South Carolina Individual Income Tax Returns And Payments Are Due On May 1st
South Carolina Individual Income Tax returns and payments are due May 1. If you’re worried about paying what you owe after filing, don’t panic – the SCDOR has tips to…
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SEC Sends Notice to Voters: Verify Your Information for the Next Election
COLUMBIA, SC (April 7, 2025) – In an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of South Carolina’s statewide voter registration list, the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) announced that…
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Storm Risk Through This Evening
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: Most of the state is at risk of severe thunderstorms through this evening. The main area of concern…
FMU To Host Women’s Symposium April 10
Francis Marion University will host a free women’s symposium entitled, “What’s Her Story? Conversations with Women Leaders in South Carolina” on Thursday, April 10. This event is open to the…
WEATHER UPDATE: An Enhanced Weather Alert For Monday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: On Monday, we have a level 3 of 5 risk for severe storms across South Carolina. The primary…
Inland Port Greer Expansion Complete, Ready To Meet Market Demands
SC Ports celebrated the expansion of Inland Port Greer, which provides more cargo capacity and rail capabilities for port-dependent customers. (Photo/Matthew Peacock) GREER, SC — MARCH 26, 2025 — South…
Shippers Benefit From SC Ports New 2025 Lineup
SC Ports offers deep water access and productive port service. (Photo/Walter Lagarenne) CHARLESTON, SC — MARCH 20, 2025 — New ocean carrier deployments will increase the Port of Charleston’s coverage…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Says South Carolinians Should Consider Deleting 23andMe Accounts To Protect Personal Data
Attorney General Alan Wilson says South Carolinians with a 23andMe account should consider deleting it to protect their personal information. The genetic testing company is filing for bankruptcy. “This company…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Urges Consumers To Check Eligibility For Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Alan Wilson is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as South Carolina joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval…
WEATHER ALERT: The Silver Lining Of Cumulonimbus
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office We need some rain, y’all. While parts of the Upstate have only slightly below normal rainfall over the last eight…
Correcting The Record About Social Security Office Closings
Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed or…
Social Security Updates Recently Announced Identity Proofing Requirements
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security…
Rep. Russell Fry’s Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act Passes out of House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) announced that his Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. Under current law, federal…
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Rejects Call for Removal by Senate Subcommittee
COLUMBIA – (March 25, 2025) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis rejected calls for his removal by the Senate Finance Constitutional Subcommittee. Further, he welcomes calls for the Inspector General to…
Inaugural Carolinas Rip Current Awareness Week Set For April 27 through May 3, 2025
WILMINGTON – The National Weather Service offices that serve the coastal Carolinas (NWS Charleston SC, NWS Wilmington NC, NWS Newport/Morehead City, and NWS Wakefield) are joining to host the first…
Early Voting Underway For Dillon, Latta, and Lake View Elections
Early voting is underway for the City of Dillon, Latta, and Lake View elections. It began today, Monday, March 24th. Early voting is taking place at the Dillon County Voter…
Latta Native Bruce Wade Named Chief of Police of Cayce
The City of Cayce announces the newly selected Chief of the Cayce Police Department: Chief Bruce Wade. Wade, a native of Latta, began his career at the Evans Correctional Center…
Dillon County Economic Development Office Hosts Teams From NESA, Commerce, and SC Ports
Today, the Dillon County Economic Development Office hosted teams from SC Commerce, SC Ports Authority and NESA. The group learned all about the advantages Dillon County has in recruiting industries.