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...
The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved by voice vote its lineup of six early primaries for the 2028 election cycle, kicking off with South Carolina and Nevada. DNC Chair Ken Martin said during Saturday’s meeting that the early...
Local governments in rural areas of South Carolina can compete for grant funds to help bring transformative projects to life. The Rural Development Initiative annual competitive grant program, administered by S.C. Commerce, will open soon....
Before he was a United States senator, the late Lindsey Graham was the first member of his family to attend college, according to the bio on his U.S. Senate web page. Graham, who died July 11, 2026, was born in 1955 in Central, South Carolina,...
IRS Tax Tips: Scammers have been known to take advantage of people’s kindness and generosity. Whether it’s creating a fake charity or encouraging the use of inaccurate estimates for donated property, taxpayers should be aware and proceed with...
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will provide live television, radio and streaming coverage of memorial services honoring the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 28 and 29 from Washington, D.C. and Columbia. Coverage begins...
Scammers know that applying for veterans benefits is at the top of the to-do list when you’re getting ready to leave the military. That’s why they pretend to be with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and offer to help you apply for benefits...
Anne Flynn, chair of the Noble Tree Foundation, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor, by Governor Henry McMaster. Flynn, who had served as First Vice President and State Bylaws Chair of The National...
There are several kinds of major life events that can affect a taxpayer’s filing requirements, tax benefits and withholding. It could be marriage, welcoming a new child, divorce, or loss of a loved one- all of these can impact their tax situation....