About

Independent reporting with a South Carolina point of view

The Palmetto Review covers politics, policy, current affairs, and culture with sharp reporting, thoughtful commentary, and a playful editorial spirit that still takes the facts seriously.

Our mission

Why we publish

We started The Palmetto Review to make South Carolina easier to read: less noise, more clarity, and reporting that helps people understand what decisions mean beyond the headline.

Our newsroom blends news, opinion, and feature storytelling to connect statehouse developments, policy debates, local consequences, and the cultural currents shaping life across the Palmetto State.

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How we work

Reporting with range

From fast-moving political developments to deeper cultural essays, our team aims to be curious, fair, and readable. We believe serious journalism can still feel human, inviting, and alive.

That means asking better questions, following the policy details, and giving readers context they can actually use—whether they are checking the latest news or settling in with a long-form feature.

Meet the team

A small, nimble editorial crew with big curiosity: reporters, editors, and contributors working together to cover South Carolina with rigor, personality, and perspective.

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Avery Cole

Editor in Chief

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Jordan Ellis

Politics Reporter

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Riley Bennett

Policy Editor

Portrait of culture writer Morgan Tate

Morgan Tate

Culture Writer

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“The Palmetto Review brings together sharp reporting and a real sense of place. It feels informed without feeling distant, which is exactly what regional journalism should do.”

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Guest Contributor

Columnist

South Carolina civic community

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