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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 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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