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SC Ports has expanded its container yard at Inland Port Greer to handle customers’ growth. (Photo/Meade/SC Ports) CHARLESTON, SC — DEC. 17, 2024 — South Carolina Ports is enhancing its…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources It looks like the weather through Christmas Day is going to follow the general outline…

COLUMBIA, SC (December 19, 2024) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and his team of elves at the State Treasurer’s Office have been checking their unclaimed property list to see if…

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Dec. 10, 2024 – South Carolina Ports awarded $260,000 to 94 South Carolina nonprofits and organizations through its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2025. This year’s…

Attorney General Alan Wilson warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers….

December 11, 2024- On. Dec. 11, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) announces the launch of new technology to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants to receive…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a public warning of a rise in an advanced tech support scam that targets seniors. The FBI is currently investigating numerous cases…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents to be good stewards of the environment this holiday season by making the effort to recycle materials…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – While South Carolinians are sharing their generosity with gift purchases and charity donations, scammers are busy trying to take advantage of your holiday cheer. The South Carolina…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Our weather looks uneventful through the middle of next week, with some exceptions. Cold high…

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 11 , 2024) – Many students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to find…

By Betsy Finklea On Monday of this week, the applications went live on the South Carolina Department of Revenue website for businesses interested in Sunday alcohol sales in the unincorporated…

COLUMBIA (December 5, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement temporary lane closures on I-95 northbound between mile markers 181 and 185 in Dillon County beginning December 9…

We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Kelly Seed Company, LLC has officially acquired Dillon Seed Company, Inc., located in Dillon, S.C.! This dynamic merger is a significant leap…

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms…

By Betsy Finklea No bids were received to purchase the Dillon County Airport, according to Dillon County Administrator Tim Harper. The airport had been put up for bid on SCBO…

COLUMBIA (November 25, 2024) – SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, December 12 regarding a proposed planning and environmental linkage study for the bridges on Interstate…

Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week for 2024 will be observed December 1 through December 7, 2024. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the…