City Parks launch misting stations during summer heat
June 12, 2026
With the Columbia area already experiencing high temperatures and heat index temperatures above 100, the City of Columbia is urging residents to take extra precautions to stay safe in extreme…
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Georgetown County Parks & Recreation announces 2026 Youth Fall Sports registration sign-ups now open for flag football and cheerleading
June 11, 2026
Georgetown County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that registration is officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 youth Flag Football and Cheerleading fall season. Parents and guardians are…
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Mayor Daniel Rickenmann elected second vice president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
June 11, 2026
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann has been elected Second Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), one of the nation’s most influential nonpartisan organizations representing cities and their leaders. The election took…
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Reminder: Public Hearing on proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax set for June 11
June 11, 2026
Residents invited to provide feedback during 6:30 p.m. County Council meeting Charleston County Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax referendum during its Thursday,…
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City Council Highlights | June 9, 2026
June 11, 2026
The City of Columbia held its fifth City Council Budget Workshop of the year on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, which is essential to the planning, development and finalization of the…
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series kicks off June 21 at James Island County Park
June 11, 2026
The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series returns this summer to James Island County Park for its 36th year! The 2026 races will be held on June 21, July 12, and July…
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City of Clinton Seeks Ward 6 Representative for Design Review Board
June 10, 2026
The City of Clinton is seeking a Ward 6 resident to fill a vacancy on the Design Review Board, with a deadline to apply of June 19, 2026. The Design…
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Laurens County Council Opens Refurbished Historic Courthouse with Recognitions, Carolina Day Resolution, and Budget Approval
June 10, 2026
The Laurens County Council held its first meeting in the newly refurbished historic courthouse Monday night, June 8, with an agenda that included special recognitions, a resolution marking America’s 250th…
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Hastings Hensel named new Georgetown County Library Poet Laureate
June 10, 2026
The Georgetown County Library (GCL) has officially appointed accomplished writer and educator Hastings Hensel as its second Poet Laureate. His two-year term will run from June 30, 2026, until June…
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Primary Elections 2026 Recap: And the winner is…
June 10, 2026
Here is a brief recap of Tuesday evening’s election results. For more information, visit the Georgetown County Election and Voter Registration website. Statewide offices In the Gubernatorial race, Lt. Governor…
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The City hosts ribbon-cutting for Dale T. Morris Ecological Park
June 10, 2026
The City of Charleston celebrated the opening of the Dale T. Morris Ecological Park on Johns Island on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, state resilience leaders…
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City of Clinton to Convert West Pitts Street to One-Way Traffic Beginning July 6
June 10, 2026
The City of Clinton has announced a traffic pattern change for a section of West Pitts Street, with the conversion to one-way traffic set to take effect July 6, 2026.…
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Town of Hilton Head Island Town Council appoints new town attorney
June 10, 2026
The Town of Hilton Head Island Town Council announced the appointment of Brittany Ward, of Finger, Melnick, Brooks & LaBruce P.A., as its next Town Attorney. Ms. Ward’s appointment follows…
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Dorchester County Fire Rescue launches new special ops trailer to support swift water and critical incident responses
June 10, 2026
Local Community Partners Support Outfitting New Trailer Dorchester County Fire Rescue Special Operations has placed a new Special Ops trailer, STR-1, into service, significantly enhancing the County’s ability to respond…
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Berkeley County EMS recognized for cardiac care and pediatric trauma care
June 10, 2026
Berkeley County EMS has once again received the Mission LifeLine® Gold Plus Award, which is the highest level of recognition handed out by the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS…
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Consumer prices up 4.2% over the past year
June 10, 2026
Inflation picked up in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 4.2% over the past 12 months, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
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SJWD Water District launches new customer notification system
June 10, 2026
The Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the launch of a new customer notification system that will provide real-time updates about service disruptions, advisories, and other important water system events. Constructed…
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Kids can earn prizes Reading with a Ranger at Hampton Plantation this summer
June 9, 2026
McCLELLANVILLE, SC — Looking for a way to keep your kids engaged, reading, and enjoying the great outdoors this summer? Hampton Plantation State Historic Site has the perfect solution. Starting…
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Sen. Tim Scott questions Treasury Secretary Bessent on opportunity zones at the Senate Finance Committee hearing
June 9, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Finance Committee, questioned the Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the committee’s hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget.…
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Richland County to break ground on new Ballentine Fire Station
June 9, 2026
Richland County invites community members, elected leaders and other local stakeholders to a groundbreaking ceremony for the County’s new Ballentine Fire Station at 10 a.m. Monday, June 15. Located at…
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Registration now open for free July youth sports camps in Georgetown County
June 9, 2026
Georgetown County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that registration is officially open for its upcoming series of youth sports camps this July. Offered completely free of charge, these…
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Greenville County School Board Approves Minimum $2,700 Pay Raise for Teachers
June 8, 2026
Educators in Greenville County will see a notable boost in their paychecks for the upcoming school year. The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees has officially approved its latest general…
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South Carolina Legalizes UTVs for Public Secondary Roads Under Strict New Regulations
June 8, 2026
Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) owners across South Carolina have reached a long-awaited milestone following the signing of new state legislation. The recently approved law establishes a formal legal framework allowing…
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Fountain Inn Farmers Market Draws Large Crowds for Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
June 8, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn was packed with families, children, and local residents over the weekend for the highly anticipated Touch-A-Truck day at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market. The special themed market…
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One SC Fund reopens to support long-term Hurricane Helene recovery
June 8, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation seeks to match new $300,000 disaster recovery grant As hurricane season begins, Central Carolina Community Foundation is reopening the One SC Fund: Hurricane Helene for donations…
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College launches national presidential search; invites public input via community survey
June 8, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Area Commission officially announced today the launch of a national search to identify the college’s next President. The Area Commission is fully committed to an…
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New ordinance aims to protect historic Pawleys Island homes from demolition standards
June 8, 2026
Pawleys Island is moving forward with a newly drafted historic preservation ordinance designed to legally protect its signature “arrogantly shabby” architectural aesthetic. The initiative is primarily aimed at saving older,…
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Your voice is needed: Help shape Georgetown County’s new Oyster Recycling Program!
June 8, 2026
Georgetown County recently announced an exciting new oyster shell recycling initiative to help clean our local waters, restore declining oyster populations, and keep tons of waste out of our landfills.…
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Irmo Planning Commission meeting
June 8, 2026
DATE: Monday, June 8, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM LOCATION: Irmo Municipal Building 7300 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina 29063
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City of Columbia launches public survey for Sharing the Road Safety Action Plan
June 8, 2026
The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer. We hope you’ll take a look and provide your thoughts via…
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BCDCOG hosting public information meeting for US 17A corridor & congestion management plan on Tuesday, June 9
June 8, 2026
The public is invited to review, provide feedback, and share ideas for addressing issues Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is hosting a public information meeting for the US 17A Corridor…
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Columbia City Council budget workshop agenda Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
June 8, 2026
Call to Order Invocation Adoption of the Agenda City Council Discussion Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Special Revenues — Ms. Missy Caughman, CPM, MPA, Assistant City Manager / Strategic Initiatives & Innovation …
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South Carolina ranks 38th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Children’s Trust continues to urge investments that support children and families
June 8, 2026
State score increase is largest in the nation; despite showing progress over time, South Carolina continues to be behind the majority of states in child well-being Critical child and family well-being measures show…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree-trimming activities as scheduled for 2026
June 8, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop
June 8, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department What: Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry…
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City of Laurens Seeks Applicants for Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Boards
June 8, 2026
The City of Laurens is accepting applications for open positions on three advisory boards: the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Historic Preservation Commission. The three boards…
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Georgetown Mayor issues statement regarding funding cuts for Kaminski House Museum
June 6, 2026
On Friday, June 5, the City of Georgetown provided this statement from Mayor Jay Doyle on the proposed $50,000 budget cut in funding for the Friends of the Kaminski House…
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City of Georgetown names Nelson Brown as new Chief of Police
June 5, 2026
City Administrator Scott Whittier and Mayor Jay Doyle announced today that the City of Georgetown has selected Nelson E. Brown as its next Chief of Police. Brown currently serves as…
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June is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
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Clinton City Council Approves Budget, Annexations, and Proclamations at June 1 Meeting
June 3, 2026
The Clinton City Council met Monday evening, June 1, 2026, conducting a full slate of business that included final passage of the city’s new budget, several annexation ordinances, and a…
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June Is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
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SCDOT Announces East Butler Road Bridge Closure Over I-385 for Rehabilitation Work
June 3, 2026
Commuters in Greenville County are being advised to prepare for significant traffic disruptions later this month. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced a complete closure of East…
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GCSD Board names new principals for Andrews High and Rosemary Middle for next year
June 3, 2026
The Georgetown County Board of Education recently approved two principal appointments during its May 19, 2026 board meeting. Kevin Branham was named principal of Andrews High School. Branham currently serves…
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City of Georgetown provides public notice of FY 2026/2027 proposed budget and imposition of fee adjustments
June 3, 2026
Pursuant to Sections 6-1-80 and 6-1-330(A) of the S.C. Code of Laws, public notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Georgetown (“City Council”), as the governing body of the City of Georgetown, South Carolina (the “City”), will hold public hearings on June 18, 2026, at 5:30 pm (or as soon thereafter as practical) at the Municipal Court…
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BIGPAC announces 2026 primary endorsements
June 3, 2026
Greenville business community endorses 3 business champions The Business and Industry in Greenville Political Action Committee (BIGPAC) announced its endorsements for the upcoming Primary Election, supporting candidates who have demonstrated…
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City of Columbia to highlight Gun Violence Awareness Month with walk and community day
June 3, 2026
Who: City of Columbia, Moms Demand Action, and Every town Survivor Network What: This Wear Orange Walk will highlight the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in…
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Swing into Summer with Greenville Rec Clinics
June 3, 2026
Summer camps are in full swing in the City of Greenville, and but newly added summer clinics for youth and adults promise to add to the fun. The city’s Parks, Recreation…
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Forest Acres reviews updated plans for Mall Park and Amphitheater project
June 2, 2026Forest Acres City Council met in a special called session to review updated conceptual renderings for the planned six-acre Mall Park and Amphitheater project at the former Richland Mall site.…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public meetings on long-term maintenance and environmental planning for Charleston Harbor
June 2, 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District, will host one in-person and two virtual public meetings to discuss the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Charleston…
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Greenville city news
June 2, 2026
Grammy Winner, Greenville Native Peabo Bryson Hospitalized after Stroke Two-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and Greenville native Peabo Bryson — known worldwide as the voice behind Disney’s Oscar winning…
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