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  • Tragedy Strikes South Carolina State University: Two Students Killed in Campus Shooting

    Tragedy Strikes South Carolina State University: Two Students Killed in Campus Shooting
    Feb 15 2026
    In South Carolina, tragedy struck South Carolina State University in Orangeburg Thursday night when a shooting at the Hugine Suites student complex left two dead and one injured. According to South Carolina Public Radio, the campus locked down around 9:15 p.m., lifting early Friday morning; victims Henry L. Crittenden, 19, of Orangeburg, and Terrell Thomas, 18, of Norway, died from gunshot wounds, per WACH reports, with classes canceled and counseling offered.

    The state legislature pushed forward key bills this week. Senators passed an overhaul of charter schools for greater accountability, as noted by News from the States, and began debating property tax relief, including a homestead exemption increase for seniors over 65 with local reimbursements. The House unanimously approved H5006, exempting $10,000 in business personal property taxes for small firms, now in Senate Finance, according to the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Other advances include SCDOT modernization bills in subcommittees and a concurrency measure for local development approvals. Governor Henry McMaster signed H.3431, the Age Appropriate Design Code, adding privacy protections against dark patterns online, per the IAPP.

    Economically, expansions abound. Hydrite Chemical Co. announced a $63 million investment in Laurens County, creating 13 jobs by 2028, praised by Governor McMaster via the Governor's office. Similar growth hit Florence, Hampton, Lexington, Charleston, Oconee, Anderson, and Aiken counties, with firms like PRET Advanced Materials adding 74 jobs and AGY 80, per the South Carolina Department of Commerce. A $1 million investment bolsters STEM at SC State University, reports HBCU Connect.

    Community efforts shine too, with Legacy Traditional School-Columbia under construction for a tuition-free K-8 opening fall 2026.

    No major recent weather events reported.

    Looking Ahead: Watch Senate Transportation subcommittees next week on SCDOT bills, ongoing property tax debates, and SC State's Board of Trustees emergency session on campus safety.

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  • South Carolina Advances Education Reforms, Attracts Major Investments, and Prepares for Strategic Economic Growth in 2024

    South Carolina Advances Education Reforms, Attracts Major Investments, and Prepares for Strategic Economic Growth in 2024
    Feb 12 2026
    In South Carolina, state lawmakers are advancing key education reforms, with the Senate unanimously passing a bill to boost accountability for charter school authorizers, including greater oversight by the Department of Education and transparency measures for for-profit operators, now headed to the House, according to South Carolina Public Radio. The House is debating H. 4755 to overhaul the judicial screening process by granting the governor appointment powers over the commission. Georg Utz Inc. announced a $40 million investment in Sumter County for its first South Carolina manufacturing plant, creating 50 jobs in rigid returnable packaging, with operations starting in 2028, as reported by the Governor's office. The University of South Carolina seeks legislative support for tuition freezes, brain health expansions, battery research, and internship programs amid record $323 million in research awards, highlighted at upcoming Carolina Day on February 17 at the State House.

    Economically, the state celebrates growth with new charter schools like the South Carolina Construction Academy opening in Myrtle Beach in 2026, offering hands-on training in trades alongside a K-8 STEAM school, per Construction Owners Association. Communities in Nexton near Summerville gear up for 2026 openings of Neat and Noble Bourbon Bar, Dog & Duck eatery, and a food court brewery.

    Public safety saw one fatality on roadways over the February 6-8 weekend, with statewide totals through February 8 at 53, preliminary figures from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety show. Recent winter storms in late January prompted a state of emergency, federal aid approval, and OPCON 1 activation, though roads have cleared, notes the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.

    Looking Ahead, watch for House action on charter accountability, the state budget in mid-March, SCCA enrollment, and USC's Carolina Day advocacy for health and energy initiatives.

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  • South Carolina's February Spotlight: Economic Growth, Legislative Shifts, and Infrastructure Advances

    South Carolina's February Spotlight: Economic Growth, Legislative Shifts, and Infrastructure Advances
    Feb 10 2026
    South Carolina navigates a mix of legislative progress, economic growth, and post-winter recovery as February unfolds. Top headlines include protests against ICE operations in Rock Hill, a rare cannonball discovery, and Super Bowl buzz, according to South Carolina Public Radio's afternoon update on February 9[1]. In government and politics, the Senate unanimously passed S. 52 to strengthen DUI laws after weeks of debate, sending it to the House, while the House approved limits on abortion drugs but returned a hemp ban bill to committee, as reported by South Carolina Public Radio[6]. Bill H.4755 advanced, shifting Judicial Merit Selection Commission appointments to the Governor's Office effective February 2027, with fiscal notes from the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office estimating added costs[2]. Magistrate reforms in H.3530 also moved forward in the House Judiciary Committee[10].

    Business and economy shine brightly, with Greenville County securing $725 million in 2025 investments and 1,293 jobs through projects like Isuzu North America's $280 million plant and expansions by DartPoints and Vermeer Corporation, per the Greenville Area Development Corporation[3]. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced nearly $150 million in federal funding for infrastructure, including $25 million for Greenville-Spartanburg Airport runway work and education grants for Clemson and Coastal Carolina University[4][8]. Upstate commercial real estate advances, such as Greenville's Woven mixed-use development and Spartanburg retail projects[7].

    Community news highlights education with the South Carolina Construction Academy charter school set to open in Myrtle Beach in 2026, offering hands-on training in trades like electrical and plumbing alongside Morning Star Academy[12]. Public safety saw one roadway fatality over the February 6-8 weekend, per the South Carolina Department of Public Safety[13]. Recent winter storms prompted Governor McMaster's state of emergency and approved federal aid, with roads still impacted as of February 1, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division[9].

    No major new weather events dominate current reports.

    Looking Ahead: Watch for Senate debates on charter school accountability in S. 454, vape regulations in S. 287, and a House Ways and Means hearing on road funding February 11[6][10]. SCbio's economic impact report on life sciences looms large[11].

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

    South Carolina Lawmakers Advance Controversial Bills, Economic Development Booms with New Manufacturing Investment
    Feb 8 2026
    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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  • South Carolina's Economic Resurgence: Rare Earth Investment, Runway Upgrades, and Legislative Showdowns Ahead

    South Carolina's Economic Resurgence: Rare Earth Investment, Runway Upgrades, and Legislative Showdowns Ahead
    Feb 5 2026
    South Carolina lawmakers are wrapping up heated Senate debates on tougher DUI laws under S. 52, while the House braces for battles over abortion medications and conflicting hemp bills that could ban or regulate THC products, according to South Carolina Public Radio. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Thomas Limehouse to the State Ports Authority Board, and the Senate passed a bill requiring liability insurance for larger watercraft. In his final State of the State address, McMaster urged raising teacher pay above $50,000, expanding four-year-old kindergarten, and investing $1.1 billion more in infrastructure to combat rising costs on $7 billion in active transportation projects, as reported by WFAE.

    Economically, optimism is growing. Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin told business leaders the 2025 economic fog is lifting, revealing a resilient economy. Canada-based Cyclic Materials announced an $82 million facility in McBee creating 90 jobs in rare earth recycling, with state grants approved, per Area Development. Huwell US Inc. selected Cherokee County for its first U.S. cosmetics plant, a $11.6 million investment yielding 25 jobs, according to the Governor's office. Senator Lindsey Graham secured nearly $150 million in federal funds for projects like $25 million for Greenville-Spartanburg Airport runway rehab and $7 million for Clemson veterinary education.

    A measles outbreak has reached 876 cases but may be slowing, per CIDRAP and NPR. Recent winter storms prompted a state of emergency on January 21, with hazardous roads lingering into early February, as noted by SCEMD. Community efforts include pushes for charter school reforms, special ed classroom cameras, and small business property tax breaks.

    Looking Ahead: Watch for House budget debates the week of March 9, judicial elections on March 4, and candidate filing opening March 16, alongside Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette's economic symposium today.

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  • South Carolina Braces for Winter Chaos: Snowstorms, Political Shifts, and Public Health Challenges Dominate State News

    South Carolina Braces for Winter Chaos: Snowstorms, Political Shifts, and Public Health Challenges Dominate State News
    Feb 3 2026
    A powerful winter storm battered South Carolina over the weekend, blanketing Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand in heavy snow, high winds, and record cold, with temperatures feeling below zero amid hurricane-force gusts offshore. According to Smoky Mountain Family on YouTube, snow blew across the beaches, creating treacherous travel conditions that lingered into this week, as FOX Weather reported snow-covered roads and sub-freezing temperatures. ABC News noted similar deadly impacts across the South, though South Carolina avoided the fatalities seen in neighboring North Carolina.

    In politics, Governor Henry McMaster delivered his final State of the State address, urging lawmakers to raise base teacher salaries above $50,000, expand four-year-old kindergarten, invest $1.1 billion in transportation from surplus funds to combat rising costs on nearly $7 billion in active projects, and reform judicial selection. According to South Carolina Public Radio and WFAE, he also pushed for land conservation and magistrate changes requiring attorneys. The 126th General Assembly continues tracking 2025-2026 legislation via LegiScan.

    Economically, construction booms statewide, with projects like Le Creuset's 300,000-square-foot distribution center in Hampton County, a new John's Island fire station, and SCDOT's $12 million bridge replacements in Cherokee County all nearing completion by late 2025, per SC Biz News. The SC NEXUS tech hub expansion marks the state's first statewide U.S. designation, boosting innovation at Clemson University.

    Public health concerns mount as South Carolina's measles outbreak becomes the largest in the U.S. in years, ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton reported, fueled by vaccination gaps.

    Looking Ahead, watch for legislative responses to McMaster's budget, ongoing winter recovery, and measles containment efforts amid the 126th Assembly's session.

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  • South Carolina Advances Transgender Bathroom Bill, Boosts Economic Growth in Landmark Legislative Session

    South Carolina Advances Transgender Bathroom Bill, Boosts Economic Growth in Landmark Legislative Session
    Feb 1 2026
    South Carolina lawmakers advanced House Bill 4756 on January 28, forcing transgender students to use school facilities matching their birth sex, passing 96-19 before heading to the Senate, according to the ACLU of South Carolina[1]. Governor Henry McMaster, in his final State of the State address, called for raising base teacher pay above $50,000, expanding four-year-old kindergarten, and injecting $1.1 billion in surplus funds into nearly $7 billion worth of active transportation projects threatened by rising costs[4][12]. Greenville County secured $725 million in 2025 investments from companies like GE Vernova, Isuzu North America, and DartPoints, creating 1,293 jobs and representing 8% of the state's total capital influx[3]. The state economy remains robust, leading the nation in early 2025 real GDP growth, fueled by manufacturing expansions such as Isuzu's $280 million Greenville plant[7].

    In the 126th General Assembly's second session, bills on law enforcement reforms, firearm background checks, and voucher tweaks for religious schools dominate calendars, with a Senate Education Subcommittee hearing Senate Bill 692 on February 4[1][2][6]. Public safety efforts highlight school resource officers credited with preventing tragedy at a recent incident[12].

    A powerful bomb cyclone brought heavy snow to the Southeast this weekend, dumping up to 6 inches in Myrtle Beach, which lacks snow equipment, and prompting closures like the South Carolina Ballet's performance, rescheduled to February 7[5][8][11]. Frigid temperatures and power outages linger in parts of the Carolinas.

    Looking Ahead: Watch Senate debates on H.4756, voucher amendments, and Gov. McMaster's budget priorities amid ongoing winter weather impacts and economic announcements.

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  • South Carolina Battles Winter Storm, Measles Outbreak, and Regulatory Challenges in Pivotal 2026 Legislative Session

    South Carolina Battles Winter Storm, Measles Outbreak, and Regulatory Challenges in Pivotal 2026 Legislative Session
    Jan 29 2026
    South Carolina faces multiple concurrent challenges and developments as Winter Storm Fern sweeps across the state. According to the SC Emergency Management Division, Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter weather and his request for a federal emergency disaster declaration has been approved. The storm prompted the cancellation of the legislative session, with lawmakers postponing activities until roads are safe for travel.

    The state's health department is grappling with a measles crisis, with nearly 800 confirmed cases representing the largest outbreak in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated nearly two decades ago. At least 18 people have been hospitalized for complications, highlighting significant public health concerns facing the state.

    On the legislative front, the South Carolina General Assembly convened its second regular session on January 13th. The Conservation Voters of South Carolina reports that lawmakers debated several significant issues including open primaries, vape and e-cigarette regulations, and DUI reform. However, a notable setback occurred when the Senate voted against passage of S.256, the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy bill, which would have incentivized energy conservation and rooftop solar improvements on commercial properties. Despite this defeat, energy affordability remains a priority, with Senator Massey's Energy Consumer Protection Bill advancing the conversation.

    Regulatory reform has drawn substantial attention, with proposed sweeping changes to South Carolina's regulatory system raising concerns among environmental advocates. The Conservation Voters of South Carolina testified in committee warning that the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act could unintentionally undermine basic environmental protections.

    Economic indicators show positive momentum for the state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, South Carolina remains the nation's fastest growing state, with its population increasing by 79,958 between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, representing a 1.5 percent increase. The construction industry is contributing to this growth, though the sector faces challenges attracting workers, with the Associated Builders and Contractors reporting the industry needs approximately 349,000 new workers in 2026.

    Federally, South Carolina has secured significant funding investments. U.S. Representative James Clyburn announced 50 million dollars in federal funding for community projects across the state's 6th Congressional District, targeting education, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development initiatives.

    Looking ahead, Governor McMaster is scheduled to deliver his 2026 State of the State Address on January 28th. Listeners can expect continued focus on legislative priorities including energy policy, economic development, and recovery efforts from the recent winter storm. The state legislature faces an increasingly tight timeline with the second year of its two-year session limiting the window for bills to pass before the May deadline.

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