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Army generals return to S.C. for ROTC training at Fort Jackson
Of the 12 Army generals attending the ROTC training in February, 3 are native South Carolinians, 2 earned their degrees from state colleges, and 1 lives in the state.
Program aims to increase involvement in community revitalization
The Richland County program is called SPEED, which stands for sustainability, planning, education, engagement and development. Its introductory event will be held Feb. 20 and include presentations from the county Business Service Center.
Income tax returns now being accepted
There are several changes for taxpayers filing 2019 income tax returns, including different amounts for the Motor Fuel Income Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and Two Wage Earner Credit.
Federal Trade Commission refunds $1.7 million to residents
In 2019, S.C. residents filed 44,526 fraud complaints with the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection, resulting in nearly $1.74 million in refunds.
State Earned Income Tax Credit increases in 2020
By tax year 2023, the state Earned Income Tax Credit will increase to 125% for eligible taxpayers. People who qualify for the federal credit are also eligible for the tax credit on their state income tax returns.
Fort Jackson invites community to tour facility
Guests can watch a graduation ceremony, visit a barracks and eat lunch with soldiers during the 5-hour Meet Your Army event on Feb. 13. Registration is required by Feb. 11.
State agency petitions to intervene in proposed sewer rate increase
Palmetto Utilities Inc., which serves customers in Richland and Kershaw counties, is requesting approval from the S.C. Public Service Commission for a sewer rate increase of nearly 28%.
Florence tax preparer sentenced on fraud charges
Donna Faye Shird, 41, who operated Donna's Income Tax Service in Florence, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.
S.C. legislators face big issues as session resumes
The fate of Santee Cooper, along with tax and education reform, are among the big-ticket items the General Assembly is expected to tackle in the second of half of the 2019-20 session.
Tax reform, education among chamber’s priorities
In its 2020 competitiveness agenda, the S.C. Chamber of Commerce called for state lawmakers to address tax and education reform as the second half of the legislative session resumes.
Income tax forms for 2019 accepted beginning Jan. 27
The S.C. Department of Revenue will begin accepting individual tax returns on Jan. 27 and recommends taxpayers file returns electronically to ensure faster processing.
Commission rejects proposed student housing development
After hearing opposition from neighborhood residents, a city design committee voted against a proposed eight-story, 271-unit student housing development in the 1600 block of Gervais Street.
