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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Britt Blackwell sworn in to SCDOT Commission
March 20, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of Dr. James “Britt” Blackwell to its Commission. Blackwell, of Rock Hill, was appointed by Governor McMaster in December…
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SC Housing helps public servants achieve homeownership with the ‘25 Palmetto Heroes Program
March 17, 2025
SC Housing is turning homeownership dreams into reality for South Carolina’s public service heroes through the 2025 Palmetto Heroes Program, which provides $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance alongside low,…
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SCDOT Commissioners sworn in after confirmation
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
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Inflation Reduction Act fuels growth for Greenville’s small businesses
March 3, 2025The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is delivering tangible benefits to Greenville’s small businesses. As an advocate and business owner, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these tax credits are enabling companies to…
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Laurens County Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers to advocate for children
February 27, 2025
Free online training begins April 1 The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested…
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South Carolina export sales total $38 billion in 2024, the highest volume since 2019
February 25, 2025
Automotive continues to be dominant industry for the state’s exports Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2025 Bell Tower Ball
February 20, 2025
Furman celebrates award recipients at 2025 Bell Tower Ball Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Under the glow…
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Conservative voters continue strong support for conservation
February 18, 2025
In a state-wide poll, Republican primary voters express significant support for conservation and resilience efforts across South Carolina. A new state-wide poll of 1,200 GOP voters conducted by Sustain SC…
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Governor Henry McMaster, Together SC, United Way Association of SC and AmeriCorps SC announce 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Award recipients
February 4, 2025Honoring the State’s Most Dedicated Volunteers at the SC Nonprofit Summit Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, Together SC, United Way Association of SC, and AmeriCorps SC are proud to…
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Katrina Shealy honored for legislative leadership
January 30, 2025Senator Katrina Shealy, who served in the S.C. Senate from 2012-2024, was honored as the 2025 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award winner for her commitment to some of the most…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates National Unclaimed Property Day
January 30, 2025
In observance of February 1 being National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that more than 800,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.…
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Governor Outlines Bold Vision for South Carolina in State of the State Address
January 29, 2025
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Henry McMaster reflected on South Carolina’s successes in 2024, acknowledged challenges ahead, and laid out an ambitious vision for the future.…
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Pope Flynn governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman receives certification as South Carolina State Court Mediator
January 29, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman, a governmental law attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, has been certified as a South Carolina Court…
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S.C. Commerce announces 2025 Relentless Challenge, StimulateSC grant awards
January 28, 2025
13 projects across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2025 Relentless Challenge and StimulateSC grants,…
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Graham Statement on new Army Corps funding for South Carolina Water infrastructure projects
January 27, 2025
North Myrtle Beach, City of Charleston, Orangeburg County to Receive Millions in Funding U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced…
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Helene Debris Update: SCDOT completes final debris pickup in many impacted counties and reminds others to put debris out to the curb now
January 16, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is making a final pass for debris in many impacted counties. Those counties are listed below and shown on the map. The counties currently…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for Advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 15, 2025On January 14, 2025, Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored…
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2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster announced chefs from Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston have been selected to represent South Carolina as 2025 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by…
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Greenville Transit Authority operations and maintenance facility opens
January 6, 2025
Creating the foundation to fulfill mobility goals and support growing demand for bus service, the Greenville Transit Authority opened a state-of-the-art operations and maintenance facility at 205 Arcadia Drive. City,…
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Gateway moves closer to groundbreaking
January 6, 2025
Greenville’s skyline will rise as a project decades in the making moves closer to reality. The Design and Review Board (DRB) unanimously approved street lighting and landscaping plans for the…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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Proposed refinements to Dev Code reduce burden on small business
January 6, 2025
The City will hold two public meetings to seek feedback on further refinements to its Development Code, including a change that will lessen the burden on businesses when opening in…
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City of Greenville shares Popular Annual Financial Report
January 6, 2025
The City of Greenville has published its Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). Designed to report the City’s financial status, the public can learn how the City’s achievements align with City…
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SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…
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Former Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Wunder joins Pope Flynn
December 27, 2024
Kimberly Wunder, a former in-house local government attorney, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters. Wunder will focus on providing cities,…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud
December 11, 2024
With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…
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Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood Plan heads to City Council
December 6, 2024With Planning Commission approval, the draft Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood Plan heads to City Council for consideration at its Dec. 9, 2024, meeting. The plan aims to enhance livability, connectivity and inclusivity in the…
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SCDOT receives a “Clean Audit” of Agency’s Finances for seventh consecutive year
December 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation was presented with an unmodified, or “clean audit” for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This report marks the seventh consecutive year the agency’s financial operations…
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LEO Santa Toy Drive underway
December 5, 2024
Holiday Alert from our first responders! The LEO Santa Toy Drive is happening NOW until 10 a.m. Friday at Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Drop off new, unwrapped toys for kids ages newborn to…
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City uses state funds to accelerate road safety improvements
December 3, 2024
Thanks to a one-time matching program funded by state gas tax, Greenville will receive $7.5 million to make streets safer, bringing the total capital budget for a dozen projects to…
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2024-25 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 25, 2024
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2024-25 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. For the first time since 2019-20, districts reported a decrease in…
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Streamlining Energy Infrastructure: Why Senator Graham should support permitting reform
November 21, 2024
Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation aims to simplify the permitting processes that have been causing massive delays in…
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