South Carolina’s military veterans are a driving force in the state’s economy and in their communities. This Veterans Day and every day, S.C. Commerce recognizes the contributions of those who...
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director William Floyd announced that South Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates will decrease or remain the same for employers across the state in...
The City of Florence is inviting residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of Florence by participating in the city's 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan serves as a long-term guide for the...
The change took effect Sunday, after a federal court case pushed back the original start date. Some sodas and baked goods aren't part of the new limitations.
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 22, 2026, as Lights On Afterschool Day in South Carolina, recognizing the vital role afterschool programs play in supporting students, working families and communities across the state. The proclamation...
The City of Hartsville has been recognized with the Outstanding Rural Planning Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-SC) for its One Hartsville Master Plan, honoring the city's commitment to...
Powerus Corporation (Nasdaq: PUSA), the Rock Hill, South Carolina-based defense technology company focused on autonomous and unmanned systems, revealed the company’s Guardian-3 counter drone interceptor this week at the Association of the United...
Gov. Henry McMaster announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved South Carolina’s request to increase the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) federal cost share for Public Assistance following Hurricane Helene from 75 percent to...
More than a month after the latest tariffs on Canadian-made products were enacted, the trade war’s impact on South Carolina’s economy is still difficult to assess, even as further restrictions on Canadian imports take effect Tuesday. “It’s hard to speculate on specifically what impacts tariffs will have at this point,” Joey Von Nessen, a research […]
South Carolina State Archivist Eric Emerson, right, presents Gov. Henry McMaster, left, with a national award recognizing his contributions to state records preservation Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at the state Department of Archives and History....
FEMA announced more than $44 million in grant funding to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee to empower community leaders to take decisive steps to protect infrastructure and people from...
The Town of Fort Mill broke ground on Sept. 16, 2026, on a 33-acre site for its new Operations Center. Standing against a backdrop of red dirt and construction equipment, Fort Mill Town Manager Cary Vargo highlighted the importance of building a...
COLUMBIA — Owners of utility task vehicles can start driving the small, enclosed vehicles on public roads this year under a new law. The vehicles, which are popular among farmers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, have existed for years in a legal gray area, without clear requirements or bans on where they can operate, legislators […]
A committee of senators met for the first time this week to talk about potential sweeping changes to the state's tax code.
A Flock Safety license plate reader camera near Casa Grande, Arizona, in October 2025. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) COLUMBIA — Some South Carolina law enforcement are doubling down on the use of Flock cameras, even as scrutiny...
Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, signed H. 3305, Supplemental Appropriations, providing nonrecurring funding for earmarked appropriations across South Carolina. “Earmarks have long been part of the budget process, and we have worked...
FEMA has announced more than $52 million in funding for 29 recovery and mitigation projects to help South Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other disasters. This funding is part of more than $2 billion that FEMA announced for...
Employers, including small businesses, that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees may be eligible for an employer tax credit. Several enhancements have been made to this credit under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Here’s an...
Extension filers don’t have to wait until Oct. 15, 2026, to file their federal tax return. Taxpayers are encouraged not to wait and to take steps to help them prepare an accurate return. Let’s go over a few tips to make completing the return quick...
Governor Henry McMaster has announced line item vetoes for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 stage budget. The final budget includes 92 percent of the governor’s executive budget proposals, including an income tax cut, teacher and law enforcement pay...