On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, the South Carolina General Assembly will convene for the 126th legislative session, marking the final year of the two-year session. Bills that did not pass last May will have another opportunity to advance before...
The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, has been bestowed on Steve Grant by the Honorable Governor Henry McMaster. Based in Greenville, Grant has been in the financial services industry in the Upstate for more than 40...
The City of Cayce has announced that District 2 City Councilman, Byron Thomas, has been selected as the incoming Chair of the National League of Cities’ 2026 Small Cities Leadership Council. Councilman Thomas was selected to develop and guide...
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) reintroduced the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 to strengthen protections for U.S. fisheries and coastal communities against foreign interference and illegal fishing. The bill modernizes the Magnuson-Stevens...
A recent audit of the city of Greenville showed every city department coming in under budget, resulting in a savings of $8 million. Shannon Lavrin, manager of the city of Greenville, said the audit demonstrates the city’s overall financial...
Collaborative efforts identify key updates for sustainable water use
Gov. Henry McMaster, on Dec. 3, 2025, announces creation of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority.
USS Yorktown Clean-Up Completed - 1.6 Million Gallons of Toxic Waste Removed
Columbia, South Carolina-based GovHost, a provider of public safety software, announces acquisition of True North Software LLC, a cloud-native Computer-Aided Dispatch software company.
Gov. Henry McMaster, North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess, and members of the General Assembly sign H.3333, the Tax Increment Financing Act, into law on Oct. 30, 2025.
Coalition of 17 public, private, and nonprofit conservation organizations celebrate announcement of largest conservation easement in state history at the Black River in Georgetown County.
Gov. Henry McMaster on Oct. 28, 2025 announces activating Central Carolina Community Foundation's One SC Fund to assist food banks in response to government halting SNAP benefits on Nov. 1.
Following eight years without rate increases for Greer CPW customers, the 2026 budget has been approved by commissioners, adding modest charge adjustment for water and wastewater customers.
Terrance Ford, AT&T, to Chair Columbia Chamber Board of Directors.
SCDNR strengthens protections at Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary by enforcing the existing prohibitions against collection of fossils, digging, or excavation, and use of metal detectors.
SC Atty. Gen. Alan Wilson and others attorney general send letter urging U.S. Department of Commerce to transition management of reef fisheries from fed. control to respective coastal states.
Myrtle Beach City Council members amend and pass first reading of ordinance 2025-32, which would bring back free downtown parking from Oct. 1 to Feb. 28, during Oct. 14 City Council meeting
The City of Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities says it will receive a $689,721 grant for grid improvements from Santee Cooper through the GRID Resilience Grant Program.
SC Manufacturers Alliance, SC Chamber join forces to form new advocacy organization
Orangeburg City Council passes Hate Intimidation Ordinance to protect residents from intimidation/harassment based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected classes.