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News from around the state

First Purple Martins Of The Year Spotted In South Carolina

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina.

Duke Energy Rates Going Up On April 1

The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved a comprehensive settlement agreement with all parties in the Duke Energy Progress rate review request filed with the commission in September of last year. As a result, new customer rates are expected to take effect April 1.

Serve And Succeed: The Story Of Black Quartermasters In World War II

At the entrance to the U.S. Army Infantry Museum, located in Ft. Moore, GA, (formerly Ft. Benning), visitors begin their journey by walking up a 100-yard ramp that shows the history of the U.S. Army Infantry.

Women In Philanthropy Kick Off New Year

Women in Philanthropy, the Giving Circle Fund of Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, kicked off the new year at their advisory board meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Duke Energy Reaches Agreement With All Parties On Rate Review Request

Duke Energy Progress has reached a comprehensive agreement with all parties, including consumer, environmental and industrial groups in South Carolina, for its rate review request filed in September of last year.

SCDOR Accepting Individual Income Tax Returns

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) began accepting Individual Income Tax returns for tax year 2022 on January 23, 2023, consistent with the date announced by the IRS. The filing deadline for both state and federal 2022 income tax returns is Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

SCDOT Begins Resurfacing Work On 90 Miles Of Interstate Highways

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that work is underway to begin resurfacing approximately 90 miles of South Carolina’s interstate highways.

STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS: Challenges And Opportunities

We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities.

South Carolina Barbecue Association To Train New BBQ Judges At Seminar

The South Carolina Barbecue Association (SCBA) will hold a one-day seminar in Columbia to train new barbecue judges. The seminar is February 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the recreation hall at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 1715 Bull Street in Columbia.

Most S.C. Workers To See Less State Taxes Withheld From Paychecks In 2023

Most South Carolina workers will see less state taxes withheld from their paychecks in 2023 as the result of adjustments in the state Withholding Tax Tables by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR).