South Carolina Ranks No. 35 in State Finances, Receives D Grade

South Carolina has a Taxpayer Burden™ of $6,400 per taxpayer, according to Truth in Accounting’s 2026 Financial State of the States report.

South Carolina Earns 77/100 in New Financial Transparency Ranking

According to new national report by Truth in Accounting

South Carolina received "D" grade for state finances

The state was $14.3 billion at the end of 2024

South Carolina earns 79/100 in financial transparency, ranking 27 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals South Carolina’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

South Carolina ranked no. 36 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

South Carolina Scores 81 out of 100 for Financial Transparency

New report puts state at the top for financial transparency

High-tax states bleed wealth

Newest interstate income migration data follows latest patterns

South Carolina scored an 84 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report released by Truth in Accounting

South Carolina received ‘D’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Magistrate Judges Took Bribes, Stole Money And Mishandled Cases

South Carolina officials now want reform.

South Carolina Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

Each South Carolina taxpayers is on the hook for $13,400

The Wealthy and Retired are Flocking to these Five States

For this year's delayed Tax Day, we're taking a look at new IRS data.

South Carolina Gives Biden A Boost, But Super Tuesday Is Critical

Former Vice President Joe Biden scored an expected and critical win in racially diverse South Carolina.

SC Lawmakers Want To Overhaul Magistrate System

The legislation filed by Sen. Davis, a Beaufort Republican, would bolster the required legal training for magistrates who aren't lawyers.

South Carolina Judge Married To The Sheriff; Ethics Complaints Pile Up

Chester Country Magistrate Angel Underwood was suspended after conflicts involving her husband, the sheriff.

South Carolina Judges Lack Formal Law Training, Yet Decide Thousands Of Cases Each Year

South Carolina’s system for magistrate judges is unlike any state in the country, creating fertile ground for incompetence and corruption.

Former SC Rep. Defended Confederate Flag, Insulted Immigrants; Now He’s a Judge

Former Rep. Mike Pitts made anti-immigrant and racially charged remarks seemingly at odds with South Carolina’s judicial code.

South Carolina Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

A new analysis reveals that South Carolina's state financial condition has improved slightly.

South Carolina retiree health care severely underfunded

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

Hurricane Dorian In SC: Evacuation Lifted In 3 Counties

Governor Henry McMaster lifted the evacuation orders for all residents in three counties in Southern South Carolina.

SCANA Offers To Give VC Summer​ Reactor Site To Santee Cooper

SCE&G and Santee Cooper abandoned their joint effort over the summer after spending more than $9 billion.

Fairfield County Sues Over Failed Nuclear Reactor Project

The county council said SCANA's decision to abandon the project violated a contract offering special tax treatment.

South Carolina Great Seal Missing From Over 100 Laws, Suit Filed

No bill shall have the force of law until it has had the Great Seal of the State affixed to it, the state constitution says.

South Carolina Nuclear Reactors: Customers Could Get Rates Cut

"We've heard our customers' frustrations about paying for a power plant and having nothing to show for it."