Former ag adviser to the governor elected SC’s next commissioner
Cody Simpson, who had the president’s endorsement before announcing his candidacy, was elected to lead agriculture department By Skylar Laird COLUMBIA — President Donald Trump’s pick for agriculture commissioner won election Tuesday. Cody Simpson, a fifth-generation farmer who advised the governor on agricultural issues, won with about 52% of the vote. He defeated Democrat DeShawn Blanding, with 46%, according to…
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Staff reports Here’s what’s happening around Beaufort and Jasper counties. AMIKids Executive Director wins Royal…
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Commentary & Voices
Priest: A tale of two bond issues
By Robert G. Priest This is the story of two local government bond issues. One with a very successful outcome. The other, a sad journey with no end. Our first example is the 2018 Penny Sales Tax (TST 3) which was approved by voters for improvements to roads and transportation infrastructure throughout Beaufort County. Today, eight years later, just two…
Family members caring for seriously disabled veterans at home miss out on up to $48k per year -PCAFC Part 1
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of three. Caregivers of seriously disabled veterans should enroll in PCAFC By Larry Dandridge This is the first article in a series of three on the VA’s Caregiver Support Program (CSP), which consists of the following two Programs: The Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) and The Program of…
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October 29, 2026