Charleston’s ACE Basin bridge dispute moves toward another permit fight
A July appeal and stay request keep the proposed Bay Light Bridge near Meggett in court while DES’s permit review remains active unless a stay is granted.
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Bluffton’s Alljoy sewer project begins first phase for about 100 homes
Early work is underway in Alljoy, downstream of Bluffton in unincorporated Beaufort County, on a low-pressure sewer project for about 100 eligible homes.
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Santee Cooper plans early-August start for Kingstree-Hemingway transmission rebuild
Santee Cooper told South Carolina regulators on July 1 that construction on the Kingstree-Hemingway transmission rebuild serving Hemingway is scheduled to begin in early August 2026.
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DOJ agreement sets UOCAVA deadlines for South Carolina Senate primary
A DOJ-state agreement sets notification, ballot-transmission and return rules for military and overseas voters before South Carolina’s Aug. 11 primary.
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Port Royal wetlands restoration enters design phase after federal funding hold
Beaufort County has begun designing restoration work for the Arthur Horne Wetlands between Camelia Road and Ivy Lane in Port Royal, using Stormwater Utility Fund money for design while federal funding is on hold.
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South Carolina reports 1.13 million affected residents in first-half breach notices
South Carolina consumer officials say 41 businesses reported breaches affecting 1,131,320 residents from January 1 through June 30, 2026. The figure is not a count of unique people, and two large notices drove about two-thirds of the reported total.
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Charleston Opens Bidding for James Island Central Park Drainage Project
Charleston moved the Central Park Drainage Improvements Project toward construction, with bids due Aug. 14 and requirements for Riley Road access, festival coordination and a post-award public meeting.
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Greenville’s 1% sales-tax referendum advances toward second reading
Greenville’s proposed 1% municipal sales tax remains pending after unanimous first-reading approval, with a second reading expected Aug. 10.
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Free 803 Day Festival set for Monday in Columbia with canned-food drive
The third annual 803 Day Festival will be held Monday, Aug. 3, at The Mansion on Blanding in Columbia. The event is free and open to the public, with canned-food donations collected for Christian Assistance Bridge.
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MOJA Arts Festival opens juried exhibition submissions ahead of September Charleston event
Artists have until Aug. 11, 2026, to submit work for the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition, ahead of the festival’s Sept. 24-Oct. 1 Charleston schedule.
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Charleston Design Review Board lists regular, initial-presentation agendas for Aug. 3
Charleston’s Design Review Board has two agenda documents listed for Aug. 3, 2026: a regular agenda and an initial-presentation agenda. Available records do not identify the individual projects or outcomes.
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South Carolina Republicans enter special primary process to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
A one-week Republican filing period closed July 28 as South Carolina begins the process of filling the U.S. Senate vacancy created by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
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Columbia sets evening accompaniment rule at Finlay Park after June disturbances
Visitors age 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult age 21 or older to enter or remain at Finlay Park after 5 p.m., under a City of Columbia measure that began June 21.
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South Carolina Republicans begin choosing candidates for special Senate primary after Graham’s death
South Carolina Republicans completed a one-week filing period July 28 for a special primary to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. The available report did not provide a full candidate list or election timetable.
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Columbia officials outline response after Finlay Park festival disturbances
Columbia said its Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Finlay Park ended early June 20 after evening disturbances. The city reported security breaches, fights, additional police resources and ammunition recovered near the playground.
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South Carolina Senate succession moves to Aug. 11 Republican primary after filing closes
The Republican filing period for South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate primary closed July 28, setting up an Aug. 11 vote after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death.
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Charleston police investigate ninth fatal traffic collision of 2026
Charleston police are investigating a fatal July 22 collision at State Highway 41 and Halfway Creek Road. No charges had been filed when the department issued its July 23 update.
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South Carolina special GOP Senate primary set for Aug. 11 as Charleston County voters prepare
The Republican filing period has closed for South Carolina’s Aug. 11 special U.S. Senate primary, while Charleston County election officials direct voters to local election resources.
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Republicans begin South Carolina special primary campaign to replace Lindsey Graham
South Carolina’s one-week Republican filing period for a special primary to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham closed July 28, 2026, with multiple Republicans competing or positioning themselves for the statewide contest.
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First Solar announces Cherokee County production facility expected to create more than 600 jobs
First Solar announced a Cherokee County production facility expected to begin operating in 2026 and create more than 600 jobs. State officials also approved job-development credits, though no incentive value was disclosed.
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South Carolina Senate succession enters final week before special Republican primary
South Carolina’s special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11 after Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to temporarily fill the Senate vacancy caused by Lindsey Graham’s death.
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Columbia’s Williams Street Extension is scheduled to begin construction in spring 2026
Columbia’s planned Williams Street Extension carries an estimated $20.6 million price tag, funded by South Carolina and Richland County’s transportation penny program.