What Most South Carolina Beach Visitors Don’t Realize About No-See-Ums
South Carolina’s coastline draws millions of visitors every year. From the wide sandy stretches of Myrtle Beach to the quieter barrier islands farther south, the state’s beaches offer warm ocean water, salty breezes, and long summer sunsets that make the shoreline one of the most popular vacation destinations in the...
South Carolina House approves flat tax plan, sends bill to McMaster for signature
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A bill that would overhaul South Carolina’s income tax structure by moving to a flat tax is on its way to Gov. Henry McMaster after clearing the House this week. Lawmakers voted 71-49 on Wednesday to approve Senate amendments to H.4216, which would reduce the state income tax rate to a […]
SC bill promises ‘relief’ and no income tax long term, but this ‘tax-cut is...
South Carolina – South Carolina lawmakers have taken a significant step toward reshaping the state’s tax structure, approving a sweeping income tax overhaul that now heads to Governor Henry McMaster for final consideration. The vote came shortly after the House passed a $15.4 billion state budget, setting the...
North Carolina–South Carolina–Virginia Storm Threat: Severe Line Could Hit I-40 and I-95 Corridors Monday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – Residents across central North Carolina may have only a short window Monday morning before severe thunderstorms begin developing, with the highest risk for damaging winds and...
State agency threatens to sue SC farmer who told people about public meeting
South Carolina’s environmental department has threatened to sue a farmer, whose land was polluted by sewer sludge, over his effort to tell the public about a meeting the agency is holding to discuss more sludge disposal in Darlington County. In a letter earlier this month, a Department of Environmental Services...
One person found dead inside residence in South Carolina, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating a death at an apartment complex in Greenville County early Saturday morning, according to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were called around 5:45 a.m. to Boulder Creek Apartments at 300 Furman Hall Road. When deputies arrived, they found a...
Eight children found alone inside illegal daycare during fire in South Carolina, one arrested
SOUTH CAROLINA — Eight children were found alone inside an apartment during a fire at what police say was an illegal daycare in South Carolina. According to North Charleston police, officers and firefighters responded around 2:30 p.m. Thursday to a fire at the Arbor Square Apartments. When emergency crews arrived,...
State Farm announces auto rate reduction and dividend for South Carolina customers
State Farm announced on Mar. 10 that it has implemented a new auto insurance rate decrease for its customers in South Carolina, resulting in an average reduction of more than 8 percent. The change, which took effect on February 16, applies to both new and existing policyholders. The company said...
North Carolina and South Carolina Facing High Severe Weather Risk Late Sunday into Monday...
NORTH CAROLINA — A significant severe weather setup is unfolding across the Carolinas late Sunday into Monday, with multiple waves of storms expected and a primary window of concern centered on Monday morning through mid-afternoon. Forecasters stress that this will not be a simple “one line and done” event....
State ownership of roads could pose challenges for local projects
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — South Carolina’s Department of Transportation maintains 41,000 of the state’s public road miles, but Charleston city leaders say the state does not have enough money to keep up with growing infrastructure demands. “I mean, they want to do the work, but they...
