Georgetown County Emergency Management receives $5,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant for disaster response equipment
June 17, 2026
Georgetown County Emergency Management has received a $5,000 grant through the Duke Energy Foundation’s 2026 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program. The grant is among 34 awards totaling $500,000…
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Laurens City Council Approves Budget on Second Reading
June 17, 2026
The Laurens City Council met Monday night and approved the city budget on second reading, completing a process that began with first reading approval at the May meeting. The May…
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Richland County mailing notices for property value changes
June 17, 2026
Notifications are not tax bills; use online application for appeals Richland County is giving many property owners an early heads up about changes to the value of their property for 2026.…
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Richland County offices closed Friday to honor Juneteenth
June 17, 2026
Richland County Government offices will close Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. All County Solid Waste & Recycling facilities will…
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Laurens County Council Sets Quarterly Public Input Meeting for June 22
June 16, 2026
Laurens County Council will hold its next quarterly public input meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6 p.m., giving residents an opportunity to address council members on any matters…
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Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office announces open hiring event for multiple positions
June 16, 2026
The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has announced an upcoming Open Hiring Event scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at 9:00 am. The event will take place at the agency’s headquarters…
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Columbia approves Vista Business Improvement District, strengthening downtown partnership
June 16, 2026
Columbia City Council has approved the creation of a new Business Improvement District (BID) for The Vista, a move supporters say will provide additional resources to support economic growth, beautification,…
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SCDES now accepting grant applications for watershed projects that improve water quality
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting applications for grant-funded projects that help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026. Nonpoint source pollution occurs when rainfall or irrigation water moves…
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South Congaree presents balanced budget built on a year of major progress
June 15, 2026
The Town of South Congaree presented its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget this week, marking a milestone for the Town: a balanced budget that establishes a true financial baseline for years…
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Georgetown County School District to hold public hearing for the 2026-27 budget on June 23
June 15, 2026
The Georgetown County Board of Education has officially scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026-27 operational budget for the Georgetown County School District (GCSD). The hearing will take…
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Early Voting Opens Statewide this Week Ahead of June 23 Republican Primary Runoff
June 15, 2026
Laurens County voters can cast ballots early this week ahead of the June 23 statewide primary runoff, joining residents in all 46 South Carolina counties for a two-day early voting…
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Nearly 300 attend public meeting on former Liberty Steel site cleanup and redevelopment
June 15, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher Nearly 300 residents gathered at Winyah Auditorium on June 11 for a public meeting on the cleanup and future reuse of the former Liberty Steel, formerly…
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Clinton Public Works Reports Equipment Challenges Affecting Debris and Garbage Collection
June 15, 2026
The City of Clinton is alerting residents to equipment problems within its Public Works Department that are expected to delay debris and garbage collection this week. According to the city,…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop
June 15, 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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Proposed changes to city-designated vendor spaces on the peninsula
June 15, 2026
The City of Charleston is holding a special Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting today to discuss proposed changes to vendor locations and future permitting opportunities for mobile food and street…
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City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement partners with Innovative Solutions to launch South Carolina’s first data-driven naloxone vending program
June 15, 2026
Innovative Solutions Consulting & Counseling Group, LLC (IS), in partnership with the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) and the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE),…
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Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park opening June 29
June 15, 2026
Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park will open to the public on Monday, June 29 at 10 a.m. Berkeley County Waterfront Park is located along Lake Moultrie at 933 Broughton…
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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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