Public Policy SC

Urgent Call for Sustainable Technologies in South CarolinaUrgent Call for Sustainable Technologies in South Carolina

Urgent Call for Sustainable Technologies in South Carolina

News Summary Sustain SC warns that South Carolina could face an economic loss of up to $101.2 billion without sustainable…

7 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership ChallengesColumbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to…

1 week ago
Titan Farms Faces Wage Violation Scrutiny in South CarolinaTitan Farms Faces Wage Violation Scrutiny in South Carolina

Titan Farms Faces Wage Violation Scrutiny in South Carolina

News Summary Titan Farms, the largest peach grower on the East Coast, is under investigation for unlawful wage deductions affecting…

1 week ago
Wildfires Rock North and South CarolinaWildfires Rock North and South Carolina

Wildfires Rock North and South Carolina

News Summary Multiple wildfires are currently devastating North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency declaration in…

1 week ago
South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly ImplicationsSouth Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

News Summary The South Carolina House passed a bill to ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across state entities,…

1 week ago
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Unveils New FacilityMUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Unveils New Facility

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Unveils New Facility

News Summary The MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has launched its new advanced healthcare facility, featuring a hybrid operating…

2 weeks ago
Saginaw Dermatopathologist Struggles with Financial TroublesSaginaw Dermatopathologist Struggles with Financial Troubles

Saginaw Dermatopathologist Struggles with Financial Troubles

News Summary Dr. David L. Stockman, a dermatopathologist in Saginaw, Michigan, faces legal and financial challenges, including court judgments and…

3 weeks ago
Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South CarolinaHistoric Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed a historic moment as Brad Keith Sigmon became the first…

1 month ago
Leadership Change in Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s OfficeLeadership Change in Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office

Leadership Change in Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina experiences a leadership shift as Adair F. Boroughs is removed from her position as U.S.…

1 month ago
South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

News Summary On March 6, 2025, the South Carolina State Senate voted against the S.244 Tort Reform Bill, a significant…

1 month ago