SC Seattle News Digest

School Board Filing Windows

• 🔥 York County School Board Races: Nonpartisan filing for York School District No. 1 and Clover School District...

South Carolina communities are opening cooling shelters as heat indices hit 110-115 degrees along the coast.

• North Charleston’s Community Resource...

A new map reveals over 20 data centers operating or planned across South Carolina, with major projects concentrated in several counties.

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Two South Carolina landowners are asking the PSC to reconsider its June approval of a $5 billion, 2,200-megawatt natural gas plant between Charleston...

Ashley Landing mixed-use project moves forward after Woodfield Development purchased land for 285 apartments featuring studios to three-bedroom units....

The South Carolina Association of Counties wants member submissions to help shape its 2027 legislative agenda.

• Submit issues, concerns and...

The South Carolina Republican Party has filed a federal lawsuit to end the state's open primary system, arguing only Republicans should select GOP...

• Filing opens Monday, August 3 at noon for nonpartisan school board seats
• York District 1 seeks seats 1, 3, 4, 5 and At-Large; Clover District 2...

Major builds are accelerating economic development across South Carolina through workforce training and manufacturing space.

• Aiken County’s $47...

North Charleston police report violent crime down 9% through June 2026, with homicides dropping 33% and aggravated assaults involving firearms falling 27%. Nonviolent index crimes also declined 22%, led by a 74% drop in business burglaries.

State Political Developments

• 🔥 SC GOP Primary Lawsuit: South Carolina Republicans filed a federal lawsuit to close the state's open primaries,...

South Carolina Public Radio's July 9 headlines focus on these local law enforcement items:

• Aiken County Sheriff's Office will update the community on the Javaeyah Harris case.
• Seventh arrest reported in North Charleston July 4 block party.

The Transportation Modernization Act, signed in May, gives SCDOT authority to cut red tape and speed up projects.

• Choice lanes: Optional toll lanes...

• GOP lawsuit: South Carolina Republicans filed a federal suit claiming the open primary system violates their First Amendment freedom of association...

South Carolina overdose deaths dropped 31.3% from 2023 to 2024 for the second straight year, credited to expanded naloxone access, treatment programs,...

State Politics

• 🔥 Trump Endorsement: President Donald Trump endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in the...

Moving to South Carolina brings financial surprises that arrive after the truck unloads.

• Vehicle fees add up fast with a $250 infrastructure fee...

South Carolina athletics is showcasing depth across levels this week.

• Baseball staff boost: New head coach Kevin Schnall added Kyle Lindquist and...

• Adair Ford Boroughs sworn in Tuesday as US Attorney for South Carolina District
• Nomination by President Biden occurred in June
• SC lawmakers cite health and other jobs for Statehouse absences

Multiple North Charleston officers sustained minor injuries while breaking up a permitted July 4 block party after gunfire and fights erupted,...