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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis honors 23 graduates of SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
May 1, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the most recent graduates of the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, an innovative multi-year program designed to increase the number of teachers incorporating…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Leslie Parks of St. James High School as Educator of the Month
April 24, 2026
Horry County educator enjoys teaching financial concepts to students as well as her peers South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Leslie Parks of St. James High School as the…
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Treasurer Loftis receives over 1,000 letters from elementary students
April 2, 2026
What began as a classroom activity to teach students about saving quickly turned into a statewide outpouring of creativity, inspiration and thoughtful reflections from South Carolina elementary students. After inviting…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes William Joy of Lucy Beckham High as Educator of the Month
March 26, 2026
Charleston educator promotes his passion for personal finance education beyond the classroom South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized William Joy of Lucy Beckham High School as the March Educator…
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Treasurer Loftis highlights expanded Palmetto ABLE account eligibility at Disability Advocacy Day
March 4, 2026
Thousands more South Carolinians with disabilities may now qualify for a powerful savings tool designed to protect their benefits and strengthen their financial future. At Disability Advocacy Day at the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Amanda Hannah of Dixie High School as Educator of the Month
February 27, 2026
Abbeville accountant-turned-teacher shares her love of numbers and business to equip students for life South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Amanda ‘Mandy’ Hannah of Dixie High School as the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Tim Ray of Kelly Mill Middle as Educator of the Month
January 30, 2026
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Tim Ray of Kelly Mill Middle School as the January Educator of the Month for the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces ABLE Age Adjustment Act
January 12, 2026
More South Carolinians are now eligible to open Palmetto ABLE Savings Accounts and save for their future Treasurer Loftis announces the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act went into effect on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Andrea McKnight of H.E. Corley Elementary as Educator of the Month
December 21, 2025
Midlands teacher enjoys bringing financial literacy to life for young students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Andrea McKnight of H.E. Corley Elementary School as the December Educator of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle as Educator of the Month
November 20, 2025
Lancaster County educator uses reading and storytelling to convey personal finance lessons to her students South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Rebekah Watson of A.R. Rucker Middle School as…
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Deadline Approaches for Teachers to Register for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” Activity
November 19, 2025
The South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office is issuing a final call for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers to register their classrooms for the “Dear Mr. Treasurer” financial literacy activity.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dr. Michael Crosby of Sangaree Middle School as Educator of the Month
October 26, 2025
Berkeley County teacher shares a passion for preparing students for financial challenges of real world South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Dr. Michael Crosby of Sangaree Middle School as…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis invites teachers to register for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” classroom activity
October 14, 2025
Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dowanda Bryant of Hopkins Middle School as Educator of the Month
September 29, 2025
Midlands educator loves preparing her students for life beyond the classroom South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dowanda Bryant of Richland One School District’s Hopkins Middle School as the…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaims August as ‘Palmetto ABLE Savings Month’
August 8, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaimed August as Palmetto ABLE Savings Month to remind South Carolinians about the value and impact of the state’s Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. As part of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces high credit ratings for South Carolina
August 6, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina has once again had its strong credit ratings reaffirmed by S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Rating Services. “Safeguarding our state’s credit ratings…
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529 updates in ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ give South Carolina families even more flexibility for educational savings
July 21, 2025
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Mark S. Barnes Chief of Staff
June 18, 2025
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the appointment of Mark S. Barnes, MBA, CGFO, as his new Chief of Staff. Barnes brings more than three decades of experience…
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South Carolina maintains coveted Aaa credit rating from Moody’s
June 16, 2025
South Carolina continues to demonstrate strong financial stewardship, as Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the state’s Aaa credit rating with a stable outlook. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the positive news…
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