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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 2025 Inception Point Ai Política y Gobierno
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  • South Carolina's 2025 Transformation: Infrastructure, Policy, and Education Milestones Pave the Way for Unprecedented Growth

    South Carolina's 2025 Transformation: Infrastructure, Policy, and Education Milestones Pave the Way for Unprecedented Growth
    Dec 30 2025
    As South Carolina closes out 2025, the state continues its momentum across multiple fronts, from infrastructure investments to policy reforms that are reshaping the economic and educational landscape.

    The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported 11 fatalities on state roadways during the Christmas holiday travel period from December 24 through December 28[1]. This represents a slight improvement compared to 12 fatalities during the same period in 2024, though preliminary data continues to be compiled by county coroners offices[1].

    On the legislative front, South Carolina lawmakers have achieved significant policy wins heading into 2026. The state passed H.3430, landmark tort reform legislation that includes relief for bars and restaurants regarding liquor liability insurance and creates fairer jury verdict procedures[2]. Additionally, South Carolina is positioning itself as a national leader in nuclear energy. Lawmakers championed Small Modular Reactors as a critical part of the state's future energy portfolio through H.3309[2]. Tax reform also advanced, with the highest individual income tax bracket now at 6 percent, down from 7 percent, with potential further reductions on the horizon[2].

    Education remains a priority for state leaders. South Carolina lawmakers are advancing proposals to raise starting teacher salaries to 50,000 dollars annually, an initiative that would require approximately 200 million dollars in annual funding[4]. The state also launched SC RISE in January 2025, a teacher residency program designed to improve recruitment and retention through paid, year-long positions[4].

    Major infrastructure projects are transforming South Carolina communities. The University of South Carolina's new School of Medicine, a 300 million dollar facility spanning 330,000 square feet, topped out in 2025 with completion scheduled for August 2027[12]. In Columbia, the city partnership with The Kessler Collection to develop a Grand Bohemian Hotel represents a 70 million dollar investment in downtown revitalization[11]. Core Spaces is breaking ground on Oliv Columbia, a 2,350-bed mixed-use development near the USC campus with completion scheduled for summer 2028[7].

    Healthcare expansion is also underway. Novant Health was selected to develop a 25,000-square-foot medical office building in Hilton Head that will include urology, urgent care, primary care, and physical therapy services, with planned expansion to 40,000 total square feet representing a 25.3 million dollar investment[3].

    Looking ahead, South Carolina faces important decisions on additional tort reform measures, with the House pledging to address reforms left from the H.3430 compromise in 2026[2]. The Senate is expected to take up broader tax reform proposals that could further reshape the state's fiscal landscape[2]. Education funding and teacher recruitment initiatives will continue to be central to legislative discussions as the state works to fill over 1,000 teacher vacancies.

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  • South Carolina's 2026 Outlook: Political Shifts, Economic Growth, and Key Policy Challenges Ahead

    South Carolina's 2026 Outlook: Political Shifts, Economic Growth, and Key Policy Challenges Ahead
    Dec 28 2025
    South Carolina closes the year with a mix of political maneuvering, economic momentum, and public safety and health concerns that listeners will want to watch closely.

    Politically, the 2026 election cycle is already reshaping the Statehouse, with a series of State House special elections filling vacancies and signaling early tests for both parties, according to 270toWin. 270toWin reports that three legislative seats were on the ballot just before Christmas, underscoring how closely control of the House is being watched ahead of major tax and legal reforms. The policy think tank Palmetto Promise Institute notes that the House has already passed a sweeping income tax overhaul that would eventually cut the top rate toward zero, with senators poised to take up the plan and broader tax reform in 2026.

    According to Palmetto Promise Institute, lawmakers also advanced an omnibus energy bill that elevates small modular nuclear reactors as a cornerstone of South Carolina’s future grid, positioning the state as a national leader in next‑generation nuclear development. The same group highlights passage of H.3430, a tort reform package aimed at rebalancing liability rules for bars, restaurants, and intoxicated drivers, with a House ad hoc committee preparing additional civil justice changes for 2026.

    On the economic front, manufacturing and clean‑energy projects continue to drive job growth. SC News Biz reports that battery recycler Redwood Materials has opened the first phase of a $3.5 billion lithium‑ion recycling complex in Berkeley County, the largest economic development investment in state history and expected to create more than 1,500 jobs. The South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo site adds that companies like Fenner Precision Polymers in Gaffney, Vermeer MV Solutions in Piedmont, and Mission Critical Interior Solutions in Orangeburg County are together investing tens of millions of dollars and pledging hundreds of new manufacturing jobs across rural and Upstate communities.

    Community infrastructure and education are also in motion. School Construction News reports that the University of South Carolina has topped out its new $300 million School of Medicine building in Columbia, a 330,000‑square‑foot facility scheduled to open in 2027 as part of a public‑private health sciences campus. According to HERE Columbia, state education leaders are pushing to raise starting teacher pay to about $50,000 and expand the SC RISE teacher residency program to address more than 1,000 vacancies while also tightening school safety.

    Public safety and health remain front‑of‑mind. WACH Fox reports that state Highway Patrol investigated multiple fatal crashes across the Midlands over the Christmas period, including deadly wrecks in Aiken and Fairfield counties. South Carolina Public Radio notes that an unusually warm holiday stretch in the 70s and 80s is giving way to a sharp cold front to end the year, while WPDE reports flu cases are rising statewide, with physicians urging vaccination and masking during holiday gatherings.

    Looking ahead, listeners should watch the Senate’s tax debate, follow whether nuclear and battery investments deliver promised jobs, and track how education pay and safety proposals fare as the next legislative session ramps up.

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  • South Carolina's Economic Renaissance: Manufacturing Boom, Education Upgrades, and Political Shifts Reshape the Palmetto State

    South Carolina's Economic Renaissance: Manufacturing Boom, Education Upgrades, and Political Shifts Reshape the Palmetto State
    Dec 25 2025
    South Carolina listeners are waking up to a state in motion, with politics, economic development, education, and public safety all sharing the spotlight.

    On the political front, 270toWin reports that special elections this week are filling three vacancies in the General Assembly, including a contested race in House District 88 following the resignation and guilty plea of former Representative RJ May, and uncontested contests in House District 21 and Senate District 12 that are expected to keep those seats in Republican hands.[270toWin] The South Carolina Election Commission has announced hand-count audits for these races, underscoring continued attention to election integrity.[South Carolina Election Commission] Separately, the Legal Defense Fund notes that a state legislator has circulated a draft congressional map that appears to target a historically Black district, with a formal redistricting bill expected in January, setting up a likely legal and political fight over representation.[Legal Defense Fund]

    Economically, the state continues to attract major industrial and technology investment. The South Carolina Department of Commerce reports multiple manufacturing expansions in sectors from automotive to defense, including new jobs in Charleston, Dillon, Pickens, and other counties.[South Carolina Department of Commerce] Area Development highlights Mission Critical Interior Solutions’ 7.4 million dollar project in Orangeburg County, expected to bring 49 manufacturing jobs to Springfield, while Hoffman & Hoffman is investing 8.5 million dollars and adding 60 jobs in Lexington County’s HVAC and building-systems sector, signaling confidence in the Midlands economy.[Area Development][Hoffman & Hoffman] The South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo notes that Redwood Materials has opened the first phase of a 3.5 billion dollar battery recycling plant in Berkeley County, projected to create more than 1,500 jobs and marking the largest economic development investment in state history.[South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo]

    Community and education infrastructure are also evolving. HereColumbia reports that since 2020, lawmakers have directed 391 million dollars toward school facility improvements in disadvantaged or fast-growing districts, and the Department of Education is seeking 100 million dollars to create an Education Infrastructure Bank for rural and charter schools.[HereColumbia] School Construction News and CoStar report that the University of South Carolina has “topped out” its new 300 million dollar School of Medicine facility in Columbia, a public-private project slated to open in 2027 and expand medical education capacity.[School Construction News][CoStar] The Greenville Journal adds that new K–12 and technical college campuses, including a Center for Welding and Automation Excellence, are coming online in the Upstate, reinforcing workforce development.[Greenville Journal]

    In public health and safety, Outbreak News Today reports a growing measles outbreak with nine new cases recently confirmed by the Department of Public Health, bringing renewed calls for vaccination.[Outbreak News Today] The Department of Public Safety says seven people were killed on South Carolina roadways over a recent three-day period, a sobering reminder of ongoing traffic-safety challenges.[South Carolina Department of Public Safety]

    Looking ahead, listeners should watch the January redistricting push at the Statehouse, continued announcements tied to the battery and automotive supply chains, and the state’s response to the measles outbreak as the legislative session approaches.

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