SC Legislative Updates

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and EvacuationsCarolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

News Summary Wildfires have engulfed South Carolina, leading to a state of emergency and mandatory evacuations in affected areas. Firefighters…

13 hours ago
Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance HikesCharleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

News Summary Charleston is grappling with rising liquor liability insurance costs that are impacting local businesses. Lawmakers are looking to…

16 hours ago
Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to WildfiresMandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

News Summary Residents in Greenville and Pickens Counties are facing urgent evacuations as the South Carolina Forestry Commission responds to…

2 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI LegislationColumbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

News Summary The South Carolina General Assembly has passed two contentious bills aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…

2 days ago
Spartanburg Hosts Governor’s Conference as Tourism FlourishesSpartanburg Hosts Governor’s Conference as Tourism Flourishes

Spartanburg Hosts Governor’s Conference as Tourism Flourishes

News Summary Spartanburg recently hosted the 60th South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism, showcasing a remarkable 65% growth…

2 days ago
Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

2 days ago
Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina CommunityTragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial 'Nate' G. Baker, a 20-year-old business major, following…

7 days ago
Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

7 days ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI PoliciesSouth Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI Policies

South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI Policies

News Summary In a notable legislative move, South Carolina lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion…

7 days ago
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