South Carolina closes out mid-November with a diverse mix of headlines and significant statewide progress. After a brief federal government shutdown, the South Carolina Department of Social Services announced it will issue full November food assistance benefits with the reopening of federal offices, ensuring that qualified households will see their SNAP benefits restored without interruption this month, according to SCDSS guidance. This comes as South Carolina navigates new federal legislation impacting local services and budgeting.

In government and political news, lawmakers wrapped up their final session of 2025 with some notable action, passing bills related to Medicaid funding and pay raises for teachers and law enforcement officers. However, the state legislature left unresolved a full state budget, particularly regarding Medicaid negotiations and broader fiscal planning—an impasse similar to those seen in previous years, as reported by weekly legislative updates. Meanwhile, the South Carolina Policy Council emphasizes growing voter support for disciplined budgetary reforms, including a responsible spending limit and gradual elimination of personal income tax, measures widely backed in recent polling.

On the business and economy front, South Carolina continues to attract substantial investment in advanced technology and green energy. First Solar, Inc. announced plans for a $330 million solar panel manufacturing facility in Cherokee County, slated to create more than 600 jobs and position the state as a clean energy leader. DartPoints is adding 88,000 square feet to its Greenville County data center, a $125 million expansion signaling strong faith in local tech talent and infrastructure. Boeing’s South Carolina 787 Dreamliner site also broke ground on a major expansion, cementing aerospace as a regional economic driver. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce named Spinx Company CEO Steve Spinks as Business Leader of the Year, spotlighting ongoing private-sector leadership and innovation.

Community news highlights considerable investment in education and workforce development. South Carolina State University is launching four new STEM degrees—including computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering—to align academic offerings with market demand and bolster the state’s pipeline of diverse, highly skilled engineers. Dominion Energy’s philanthropic support, along with grant funding for faculty in cybersecurity and data science, underscores a commitment to broadening career pathways and securing the digital future. Meanwhile, Greenville Technical College’s $25 million Center for Workforce Development remains under construction, with a targeted completion date in September 2026, aiming to expand training in welding and advanced technical skills.

Infrastructure and public safety see forward momentum, with federal funds secured for fire stations in Tega Cay, Blythewood, and Central, plus military project upgrades at Joint Base Charleston and Parris Island. Berkeley County Council also authorized resurfacing work on 181 county-owned roads, responding to longstanding calls for safer and better-maintained transportation networks.

South Carolina has largely avoided extreme weather events in recent weeks, but local governments continue preparations for winter and severe storm season, focusing on resilience and resource coordination.

Looking ahead, listeners should watch for ongoing state budget negotiations, job development associated with new industrial investments, and updates on major construction projects across education and infrastructure. Stay tuned for policy changes and economic growth as South Carolina moves toward the close of 2025.

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