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McMaster declares emergency following South Carolina flooding

November 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency to help respond to flooding in the eastern Midlands and portions of the Lowcountry.

McMaster ceremonially signs measure to create South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission Act

October 23, 2024 Community News

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday ceremonially signed S. 621, the South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission Act.

Feds award South Carolina $195 million for Long Point Road Interchange Project

October 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the South Carolina Department of Transportation $195 million in federal grant money to fund the Long Point Road Interchange Project.

Smithey Ironware expands operations in Charleston County

October 15, 2024 Community News

Smithey Ironware Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

States sending National Guard assets to Florida

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

States are sending National Guard assets to Florida to help the state with its Hurricane Milton response.

New Jersey lawmakers look to dissuade travelers from South Carolina, Georgia, citing ‘reproductive service limitations’

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a measure to establish a system for informing travelers to other states about reproductive service limitations.

Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina honors three as ‘Pioneers for Prosperity’

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Americans for Prosperity – South Carolina has awarded three members of Congress with “Pioneers for Prosperity” awards.

AccuWeather increases preliminary estimate of total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Helene to between $145 billion to $160 billion

September 30, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

AccuWeather has increased its estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Helene to $145 billion to $160 billion.

South Carolina governor issues executive order establishing water resources working group

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has issued an executive order establishing the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group.

Gov. Henry McMaster makes two disaster declaration requests following Tropical Storm Debby

September 16, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Gov Henry McMaster requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for eligible counties due to Tropical Storm Debby, which landed in South Carolina on Aug. 8.