COURT BLOCKS LAWMAKER PAY RAISE
The state Supreme Court has put on hold raises for lawmakers, scheduled to take effect in July.
GOP GOV RACE HEATING UP
Republican attorney general Alan Wilson launched his bid for governor on Monday. Spartanburg Senator Josh Kimbrell will kick off his run this Saturday. 5th District Congressman Ralph Norman has relayed his intentions to announce next month.
Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette spoke about her intentions during a Columbia town hall. Filing for the governor’s race officially opens in March.
FORT MILL IMPACT FEES
A week before the state’s largest impact fees are set to take effect in Fort ill, the Town Council has paused most new residential building until 2026.
PARK SERVICE SIGNS
The next time you visit a National Park Service site, you may notice new signs asking you to report any history shared that is negative about America.
SC DROUGHT FREE
South Carolina is now drought free. The SC Drought Response Committee (DRC) met on June 24, 2025 and determined the remaining nine counties still listed in drought status were no longer in a drought, but now listed in normal status.
SMART SUN PROTECTION
As summer temperatures heat up, so does the need for smart sun protection. Clemson University public health expert Dr. Katymay Malone talks about like wearing SPF sunscreen, protective clothing, and sunglasses as well as practicing mindful sun exposure habits.
