced on Aug. 1 at the Medallion Conference Center in Columbia. 

SCETV's award-nominated entries include:

South Carolina Lede

Radio Podcast of the Year (Audio Only)

Walter Edgar’s Journal

Radio Podcast of the Year (Audio Only)

A conversation with a South Carolina mother whose son died one year ago, fighting for Ukraine

Radio Military Reporting of the Year

Never Forgotten: The Emanuel Nine

Multi-Media Platform Story/Campaign of the Year

Scott Morgan

Radio Reporter of the Year

Reagan Knight

Radio Reporter of the Year

Curiosity Trek! Season 2

Digital Only Show of the Year

The SCBA serves as the voice for South Carolina radio and television stations by providing educational resources for members, communicating essential information to the public and lobbying for legislation that supports broadcasters’ commitment to serving their communities.

Each year, the SCBA honors Palmetto State broadcasters at the STAR Awards. The STAR Awards recognize the exceptional accomplishments of South Carolina stations and their broadcast professionals. SCETV’s nominations serve as recognition for its exceptional contributions in various categories, highlighting the network’s commitment to excellence in public broadcasting and media production.

For more information on the 2026 STAR Award nominations, visit the SCBA website.

QUOTES

“These nominations reflect the creativity, journalistic excellence and passion that drive the work of our teams across South Carolina ETV and Public Radio. From compelling podcasts and in-depth reporting to innovative digital series and multimedia storytelling, each nomination highlights our dedication to producing content that informs, inspires and connects audiences throughout South Carolina. We are honored to see the outstanding work of our staff recognized by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell

“These nominations speak to the strength and versatility of our teams. Whether through thoughtful conversations on our podcasts, impactful reporting from our newsroom or engaging original productions, our staff continues to find meaningful ways to serve audiences and tell stories that matter. It is especially gratifying to see individual journalists and collaborative projects recognized alongside our signature programs.” –SCETV Assistant General Manager Dr. Stephanie Cook