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ERRECINQUE USA Establishes New Distribution and Support Facility in Beaufort County, Creating 10 Jobs

ERRECINQUE USA Establishes New Distribution and Support Facility in Beaufort County, Creating 10 Jobs

ERRECINQUE USA Establishes New Distribution and Support Facility in Beaufort County, Creating 10 Jobs

South Carolina White Tract Land to Be Permanently Conserved After Two Decades of Opposition

South Carolina White Tract Land to Be Permanently Conserved After Two Decades of Opposition

A 229-acre parcel of land in South Carolina, known as the White Tract, which was previously slated for a 200-home residential development, is now set for permanent conservation. The property, located adjacent to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Awendaw, Charleston County, had been the subject of nearly two decades of opposition from conservation groups. The South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP), representing organizations like the Coastal Conservation League, Charleston Waterkeeper, and Friends of Coastal South Carolina, announced an agreement on November 6, 2026. Under this settlement, developer Pulte Home Company has agreed to sell the White Tract to the nonprofit Open Space Institute for conservation. The proposed development, which included approximately 208 single-family homes, raised concerns about its impact on wetlands, wildlife, and water quality, particularly due to reliance on septic systems near a critical ecological area.

Trump administration to pursue public land sales and a decrease in federal ownership

Trump administration to pursue public land sales and a decrease in federal ownership

President Donald Trump’s administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to “decrease the size of the federal estate.”

Rep. Mark Takano Forces House Vote on Major Richard Star Act to End 'Wounded Veteran Tax'

Rep. Mark Takano Forces House Vote on Major Richard Star Act to End 'Wounded Veteran Tax'

Rep. Mark Takano, the ranking Democrat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has successfully used a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102). The petition garnered the necessary 218 signatures, with Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., providing the decisive signature. This legislative maneuver bypasses the usual committee process, compelling the House speaker to schedule a full chamber vote within two legislative days. The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate the 'wounded veteran tax,' a policy that currently reduces the military retirement pay of combat-injured veterans who also receive VA disability compensation. This affects approximately 59,000 combat-injured veterans, particularly those medically retired with fewer than 20 years of service, who are currently forced to forfeit a portion of their earned benefits.

Mount Pleasant Leaders Seek Public Input to Preserve Green Space from Development

Mount Pleasant Leaders Seek Public Input to Preserve Green Space from Development

Town leaders in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, are actively seeking public input regarding the preservation of a long-standing green space. This land, owned by Trident Academy, has been accessible to the public for decades, but the academy now intends to sell the property for the development of approximately 10 homes. Town Councilman Jake Rambo, who grew up utilizing these fields, is advocating for a change in the town's zoning ordinance. This proposed change would mandate Town Council approval for such developments, thereby creating a formal avenue for residents to voice their opinions and concerns. Interim Head of School Hacker Burr noted that the property was a donation to Trident Academy, intended to support students with dyslexia, and acknowledged that residents would naturally be upset by the conversion of a perceived park into housing.

Father arrested after buried baby found 'clinging to life, crying'

Father arrested after buried baby found 'clinging to life, crying'

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department in SC said searchers found an 11-month-old baby alive after he had been buried in a dog crate a day earlier.

South Carolina Launches Project Lifeline 250 to Bolster Rural Hospital Cybersecurity

South Carolina Launches Project Lifeline 250 to Bolster Rural Hospital Cybersecurity

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross have initiated Project Lifeline 250, a six-month pilot program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for rural hospitals in South Carolina. This initiative, launched in late October, is a collaborative effort involving the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC CIC) program, federal agencies, local governments, and private sector partners such as Cisco, Cyera, Microsoft, Trellix, and Zscaler. The program seeks to provide rural hospitals with essential resources to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their defenses against cyberattacks. Rural hospitals often face significant cyber risks due to limited resources, outdated infrastructure, and rising healthcare costs, making them particularly susceptible to cyber incidents that can lead to extended downtime or permanent closure. Project Lifeline 250 aims to modernize these hospitals' cybersecurity app...

German Manufacturer VITREUS USA Establishes First North American Facility in South Carolina with $800,000 Investment

German Manufacturer VITREUS USA Establishes First North American Facility in South Carolina with $800,000 Investment

German Manufacturer VITREUS USA Establishes First North American Facility in South Carolina with $800,000 Investment

Governor Henry McMaster Launches South Carolina's First Electric Vehicle Website

Governor Henry McMaster Launches South Carolina's First Electric Vehicle Website

Governor Henry McMaster Launches South Carolina's First Electric Vehicle Website

2027 NFL Draft: Updated QB rankings following Week 10 of CFB

2027 NFL Draft: Updated QB rankings following Week 10 of CFB

Another week of college football has come and gone and we have a major shakeup in the rankings.

U.S. Coast Guard Medevacs 71-Year-Old Passenger with Head Injury from AIDAdiva Cruise Ship Off Charleston Coast

U.S. Coast Guard Medevacs 71-Year-Old Passenger with Head Injury from AIDAdiva Cruise Ship Off Charleston Coast

The U.S. Coast Guard medically evacuated a 71-year-old passenger suffering from a head injury from the AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva cruise ship. The incident occurred approximately 76 miles offshore of Charleston, South Carolina, on November 4. The AIDAdiva requested assistance after the passenger sustained the injury. A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew responded to the vessel, hoisted the injured individual, and transported him to MUSC in Charleston. The passenger was reported to be in stable condition upon arrival. Ship tracking data indicates that the AIDAdiva altered its course towards Charleston around 10:45 a.m. on November 4 to facilitate the medical evacuation, before resuming its scheduled voyage towards Port Canaveral by approximately 3:30 p.m. the same day.

USDA Warns Consumers Against Certain Frozen Meat Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

USDA Warns Consumers Against Certain Frozen Meat Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a warning to consumers regarding specific frozen meat products from BetterBallen Foods. These products, which include beef, pork, and chicken, contain undeclared allergens. Specifically, all products contain sesame, and the beef products also contain anchovy. These allergens are not listed on the product labels, posing a risk to individuals with sensitivities or allergies. The affected items were distributed nationwide through online sales by Lowlands House and may have also been sold at various events in South Carolina. A formal recall was not initiated because the products are no longer available for purchase, but consumers who may still have these items in their freezers are advised to dispose of them or return them to the point of purchase.