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South Carolina News and Info Tracker

Stay updated with "South Carolina News and Info Tracker," your go-to podcast for daily news highlights and updates. From political developments to local events, we provide the essential news you need to stay informed about what's happening in South Carolina.Copyright 2024 Quiet. Please Política y Gobierno
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  • South Carolina Surges: Small Business Growth, Political Shifts, and Infrastructure Investments Reshape the Palmetto State

    South Carolina Surges: Small Business Growth, Political Shifts, and Infrastructure Investments Reshape the Palmetto State
    Jul 31 2025
    South Carolina remains in the spotlight this week with a mix of political developments, business growth, community concerns, and record-breaking weather. State politics heat up as the gubernatorial race draws new contenders, with Congressman Ralph Norman announcing his candidacy. According to South Carolina ETV, Republican candidates—including Nancy Mace, Alan Wilson, and Pam Evette—are vying for the nomination, but a majority of voters remain undecided. Meanwhile, an ethics probe involving the legislature continues to draw interest, while a new law dubbed the Big Beautiful bill brings changes to SNAP benefit eligibility and access, impacting thousands of households across the state.

    Business news is encouraging, anchored by robust small business growth. The latest U.S. Small Business Administration figures show South Carolina added over 3,100 small businesses between March 2023 and March 2024, creating nearly 36,000 new jobs—more than 70 percent generated by firms with fewer than 500 employees. FabLogix, a national pipe fabrication company, announced a $9.8 million expansion in Spartanburg County, promising 150 additional jobs and reinforcing the region’s growing reputation as a business hub. This dynamism underscores the vital role of small and mid-sized enterprises in powering the state’s economy.

    Local governments are also pressing forward with infrastructure improvements. The South Carolina Department of Transportation approved an additional 200 million dollars for statewide bridge repairs. According to Charleston Business, this move raises the total bridge program budget to 439 million dollars, with more than 400 bridge projects underway or recently completed. These updates signal a major ongoing investment in the safety and reliability of state transportation networks.

    Communities are focused on education and public safety. Columbia city leaders unveiled plans for downtown redevelopment and city service consolidation, aiming for more efficient service delivery. Tragedy struck recently with a fatal amoeba infection contracted in a South Carolina lake, prompting parents and officials to seek greater public health warnings and water safety measures. On South Carolina roadways, the Department of Public Safety reported five fatalities during the last weekend of July, calling renewed attention to statewide traffic safety.

    The state’s small businesses continue to provide stable employment opportunities, but listeners should also note ongoing challenges such as education funding pressures and a tight labor market in several sectors.

    Extreme heat recently swept much of the state, with Greenville breaking a record by hitting 100 degrees Fahrenheit—conditions that highlight the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events.

    Looking ahead, listeners should watch the intensifying political campaigns as the gubernatorial field broadens, proposed amendments to the state’s transportation plan, and potential policy changes affecting nonprofits following a major IRS ruling. Community leaders are also set to debate further upgrades to schools and public safety measures as the academic year approaches.

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  • South Carolina's Economic Growth and Infrastructure Advances Highlight July's Key Developments

    South Carolina's Economic Growth and Infrastructure Advances Highlight July's Key Developments
    Jul 29 2025
    South Carolina is closing out July with several news developments capturing attention across the state. Governor Henry McMaster joined economic development officials on a mission to Germany last week, meeting with business leaders at Siemens and Fraunhofer as the state continues efforts to boost foreign investment and trade. Locally, the governor has a ceremonial signing scheduled for the Hands Free Driving Act, a measure aimed at improving road safety. State legislative updates this month include the advancement of new tort reform policies, intended to reduce so-called nuclear verdicts and promote a more business-friendly environment. Statehouse Report also highlights ongoing debate over education funding, with budget shortfalls resulting in tough decisions and potential cuts for K-12 and higher education institutions.

    Business activity remains robust across several sectors. Charleston Business reports that Volvo is set to begin manufacturing its most popular XC60 SUV at the Ridgeville plant by late 2026, a significant boost for the Upstate’s auto sector and job market. Boeing’s North Charleston facility secured a new order as Gulf Air committed to purchasing 12 Dreamliners, underlining the state's aerospace strength. The state’s ports saw container volume grow by 3 percent in fiscal 2025, supporting broader economic momentum. On a more somber note, Lockheed Martin announced a 10 percent workforce reduction at its Greenville location after the U.S. Air Force decided against extending a major contract, while Hampton Lumber will bring a new sawmill and jobs to Allendale County, expanding opportunities in the building materials sector.

    Communities are seeing investment in infrastructure and education despite budget constraints. The Department of Transportation announced an additional $200 million in funding for bridge repairs, aiming to address 530 bridges over the next decade, while a state program supporting rural infrastructure has received a substantial boost in this year's budget, facilitating improvements in smaller communities. Charleston is preparing for new recreational centers scheduled to begin construction in West Ashley and Johns Island next summer, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College will open its Nursing and Health Sciences Institute, expanding healthcare education.

    Public safety remains a concern, as the South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported five fatalities on state roadways over the most recent weekend, with ongoing efforts to address traffic safety intensified by the forthcoming Hands Free Driving Act. No major severe weather events have been reported in recent days, allowing communities to focus on heat advisories and routine summer preparedness.

    Looking ahead, listeners can expect continued debate in the state legislature on education funding and legal reform, groundbreaking on major infrastructure projects, the ceremonial rollout of new public safety laws, and signature events like the Best Places to Work Awards and the Cook Out Southern 500. Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • South Carolina's Week in Review: Record Fentanyl Seizure, Hate Crime Charge, and Nuclear Plant License Extension

    South Carolina's Week in Review: Record Fentanyl Seizure, Hate Crime Charge, and Nuclear Plant License Extension
    Jul 27 2025
    South Carolina listeners are catching up on a week marked by headline-making news across public safety, infrastructure, business, and weather. Law enforcement seized a record 156 pounds of fentanyl, considered by the U.S. Attorney’s Office the largest in state history, and two brothers are now facing federal charges. In another major first for state law, Richland County deputies charged a man under the county’s new hate crime ordinance after an assault on a Black jogger, marking an early test of this updated local policy, according to recent police reports. Tragedy also struck Columbia, where the family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr confirmed he died after exposure to a rare Naegleria fowleri amoeba while swimming in Lake Murray.

    Government and politics brought important legislative action. The South Carolina General Assembly returned briefly to Columbia, promptly overriding the governor’s veto on a pending gun charges bill. According to the South Carolina Association of Counties, the legislature’s work on the FY 2025-26 budget is complete, with lawmakers focusing on infrastructure and public employee pay. At the local government level, Richland County made history by enforcing its hate crime ordinance, and Charleston County authorities filed the first charge under a new state law targeting derelict boats, demonstrating a local and state commitment to new regulations in public safety and environmental stewardship.

    Economic news centered around expansion and retrenchment. Andrews Fabricators of Kingstree announced a three-million-dollar expansion in Williamsburg County. The project, which will add 40 new jobs, was praised by the Secretary of Commerce and underscores the role of manufacturing in rural South Carolina’s future. Setbacks were felt, too, as Canfor Corporation confirmed it will close its Darlington and Estill sawmills by August, a move expected to impact local employment, according to Columbia Business Monthly. Meanwhile, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission extended the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station’s license by 20 years, keeping a major energy employer operating through 2062.

    Communities and schools faced both relief and challenge. South Carolina school leaders expressed deep relief as the Trump administration released more than six billion in federal education funds after a nearly month-long hold. These redirected dollars had made up about 13 percent of last year’s federal support to state schools, and their release brings welcomed certainty as the new academic year begins, according to State Superintendent Ellen Weaver. The state’s infrastructure is also advancing with the Department of Transportation approving $200 million in new bridge funding, expediting work on the agency’s goal of restoring 530 bridges within a decade. In public safety, state disaster recovery received a boost as HUD announced over $150 million in federal aid for areas impacted by past hurricanes.

    Significant weather for the week includes a heat wave pushing into record territory, prompting warnings across the state for dangerous conditions, with meteorologists warning of health risks and urging precautions. Isolated severe storms have brought strong downbursts, locally damaging but not widespread.

    Looking ahead, listeners can expect the SCDOT’s next bridge modernization meeting on August 20, ongoing debates as Rep. Ralph Norman enters the South Carolina governor’s race, and the continued employment ripple effect from manufacturing transitions in the region. As always, thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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