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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.

McMaster signs measure for monument that won’t cost taxpayers

August 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina plans to install a Robert Smalls monument on the statehouse’s grounds in Columbia, but the project shouldn’t cost taxpayers additional money.

McMaster signs tax credits for South Carolina railroads, abandoned buildings

August 21, 2024 Todd DeFeo

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a measure to extend tax credits for revitalizing abandoned buildings and South Carolina short-line railroads.

Feds give South Carolina airports more than $5.7M in grants

August 12, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded South Carolina airports more than $5.7 million in Airport Improvement Program grants.

Feds sue Norfolk Southern over delayed Crescent trains

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak’s Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.

Millions announced for South Carolina airport projects

July 29, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is sending more than $6.1 million in taxpayer money to four South Carolina airports as part of grants for rehabilitation and construction projects.