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Author Ellen Hopkins Joins National and State Advocates to Urge South Carolina to End Book Bans
PEN America joined the ACLU of South Carolina, Authors Against Book Bans, EveryLibrary, along with authors, teachers, librarians, students, and civil rights activists today in calling for an end to the SC Department of Ed’s book ban Read more
Dec 3, 2024
Michelle Brandt Announces Candidacy for South Carolina House District 113
Michelle Brandt today officially filed her candidacy for the South Carolina House District 113 seat, which was vacated with the resignation of former Rep. Marvin Pendarvis. A special election to fill the seat will be held in March 2025. Read more
Nov 22, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster Names Myra Reece as First Director of the S.C. Department of Environmental Services
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Myra Reece as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Read more
Nov 20, 2024
Renewables are Good for Business: CVSC Partners with Furman University to Explore Business Demand for Renewable Energy
As South Carolina experiences unprecedented economic growth, the General Assembly is facing new challenges in addressing the state’s evolving energy needs. Read more
Nov 19, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster Names Dr. Edward Simmer as First Director of the Department of Public Health
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health Read more
Nov 19, 2024
Quintin’s Close-Ups: Rusty Streetman
Quintin Washington of Quintin's Close-Ups recently spoke with a Charleston news maker. You can watch the interview below. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
Quintin’s Close-Ups: Mayor William Cogswell, Jr.
Quintin Washington of Quintin's Close-Ups recently spoke with a Charleston news maker. You can watch the interview below. Read more
Nov 12, 2024
Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency to Support Response Efforts to Flash Flooding
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-33, declaring a State of Emergency to assist South Carolina's response to flooding in the eastern Midlands and portions of the Lowcountry. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
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Courtney Waters Announces Candidacy for SC House District 113
A special election this week was announced to fill the South Carolina House seat for District 113, formerly held by Representative Marvin Pendarvis. Today, Courtney Waters announce dher candidacy for the position Read more
Nov 7, 2024
Gov. Henry McMaster Names Eunice Medina as Next Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by S.C. Senate President Thomas Alexander and S.C. Speaker of the House Murrell Smith to announce his appointment of Eunice Medina as the next director of the SC Department of Health and Human Services Read more
Nov 6, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to Provide Live Coverage of 2024 Election Results
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will air comprehensive live coverage of the 2024 presidential election results and races throughout the state on Nov. 5 across its statewide television and radio networks. From 7 – 8 p.m., viewers can watch Read more
Nov 5, 2024
Charleston City Council Passes Union Pier Tax Increment Financing District
Tonight, Charleston City Council passed a measure to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at Union Pier. Read more
Nov 4, 2024
Upcoming Events
Ken Hamilton | “Objects Are Smaller Than They Appear”
Objects Are Smaller Than They Appear Our perception of reality is based on sensory information we have been absorbing all our lives. When we look at any object, whatever the scale, we subconsciously compare it to what we have seen in the rea... Read more
Dec 6, 2024
10:00 AM5:00 PM
PWAC Student Exhibition
The Public Works Art Center’s yearly Student Art Exhibition is a wonderful opportunity for students from all over the tri-county area to showcase their artwork in the gallery. All students, regardless of school, district, grade level, or type of ... Read more
Dec 6, 2024
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department
Join Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History, or Jessie Peragine, Natural History Curatorial Assistant, on Fridays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. They will be on hand to share projects currently being worked on... Read more
Dec 6, 2024
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