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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 Kicks Off 2024 with Economic Growth, Legislative Action, and Public Health Initiatives

    South Carolina Kicks Off 2024 with Economic Growth, Legislative Action, and Public Health Initiatives
    Jan 11 2026
    South Carolina begins the new year with a mix of legislative activity, economic investment, and community-focused initiatives shaping daily life across the state. South Carolina ETV reports that the 2026 legislative session convenes January 13, with Governor Henry McMaster set to deliver his State of the State address outlining priorities on spending, education, and public safety, followed by a Democratic response and expanded gavel-to-gavel coverage for listeners who want to track bills in real time, including debates over infrastructure, workforce training, and health policy. South Carolina ETV and the South Carolina Legislative Services Agency are partnering to livestream House and Senate activity and key committee meetings to bolster transparency in state government, giving residents broader access to decisions affecting taxes, schools, and utilities, according to SCETV.

    In a notable public health push, the American Heart Association reports that advocates, educators, and medical professionals will gather at the State House January 28 urging the Senate to pass the Smart Heart Act, which would require every public school to have a cardiac emergency response plan and access to automated external defibrillators, after the measure previously passed the House unanimously. Supporters frame it as a nonpartisan child-safety bill aimed at ensuring consistent training and equipment in case of sudden cardiac arrest on school campuses, according to the American Heart Association.

    On the economic front, the South Carolina Department of Commerce highlights a steady stream of investments, including new manufacturing, materials, and data center operations that are adding jobs in rural and urban counties, while awarding more than 12 million dollars in community development grants for public improvements and critical equipment needs in local governments across the state, according to the Department of Commerce. Upstate Business Journal, citing Commerce data, notes that 2025 brought billions in announced industrial projects statewide, reinforcing South Carolina’s role as a magnet for advanced manufacturing, clean energy components, and logistics, with hundreds of new positions tied to facilities in counties like Cherokee, Orangeburg, and Spartanburg.

    Workforce and education are central to that growth. Spartanburg Community College reports it has secured more than 1.15 million dollars in public and private funding, including 776,200 dollars from the Department of Commerce and support from the Appalachian Regional Commission and Piedmont Natural Gas, to build a state-of-the-art clean room at its Spark Center, aimed at training talent for life sciences and advanced manufacturing. College leaders say the facility will double as innovation infrastructure for emerging companies, positioning Spartanburg as a hub for high-skill jobs.

    Looking ahead, the opening weeks of the General Assembly, the January State of the State address, the Smart Heart Act campaign, and continued announcements from the Department of Commerce on industrial recruitment and community grants will shape South Carolina’s political and economic agenda, while educators and workforce partners prepare for new investments in training and infrastructure.

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  • South Carolina Kicks Off 2026: Economic Growth, Political Dynamics, and Community Initiatives Set the Stage for Transformative Year

    South Carolina Kicks Off 2026: Economic Growth, Political Dynamics, and Community Initiatives Set the Stage for Transformative Year
    Jan 11 2026
    South Carolina is opening 2026 with a mix of political maneuvering, economic momentum, and community-focused initiatives shaping daily life across the state. As the second regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly prepares to convene on January 13, lawmakers are entering an election year where every vote will be closely watched. The South Carolina Statehouse website confirms the session start date, while the South Carolina Association of Counties notes that questions remain about which priorities will rise to the top, even as the House Republican Caucus has rolled out its 2026 agenda, signaling debates over spending, public safety, and social issues ahead, according to the association’s January 9 Friday Report.

    Governor Henry McMaster is also using his office to set a tone of unity, proclaiming January 2026 as South Carolina Interfaith Harmony Month. WACH reports that the proclamation encourages compassion and appreciation across faiths, with a monthlong slate of events hosted by Interfaith Partners of South Carolina at venues from Columbia to Bluffton. At the same time, public health and safety advocates are pressing for new protections in schools: the American Heart Association reports that educators and medical professionals will gather at the State House on January 28 to urge passage of the Smart Heart Act, which would require comprehensive cardiac emergency plans and accessible defibrillators in public and many private schools.

    The economic picture remains robust. The Upstate Business Journal, drawing on South Carolina Department of Commerce data, reports billions in announced investments for 2025, including major projects by First Solar in Cherokee County and Isuzu in Greenville, promising hundreds of new manufacturing and logistics jobs across the state. The Department of Commerce’s own news releases highlight additional expansions, from advanced materials production in Florence County to new manufacturing operations and headquarters in Horry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties, underscoring South Carolina’s continued appeal to industrial and technology firms. Construction contractors are entering the year with cautious optimism as well; Carolinas AGC reports that firms in both Carolinas expect strong demand in healthcare, power, water and sewer, and data center projects, though they warn that workforce shortages and rising costs remain serious challenges.

    Community and education investments are also drawing attention. Spartanburg Community College announces more than 1.15 million dollars in combined public and private funding to build a state-of-the-art clean room at its Spark Center, positioning the college as a key talent pipeline for life sciences and advanced manufacturing. Coastal Community Foundation reports a 1.5 million dollar impact investment to help Cristo Rey Charleston build a new college-prep high school in North Charleston, expanding opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds. Meanwhile, South Carolina State University has issued a solicitation for a multimillion-dollar research and extension facility in Bamberg County, according to a recent procurement notice, signaling continued investment in agricultural research and rural development.

    Looking ahead, listeners can expect the opening weeks of the legislative session, the Smart Heart Act push at the State House, and the rollout of Interfaith Harmony Month events to reveal how state leaders balance politics, public safety, and community-building, while new industrial projects and education investments test whether South Carolina can maintain its economic growth and develop the workforce to match.

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  • South Carolina 2026: Tax Reforms, Infrastructure Challenges, and Public Health Crises Reshape Palmetto State Landscape

    South Carolina 2026: Tax Reforms, Infrastructure Challenges, and Public Health Crises Reshape Palmetto State Landscape
    Jan 8 2026
    South Carolina is opening 2026 with a mix of political maneuvering, economic investment, and public health concerns shaping daily life across the state. According to South Carolina ETV, lawmakers return to Columbia on January 13 for the second year of the 126th General Assembly, with Republicans in control of both chambers and public safety, tax reform, and election-year politics expected to dominate the agenda.[10][2] News 19 WLTX reports that a major income tax overhaul that could eventually drive the state income tax rate toward zero remains on the table in the Senate, while legislators also eye faster transportation projects and juvenile crime reforms.[2][9]

    New laws are already changing life for listeners. ABC News 4 and News 19 note that liquor liability reforms took effect January 1, easing insurance requirements that bar and restaurant owners said were driving them out of business, and South Carolina’s hands-free driving law will begin bringing penalties for holding a phone while driving later this winter.[5][9]

    On the economic front, debate continues over whether the state is helping or hurting small businesses. FitsNews recently published a guest column arguing that South Carolina’s tax structure and incentives favor large corporations while shifting school tax burdens onto small businesses and commercial property owners, raising questions about who is truly carrying the state’s growth.[7] At the same time, workforce and innovation investments are expanding. Spartanburg Community College reports it has secured more than 1.15 million dollars in public and private funding, including 776,200 dollars from the South Carolina Department of Commerce, to build a state-of-the-art clean room at its Spark Center, strengthening training for life sciences and advanced manufacturing jobs.[4]

    Infrastructure remains a central concern. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says it has made “tremendous progress” on its 10-year road recovery plan, citing major work at the I-26/I-20 and I-26/I-95 interchanges and interstate widening along 121 miles of corridors, even as inflation erodes gas tax buying power and congestion worsens in fast-growing coastal and urban areas.[3]

    Community news highlights both opportunity and strain. Coastal Community Foundation reports a 1.5 million dollar investment in a new Cristo Rey high school campus in North Charleston, designed to serve more than 400 students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds through a college-prep curriculum and corporate work-study model.[8] The University of South Carolina notes its Board of Trustees has formally approved a 65 million dollar renovation phase for Thomas Cooper Library to upgrade life safety systems and modernize learning spaces.[15]

    Public health is an urgent storyline. The South Carolina Department of Public Health reports an escalating measles outbreak centered in the Upstate, with 211 related cases, dozens of new infections this week alone, and hundreds of people in quarantine, alongside recent rabies confirmations in a cow in Anderson County and a stray cat in Greenwood County.[1]

    Looking ahead, listeners can expect an intense legislative session with Governor Henry McMaster’s State of the State address setting priorities on taxes, infrastructure, and safety, a high-stakes gubernatorial race ramping up toward the June primary, continued debate over a long-stalled hate crimes law, and close monitoring of the measles outbreak and road funding challenges as growth pressures mount across South Carolina.[2][5][10][1]

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