SCDOT To Temporarily Reduce Speed On Part of US 501 In Horry County
Columbia, S.C. (December 20, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily reduce the speed limit on part of US 501 in Horry County to 45 miles per hour…
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SCDOT Opens All Lanes of Midlands Connection Project
Columbia, S.C. (December 20, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation is excited to announce that all lanes are open to traffic for the 16 miles of widening on I-26…
Benedict College Received Historic Columbia’s 2024 Preservation Award
Columbia, SC—December 20, 2024, Historic Columbia, a leader in preserving the City of Columbia’s historic and cultural heritage, awarded Benedict College the 2024 Preservation Award. The honor recognizes the institution’s…
SLED Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Florence
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Florence County. A man driving a 2016 Kia Soul…
Newberry County Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of SLED K9 Indicted for Gun Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a single-count indictment against James Robert Peterson, 37, of Prosperity, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The…
Troopers, Officers Spread Holiday Cheer to Children Affected By Highway Collisions
BLYTHEWOOD – Troopers and officers from South Carolina Department of Public Safety, with support from the SC Troopers Association and Walmart, provided some comfort to children across the state ahead…
Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Payments Surpass $1 Billion
WASHINGTON — The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by FEMA, has paid policyholders over $1.4 billion for flood losses stemming from Hurricane Helene recovery, with over 56,000 policyholders having…
Secretary Of State Announces Angels Of 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex….
U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Accepting Reports
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting beneficial ownership information reports. The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit…
Parents of Fallen State Trooper Receive South Carolina Order of the Palmetto
COLUMBIA – In the years since the tragic death of their state trooper son in 2002, Salvatore and Lois Rao have turned their grief into purpose by honoring fallen officers,…
Harbor Freight Tools Grows South Carolina Footprint With New Operation In Anderson County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Anderson County. The…
NFL Executive Ted Crews To Address December Graduates At S.C. State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University will conduct Fall 2024 Commencement Convocation on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, beginning at 10 a.m. in Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. The commencement address will…
SCDOT Permanently Closes I-26 Westbound Off-Ramp to Bush River Road As Part Of Carolina Crossroads Project
Columbia, S.C. (November 12, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation permanently closed the westbound I-26 off-ramp to Bush River Road overnight Tuesday, November 12. Access to Bush River…
SCDNR: State and Local Conservation Groups Protect Legacy Landscape In South Carolina Mountains
Greenville, S.C. – Nov. 13, 2024 – State and local leaders along with outdoor enthusiasts gathered today to get a first glimpse from the scenic ridge of the 1,090-acre Saluda…
Former SCDNR Director Taylor Named to SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
Alvin Taylor, former director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), was inducted into the S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in Columbia Oct. 30 for his exemplary…
AAC East, LLC Expands Marlboro County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – AAC East, LLC (AAC East), a producer of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), today announced it is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will…
Specialty Crop Funding Will Help South Carolina Farmers
COLUMBIA – In August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $603,000 in funding awarded to South Carolina through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Through this program, the South Carolina…
SCETV Premieres Documentary Celebrating Baseball Legend Bobby Richardson
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced it will air the premiere of Graceball: The Story of Bobby Richardson on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. on…