Palmetto State News

SC, Georgia show similar economic recoveries as states eliminate unemployment assistance

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2021

As South Carolina recovers economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, its recovery mirrors that of the neighboring state of Georgia.

Santee Cooper, Central Electric to buy 200 megawatts of power from Georgetown County solar farms

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2021

As part of its efforts to increase its position as a key player in South Carolina's solar energy market, Santee Cooper and Central Electric recently entered into an agreement to buy solar power from Georgetown County.

Unemployment rate drops as McMaster condemns 'dangerous federal entitlement'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 14, 2021

As the state of South Carolina ends federal unemployment benefits, unemployed workers are returning to the workforce, the state said.

Former U.S. Attorney McCoy assumes new role as chairman at Santee Cooper

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021

Former U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy has been officially confirmed in his position of chairman at Santee Cooper.