South Carolina Lawmakers Advance Controversial Bills, Economic Development Booms with New Manufacturing Investment

In the South Carolina Statehouse, lawmakers advanced controversial bills amid heated debates. The House passed H. 4760 to criminalize medication abortions like mifepristone and misoprostol, sending it to the Senate Medical Affairs Committee, according to the ACLU of South Carolina[1]. A Senate subcommittee will soon consider Senate Bill 162, aiming to block transgender individuals from changing gender markers on birth certificates[1]. Meanwhile, the Senate unanimously approved S. 52 to strengthen DUI penalties, now heading to the House, as reported by South Carolina Public Radio[6].

On the economic front, Italy-based Huwell US Inc. announced an $11.6 million investment in Cherokee County for a cosmetics manufacturing facility, creating 25 jobs with operations starting in June 2026. Governor Henry McMaster and Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III hailed the move as a boost to rural manufacturing[3][7]. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham secured nearly $150 million in federal funding for state projects, including roadway improvements in Charleston County, aeronautics equipment at Charleston Southern University, and veterinary training at Clemson University[4].

Community developments include ongoing Upstate commercial real estate projects like the Woven mixed-use site in Greenville, featuring 214 residential units and commercial space[11]. Education sees progress with a $16 million health sciences center at Piedmont Technical College, set for mid-2026 opening[12]. Public safety legislation proliferates, with bills on law enforcement training, body cameras, and vehicle pursuits under review by the Fraternal Order of Police[2].

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake rattled the Lowcountry on Saturday, shaking homes but causing no reported damage, per South Carolina Public Radio[13]. No major recent weather events followed the January 31-February 1 winter storm that brought snow to coastal areas[9].

Looking Ahead, the Senate eyes charter school accountability in S. 454 and vape regulations in S. 287 this week, while the House debates AI, cybersecurity, and economic bills[6]. Huwell hiring ramps up, and Upstate infrastructure funding advances.

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