Goose Creek man sentenced in North Charleston public corruption case

A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison after admitting involvement in a bribery scheme tied to North Charleston city council actions on rezoning matters. He is the first among eight defendants facing charges from this investigation.



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Signature Foods USA announces $11.5 million investment and 202 jobs in Anderson County

Signature Foods USA is opening its first U.S.-based plant in Easley with a $11.5 million investment expected to create over two hundred jobs. State leaders say this move strengthens both local industry and economic prospects while expanding opportunities within agribusiness.


Justin P. Powell  Secretary of Transportation

SCDOT to close SC 200 bridge over Minton Creek for replacement in April

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the SC 200 bridge over Minton Creek starting April 1 for a replacement project.
Justin P. Powell, Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation

South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to meet March 26 in Columbia

The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission will hold its next meeting on March 26 in Columbia.
Patrick Graff, Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children (AFC)

AFC Senior Fellow on school choice: Florida findings show South Carolina can deliver ‘cost-effective’ gains

Patrick Graff of the American Federation for Children said his research shows Florida’s investment in school choice led to greater academic gains at lower costs compared with increased public-school spending.

South Carolina sees 4.6% growth in average VA home loan size in 2025

The average VA loan amount for South Carolina in fiscal year 2025 was $353,577, a 4.6% increase from the previous year, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.


Justin P. Powell  Secretary of Transportation

SCDOT to close Zinker Road bridge in York County for replacement project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Zinker Road Bridge in York County starting March 16 for a replacement project expected to last until December 2026.
Tommy Schultz, CEO, American Federation for Children

American Federation for Children announces research on Florida school choice cost-effectiveness

The American Federation for Children announced new research showing Florida’s approach to school choice is significantly more cost-effective than traditional public spending increases.
Justin P. Powell, Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation

SCDOT to install all-way stop on SC-6 in Lexington County for roundabout project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will install an all-way stop at SC-6, Meadowfield Road, and Jim Spence Road in Lexington County starting March 13.