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The data, which was revised on January 15, 2025, emphasizes how crucial it is to contribute fairly in order to fund the state's services, infrastructure, and education. Fair taxation is a top goal for the SCDOR since it claims that when people or companies avoid paying taxes, it puts a greater burden on others. Top Business Debtors With a combined debt of millions, the following companies are at the top of the list of delinquents: Local companies in York County and the neighboring areas were also included on the list: Cassiopeia Ltd Fort Mill, SC $111,356.62 MBS Fort Mill LLC Fort Mill, SC $95,345.69 Integrity Mechanical Specialists LLC Rock Hill, SC $81,241.53 Top Individual Debtors In South Carolina, 13 people owe more than ...

Lt. Governor Evette and SCDES will honor local governments for their cooperative efforts to protect watersheds. Columbia, S.C. Several local governments and organizations are being honored by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette for their successful cooperation on watershed planning and protection in and around York County. Participants from several York County entities, including Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Rock Hill, the City of York, York County, the Catawba Regional Council of Governments, and the Catawba Indian Nation, make up the Watershed Evaluation Team (WET), a working group. To better understand and manage York County's water resources, these stakeholders convened the WET in 2022. The WET has created watershed plans for their...

(WNY News Now) New York Attorney General Letitia James vowed to take legal action to defend immigrant rights and condemned President Trump's executive order that sought to terminate birthright citizenship, claiming it was a clear violation of the Constitution. NEW YORKLetitia James, the attorney general of New York, has voiced her opposition to President Donald Trump's new executive order that seeks to abolish birthright citizenship in the US. People born in the United States are automatically granted citizenship under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees birthright citizenship. Attorney General James emphasized the illegality of the executive order and reiterated the constitutional safeguards that were established more than 156 years ago in her comments, which may...

Tonight at 6:30 PM, the Tega Cay City Council will convene in the Glennon Center located on Molokai Drive. There will be talks on significant city programs, year-end reports, and crucial proclamations on the packed agenda. Special Presentations The summit will begin with a number of noteworthy acknowledgments: Fort Mill High School Girls Swim Team will be honored for their achievement as 2024 5A Division 2 State Champions, marking their third consecutive title. Individual swimmers Turner Wiand and Dominic Impens will receive proclamations celebrating their remarkable performances at the state championships, including multiple gold medals and new state records. Coach Cindy Van Buskirk , who led the team to victory, will be recognized as ...

Red No. 3, a synthetic dye frequently used to give a brilliant, cherry-red hue to a variety of consumable products, has been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Concerns over the dye's possible health hazards, including connections to cancer seen in animal research, led to this decision, which was made public on January 15, 2025. Products Affected Erythrosine, sometimes referred to as Red No. 3, is a common food and beverage additive. The Environmental Working Group claims that this dye is included in over 2,000 goods that are sold in the United States. Notable instances consist of: Candies: Ring Pops, Pez, Brach's candy corn, and Valentine's Day candies like Brach's conversation hearts. Desserts: Red-sprinkled cupcakes and cakes, Safeway's Select peppermint and Kroger's...

Fiscal year (FY) 2024 actuals, FY 2025 operational budgets, and plans for the FY 2026 budget were all covered in detail during the York County Council Workshop on January 14, 2025. This is a thorough synopsis: Key Highlights: The meeting was opened by County Manager Josh Edwards, emphasizing the importance of setting the groundwork for upcoming budget discussions. The focus was on reviewing past fiscal performance, current operational metrics, and forward-looking strategies. FY 2024 actuals showed strong financial performance due to higher-than-anticipated interest income and efficient cash management practices. Growth in the tax base, particularly post-COVID, significantly boosted revenues. Capital Projects Fund had a surplus from the General Fund, maintaining a he...

COLUMBIA, S.C.—To celebrate South Carolina's rich culinary traditions and agricultural heritage, Governor Henry McMaster has announced the appointment of three renowned chefs as the state's 2025 Chef Ambassadors. These chefs, who represent Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston, will highlight South Carolina's rich culinary culture and locally produced ingredients at festivals, events, and marketing opportunities all year long. The Chef Ambassadors for 2025 are: Jeanne Koenigsberg , executive chef and kitchen general manager of Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, Greenville. Darren Smith , owner and executive chef of Rivertown Bistro and Bonfire, Conway. Shuai Wang , chef and owner of Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ, North Charleston. The significance of fo...

Columbia, South Carolina.Governor Henry McMaster wants to update South Carolina's lottery system by allowing citizens to buy tickets with debit cards instead of cash, which has been the only method of payment since the lottery's start in 2001. The statement was made on Monday during the governor's State House budget plan release for 2025–2026. Along with Tennessee and Wyoming, South Carolina is presently one of just three states that forbids the purchase of lottery tickets using debit cards. McMaster emphasized the necessity of the move by saying that many individuals no longer carry cash and that many companies no longer take it. Since lottery investment revenues have decreased, there has been increasing scrutiny of the cash-only requirement, which was put in place when the lottery was fi...

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) The 2024 Annual Report was presented in the State House today by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who is also the chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force. He was joined at the release by federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as Task Force leadership. Data illustrating the scope of human trafficking in South Carolina is shared in the paper. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division looked into 285 tips in 2024, including those involving almost 400 possible victims. Most of the tips that were looked into involved young victims. Additionally, according to SLED data, 40 counties had human trafficking investigations; just six of those counties did not disclose a case. Greenville (32), Richland and Charleston (31 each), Horry (22), Lex...

Columbia, South Carolina—Today, Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his Executive Budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026, laying out a plan that places a high priority on disaster preparedness, infrastructure, education, tax relief, and fiscal restraint. With a $1.8 billion budget surplus due to South Carolina's thriving economy, the governor highlighted the transformative potential of the planned investments. In a letter to the General Assembly, Governor McMaster said, "I think we will set our state on a course that will provide the opportunity for prosperity, success, and happiness for generations of South Carolinians by thinking big, being bold, and making these transformative investments." Key Budget Highlights Governor McMaster is suggesting lowering the personal income tax rate fro...