County Assessor to offer community property assistance events
November 8, 2026
The Beaufort County Assessor’s Office is bringing its services into the community through a series of outreach events at county library branches, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions about…
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Public Works Administrative Assistant
November 8, 2026
The City of Beaufort is hiring an Administrative Assistant who works under the direction of the Public Works Office Manager. The Administrative Assistant will assist in overseeing the City of…
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Court Monitor – Beaufort County
November 8, 2026
The South Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking to fill Court Monitor position in Beaufort County. The Court Monitor will operate digital courtroom recording equipment to capture court proceedings. ESSENTIAL…
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2026 Pickens County Municipal Association award winners announced
November 6, 2026
Pickens County’s First Responders of the Year were honored Thursday night at the Pickens County Municipal Association banquet, sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. Police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals,…
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Bureau of Aging Services collecting holiday gifts for seniors
November 5, 2026
Georgetown County’s Bureau of Aging Services is collecting small gifts for its annual holiday giveaway for residents 60 and older. Organizers hope to top the 500 bags given out last…
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City of Columbia to begin structural repairs at Arsenal Hill Parking Deck on Monday, November 16, 2026
November 5, 2026
Previously announced work for Taylor Street Deck has been postponed until January 2027 The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Arsenal Hill Parking Deck, located at 1812 Lincoln…
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City of Georgetown names Jackie Broach its new Public Information Officer
November 5, 2026
The City of Georgetown is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Broach as its new Public Information Officer, effective November 30. “We are very excited to have Jackie join…
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USPS Operation Santa Adoption registration is open in South Carolina
November 5, 2026
USPS Operation Santa adoption registration is officially open! Groups and individuals interested in adopting letters for this year’s program should visit USPSOperationSanta.com, click on the registration link and follow the…
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Remley’s Point Boat Landing temporarily closing for improvements
November 4, 2026
The Remley’s Point Boat Landing in Mount Pleasant will temporarily close in mid-November for various improvements to the landing. Construction is expected to be completed and the landing reopened in…
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Georgetown County voters approve Local Option Sales Tax referendum
November 4, 2026
Georgetown County voters approved a referendum on Tuesday, November 3, authorizing the implementation of a one percent Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) throughout Georgetown County. The Local Option Sales Tax…
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Local Election Recap: Incumbents hold the line in Georgetown County
November 4, 2026
Georgetown County voters turned out in strong numbers for this election cycle, delivering clear victories to familiar local figures and approving a key county revenue measure. Across county council and…
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Clinton City Council honors Tapestry’s 40 years, reviews electric system and approves several ordinances
November 4, 2026
The Clinton City Council met Monday, Nov. 2, for its regular monthly meeting, recognizing several community observances, celebrating a local business milestone, receiving an update on the city’s electric system…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann announces the City of Columbia will receive funds and expertise from Bloomberg Philanthropies to unlock Housing Supply for residents
November 4, 2026
The new Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative brings nation’s most effective local solutions to City of Columbia City hall, one of up to 30 municipalities selected City of Columbia among the first…
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City of Columbia seeks residents to serve on boards and commissions
November 4, 2026
Applications accepted now through Monday, November 9, 2026 The City of Columbia is inviting community members to apply for eleven (11) open seats across five (5) of its boards and…
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From city hall to the statehouse: Greenville county & upstate election results
November 4, 2026
Voters across Greenville County, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn made their voices heard on Tuesday, weighing in on high-stakes statewide leadership races while delivering a historic, split decision on regional…
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Little, Lollis and Nabors win school board seats as District 55 race awaits final count
November 4, 2026
Three contested Laurens County school board races were decided in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. The outcome of the fourth, the Laurens County School District 55 Seat 6 race,…
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City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, November 5, 2026
November 4, 2026
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
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Laurens County stays red as Wilson wins governor’s race, Andrews flips Senate seat
November 4, 2026
Laurens County voters backed Republicans in every partisan race on the ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. That included the U.S. Senate race, where Democrat Annie Andrews won…
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Charleston County to offer free pumpkin composting beginning Sunday
November 3, 2026
Charleston County Environmental Management is encouraging residents to give their pumpkins a new purpose this fall through a free composting program at the Bees Ferry Landfill, located at 1344 Bees…
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John Fussa named Planning Director for Town of Hilton Head Island
November 2, 2026
The Town of Hilton Head Island has named John Fussa its new planning director. He brings more than 25 years of experience in community and transportation planning, land use, development…
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Cheraw State Park renovates golf course and breaks ground on future lakefront villas
November 2, 2026State and local leaders celebrated the reopening of the golf course and a groundbreaking for lakefront golf villas at Cheraw State Park today. The 18-hole championship golf course has undergone…
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Beaufort County and Town of Hilton Head Island protect 18 acres and development rights through Broad Creek and Simmons transactions
November 2, 2026Funded in part by Beaufort County’s Green Space Program The two transactions eliminate potential for 211 residential units; protected land across five projects now totals 53.04 acres The Town of…
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Santee Cooper Board approves new rates for 2027 and 2028
November 2, 2026
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved new base rates for retail customers for 2027 and 2028 following a months-long, transparent public comment process. The rates will take effect…
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Charleston County Clerk of Court announces modernized document certification process
November 2, 2026
Charleston County Clerk of Court Julie Armstrong has announced the launch of a new electronic certification system that enhances document security, improves efficiency, and allows certified documents to be delivered…
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Code Enforcement Officer
November 2, 2026
The City of Georgetown is hiring for the position of Code Enforcement Officer! Position Overview: Directs community planning duties such as performing field inspections and enforcing municipal codes and land…
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City of Mauldin completes major $4 million sewer rehabilitation project
November 2, 2026
While daily commutes and neighborhood routines carried on uninterrupted above ground, city utility teams and specialized contractors were busy completing a massive infrastructure renewal beneath the streets of Mauldin. The…
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FEMA and FCC schedule nationwide emergency alert system test for November 17
November 2, 2026
Federal emergency officials are giving the public an early heads-up ahead of a scheduled nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) later this month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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Early voting closes with record turnout; Election Day is Tuesday
November 2, 2026
Early voting in South Carolina ended at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, after two weeks of record turnout across the state. In Laurens County, more than 8,000 voters cast their…
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From railroad passageway to public art destination: The remarkable transformation of Columbia’s Lincoln Street Tunnel
October 30, 2026For more than 125 years, the Lincoln Street Tunnel has been part of Columbia’s changing landscape. What began as a railroad passageway serving the city’s commercial district eventually became an…
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SCDOT seeks public input for Statewide Transit Plan
October 29, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting and online survey to help inform the Statewide Transit Plan. The Statewide Transit…
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Queen Quet of St. Helena Island appointed to Gov. McMaster’s Conservation Commission
October 29, 2026
Queen Quet, chieftess and head-of-state of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, has been appointed to Gov. Henry McMaster’s newly established Governor’s Conservation Commission, bringing the voice of the Lowcountry’s Gullah/Geechee community to…
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Dorchester County named one of two counties in the state to achieve prestigious national Purchasing award
October 29, 2026
Dorchester County’s Purchasing Department has earned the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award for 2026 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. This award recognizes organizational excellence in public…
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Public shares priorities at Port Master Plan listening session
October 29, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher About 75 people attended an Oct. 22 listening session at the Howard Center Auditorium to hear from Georgetown County officials and representatives of Seamon Whiteside, the…
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Road-ready: South Carolina’s new street-legal UTV law takes effect Nov. 18
October 29, 2026
Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) across the Palmetto State will soon have a legal pathway to share public roadways. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has issued a 30-day…
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City of Georgetown announces public hearing to address $76.5K budget amendment
October 29, 2026
The Georgetown City Council will hold a public hearing next month to consider a proposed amendment to its fiscal year 2026/2027 budget, municipal officials announced. The hearing is scheduled for…
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Town of Irmo to hold final public informational meeting ahead of November ballot referendum on form of government
October 29, 2026
Referendum seeks to legally align Town governing documents with long-standing Council-Manager administrative structure; no changes to municipal services or daily operations. The Town of Irmo will hold its second and…
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Georgetown County joins nationwide Operation Green Light for Veterans, Nov. 4–11
October 28, 2026
In recognition of Veterans Day and the service and sacrifices of our nation’s military veterans, Georgetown County will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative encouraging counties…
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SC Works Waccamaw to host ‘Deployment to Employment’ Job Fair Nov. 4
October 28, 2026
SC Works Waccamaw, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), will host the annual “Deployment to Employment” Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The…
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SCDOT to close Stephen Drive bridge over Browns Branch for repairs in Georgetown County
October 28, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close Stephen Drive bridge (S-22-525) over Browns Branch for repairs in Georgetown County beginning on Thursday, October 29. The closure is expected to…
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State Museum announces new exhibition, Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies, opening in January 2027
October 28, 2026
New hands-on exhibition highlights a refreshed Natural History gallery with dinosaur casts and more South Carolina specimens. This January, the South Carolina State Museum is set to host the exhibition…
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Lead still hides in older homes, and health officials want parents to know where to look
October 28, 2026
A flake of peeling paint on a windowsill. A fine layer of dust near an old door frame. A secondhand toy picked up at a flea market. None of these…
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Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds endorses Rick Shealy for SC House District 14
October 28, 2026
Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds has endorsed Rick Shealy, the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 14, in the Nov. 3 general election. Reynolds has served as sheriff of…
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Over 4 million toothpaste tubes recalled nationwide due to manufacturing violations
October 28, 2026
Federal regulators have issued a nationwide recall affecting more than 4.3 million tubes of fluoride toothpaste—including several popular character-themed and flavored varieties marketed to children—over manufacturing compliance failures. The recall…
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Simpsonville committee advances proposed ban on Flock license plate cameras
October 28, 2026
City leaders took the first formal step Tuesday toward a potential ban on automated license plate readers within Simpsonville city limits, advancing a proposal that could make the municipality one…
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Sen. Tim Scott highlights $84 million in relief for South Carolina farmers as Working Families Tax Cuts provision takes effect
October 27, 2026
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C) released the following statement highlighting a provision of the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) taking effect to provide relief to farmers facing unexpected revenue losses…
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Simpsonville launches text alert service as multi-year downtown transformation moves forward
October 27, 2026
As major construction reshapes the core of downtown Simpsonville, city officials are offering residents, commuters, and local business owners a direct line to real-time information. The City of Simpsonville announced…
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Mauldin resident launches citizen petition to ban mass surveillance and automated license plate readers
October 27, 2026
A Mauldin resident is turning to direct citizen democracy to challenge the use of automated surveillance technology in the city, launching a petition drive aimed at barring local government agencies…
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Greenville City Hall moves to temporary location during renovation
October 27, 2026
City Staff, Mayor’s Office to Occupy Two Floors at NOMA Office Tower Eight City departments are completing their move to temporary offices in the NOMA office tower at 220 N.…
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USDA awards $382,000 in Value-Added Producer Grants to Happy Cow Creamery and J.E. Cooley Farms in South Carolina
October 27, 2026U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French announced the agency is awarding $382,000 through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program to two South Carolina producers:…
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Berkeley County Delinquent Tax Sale Set for November 16
October 26, 2026
Registration opens October 29 Berkeley County will hold its annual Delinquent Tax Sale on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LowCountry Conference Center (Hilton…
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