Open in NewsBreak

Horatio

See all locations
Customize your news
59°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

wtoc.com

website

Mike Burkhold wins, will become S.C.’s next comptroller general

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Republican Mike Burkhold will be South Carolina’s next Comptroller General. Burkhold defeated Democrat Tiffany Boozer in Tuesday’s general election. He will succeed Brian J. Gaines, who was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2023 following the resignation of longtime comptroller general Richard Eckstrom. Click/tap...

Columbia, SC · 2d
article img

wtoc.com

website

Lowcountry Autism Foundation director appointed to S.C. early intervention council

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WTOC) - Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Sophia Fakoury Townes, president and executive director of the Lowcountry Autism Foundation, to the South Carolina Interagency Coordinating Council. Townes will fill a parent representative seat on the council, with a term running through February 2028. The council advises and assists...

South Carolina · 1d
article img

kool1027.com

website

Kershaw County Council To Consider Zoning Changes And Landfill Contract

Kershaw County Council will meet Tuesday, November 10th, at 6 p.m. at the Government Center in Camden. Council members will consider several zoning changes, including new regulations for major and minor mining operations, restrictions on off-premises advertising signs, and provisions allowing two homes on one property during construction of a replacement residence. Council will also consider a private hangar agreement at the Kershaw County Airport.

Kershaw County, SC · 13h
article img

hoodline.com

website

Richland Two Candidates Clash Over Tech, Budgets as Charter Schools Drain Enrollment

Ten candidates are competing for four districtwide seats on the Richland Two school board in Tuesday's election, with declining enrollment, classroom technology and board infighting dominating the race. The northeast Richland County district, which serves 20 elementary schools, seven middle schools and five high schools, is grappling with projected enrollment losses tied largely to a wave of new charter schools opening nearby.

Richland County, SC · 2d
article img

scbiz.com

website

Brose Sitech invests $29.5M in Richland County, adds 330 jobs

Brose Sitech announces a $29.5 million Richland County investment. First U.S. manufacturing facility will open in Blythewood. The project is expected to create 330 jobs. Manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in 2027. Brose Sitech, an interior car parts supplier, will make a $29.5 million investment in Richland County to...

Richland County, SC · 1d

WIS-TV

website

Dominion Energy hosts resource event for Midlands veterans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Dominion Energy held a Veterans Energy Assistance Day event on Friday to connect veterans in Richland and Lexington counties with energy efficiency information, assistance programs and more. The event was at Wateree Community Actions, Inc. on 201 Columbia Mall Blvd. Dominion Energy customer service manager Kaytee...

Columbia, SC · 10h

coladaily.com

website

Columbia to close Arsenal Hill parking deck for repairs starting Nov. 16

The City of Columbia has announced that it will begin structural repairs at the Arsenal Hill Parking Deck located at 1812 Lincoln St. on Monday, Nov. 16. The repairs, which are part of Phase 1 of the City’s multi-year Capital Improvement Plan to revitalize and maintain public parking infrastructure across Columbia, will include:

Columbia, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

partner publisher · 1.8K followers

Artist says SC Arts Commission threatened to claw back funds over refusal to sign ideology pledge

COLUMBIA — Cristina Victor remembered feeling “so grateful” in 2025 when she learned that she was being awarded the artists’ business initiative grant, administered by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Victor, a Charleston-based Cuban-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, had launched an arts business centered on her work with ceramics. Under the grant, as a business owner, Victor was slated to be reimbursed for half of her expenses up to $5,000 for 2026. She recently finished her fourth quarter reporting, and is still due to receive the final portion of her grant funding. “The maj...

South Carolina · 1d

kool1027.com

website

Arts Center Of Kershaw County To Host Opening Reception For “What Our Hands Remember”

The Arts Center of Kershaw County will host a free opening reception for its newest exhibition, “What Our Hands Remember,” this Friday, November 6th, from 6 until 8 p.m. in the Bassett Gallery. The exhibition features woodworking and historical scale models by Philip Hultgren, hand-coiled pottery by Lisa Lindler, and textile creations from the Quilters of Kershaw County. Visitors can meet the artists, explore the displays, and enjoy refreshments. The reception is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required. For more information, visit artscenterkc.org.

Kershaw County, SC · 1d

coladaily.com

website

No recount yet in race for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District

The race for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District a tight one, but not quite tight enough for a recount... at least not yet. Incumbent Republican Joe Wilson and Democrat challenger Zyon Khalifa are battling it out for the U.S. House seat which represents portions of Aiken, Barnwell, Lexington, Orangeburg and Richland Counties.

South Carolina · 1d

The Post and Courier

partner publisher · 1.8K followers

Who says what’s obscene? SC Arts Commission board expands role in grant approval, policing language

COLUMBIA — At a special-called meeting on Nov. 5, the S.C. Arts Commission voted to adopt obscenity guidelines that are more strict than those required by South Carolina law. The board, meeting virtually at 10 a.m., also voted to insert itself earlier in the grants compliance and approval process, thereby increasing its power and influence over who receives arts grant funding. Both proposals were approved unanimously by six board members. Board member Jessica Rourke did not attend the meeting. Members of the public were allowed to attend the meeting via Zoom. Stricter restrictions on languageT...

South Carolina · 23h

Lexington County Chronicle

website

Lexington County plans hearing on proposed I-20 interchange

Lexington County, in coordination with the S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on Interstate 20 at Calks Ferry Road in Lexington County. The hearing will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Boiling...

Lexington County, SC · 14h

unearththevoyage.com

website

South Carolina Has 5 Country Stores Where the Fried Chicken Is Better Than Any Restaurant’s

Some of the best meals in South Carolina come from places you might drive right past. A gas pump out front, a screen door, a shelf of odds and ends, and then that smell of hot, crispy chicken hits you. These country stores are not fancy, and they do not...

South Carolina · 4d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

10 Secret Dining Gems In South Carolina That Locals Love

Somewhere in this state, a Belgian dinner happens in a basement with no windows at all. Another spot sits under a historic home, and the easiest way in is from the water side. I love that kind of secret. South Carolina keeps a lot of its best tables out of...

South Carolina · 4d

mindfullyamerican.com

website

5 South Carolina Homestead Exemption Rules Homeowners Over 65 Often Miss

Turning 65 in South Carolina doesn’t put the homestead exemption on your bill by itself. A missed step can cost you a full year’s break. Here are the South Carolina homestead exemption rules homeowners over 65 often miss. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice....

South Carolina · 1d

whatnow.com

website

Opening at Victory Village in Lexington: Whataburger

“A major retail transformation is underway along Augusta Highway in Lexington County, with a new Target-anchored shopping center and several other businesses reshaping the corridor near Lexington High School,” said coverage by The State published this summer. “The area is drawing national chains and local favorites alike as the county’s population continues to climb.”

Lexington County, SC · 2d

News19 WLTX

publisher · 129.3K followers

New UTV law goes into effect this month

Columbia, SC · 1d

Lexington County Chronicle

website

Lexington continues tweaking street light rules

The Lexington Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, and continued its long-running discussion of Lexington’s street light ordinance. Councilman Gavin Smith presented the ordinance and opened by saying, “Staff has researched — I’ll add, extensively — and council has studied and discussed the ordinance since the August 2026 council work session.”

Lexington, SC · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

The Massive South Carolina Tea Room Where You Can Sip, Shop, And Wander For Hours Before 2026 Ends

Somewhere in South Carolina, a tea room keeps an open closet full of fancy hats and fascinators just for its guests. You pick one, put it on, and lunch suddenly feels like a royal invitation. The tea arrives in fine china, and the food is made from scratch. The English...

Newberry, SC · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

This Tiny South Carolina Town Has Just 274 Residents, But It’s Full Of Surprises

Somewhere in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, there’s a town called Norway, and it has been quietly waiting for you to notice it. With just 274 residents, Norway is the kind of place that most people drive past without a second thought, and those people are making a significant mistake.

Orangeburg County, SC · 5d