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New August Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Office of Resilience, a new agency created by the passing of the 2020 Disaster Relief and Resilience Act, provides an overview of their work in Lessening the Impact of Disasters on the Communities and Citizens of South Carolina by Planning and Coordinating Statewide Resilience, Long Term Recovery and Hazard Mitigation.

New July Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Transportation created the South Carolina Carbon Reduction Strategy. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has developed the South Carolina Carbon Reduction Strategy (CRS) to align with federal requirements to reduce carbon emissions produced by the transportation sector.

New June Electronic State Publications

The SC Office of the Attorney General Securities Division created Your New Job: Starting Your Financial Future. This guide provides practical advice and explanations about comparing options for employer savings plans, health insurance choices, spending and saving income, repaying and managing debt, and investing.

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NewsBank & State Library Resource Databases

The South Carolina State Library makes NewsBank, and other news and online resources, available for free to library card holders. For over 50 years, NewsBank, Inc. has been a leading provider of the world’s largest collection of reliable information.
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National Park & Recreation Month

July is an eagerly awaited month across South Carolina for outdoor activities. Park and Recreation Month's annual observance serves as a reminder of the invaluable role that parks, green spaces, and recreational programs play in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

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Press Release - Proviso 27.1 - Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina State Legislature passed a change to Proviso 27.1-Aid to Counties Libraries Allotment which lacks sufficient detail for implementation.

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New April Electronic State Publications

The SC Forestry Commission created the Wood Magic Forest Fair Educator's Guide as a supplement to the Wood Magic Forest Fair, a free, fun, forestry-fact-filled field trip and festival for

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National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, and South Carolina is bursting with verse! This month’s book display showcases our state’s poetic variety, from our award-winning authors to brand-new voices.  

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New February Electronic State Publications

The SC Department of Employment and Workforce created the monthly newsletter, Data Trends, to broaden reporting on what is presented to the public each month concerning labor market information and economic development in the state of South Carolina.
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New March 2024 Electronic State Publications

The Legislative Council of the General Assembly publishes the South Carolina State Register, an official state publication, as a temporary update to the South Carolina Code of Regulations.
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New January 2024 Electronic State Publications

Although the terms “assisted living” and “nursing home” are often used interchangeably, there is a big difference between the two types of facilities. Knowing the difference can empower individuals and families to make the best decision possible regarding health status.
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South Carolina Secretary of State’s website receives 2023 Notable State Document Award

The Secretary of State’s Office received the 2023 Notable State Document Award from the South Carolina State Library for its website. Each year, the South Carolina State Library recognizes several government documents published by state agencies for their excellence and contribution to the understanding of government processes.

Upcoming Event

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Speaker at the Center: Tally Johnson Ghost Stories

October 8, 2024, 6:00 PM

Join us at our next Speaker at the Center series for an author talk featuring Tally Johnson, an author, and storyteller focusing on the rich ghost lore of  South Carolina.  He is the author of four books on the ghost lore of his native and home state, South Carolina.

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