PalmettoPride announces 2026 Tree Grant recipients
October 7, 2025
Program Helps Restore South Carolina Tree Canopy One Year After Hurricane Helene PalmettoPride has awarded 1,503 trees to 18 organizations in 13 counties through its annual Tree Grant program, offered…
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Pope Flynn expands to Georgia, adds seasoned public finance attorney James Woodward
October 6, 2025
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has expanded to Georgia, adding an office in Athens and broadening its Southeastern presence. The new office in…
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Greenville’s first inclusive playground opens in Cleveland Park
October 2, 2025
Brooks Playground Features Large Shaded Areas and Soft Turf City leaders joined Brooks Foster and her family for the opening of the inclusive playground. The 10,000-square-foot inclusive playground is 85…
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USDA announces $38.3 million in grant agreement to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
September 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers…
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FEMA provides more than $12 million to support disaster recovery across the Southeast
September 24, 2025
FEMA announced $12.7 million for multiple disaster recovery operations across the Southeast region. Here are some of the large FEMA grants obligated to states and communities: $3.4 million to the South…
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Offenders face financial and legal consequences
September 18, 2025
The City of Greenville has announced plans to take stronger steps to reduce parking gate damage in City-owned garages. Starting immediately, the City will pursue criminal charges against motorists who…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces 2025 legislative award winners
September 16, 2025
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the recipients of its annual Legislator of the Year awards for their work during the 2025 legislative session and their efforts to…
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SC Chamber to host Annual Workforce Development Symposium in partnership with SC Department of Employment and Workforce on September 17
September 16, 2025
Workforce recruitment, training, and retention of qualified employees are frequently identified as the top issues impacting South Carolina businesses. In partnership with the SC Department of Employment and Workforce, the Workforce…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2026 Municipal Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia
September 13, 2025
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” from Best Lawyers® in Municipal Law for Columbia. The designation…
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Prisma Health launches Sickle Cell Lifespan Center to provide comprehensive, systemwide care across all ages
September 11, 2025
Continuity of expert care from childhood through adulthood improves quality of life and prevents gaps in therapy Prisma Health has launched the Sickle Cell Lifespan Center, a newly expanded, systemwide…
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State Agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
September 11, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and fellow state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural…
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South Carolina economy ranked #1 in the country
August 29, 2025During quarter one of 2025 (Q1), South Carolina recorded significant growth for both GDP and personal income.South Carolina’s real GDP, which accounts for inflation, increased at an annualized rate of…
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SCDOR named 2025 PEBA Partners award Overall winner
August 27, 2025
The SCDOR has been named the 2025 Overall winner of the PEBA Partners award by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). PEBA awards this honor annually to the…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2025 Angel Charities
August 26, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Housing’s Made It Home! Program aims to involve homebuilders, create solutions to affordable housing deficit
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is offering an innovative approach to solving one of the state’s most important problems: a shortage of single-family housing.…
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SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
August 18, 2025
The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S.…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide
August 18, 2025
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2025 USA Chambers and…
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Greenville to celebrate opening of Croftstone Park Trail
August 12, 2025
The City of Greenville will officially open the new Croftstone Park Trail on Wednesday, August 13, at 11 a.m. The 36-inch-wide natural dirt trail includes features for mountain biking, a…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2% in July; shelter up
August 12, 2025
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in July, after rising 0.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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South Carolina legislators to speak at NAMI statewide Mental Health Conference
August 7, 2025
NAMI South Carolina announced the participation of three influential state lawmakers in its upcoming 2025 Annual Mental Health Conference: Unity in the Community: Mental Health for All. The event will…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces high credit ratings for South Carolina
August 6, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina has once again had its strong credit ratings reaffirmed by S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Rating Services. “Safeguarding our state’s credit ratings…
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Greenville seeks applicants for city boards and commissions
August 5, 2025
The City of Greenville is accepting applications for vacancies on several of its boards and commissions. Seats are available on the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, Greenville…
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Greer CPW awarded $10 million grant
August 4, 2025
Will Strengthen Infrastructure and Wastewater Treatment Plant Services The Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) was recently awarded a $10 million dollar grant from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority…
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SCDMV unveils new driver’s license and ID card designs
July 29, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) unveiled designs for the state’s new driver’s licenses and identification cards, featuring enhanced security features and iconic visuals celebrating the Palmetto State.…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs fund Living Shoreline Program “Bio-Rock Experimentation” in the Broad River
July 28, 2025Multi-agency collaboration for living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF / Living Shoreline development and oyster restoration program. Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and the environmental non-profit Global Eco…
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Margaret Fent Bodman appointed South Carolina’s next State Child Advocate
July 21, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Margaret Fent Bodman as the next State Child Advocate to lead the Department of Children’s Advocacy following the departure of former Child Advocate Amanda Whittle, who…
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State Accommodations Tax funds 35 projects
July 17, 2025
City Council Awards $3 Million to Support Local Tourism Overnight visitors in Greenville are supporting your favorite tourism events and venues. On Monday, City Council designated more than $3 million…
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Greenville Police report to City Council
July 15, 2025
Crime Drops 16 Percent; Citizen Satisfaction High Greenville is a safe city with a trusted police force. Police Chief Howie Thompson delivered the statistics and direct feedback from residents during…
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Grants awarded to improve communities throughout SC
July 15, 2025
S.C. Department of Commerce awards nearly $8 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Eight communities from throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling almost $8 million…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces 2025 Notary Public Seminars
July 10, 2025
Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Spartanburg, Florence, and Charleston counties in August and September. These…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving following Texas flooding disaster
July 9, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
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South Carolina DPH unveils online health compass for county-level data insights
July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Mark S. Barnes Chief of Staff
June 18, 2025
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the appointment of Mark S. Barnes, MBA, CGFO, as his new Chief of Staff. Barnes brings more than three decades of experience…
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Greenville celebrated the grand reopening of Cleveland Park Courts
June 17, 2025On Tuesday, June 17, the City of Greenville hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand reopening of the newly renovated Cleveland Park Courts. The event highlighted the city’s continued…
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OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
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Public-private partnership brings affordable apartments to Greenville
June 10, 2025New Affordable Housing Complex Opens Near Downtown The Riley at Overbrook, an 88-unit complex located off Interstate-385, held a Grand Opening celebration on Wednesday, June 4. The Riley will offer…
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Council approves lease agreement for Stone Cottage at Falls Park
June 10, 2025
Historic Cottage to Become Restaurant and Event Space Greenville City Council approved a lease agreement with Michael Minelli, owner of Passerelle Bistro. Minelli said the new eatery will be named…
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Council approves tax credit to bring 52 rental units to former textile mill site
June 10, 2025
Affordable Housing, Commercial Space Planned for Abandoned Property Greenville City Council approved a tax credit for Water Tower Crossing, a $21 million mixed-use project on historic property at 1007 Hampton…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates 33 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 4, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the sixth cohort of educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. This year’s Bronze level cohort…
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Greenville City Council unanimously approved a $291.2 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026
May 20, 2025
Greenville City Council unanimously approved a $291.2 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and a $25.9 million budget for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The FY26 budget, which takes…
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HUD announces over $50 million for affordable housing in southeastern Tribal communities
May 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – May 16, 2025, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $52 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast the South Carolina Senate hearing on the question of causes for removal of the South Carolina State Treasurer
April 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream and broadcast a South Carolina Senate hearing on April 21 at 12 p.m. The hearing will focus on the question of causes for removal…
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Upstate Deputy Calls for Better Care After Line-of-Duty Injury
April 1, 2025By Corporal Lucas Watts On November 16, 2023, our family began the long, grueling journey of recovery that comes with a traumatic brain injury. While on duty for the Oconee…
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Apply for the Citizens Transit Academy
April 1, 2025
Greenlink’s Citizens Transit Academy (CTA) is a free, six-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation, as well as the opportunities and…
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Chaquetta Greene wins ‘Environmentalist of the Year’ award recognition
April 1, 2025
Congratulations to Chaquetta Greene, an SCDES Environmental Health Manager, for being named “Environmentalist of the Year” by the South Carolina Public Health Association. Chaquetta received the special recognition during the SCPHA Annual Conference…
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A historic step forward: Groundbreaking held for new Conestee Dam project
April 1, 2025
SCDES Interim Director Myra Reece joined state and local officials, stakeholders, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Conestee Dam replacement project. Originally built in the 1800s, the dam has reached the…
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S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) begins daily ground-level ozone forecasts for residents
April 1, 2025
From April 1 through September 30, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) provides a daily forecast for ground-level ozone concentrations across the state. These forecasts can help South…
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Governor Henry McMaster appoints Tony Catone as Next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
March 28, 2025
On Tuesday, March 18th Governor Henry McMaster appointed Anthony “Tony” Catone as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Catone, who was named the agency’s…
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New report highlights factors influencing the health of South Carolinians
March 25, 2025
New data explores the population health of South Carolinians and the impact of physical, mental, and social well-being on life expectancy, among other factors. The annual report released by County…
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