Aiken County schools advance construction and renovation work ahead of 2026-27 year
Aiken County Public Schools released July 14 records showing design work for a transportation office and construction updates for major school projects.
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Beaufort adopts FY2027 budget with two police positions and expanded housing-repair aid
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.
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Aiken County moves Langley Pond park-rule ordinance toward third reading
Aiken County Council advanced a proposed Chapter 16 ordinance involving county park rules, including Langley Pond, during its June 16 work session.
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North Myrtle Beach completes federally funded beach-renourishment work
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.
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Greenville-Pickens transportation plan enters public input phase ahead of long-range infrastructure decisions
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.
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Charleston County approves conservation funding for two Edisto Island properties
Charleston County Council approved FY2026 Greenbelt funding tied to two Edisto Island conservation projects totaling 12.1 acres.
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SLED Charges Former North Charleston Officer in Child-Abuse Case
SLED charged former North Charleston police officer Seth Richard Worrell with misconduct in office and failure to report child abuse on July 8.
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Columbia commission approves early plans for nearly 120 townhomes
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.
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Graniteville residents invited to review Ascauga Lake Road safety recommendations
Aiken County will present preliminary recommendations for the Ascauga Lake Road corridor at an Aug. 11 public meeting in Graniteville.
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South Carolina selected to lead Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary calendar, pending approval
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.
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Easley advances Target development approvals and Wire 3 telecommunications franchise
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.
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South Carolina employment reaches record as unemployment falls to 4.4%
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.
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Justice Department announces coordinated fraud crackdown across seven Southeastern states
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division announced coordinated fraud enforcement actions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina on July 30, 2026.
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Greenville Council Advances Proposed 1% Sales-Tax Vote
Greenville City Council approved the first reading of a proposal asking voters to consider a 1% local sales tax on the November 2026 ballot.
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Rock Hill approves proposed $1.5B Octapharma campus
Rock Hill City Council unanimously approved the latest agreement for Octapharma’s proposed $1.5 billion campus at the former Panthers site.
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Charleston Police Begin 2026-28 Strategic-Planning Cycle
Charleston has published a 2026-28 police strategic plan as the city’s adopted 2026 budget adds $7.76 million to Police Department funding.
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Four arrested after alleged contraband was thrown over Ridgeville prison fence
Four people were arrested after officials said Pringles cans packed with contraband were thrown over the fence at MacDougall Correctional Institution in Ridgeville on July 23, 2026.
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Batesburg-Leesville moves ahead with solar array at wastewater treatment plant
Batesburg-Leesville Town Council approved Branham Group’s selection for a proposed solar array at the town’s wastewater treatment plant under a CPRG grant. The project remains at the intent-to-award stage.
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McCormick County considers temporary data-center moratorium before rules are finalized
A proposed temporary moratorium could pause new data-center applications in McCormick County while officials develop land-use and community protections.
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Seneca approves $48.3 million utility budget after dropping proposed $15 water-fee increase
Seneca City Council approved a utility budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, replacing a proposed flat $15 water charge increase with a cost-of-service formula.
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Duncan Public Schools page lists clear-backpack policy for 2026-27, but South Carolina link remains unconfirmed
A Duncan Public Schools page dated July 27 lists a clear-backpack policy for 2026-27 and an August 21 Live Red Rally, but the available source does not confirm that the district serves Duncan, South Carolina.
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Williamsburg County seeks CDBG funds for water extension serving 21 homes near Salters
Williamsburg County plans to seek release of CDBG funds for a proposed Country Club Road water extension that would serve 21 residential units and 50 residents in the Salters area.