Public meeting scheduled for July 30 to update Sampit residents on sewer project
July 23, 2026
Georgetown County Water and Sewer District will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m. at Southern Georgetown Library, 4187 Powell Road, to share updates on the…
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Charleston County Council approves third and final reading of 2026 Transportation Sales Tax ordinance
July 23, 2026
Proposed Transportation Sales Tax referendum will go before voters on November 3, 2026. Charleston County Council voted on July 21 to approve the third and final reading of the 2026…
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Fort Pemberton Park opens, bringing centuries of history back to the public
July 23, 2026Charleston County Parks has opened Fort Pemberton Park, an 8.7-acre waterfront park on James Island that transforms a site with centuries of history into a new public recreation destination…
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Greenville County Council Approves Transportation Sales Tax Referendum for November Ballot
July 22, 2026
Greenville County voters will once again have the final say on funding local infrastructure repairs. Following an intense debate on Tuesday night, the Greenville County Council voted to officially place…
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Georgetown County Parks & Recreation announces Inaugural Back to School Fall Sports Jamboree
July 22, 2026
Come out to support local youth football and cheer, connect with community partners, and celebrate a new season of fun and fellowship! Georgetown County Parks & Recreation invites the community…
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Local Option Sales Tax will be back on ballot for 2026, three new candidates also qualify
July 22, 2026
Proposed tax is estimated to generate approximately $10 million annually, with 71% allocated to property tax credits During its July 21 meeting, Georgetown County Council gave first reading of an…
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Laurens City Council Approves First Readings on Noise, Animal Ordinances
July 22, 2026
Laurens City Council heard reports on youth athletics, city improvements and an upcoming law enforcement retirement during its July 21 meeting before unanimously approving three measures. Recreation Numbers Climb, LED…
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Clinton Accepting Applications for Three Planning Commission Seats
July 21, 2026
The City of Clinton is accepting applications for open seats on its Planning Commission, with vacancies available in Ward 2, Ward 4 and one at-large position. Planning Commission members help…
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Memorial Services Announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham
July 21, 2026
Memorial services for the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., will be held later this month in Washington and in his home state, his office announced Friday. A service will…
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Joint Hurricane Prep Town Hall & Resource Expo announced for Horry and Georgetown counties
July 21, 2026
MURRELLS INLET, SC — Emergency management teams and nonprofit professionals from Horry and Georgetown counties are coming together to host a joint Hurricane Prep Town Hall & Expo on Monday,…
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Fortified Solar expanding Greenville County operations with $22.75M investment, 151 new jobs
July 21, 2026
Fortified Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, is expanding its operations in Greenville County with a $22.75 million investment expected to create…
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City of Charleston partners with The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab on flood mitigation forum with USACE
July 21, 2026
The City of Charleston is partnering with The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab to host a community forum on flood mitigation efforts shaping Charleston’s future, with participation from the…
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MOJA Arts Festival returns Sept. 24–Oct. 1, celebrating 50 years of iconic music
July 21, 2026
New nonprofit MOJA Arts takes over planning of 42nd annual festival, honoring Barbados, Gullah Geechee, Jamaica and Sierra Leone The 42nd annual MOJA Arts Festival will run Sept. 24 through…
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Laurens County Names Public Information Officer, Pledging Clearer Communication
July 20, 2026
Laurens County has filled its long-vacant public information officer position, naming Darbi Jackson to the role effective July 1, 2026, the date the county’s new budget took effect. Jackson has…
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Georgetown County Environmental Services division to host free composting workshop
July 20, 2026
The Georgetown County Environmental Services Division invites community members to attend a free Composting Workshop designed to help residents turn kitchen waste into rich, natural fertilizer for their gardens. The…
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SJWD Water District announces promotion of Corey Bennett to Director of Engineering and Operations
July 20, 2026
Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the promotion of Corey Bennett to Director of Engineering and Operations. In his new role, Bennett will lead the district’s engineering efforts, including infrastructure planning,…
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‘An Event 50 Years in the Making’: 1976 Andrews documentary to premiere August 18
July 20, 2026
A rare window into the history of Andrews is finally making its debut after spending half a century locked away in a time capsule. The historic film, Andrews 1976, will…
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Georgetown City Council to vote on zoning moratorium, major contracts, and naming of new City Hall
July 17, 2026
The Georgetown City Council is gearing up for its next Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:30 pm. Held in the Municipal Courtroom at 2222 Highmarket Street, this…
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Georgetown County 250 to honor Time Capsule essay contest winners at July 20 ceremony
July 16, 2026
Georgetown County, in partnership with the Friends of the Georgetown Library (FOGL) and Georgetown 250, invites the public to celebrate the community’s youth at the upcoming Essay Contest Winners Recognition…
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Sen. Tim Scott accepting applications for fall 2026 internships
July 16, 2026
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for fall 2026. The internship program offers undergraduate and…
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Application period reopened for State Accommodations Tax funding
July 16, 2026
Charleston County has reopened the application period for its State Accommodations Tax Funding Program and will accept applications from non-profit 501(c) organizations seeking funding through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.…
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Irmo Police address questions following expansion of Flock Safety camera network
July 16, 2026
The Town of Irmo and the Irmo Police Department are responding to questions and misinformation following the recent announcement that the town will expand its Flock Safety camera network from…
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Laurens County, LCWSC Secure $1 Million Grant for Clinton-Area Sewer Line Replacement
July 15, 2026
CDBG award will fund replacement of a 1981 force main serving more than 1,600 connections. In partnership with Laurens County Council, and with the assistance of the Upper Savannah Council…
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Registration open for Georgetown County youth tackle football
July 15, 2026
Georgetown County Parks and Recreation has opened registration for its 2026 youth tackle football season. The program is open to boys and girls ages 9 through 12. The registration fee…
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Fed must stay focused on affordability, its mission, and the American people
July 15, 2026
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, held Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first semiannual monetary policy Senate hearing since…
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City of Georgetown to dedicate new sign for historic West End Heritage Center
July 15, 2026
The City of Georgetown, in partnership with the City of Georgetown Arts and Cultural Commission, invites the community to attend a special sign dedication ceremony at the West End Heritage…
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City of Columbia advises customers to be aware of fraudulent Planning & Development payment scams
July 15, 2026
The City of Columbia is advising residents, design professionals, architects, developers, contractors and others conducting business with the Planning & Development Services Department to remain vigilant against fraudulent payment scams…
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Laurens County Council Approves Data Center Moratorium, Honors Special Olympics Champions
July 15, 2026
Laurens County Council worked through a full agenda at its Monday, July 13, 2026 meeting, recognizing local Special Olympics athletes, approving a temporary moratorium on data center development, advancing two…
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Gray Court Seeks Volunteers for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals
July 15, 2026
The Town of Gray Court is updating the rosters for its Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and is accepting applications for two volunteer openings. One position is available…
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SJWD Water District announces promotion of Cam Miller to Executive Director of Technical Services
July 14, 2026
Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the promotion of Cam Miller to Executive Director of Technical Services. In this new role, Miller will help lead key operational functions that support the…
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New State Laboratory Strengthens South Carolina’s Public Health and Environmental Protection Efforts
July 14, 2026
The S.C. Department of Public Health (DPH) and S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) today celebrated the opening of the state’s new Public Health and Environmental Laboratory, a modern facility…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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Georgetown County Library system transitions to SCLENDS; checkouts paused July 20-24 for system changeover
July 13, 2026
The Georgetown County Library system will be unable to process materials checkouts July 20-24 as it updates its system, migrating from the Palmetto Consortium to SCLENDS (South Carolina Library Evergreen…
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A Conversation with Loren Wallace, Emergency Manager for Georgetown County
July 13, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher Behind the scenes of every safe community is a dedicated team working to connect the dots before, during, and after a crisis. In Georgetown County, that…
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Flags at Half-Staff: South Carolina Mourns the Sudden Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
July 13, 2026
In the wake of the sudden passing of long-serving U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has officially ordered all flags atop the State Capitol to be lowered…
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Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 South Carolina counties statewide
July 13, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
July 13, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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Clinton Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Highway 56 South Annexation
July 12, 2026
The City of Clinton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center, 211 N.…
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Georgetown County announces the promotion of Harley Walker to Environmental Services Manager
July 9, 2026
Georgetown County has promoted Harley Walker to Environmental Services Manager, a role in which she will oversee the county’s landfill, recycling programs, convenience centers, collections and materials recovery facility. Walker joined Georgetown…
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City Gallery presents Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse
July 9, 2026An Exhibition of Work by Katelyn Chapman, Ashleigh Coleman, and Patrick Owens, July 17 – August 30, 2026 Charleston City Gallery presenting Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse, a three-person exhibition…
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City of Charleston launches school supply drive
July 9, 2026Invites businesses to host their own ahead of First Day Festival The City of Charleston is kicking off its annual School Supply Drive on Monday, July 13, ahead of the…
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SCDOT receives $23.5 million federal grant for statewide bridge replacement initiative
July 9, 2026
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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Clinton City Council Honors Longtime Judge, Approves Grants and Annexation
July 7, 2026
The Clinton City Council held its regular meeting July 6, 2026, recognizing a longtime local judge, hearing resident concerns about stormwater runoff and approving community grants, an annexation and an…
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Georgetown becomes first county in South Carolina to pass Wetlands Protection Ordinance
July 7, 2026
On June 23, Georgetown County made history by becoming the first county in South Carolina to adopt a comprehensive local wetlands protection ordinance. The ordinance, built on a model developed…
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Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver named 2026 South Carolina Sheriff of the Year
July 6, 2026
Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver has been selected as the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association 2026 Sheriff of the Year. The prestigious annual award, sponsored by the full-service design firm Moseley…
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City of Columbia kicks off 20th Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence
July 6, 2026
The City of Columbia Public Relations Department announced the kickoff of the 20th Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence, a community-wide initiative benefiting SisterCare, the Midlands’ leading organization dedicated to…
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SC Housing Program Offers First Responders Down Payment Help on a First Home
July 6, 2026
South Carolina police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics may qualify for thousands of dollars in home buying help through a state program created to reward public…
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Fresh Mandates and Policy Shifts: What South Carolina’s July 1 Laws Mean for You
July 6, 2026
July 1 marked the start of a new fiscal year in South Carolina, bringing a wave of newly enacted legislation that directly reshapes public school safety, teacher licensing, community resource…
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My family’s journey shows America’s founding promise is alive and strong
July 3, 2026
For America to continue to flourish, we must humble ourselves and remember the truth and values that our nation was founded upon By U.S. Senator Tim Scott Only in America can a family…
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