South Carolina’s comptroller quits after a $3.5 billion accounting error Republican Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s decision to leave the post he has held for 20 years came after scrutiny of his performance following the blunder in a year-end financial report. Read more on NPR

In defense of fan fiction, and ignoring the ‘pretensions of polish’ Fan fiction may not command the same respect as other literary pursuits, but it’s a rich mode of expression, says one author who mounts a passionate case for the style. Read more on NPR

Remembering Frank Griswold, an Episcopal bishop who championed gay rights Griswold, who died March 5, presided over the ordination of the church’s first openly gay bishop. That was one of the issues which nearly caused a schism in the church. Originally broadcast in 2006. Read more on NPR

NYC drag queen Linda Simpson reflects on the scene that set the stage for RuPaul Linda Simpson performed in and chronicled the drag scene in the ’80s and ’90s, taking some 5,000 photos of performers. She calls Tennessee’s anti-drag legislation “ridiculous.” Read more on NPR

The Sweet 16 tips off Thursday, as the men’s tourney continues a wild March Any team that can put together a four-game winning streak will become the next champions. Only two No. 1 seeds are alive in the tournament, and the highest-profile schools have already gone home. Read more on NPR