South Carolina listeners have seen a busy week at the Statehouse, where legislative debate over a proposed total abortion ban has drawn passionate crowds and testimony from both sides of the issue. The Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee is considering removing exceptions for rape, incest, and fatal fetal anomalies currently present in the state’s six-week law. Hundreds have signed up to offer their views, illustrating just how closely South Carolinians are watching this evolving policy, as detailed by WCIV and ABC News 4.
On the economic front, South Carolina continues to shine as a premier business destination, placing second in the 2025 Top States for Business report by Area Development. The state leads in business incentives, cost of doing business, and site readiness, with special strengths in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and logistics. While South Carolina lags in climate resilience and water availability, its collaborative approach among government, business, and academia keeps it attractive for corporate investment and job creation, according to a report summarized in Area Development and reinforced by commentary from ConnectAmericas.
Construction activity is surging statewide, with manufacturing starts up 28 percent in 2024 to $3.8 billion from $1.3 billion in 2023, marking its strongest performance in years. This boom has fueled the largest growth in construction employment since 2019, with the workforce expanding by 6 percent. LCK’s construction report notes that unemployment has risen modestly to 3.85 percent, still below the national average, as wages have stabilized following previous year increases. Looking ahead, more expansions and infrastructure projects are scheduled across major cities like Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, according to SC Biz News.
Education in the state received a boost as Discovery School at Myrtle Beach, a CSUSA-managed K-8 charter, opened its doors this August. The campus embraces open, collaborative spaces and a focus on accelerated academic and social development, providing new options for families in Conway and the broader Myrtle Beach area. Education construction statewide has surged 88 percent, signaling renewed investment in learning environments and commitment to growth, as reported by both Ryan Companies and SC Biz News.
Greenville’s Hudson Street Bridge project, managed by the state Department of Transportation, is expected to finish by the end of 2025, improving access and impacting popular recreation routes like the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Infrastructure projects such as this highlight South Carolina’s commitment to connectivity and public amenities, as mentioned on the official Greenville city website.
In terms of weather, South Carolina is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Imelda, with forecasts suggesting potential impact along the east coast in coming days.
Looking ahead, listeners should be aware of developing stories including the fate of the abortion legislation at the Statehouse, major hurricane updates, continued economic development expansions, and the annual South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Summit scheduled for later this month.
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