South Carolina is marking a dynamic summer with major developments spanning infrastructure, business growth, government updates, education, and public safety. According to the Associated Press, the state Department of Transportation has broken ground on a significant $825 million widening project for Interstate 95, easing traffic bottlenecks at the Georgia state line. This is part of a broader push fueled by an increased gas tax, which has driven the annual highway construction budget from $2.7 billion to almost $7 billion over the past decade. Improvements are visible not only on major interstates but also on local roads, with more than a quarter of South Carolina’s 41,000-mile network repaved. Interstate projects, such as the $2 billion overhaul in Columbia and planned upgrades around Charleston, reflect South Carolina’s rapid population growth and a shift in transportation priorities from fixing potholes to tackling congestion.Turning to the Statehouse, the first regular session of the 126th General Assembly has adjourned, but signals from the Statehouse Report suggest that lawmakers will soon reconvene to address lingering policy topics. Government officials are mulling changes to local zoning and development regulations that could reshape the authority of local governments regarding land use, though nothing has yet reached final passage.South Carolina’s economy is surging, with Charleston Business reporting that 56 companies from the state appear on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. firms. Notably, R2P Innovations in Ladson placed fifth nationwide for its explosive 19,560 percent growth in manufacturing bulletproof doors. Companies like ATI, Hampton Lumber, and Rolls-Royce have announced multimillion-dollar expansions across multiple counties, promising to bring hundreds of new jobs and expanded economic opportunity, as highlighted by the Department of Commerce.Community news spotlights education and workforce initiatives. Clemson University, through its partnership with STEM Global Action, has engaged over 1,300 families and 700 schools in a statewide push to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math among K-12 students. An upcoming STEM SC event is set for August 23 in Greenville, aiming to further hands-on learning and career development for young South Carolinians. Additionally, SC Biz News has featured local higher education leaders for their strategies to address workforce preparation and the evolving needs of students amid funding and enrollment shifts.On the public safety front, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported seven fatalities on roadways during the weekend of August 8th. The issue of road safety remains critical as infrastructure expands to meet growing demand. Meanwhile, festivals and community activities are in full swing, as Soda Citizen notes, with events like the Lowcountry Jazz Festival and the Southern 500 NASCAR race drawing large crowds across the state.Looking ahead, listeners can expect the state legislature to revisit policy debates on local governance, while major infrastructure projects will continue to transform South Carolina’s transportation landscape. The business community is preparing for more hiring as manufacturing and tech expansions move forward. and students and families can anticipate additional statewide STEM events. Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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