SC Budget and Finance

Leon Levine Foundation Surpasses $2 Billion in AssetsLeon Levine Foundation Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets

Leon Levine Foundation Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets

News Summary The Leon Levine Foundation has seen its assets rise to $2 billion following the passing of co-founder Leon…

3 days ago
Mysterious Fireball Sighted Across Multiple StatesMysterious Fireball Sighted Across Multiple States

Mysterious Fireball Sighted Across Multiple States

News Summary Numerous reports of a mysterious fireball streaking across the sky were recorded across metro Atlanta, North Carolina, South…

2 weeks ago
Concerns Rise Over Trump’s Tariffs in Spartanburg CountyConcerns Rise Over Trump’s Tariffs in Spartanburg County

Concerns Rise Over Trump’s Tariffs in Spartanburg County

News Summary Spartanburg County Councilman David Britt has voiced worries about President Trump's recent tariffs on steel and aluminum, warning…

2 weeks ago
Alan Wilson Announces Gubernatorial CandidacyAlan Wilson Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy

Alan Wilson Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy

News Summary Alan Wilson, South Carolina's Attorney General, has announced his candidacy for governor in the upcoming race. His campaign…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Labor Participation Rate Remains Alarmingly LowSouth Carolina’s Labor Participation Rate Remains Alarmingly Low

South Carolina’s Labor Participation Rate Remains Alarmingly Low

News Summary South Carolina's labor participation rate reached 57.5% in April 2025, showing minimal improvement from a previous low. Despite…

2 months ago
Incident at Haywood Mall Causes Lockdown and PanicIncident at Haywood Mall Causes Lockdown and Panic

Incident at Haywood Mall Causes Lockdown and Panic

News Summary Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, was locked down due to a disturbance that led shoppers to believe…

2 months ago
Columbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability InitiativesColumbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Initiatives

Columbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Initiatives

News Summary In April, Columbia, South Carolina, is championing sustainability as Duke Energy pledges $375,000 for environmental efforts. The funding…

3 months ago
Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance HikesCharleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

News Summary Charleston is grappling with rising liquor liability insurance costs that are impacting local businesses. Lawmakers are looking to…

3 months ago
Charming Charleston Faces Economic Hurdles: Tax Changes AheadCharming Charleston Faces Economic Hurdles: Tax Changes Ahead

Charming Charleston Faces Economic Hurdles: Tax Changes Ahead

News Summary Charleston's economy is facing stagnation with a labor participation rate of 57.6%. While unemployment dipped slightly to 4.2%,…

3 months ago