South Carolina listeners are following several major developments this week, beginning with a renewed debate over abortion access. Lawmakers are set to hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 323, dubbed the Unborn Child Protection Act, on October first in Columbia. If passed, this bill would go far beyond the current six-week restriction, banning almost all abortions in the state, repealing exceptions for rape, incest, and fetal anomaly. Advocacy groups including the ACLU and the League of Women Voters have called the bill extreme and unconstitutional, warning it could also impact contraception, in-vitro fertilization, miscarriage management, and speech related to abortion care according to reporting by WCIV and the ACLU of South Carolina. The bill is moving through subcommittees now and is expected to be a priority for lawmakers in the new year.

In local government, Charleston County is considering new zoning rules aimed at preserving the historic Ten Mile community. After a close vote by the Planning Commission, the proposal now heads to the County Council. Supporters hope these new regulations will restrict development, protect existing culture, and preserve the area’s heritage in the face of intense growth, as highlighted by The Daily News Now.

On the economic front, Charleston is set to welcome a major business expansion. Construction Resources, a leading supplier for designers and builders, has announced a flagship design center in Mount Pleasant. Slated to open in spring 2026, the new facility will centralize premium brands for everything from countertops to lighting. In Columbia, innovative mixed-use projects are changing the city’s downtown landscape with Gather COLA, a newly announced food and market hall, and Coastal Crust Wood-fired Pizza preparing to open its first location in the capital, as reported by Charleston Daily and Columbia Business Report. Meanwhile, South Carolina’s construction sector continues to face persistent labor shortages. The Carolinas Associated General Contractors reveal that more than four out of five firms report difficulty filling both craft and salaried positions, spurring expanded training and workforce initiatives statewide.

In community news, Dorchester District Two schools are being recognized this semester for outperforming state averages in math and English. Administrators attribute their success to data-driven tactics and a renewed focus on teacher support. Across the region, public safety is under review after several incidents including another shooting at Charleston’s Bridgeview Village complex and a delayed police response to a home burglary in Mount Pleasant. In response, local officials are pledging changes to improve emergency services and rebuild community trust.

Infrastructure improvements continue with new and modernized schools opening across the state, enhancing learning environments for thousands of students. Noteworthy projects include updated and expanded facilities throughout the Charlotte metro and nearby communities, according to Balfour Beatty.

South Carolina has seen cooler fall weather but minor coastal flooding as some of the highest tides of the year struck, causing road closures in low-lying areas. The Atlantic hurricane season’s peak has been unusually quiet, offering some relief to residents and emergency managers, as covered by South Carolina ETV.

Health officials have confirmed a third measles case in an unvaccinated Upstate resident, adding urgency to vaccination discussions already in the spotlight amid confusion over Covid vaccine access for children this autumn.

Looking ahead, listeners should watch for the outcome of the abortion ban hearing, potential zoning changes in Charleston County, and announcements from state lawmakers as the next legislative session draws closer. Public safety reforms, workforce solutions for key industries, and ongoing community investments are also expected to remain front and center.

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