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05/03/2026 · Kershaw County

Columbia Track Champs Shatter Attendance Records in SC

Record-breaking crowds packed Spring Valley High School in Columbia for the SCHSL state track and field championships, signaling a surge in South Carolina high school athletics. Emerging stars from Spring Valley, Boiling Springs and beyond dazzled spectators with blistering sprints and record pursuits. The event underscores the Palmetto State's growing passion for youth sports.

05/03/2026

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Business

Charleston's $2B Boom: Magnolia Landing Reshapes Waterfront

A $2 billion mixed-use megaproject along Charleston's Ashley River is igniting a construction frenzy, promising 4,000 homes, offices and parks amid surging demand from remote workers.[1][2][3] Developers broke ground after decades of planning on a former Superfund site, signaling South Carolina's Lowcountry as a hotbed for growth.[5] With phase one underway, the first residents could arrive by 2027.[4]

05/03/2026

Crime

McMaster's Bond Reform Law Targets Repeat Violent Offenders in South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster signed House Bill 3532 into law, fundamentally reshaping how South Carolina handles repeat offenders charged with violent crimes. The legislation imposes mandatory 100% bonds and up to five additional years in prison for suspects who commit crimes while already released on bond for violent offenses, closing what officials call the state's "revolving door" of repeat criminals.

05/03/2026

Health

Prisma Health Expands Rural SC Clinics to Address Care Gaps

Greenville-based Prisma Health, South Carolina's largest private healthcare system, is expanding primary care access across rural counties where residents have long faced barriers to medical services. The expansion aims to reduce emergency room overload and bring quality healthcare closer to underserved communities.

05/03/2026

Business

SC Ports Hits Record Cargo Volumes on Tourism Surge

The South Carolina Ports Authority reported its highest-ever cargo throughput in fiscal year 2025, propelled by booming tourism recovery and robust international trade. Container volumes reached 2.6 million TEUs, while inland rail moves shattered previous marks. This milestone underscores Charleston's pivotal role in the Southeast's economic engine.

05/03/2026

Business

Boeing Pours $1B into North Charleston Expansion, Adds 500 Jobs

Boeing is betting big on South Carolina's aerospace hub, investing $1 billion to upgrade its North Charleston campuses and hire 500 new workers amid surging 787 Dreamliner demand. The move, announced by Gov. Henry McMaster, signals recovery after recent layoffs and aims to ramp production to 10 planes monthly by 2026. Local leaders hail it as a boon for Charleston County's economy.

05/03/2026

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