SCDOT Reports Significant Progress, Looks Ahead to Future Priorities and Funding
January 7, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reported substantial progress over the past year in advancing its 10-year Strategic Plan, a “fix it first” initiative adopted in 2017 to restore…
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City of Clinton Council Recap: Public Concerns, Community Recognition, and Key Votes
January 7, 2026
At the City of Clinton City Council meeting held Monday, January 5, council members addressed public concerns, recognized community achievements, and took action on several ordinances and appointments. Public Comment…
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Governor McMaster: Dedicate Over $1 Billion in New Money for Roads
January 5, 2026
Executive Budget Proposal Keeps Projects Moving Despite Inflation In a preview of his soon to be released 2026 executive budget, Governor Henry McMaster today announced he will recommend the General…
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Live taping: SC Lede & this week in SC with House Speaker Murrell Smith
January 5, 2026
Join South Carolina ETV and Public Radio for a special live taping of the “South Carolina Lede” and “This Week in South Carolina” with House Speaker Murrell Smith. Speaker Smith…
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South Carolina Introduces New License Plate Honoring Revolutionary War History
January 4, 2026
South Carolina motorists will soon see a new standard license plate rolling out across the state, commemorating the Palmetto State’s pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. Beginning in early…
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Special Called Laurens City Council Meeting on New Year’s Eve Highlights Deep Divisions Over Emergency Ordinance
January 3, 2026
The Laurens City Council held a special called meeting on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, marking the second such meeting in just over a week and underscoring deep divisions among city…
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Clinton Fire Department to Celebrate Grand Opening of Renovated Fuller Fire Substation
December 27, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of renovations at the Clinton Fire Department’s Fuller Fire Substation. The event is…
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Emergency Safeguard Ordinance Passes First Reading at Laurens City Council Meeting
December 23, 2025
Council emphasizes ordinance is a precautionary measure, not a finding of wrongdoing Laurens City Council voted Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to approve an emergency safeguard ordinance on first reading during…
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Special Called Meeting of City of Laurens Rescheduled to December 23
December 22, 2025
The City of Laurens Council has rescheduled a special called meeting originally set for Monday, December 22, moving it to Tuesday, December 23. According to a council member who supports…
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Oconee County Council Appoints Stewart Jones as Next County Administrator
December 20, 2025
The Oconee County Council has appointed Stewart Jones as the county’s next County Administrator, a decision council leaders say reflects both the values of the community and their expectations for…
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Laurens City Council Marks 180th Anniversary, Hears Public Comment on Amphitheater Financing, Votes on Ordinances
December 17, 2025
Laurens City Council met Tuesday evening, December 16, with Mayor Nathan Senn opening the meeting by commemorating the City of Laurens’ 180th anniversary. Mayor Senn shared that the city observed…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Updated State Water Plan to Guide Long-term Protection of Water Resources
December 14, 2025
Collaborative Efforts Identify Key Updates for Sustainable Water Use Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Director Myra Reece today presented the updated South Carolina State…
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Community roundtables show strong support for modernizing South Carolina’s public deposits law
December 10, 2025
State and local elected officials gathered in North Augusta and Greenville this month to review the South Carolina Financial Freedom Act (H.3221 / S.60), a bipartisan proposal that would finally…
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USDA Approves Gov. Henry McMaster’s Waiver to Exclude Candy, Unhealthy Drinks from SNAP Program
December 10, 2025
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today approved Governor Henry McMaster’s waiver to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of…
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Laurens County Council Advances Major Economic Development Projects at December 8 Meeting
December 10, 2025
Laurens County Council moved forward on several significant economic development initiatives during its regular meeting Monday night, approving multiple projects expected to bring new investment and jobs into the community.…
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Interstate 85 Corridor Study to Set Stage for Upstate Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
December 6, 2025
In 2026, SCDOT will conduct a comprehensive, planning-level transportation study of the Interstate 85 Corridor, setting the stage for significant transportation infrastructure improvements in the Anderson-Greenville-Spartanburg area. The study will…
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South Carolina Advances Long-Term Cybersecurity Strategy With Launch of New Center at SCRA
December 5, 2025
South Carolina continued its steady, years-long investment in cybersecurity on Wednesday with the official launch of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)—a major step…
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South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Next Executive Director
December 5, 2025
The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jenny Wooten as the agency’s next Executive Director, concluding a two-month appointment process that began in October…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 7
December 3, 2025
Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Orders Halt to Unconstitutional Race-Based Spending Quotas for State Agencies
December 3, 2025
General Assembly Leadership to Prioritize Statutory Remedy Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-40 directing state government agencies to no longer execute spending, procurement, or contract awards based on…
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Clinton City Council Designates December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month; Honors Mt. Moriah Baptist Church’s 170th Anniversary
December 3, 2025
At its December meeting, the Clinton City Council approved a resolution designating December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and recognized Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for reaching its 170th…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges South Carolinians to give smart on Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2025
In anticipation of this year’s Giving Tuesday, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is urging South Carolinians to support nonprofits and practice wise charitable giving. “Each year, donors come together on…
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Clinton Police and Fire Departments Relocate to North Broad Street Headquarters
December 1, 2025
The Clinton Police and Fire departments have relocated move back into its permanent headquarters at 404 North Broad Street, located inside the Clinton Public Services Complex. Fire along with patrol,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect 2nd Amendment in two cases
November 30, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is fighting to protect citizens’ Second Amendment rights by filing briefs against two laws in Hawaii that restrict gun rights in that state. One…
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RIA awards construction grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
November 25, 2025
$23 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 21 projects, totaling approximately $23 million, to address critical infrastructure…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Joint Declaration of Intent with Germany to Strengthen Economic Development
November 21, 2025
South Carolina is the First State to Sign JDI with Germany Governor Henry McMaster today joined German Ambassador to the United States of America Jens Hanefeld to sign a Joint…
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Laurens City Council Receives SAFE Designation Recognition, Moves Forward on Key Ordinances
November 19, 2025
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18, Laurens City Council received significant recognition and moved forward on a full agenda of municipal business, including holiday preparations, financial ordinances, and…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2025
November 19, 2025
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2025. Secretary Hammond honored this year’s ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the…
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Community Encouraged to Attend Laurens County Land Use & Zoning Task Force Meeting on November 20
November 19, 2025
Laurens County residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming Laurens County Citizens for Land Use and Zoning Task Force meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting…
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Governor Henry McMaster and the First Family Announce the 59th Annual Governor’s Carolighting
November 19, 2025
Sarah Kay Wrenn, Miss South Carolina 2025, to Emcee Event Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 59th Annual…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, SCDEW Announce Tax Rate Cuts for South Carolina Businesses
November 17, 2025
South Carolina Businesses To Save $40 Million Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director William Floyd today announced that South Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI)…
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Gov. Henry McMaster: Charleston Harbor Saved from Environmental Disaster
November 12, 2025
USS Yorktown Clean-Up Completed – 1.6 Million Gallons of Toxic Waste Removed Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) to announce the completion…
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Give Thanks, Not Illnesses: DPH Encourages Vaccinations Ahead of Thanksgiving, Holiday Season
November 11, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – As South Carolinians prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season with friends and family, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds everyone to…
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Laurens County Council Advances Two Major Economic Development Projects
November 11, 2025
At Monday night’s Laurens County Council meeting, members welcomed newly appointed Laurens County Administrator Jerre Threatt, who officially began his role on November 3 following his appointment in October. Threatt…
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Clinton City Council Approves Multiple Proclamations and Takes Action on Key Development Items
November 10, 2025
At its regular monthly meeting on November 3, the City of Clinton unanimously approved a series of proclamations recognizing important health observances and community initiatives taking place throughout November. Council…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson continues fight against government overreach and for affordable electricity
November 6, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined two letters to the Environmental Protection Agency to fight against government overreach and to keep coal-fired power plants from being shut down, which…
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SCDMV to move to new website address, email in 2026
November 4, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will change its website address in 2026, offering additional assurance to customers that they are dealing with the legitimate state website. On Jan.…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reports $1.7 billion in earnings from South Carolina investments
October 30, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year, delivering direct support for schools, roads, public safety, and…
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Strategic Compensation Pilot Program Rewards Educators for Driving Student Growth
October 29, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is celebrating measurable progress in classrooms across the state through its Strategic Compensation Pilot Program, an initiative that rewards teachers for student achievement…
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Laurens City Council Recognizes Red Ribbon Week
October 22, 2025
At Tuesday night’s Laurens City Council meeting, council members recognized Red Ribbon Week with an official proclamation. Since proclamations do not require a vote for passage, the declaration was adopted…
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Veteran Educator Kathy Taylor to Serve on Lander’s Board of Trustees
October 20, 2025
Kathy Taylor, an educator with more than 30 years of experience, was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to serve on the Lander University Board of Trustees. Recognized for…
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Ellen Weaver Announces Re-Election Campaign for State Superintendent of Education
October 20, 2025
“Hope in Action for South Carolina’s Students” South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver has officially announced her campaign for re-election, highlighting a strong record of results and a renewed…
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Laurens County Hiring Director of Building Codes
October 19, 2025
Laurens County is on the lookout for a new Director of Building Codes to lead the county’s inspection and code enforcement division. This pivotal leadership role involves supervising staff, ensuring…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads Annual Silent Witness to Honor Victims of Fatal Domestic Abuse in 2024
October 15, 2025
Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 28th annual Silent Witness Ceremony that was held today on the South Carolina State…
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Council Recognizes Pharmacists Month and Red Ribbon Week, Approves FILOT Agreement with Meiden America
October 15, 2025
At Monday night’s Laurens County Council meeting, council members opened the evening by recognizing Pharmacists Month, honoring the vital role pharmacists play in community health care. Members of the Presbyterian…
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South Carolina Observes Earthquake Preparedness Week October 12–18
October 15, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed October 12–18, 2025, as Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and members of the State Emergency Response Team are…
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South Carolina among the US porch piracy hotspots, according to new study
October 14, 2025
Parcel theft has become a common cause of concern worldwide. Thieves steal online packages from doorsteps, especially around busy periods like Black Friday and the Holiday season. To discover trends…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis invites teachers to register for “Dear Mr. Treasurer” classroom activity
October 14, 2025
Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers! South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is inviting teachers across the Palmetto State to take part in a fun and educational activity designed…
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Jerre Threatt Named Laurens County Administrator
October 13, 2025
Threatt brings decades of public service and local leadership to the role Laurens County Council has unanimously appointed Jerre Threatt as the new Laurens County Administrator. Threatt will officially begin…
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