South Carolina’s special Republican Senate primary runoff is Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Here are the eligibility rules, early-voting hours, photo-ID requirements and absentee-ballot deadlines.
Camden City Council adopted the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget without increasing electric rates or the millage rate. The council also recognized police officers and advanced Historic Camden initiatives.
Simpsonville City Council advanced a proposed sales-tax and infrastructure referendum that would fund major street improvements while providing tax credits to homeowners.
Williston solicited bids for a major water-line upgrade, with an estimated cost of $2.17 million and $2 million in anticipated principal-forgiveness assistance. The town has not publicly identified a winning contractor or construction schedule.
Mount Pleasant Town Council approved municipal consent for the current Highway 41 corridor design after a contentious July 14 public hearing.
Anderson City Council gave initial approval July 27 to a proposed $94 million budget for fiscal 2026-27, with no city property-tax increase and projected growth in property-tax and business-license revenue.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed replacement for the Simms Reach Road bridge over the Black River in Williamsburg County.
Irmo Town Council approved a five-year contract worth approximately $403,000 to add 22 Flock license-plate cameras, expanding the town network from 11 to 33.
The Town of Pendleton is seeking a design-build firm to evaluate sites, emergency-response factors and project feasibility for a potential fire substation.
Aiken County Public Schools released July 14 records showing design work for a transportation office and construction updates for major school projects.
Beaufort City Council approved a balanced FY2027 budget that keeps the millage rate at 73.9 mills, adds two police positions and increases Housing Repair Assistance funding by 50 percent.
Aiken County Council advanced a proposed Chapter 16 ordinance involving county park rules, including Langley Pond, during its June 16 work session.
The Army Corps completed North Myrtle Beach’s beach-renourishment segment in February 2026, restoring eroded shoreline as the broader Grand Strand project continues south.
Greenville County is inviting residents, including those in the Powdersville area, to help shape GPATS Horizon 2050, a 10-year update to the region’s 25-year transportation plan.
Charleston County Council approved FY2026 Greenbelt funding tied to two Edisto Island conservation projects totaling 12.1 acres.
SLED charged former North Charleston police officer Seth Richard Worrell with misconduct in office and failure to report child abuse on July 8.
The Columbia Planning Commission approved early plans for Cedar Cove, a proposed development that could add nearly 120 townhomes to the city’s housing pipeline.
Aiken County will present preliminary recommendations for the Ascauga Lake Road corridor at an Aug. 11 public meeting in Graniteville.
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee selected South Carolina to open the proposed 2028 Democratic nominating calendar. The full committee is scheduled to consider the plan in August 2026.
Easley City Council approved a Wire 3 telecommunications franchise and advanced annexation and rezoning tied to a proposed Target development. A final incentive vote was scheduled for August.
South Carolina reported record employment of 2,554,577 working residents in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%. More than 86,000 jobs were listed statewide.
Greenville City Council approved the first reading of a proposal asking voters to consider a 1% local sales tax on the November 2026 ballot.
