City of Charleston announces hire of Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance Manager
July 1, 2019
The city of Charleston today announced its hiring of Amber Johnson as the first-ever manager of Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance. Johnson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from…
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Atlantic Packaging expanding operations in Dorchester County
June 28, 2019
Expansion Creating 10 New Jobs Atlantic Packaging, a leading distributor of industrial packaging materials and paperboard converter, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. The company’s investment of $4.5 million…
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SCPRT seeking public input on draft recreation plan
June 27, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking public input on the draft 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. SCORP is a planning document that identifies outdoor…
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SC Ports Authority reports 10% volume growth, receives new cranes
June 26, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported its strongest May on record, with 204,457 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled last month. Fiscal year-to-date TEU volume is up 9.7%, with 2,192,689 TEUs…
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South Carolina federal sponsors sea turtle’s recovery at SC aquarium
June 26, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announces the arrival of Blue, a 206 lb., adult male loggerhead sea turtle who is being rehabbed at the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care…
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Senator Scott accepting applications for Service Academy nominations
June 26, 2019
U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) 2019 Military Academy Nomination Application is now open. The Office of Sen. Scott will be accepting applications through Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Candidates…
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The Charleston Museum renovates its Becoming Americans: Charleston in the Revolutionary War permanent exhibit
June 26, 2019
Just in time for Carolina Day (June 28) and the 4th of July, The Charleston Museum is pleased to announce the renovation of its Becoming Americans: Charleston in the Revolutionary War permanent exhibit.…
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It’s time to be alarmed about our pension system debt
June 25, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller A school in Colorado Springs, Colorado was shuttered. In Three Rivers, Oregon, the school board shortened the school year five days and laid off employees.…
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CCPL installing new self-check kiosks at several branches
June 24, 2019
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is debuting new self-check kiosks at several of its branches this week. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s continued efforts to enhance the patron experience and…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2019: Number of South Carolinians working remains at all time high
June 24, 2019
Payroll Employment Increases Set Another New Record Employment: The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved significantly higher, establishing a new record…
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First Day Festival School Supply Drive
June 24, 2019The First Day Festival School Supply Drive is in full effect! In celebration of the first day of school, the Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth & Families is asking you…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces distribution of recovered funds to cancer centers after landmark lawsuit against sham cancer charities
June 20, 2019
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that $2.5 million will be distributed to cancer centers across the country as a result of a multistate enforcement action against…
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Lindsey Graham endorsed by every South Carolina constitutional officer
June 19, 2019
Team Graham announced today that every statewide elected constitutional officer in South Carolina has endorsed Lindsey Graham’s 2020 re-election campaign for the United States Senate. Graham received endorsements from the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces and signs Children’s Internet Safety Governor’s Pledge
June 19, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette were joined today by representatives from Enough Is Enough (EIE), Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Representative Beth Bernstein, and representatives…
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Congressman Clyburn announces sixth district priorities included in house-passes appropriations package
June 19, 2019
Congressman James E. Clyburn announced several priority projects in South Carolina were included in the appropriations package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today. “I am pleased to support…
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Charleston Visitor Center to close for renovations
June 17, 2019
Beginning Monday, June 17, 2019, the Charleston Visitor Center, located at 375 Meeting Street, will be closed for interior renovations. A temporary Visitor Center will operate out of the Best…
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73rd Annual American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State session hosts inauguration at State House
June 17, 2019The American Legion Auxiliary’s Palmetto Girls State program culminated with a parade through downtown Columbia, S.C. and an inauguration at the State House on Friday, June 13. The inauguration was…
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Curtis Loftis, South Carolina State Treasurer
June 11, 2019
The team at the State Treasurer’s Office acts as the state’s banker, managing and investing more than $45 billion in public funds for South Carolina State Government. They also safeguard…
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Two S.C. sites receive federal funding for environmental cleanup projects
June 7, 2019
Two South Carolina brownfields will receive funding for environmental remediation projects, announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s. The cities of Camden and Easley are each recipients of $300,000 Brownfield Assessment…
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The little-known number at the root of S.C.’s biggest problem
June 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Seven and a quarter percent. That’s the official “assumed rate of return” for South Carolina’s retiree pension system. In other words, state officials tell…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
June 6, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomed two new appointees to the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions as part of the board’s monthly meeting. Billy Byrd and Charles “Chuck” H. Stuart…
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DHEC accepting nominations for ‘Community Stars’
June 5, 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for Community Star awards that spotlight some of South Carolina’s advocates for a better environment and healthier communities. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental…
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LDC and the City of Charleston announce settlement agreement to help address the City’s growing affordable housing problem
June 5, 2019
The LDC and the City of Charleston announced that the LDC, the City of Charleston, Mayor John J. Tecklenburg and former Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. have entered into a…
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It’s budget time. Your participation is vital.
June 4, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Followers of today’s political news are treated to plenty of fireworks, fanfare and theatrics. There’s talk of contempt charges and “constitutional crises,” of tariffs…
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Demetre Park repairs to begin June 3rd
June 3, 2019This week, Charleston City Council approved a contract with Salmons Dredging Corporation to stabilize and repair damage caused by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma at Demetre Park on James Island. This…
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SC DSS Employees of the Month
May 30, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. The four most recently selected were:…
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New chairman of the S.C. State Workforce Development Board
May 24, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has appointed Donald R. Tomlin, Jr. to serve as chairman of the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board. A longtime South Carolina-based investor…
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SC Human Affairs Commission commemorates Mother Emanuel Nine
May 22, 2019
The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission will commemorate the Mother Emanuel Nine Day Remembrance on June 4, 2019, to honor the victims of one of the most horrific tragedies in…
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns to a county near you
May 20, 2019The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns this summer with the goals of supplementing the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and supporting South Carolina’s small farmers.…
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CARTA moving forward with fare pass improvements
May 15, 2019
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following items: Expansion of Senior Fares ($1 per ride) to all operating hours (previously available…
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Gov. McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission announce collaboration with Town of Nichols
May 15, 2019Seek Volunteers from Across the State to Help Combat Flooding Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin announced a collaborative initiative to assist the Town of…
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Graham: Perfect Storm Brewing at the Border Due to Broken and Outdated Laws
May 15, 2019
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) unveiled the Secure and Protect Act of 2019 to strengthen border security. Graham noted that immigrants from the Northern Triangle countries…
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City of Charleston Police Department hosts monthly Bingo Night for RMHC Charleston families
May 13, 2019
For the third month in a row, the City of Charleston Police Department is joining forces with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston for Bingo Night on Wednesday, May 15th…
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Reneging on the gas tax promises
May 13, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Among the arguments offered by opponents of South Carolina’s recently-enacted gas tax hike was that the state’s highway maintenance spending had historically been inefficient…
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South Carolina’s veteran unemployment rate dropped significantly in 2018
May 8, 2019South Carolina’s annual unemployment rate for veterans declines to 3.3 percent in 2018, down from 3.9 percent in 2017. This is a 15.4 percent drop in the rate year-over-year, and…
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South Carolina’s veteran unemployment rate drops significantly in 2018
May 8, 2019
Announcement Comes as S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Welcomes New Executive Director The state’s annual unemployment rate for veterans declines to 3.3 percent in 2018, down from 3.9 percent in…
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State Comptroller General’s Office receives top award for financial reporting for 31st consecutive year
May 7, 2019
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded South Carolina top honors for its 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, marking the 31st consecutive year the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate
May 6, 2019Amanda F. Whittle to Lead the New S.C. Department of Children’s Advocacy Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle as Educator of the Year
May 1, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle School in Northeast Columbia as the 2019 Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Year. Loftis visited…
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Department of Commerce launches new S.C. innovation resource
April 26, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced the launch of Scribble – an online tool for the state’s innovation community. Providing individuals and businesses a platform to access…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on offshore drilling
April 26, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to indefinitely halt plans to expand offshore drilling operations: “Today’s announcement is great news.…
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As many mistrust the national media, the value of local news shines through
April 22, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller In January, a “bombshell” report by an online news site alleged that President Trump had personally instructed his attorney to lie to congress – a serious…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2019
April 22, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Employed Continues Record Climb Unemployment Rate Remains At Historic Lows The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new…
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Charleson area transportation study begins certification process review
April 18, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments is holding a public meeting April 23 in its board room at 5790 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, beginning at 5:30 p.m., as a component…
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State Treasurer’s Office facilitates $30 million master lease for MUSC
April 18, 2019
Funding will support facility upgrades to improve energy efficiency throughout campus The State Treasurer’s Office recently worked with the Medical University of South Carolina to secure affordable financing through the…
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West Ashley Farmers Market to begin 2019 season Wednesday, April 24
April 13, 2019
The West Ashley Farmers Market will return to Ackerman Park to begin its 2019 season on Wednesday, April 24, operating from 3 to 7 p.m. The weekly Wednesday markets will…
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Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $4 million in AmeriCorps funding for South Carolina
April 11, 2019
Today, U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina has received $3,891,198 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency…
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Graham honors Senator Hollings
April 11, 2019U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham spoke on the Senate floor to honor Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings. Along with Senator Tim Scott, the South Carolina Senator authored a Senate Resolution (S.Res.155), which…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names the next director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
April 10, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mr. G. Daniel Ellzey to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). The nomination comes after the South Carolina…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches
April 10, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation and Build Carolina partner on free coding program The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, officially launched…
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