Batesburg-Leesville teacher joins state Revolutionary War lesson effort
Corey Bedenbaugh, a Batesburg-Leesville Middle School teacher and South Carolina’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, is part of a new state history initiative.
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Greenwood County Approves 12-Month Data Center Moratorium in 4-3 Vote
Greenwood County Council voted 4-3 on July 21 to pause new data center approvals for 12 months while officials review zoning and infrastructure concerns.
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Detpak plans first U.S. plant in Spartanburg with 50-plus jobs
Spartanburg’s planned Detpak USA plant is expected to start in August, with more than 50 announced jobs and 45 projected in a county tax record.
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Goose Creek’s Amy Drive resurfacing is scheduled through Aug. 3
Berkeley County has scheduled daytime driveway resurfacing on Amy Drive in Goose Creek through Aug. 3, with roads open and brief access delays possible.
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South Carolina budget deal leaves raises and projects awaiting final votes
A July 22 compromise would fund teacher and state-worker raises and key services, but South Carolina still lacked an enacted 2026-27 budget on July 29.
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Summerville council delays proposed downtown entertainment district vote again
Summerville Town Council delayed a final vote on a proposed downtown entertainment district, seeking more resident and business input before possible August action.
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Salley property owners can challenge Aiken County reassessment notices
Salley property owners should review their 2026 Aiken County reassessment notice, check the valuation and classification, and track the 90-day objection window.
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Charleston County voters will decide on a half-penny transportation tax in November
Charleston County Council approved a proposed half-penny transportation tax for the Nov. 3 ballot, with projected funding for roads, transit and greenbelt preservation.
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Clinton College in Rock Hill faces federal labor investigation
Clinton College in Rock Hill faces a federal labor investigation after delayed pay and inactive medical coverage were reported amid severe cash-flow problems.
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South Carolina Agreement Speeds Overseas Ballots for August Primary
A Justice Department agreement gives eligible military and overseas voters more time to receive ballots for South Carolina’s August 11 Senate primary.
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DOJ deal with South Carolina protects Aug. 11 military/overseas ballots
DOJ says South Carolina will send UOCAVA ballots by Aug. 1, contact voters by July 24, and require returns by Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. ET (runoff Aug. 25 if necessary).
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New NCDOT Pine Line bus from Fayetteville to Atlanta begins July 1
Fayetteville NC — NCDOT launches the Pine Line and doubles Mid-State Express service between Fayetteville and Raleigh on July 1, 2026, with a FAST stop.
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Belton-area water bills: BHPWA base rates change July 1, 2026—what to expect
Belton-area customers will see Belton-Honea Path Water Authority’s July 1, 2026 rate-table changes: fixed base charges by meter size and a $0.98 DHEC fee.
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Salley area gas and diesel prices (AAA): Regular gas up since yesterday; diesel nearly flat
Salley SC Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s Aiken-Edgfield averages show regular gas up since yesterday; diesel nearly flat—both higher than last week.
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Fourth Circuit upholds dismissal of South Carolina’s OSHA penalty-rule bid—what it means
June 24, 2026: The Fourth Circuit affirmed dismissal of South Carolina’s APA bid to attack OSHA’s 2016 penalty-alignment rule as time-barred.
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Loris drought emergency: new water-use limits, surcharges start July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, Loris enters severe drought rules, restricting non-essential water use and charging surcharges after monthly usage exceeds 6,000 gallons.
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Greenwood-area drivers: AAA shows SC gas $3.60, diesel $4.71 (July 11)
Greenwood SC Gas & Diesel Watch—AAA’s South Carolina averages as of 7/11/26 put regular at $3.60 (down) and diesel at $4.71 (up).
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Greenwood County reassessment notices: July 25, 2026 mailing start—what to do next
Greenwood County says 2026 property reassessment notices begin mailing July 25, 2026. Here’s what to read, check, and do if you disagree.
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FDA flags undeclared tuna in Aldi kimbap sold in 20 jurisdictions
FDA says an ALDI kimbap recall for undeclared tuna can trigger serious reactions for fish-allergic shoppers.
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Spartanburg County Performance zoning update: new rules take effect July 15
Spartanburg County Council adopted Performance Zoning Ordinance updates June 15, 2026. New rules take effect July 15—affecting setbacks, compatibility standards and signs.
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Spartanburg County votes to pause new data center applications for one year—what it means locally and where residents can comment June 25
Spartanburg SC – Spartanburg County Council imposed a 12-month pause on new data center applications June 22, with state hearings for Valara on June 25.
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Beaufort County asks residents to weigh in on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at two drop-ins
Beaufort County Planning invites residents to two drop-in meetings to share priorities for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan: June 11 and June 18.