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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 Braces for Winter Storm: Governor Declares Emergency, National Guard Activated Amid Freezing Conditions

    South Carolina Braces for Winter Storm: Governor Declares Emergency, National Guard Activated Amid Freezing Conditions
    Jan 25 2026
    Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm bringing sleet, ice, snow, and freezing temperatures this weekend, activating the National Guard and suspending commercial vehicle rules to speed aid, according to the governor's office. The State Emergency Operations Center moved to full activation at OPCON 1 on January 24, with over 180 aid requests processed, 13 shelters open, and thousands of personnel from transportation and public safety mobilizing, reports the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.

    In politics, the 126th General Assembly's second session began January 13, with early moves in the House and Senate recapped by South Carolina Public Radio's South Carolina Lede podcast. State Superintendent Ellen Weaver pitched a 2026 education budget to lawmakers, seeking $70 million for instructional materials, $120 million for safer schools via the Education Infrastructure Bank, and 300 new buses to cut fleet age further, per the South Carolina Department of Education.

    Economically, Poland-based JGB Brothers announced a $7 million plant in Bamberg County for food fibers, creating 40 jobs by late 2026, aided by a $200,000 state grant, as detailed by Area Development. Tri-County Technical College broke ground on a $31 million Anderson campus expansion for workforce training in mechatronics and more, according to SC News Biz. U.S. Rep. James Clyburn secured $50 million in federal funds for Sixth District projects like university centers and infrastructure, ABC News 4 reports.

    Community efforts include these expansions boosting education and jobs amid steady manufacturing growth.

    Looking Ahead, tune in for Governor McMaster's State of the State address on January 28, broadcast live on South Carolina ETV and Public Radio, outlining session priorities. The Senate meets at noon on January 27.

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  • South Carolina Braces for Severe Winter Storm and Potential Power Outages, State of Emergency Declared

    South Carolina Braces for Severe Winter Storm and Potential Power Outages, State of Emergency Declared
    Jan 22 2026
    South Carolina is bracing for significant winter weather this weekend as Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday in preparation for a storm system expected to begin Saturday and continue through the weekend, possibly into Monday. According to the Governor's office, the declaration activates the state's Emergency Operations Plan and allows the National Guard to mobilize resources. Forecasters report a mix of sleet, ice, and snow along with freezing temperatures that could create hazardous travel conditions and impact utilities across portions of the state. Dominion Energy and the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina are urging customers to prepare for potential power outages.

    On the legislative front, the South Carolina General Assembly is moving forward with several significant proposals. The Senate Finance Committee advanced two major tax-related bills this week, including an income tax measure that would lower the top rate from six percent to five point three nine percent and a homestead exemption expansion for seniors. According to South Carolina Public Radio, these bills could cost the state more than three hundred seventy million dollars in annual revenue. The House Judiciary Committee also advanced a bill that would codify and expand restrictions on bathroom use in public schools based on biological sex assigned at birth.

    The state's economy continues to show strength. The South Carolina Department of Commerce released 2025 industry recruitment results showing total capital investment of nine point one two billion dollars, marking the third highest year on record. This brought more than eighty one hundred new jobs to the state, with rural communities accounting for more than forty percent of these totals. Additionally, JGB Brothers LLC, a food fibers manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County with a seven million dollar investment creating forty new jobs.

    Education remains a priority in state budget discussions. The State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented the Department of Education's budget requests to the House Ways and Means Committee, requesting significant funding for student success initiatives, teacher support, and school safety. The proposals include one hundred twenty million dollars for an Education Infrastructure Bank to fund school safety and facility improvements and seventy million dollars for high quality instructional materials.

    Looking ahead, listeners should monitor the developing winter weather situation and ensure they have adequate supplies and preparations in place. The state legislature continues its 2026 session with additional bills expected to move through committee hearings and floor debates in the coming weeks.

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  • South Carolina Lawmakers Advance Key Legislation: DUI Laws, Tax Breaks, and Economic Growth in 2026 Session

    South Carolina Lawmakers Advance Key Legislation: DUI Laws, Tax Breaks, and Economic Growth in 2026 Session
    Jan 20 2026
    South Carolina lawmakers returned to the State House last week for the 2026 session, swearing in new members like Rep. Greg Ford and advancing key bills. Senate Judiciary strengthened DUI laws in S. 52, sending it to the floor as a priority, according to South Carolina Public Radio. The Senate Finance Committee pushed S. 768 to double the homestead exemption from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars and lower the eligibility age to sixty, despite cost concerns topping two hundred forty-five million dollars. In the House, an ad hoc committee drafted transportation reforms for the DOT, including tolling options and electric vehicle fees, while eyeing bathroom bill H. 4756.

    Economically, South Carolina Commerce reports industry recruitment hit nine point one two billion dollars in 2025, with rural areas capturing forty-six percent of investments and thousands of jobs from firms like Ironline Metals in Hampton County, MCIS in Orangeburg, and Fenner Precision Polymers in Cherokee. Construction remains robust, with contractors optimistic about hospitals, K-12 schools, and data centers, per Carolinas AGC, though labor shortages persist. The education sector eyes growth, including JEDA's thirty-three point eight million dollar bonds for Libertas Academy Woodruff charter school opening in 2026-27, and Spartanburg District Six's bond referendum for new schools and renovations.

    Public safety dominates headlines with a surging measles outbreak. The South Carolina Department of Public Health reports four hundred thirty-four cases, up one hundred twenty-four recently, with hundreds in quarantine amid exposures at Upstate schools and businesses like Spartanburg Walmart, per CIDRAP and WYFF News 4. Mobile vaccine units are active. No major weather events reported.

    Looking Ahead: Senate Finance reviews the House income tax bill H. 4216 this week, alongside energy consumer protections in S. 784 and judicial reforms. Budget hearings continue, with education proposals for teacher support and school safety under scrutiny.

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