Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you need to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Dorchester County holds ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ladson Road Fire and EMS Station
July 17, 2023
Dorchester County Government held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ladson Road Fire and EMS Station on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Elected officials, community leaders, and honored guests gathered together…
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City of Charleston concludes successful Intellicheck ID verification pilot, launches permanent program
July 17, 2023
Following the successful completion of its 6-month pilot program, the city of Charleston announced a permanent ID verification program in partnership with Intellicheck, Inc., an identity validation company that provides…
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Deputy Police Chief Chito Walker appointed Interim Chief of Police
July 12, 2023
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Chito Walker as the Interim Chief of Police for the Charleston Police Department. Chief Walker, the department’s most senior Deputy…
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Berkeley County Government to hold in-house job fair July 13
July 6, 2023
Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the…
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Hilton Head Island celebrates 360th sighting and town’s 40th anniversary
July 5, 2023You’re invited to participate, volunteer and share in the festivities This year marks two significant milestones in Hilton Head Island’s history – the 360th anniversary of the sighting of the…
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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend kicks off on Friday, August 4
July 5, 2023
What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023. For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories,…
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Tax tips for remote workers and their employers
June 27, 2023
What you need to know: If you live in South Carolina and work from home for an out-of-state employer, South Carolina Income Taxes will be withheld from your paycheck, and…
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$25.9 million in Federal Transit Administration funding for CARTA
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced nearly $26 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. The funding is a direct result of…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $551.5 million in broadband funding for South Carolina
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
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Berkeley County completes Daniel Island parking lot expansion project
June 22, 2023
Opening to the Public on Thursday, June 22 Berkeley County Government recently completed its parking lot expansion project on Daniel Island and is scheduled to open the lot to the…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health and SC Department on Aging release recommendations to combat social isolation in older adults
June 13, 2023
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, in partnership…
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Reminder: Your state tax refund may be lower next year due to withholding adjustments
June 8, 2023
What you need to know: With the Withholding Tax Table updates, less taxes are being withheld from paychecks in 2023, which may result in reduced refunds next year For those…
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Task Force releases Teacher Recruitment and Retention recommendations
June 1, 2023
The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, created by a proviso in the 2022-23 Appropriations Act, submitted its recommendations to executive and legislative leadership yesterday. The full report is available…
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Public meeting announced to compare proposals for Sumar Street redevelopment project
June 1, 2023
The Sumar Street redevelopment project, an initiative aimed at revitalizing the site of the old Piggly Wiggly, will be the focus of a public meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023.…
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SCDOR to no longer issue debit cards for refunds after June 29
June 1, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR will no longer issue Individual Income Tax refunds as debit cards after June 29, 2023. Bank of America, the provider of the State’s…
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Dorchester County residents encouraged to attend Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
May 30, 2023
In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, Dorchester County invites residents to the 10th annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. This is an educational and interactive event designed to equip Dorchester County…
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Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn delivers remarks on Republicans plan to repeal student loan debt relief
May 25, 2023Today, Assistant Democratic Leader delivered the following remarks on H.J. Res 45, a joint resolution of disapproval that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan and reverse…
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Assessment notices mailed to the appropriate Berkeley County property owners
May 23, 2023
Assessment notices for Berkeley County property owners were mailed on May 19, 2023. These notices only go out to those who experienced a change in property value or assessment for…
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SCDOT Commission approves 2024 Pavement Improvement Plan
May 18, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the Agency’s 2024 Pavement Improvement Program by adding another $775 million to the previously invested $2.8 billion in pavement improvements across the…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $12.7 million for Jasper County project
May 18, 2023
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is awarding $12.7 million in Community Facilities Direct Loans to Jasper County projects.…
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City of Charleston to host ‘Operation Neighborhood’ in Gadsden Green
May 18, 2023
WHERE: Harmon Field; President and Line Streets Please join Mayor Tecklenburg, Charleston Housing Authority, city leaders, staff and residents for the next Operation Neighborhood cleanup event, which will take place in…
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Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds released the following open letter to the citizens of Charleston
May 17, 2023Today, Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds released the following open letter to the citizens of Charleston: May 17, 2023 My Fellow Charlestonians, After speaking with my doctors and praying for…
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Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR) Coordinator
May 17, 2023
Job Responsibilities The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) serves as the Project- Based Section 8 Contract Administrator on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $3 million to preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities in South Carolina
May 16, 2023
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $3 million from the National Park Service (NPS) to help preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in South Carolina. The…
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SCCADVASA joins the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission to host a Summit on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits
May 10, 2023
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWActionNow #MMIWG2S Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The MMISWG2 Summit is part of a movement that…
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More than 11,300 student loan borrowers in South Carolina approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
May 10, 2023
PSLF highlighted as Public Service Recognition Week begins Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for…
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WREN celebrates passage of Paid Leave for Educators in South Carolina
May 10, 2023
Today, the Paid Leave for Educators (H 3908) passed the House unanimously. This bill is off to the Governor’s desk for signature. Soon, more than 55,000 educators in South Carolina…
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Statement from Palmetto State Teachers Association on passage of parental leave benefits bill
May 10, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association applauds today’s unanimous vote in the South Carolina House to concur with Senate amendments to H. 3908, a bill that will make educators in South Carolina…
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Berkeley County Government releases 2023 Hurricane Guide
May 9, 2023
Berkeley County Government has published its latest Hurricane Guide for the 2023 Storm Season. The guide is available in both English and Spanish. It’s also available for the first time…
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Kimberly Gammon named Town Clerk for the Town of Hilton Head Island
May 9, 2023
Kimberly Gammon, a multi-skilled administrator with a track record of delivering high-level clerical and parliamentarian services, has joined the Town of Hilton Head Island as its new Town Clerk. As…
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SC RIA Awards over $18 Million to Dorchester County for Infrastructure
May 4, 2023
South Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority recently awarded over 200 grants totaling over $1.3 billion to local governments and public water and sewer utilities within the S.C. Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP).…
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How and when to amend your SC Individual Income Tax return
May 3, 2023
What you need to know: Generally, you should amend a return if an IRS audit changes your state return, or when there are changes to your income, deductions, credits, payments,…
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City of Charleston awarded $10 million grant for King/Huger Pump Station
May 2, 2023The City of Charleston has been awarded $10 million in funding from the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund for the “King Street Pump Station” project, the second and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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Berkeley County hosting series of upcoming community meetings
April 25, 2023
Starting May 1, 2023 Berkeley County is hosting a series of upcoming community meetings for the public. The meetings will be held quarterly with a goal to provide more information…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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Berkeley County holding public comment period on 2023 Annual Action Plan
April 14, 2023
Thursday, April 13 – Saturday, May 13 Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on its PY2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which addresses local housing and community development needs. The public…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Melissa Simmons as Deputy State Treasurer
April 5, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP, as the agency’s new Deputy State Treasurer after the recent retirement of Tonia Morris. Simmons will oversee the…
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MUSC named a founding partner in launch of first South Carolina Innovation Month
April 4, 2023The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to launch, for the first time in…
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SCDOR Tax Tips: tax credits for SC business owners that could lower their tax liability
April 4, 2023
If you’re a South Carolina small business owner and want to save money on your tax bill in 2023, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to know…
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Sumter and Beaufort counties’ Sales Tax rates to change May 1
April 3, 2023
The Sales & Use Tax rate will change May 1, 2023, in both Beaufort and Sumter counties. Beaufort County adds County Green Space local tax Beaufort County taxpayers will begin…
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Ignite Digital Services certified as global UiPath Premier Partner
March 27, 2023
Ignite Digital Services, an operational consulting company serving the national security sector, recently elevated its certification standing with UiPath to become a UiPath Premier Partner. A leading enterprise automation company,…
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USDA makes grants available to help people in rural South Carolina repair their homes damaged by hurricanes in 2022
March 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by…
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Dorchester County holds groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate Pine Trace Natural Area
March 16, 2023Dorchester County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pine Trace Natural Area on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Community leaders and honored guests gathered together to celebrate the future…
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City of Charleston accepting applications for Mayor’s Youth Commission
March 10, 2023
Applications are now being accepted for rising 9th through 12th (current 8th through 11th) grade students in Charleston County who are interested in serving on the City of Charleston Mayor’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates the Next Executive Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
March 9, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated William H. Floyd to be the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). Previously the agency’s chief of staff,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Ken Earley as Director of Information Technology
March 9, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Ken Earley as the agency’s new Director of Information Technology. With more than 25 years of IT industry experience, Earley has held management…
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City of Charleston hosting Small Business Opportunity Expo March 31, 2023 at Charleston Gaillard Center
March 2, 2023
Registration is now open for the City of Charleston’s 2023 Small Business Opportunity Expo, which will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at…
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Town seeks volunteers for William Hilton Parkway Gateway Corridor Independent Review Advisory Committee
March 2, 2023
Hilton Head Island, SC – The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking engaged volunteers to serve on its William Hilton Parkway Corridor Independent Review Advisory Committee and is now…
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