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What is concurrency? Here’s what you need to know about SC efforts to control growth

What is concurrency? Here’s what you need to know about SC efforts to control growth
As South Carolina searches for ways to manage a growing population, local governments and the General Assembly are considering concurrency policies.
March 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM

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Amid 2025 income tax filing season, will SC conform with One Big Beautiful Bill?

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Incumbent SC Supreme Court justice Few withdraws from race. What happens now?

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SC’s Mace pushes back on allegations she profited from House reimbursement program

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Supreme Court pauses California law banning schools from outing trans kids
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Supreme Court pauses California law banning schools from outing trans kids

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Sponsorship or ticket fee? 3 governor hopefuls balk at committing to SC GOP debate

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America’s judges are under attack, ‘legal giant’ says at USC law school event

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‘A life well lived, a job well done.’ South Carolina honors the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Former ambassador, Black lawmakers among those in SC to honor Jesse Jackson

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SC picks presidents, Joe Biden says, as national Democrats ponder primary order

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SC redistricting proposal hearing likely end of line for new congressional maps

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What’s all the talk about data centers & AI in SC? 5 things to know

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When can SC public honor late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson? Here’s the details

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Do USC, Clemson use state funds for revenue-sharing NIL payments to athletes?

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