South Carolina is making headlines with public safety efforts, key legislative reforms, major business investments, and some tense moments for local communities. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is partnering with law enforcement from Georgia and North Carolina for Hands Across the Border, a region-wide crackdown designed to prevent impaired driving around Labor Day. This is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, bringing coordinated checkpoints and heightened patrols across state lines, especially in border counties like Jasper and Horry.

On the political front, the South Carolina General Assembly recently concluded a productive session, highlighted by significant reforms targeting school choice, education scholarship accounts, and new policies for teacher recruitment and retention. According to ExcelinEd in Action, the legislature responded swiftly to a state Supreme Court decision by passing S 62, which restores and expands education scholarship accounts, strengthening both private and public school choice. Lawmakers also committed nearly seventy-five million dollars to bolster new K–12 math standards and sustain cell phone-free classrooms, reflecting a focus on student achievement and classroom environment.

Business and economic news remains robust in South Carolina. The state continues to attract significant capital with high-profile expansions announced by Charles River Laboratories in Charleston County, ATI in Chesterfield, and Arclin in Dillon. The South Carolina Department of Commerce highlights that companies like Brawo USA are also investing, with a twenty-three million dollar expansion in Laurens County expected to create new jobs. Groundbreak Carolinas notes that South Carolina’s tourism and manufacturing sectors remain economic anchors, even as volatility in labor and supply costs present ongoing challenges. The state’s recent success in recruiting high-tech firms and expanding advanced manufacturing has positioned it as a leader in capital investment and job creation for 2025.

Community safety was in the spotlight this week as the University of South Carolina’s main campus in Columbia went on high alert after reports of an active shooter near the Thomas Cooper Library. The Economic Times and FOX News report that, following a credible report, law enforcement responded quickly, and a campus-wide shelter-in-place alert was issued. Fortunately, authorities found no evidence of a shooting, and there were no reports of gunfire, though two people suffered minor evacuations-related injuries. University leadership emphasized their commitment to caution and public safety.

Innovation in education and industry is also moving forward. The Nuclear Company has announced a partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, pledging up to five million dollars for joint research in nuclear energy, workforce development, and public outreach. This alliance is expected to solidify the state’s reputation as a leader in advanced energy research and education.

Looking ahead, listeners can expect continued updates on legislative debates, major infrastructure projects, and the results of regional public safety initiatives surrounding Labor Day. Key community events, economic development announcements, and policy shifts will remain in focus. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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