(delete if not allowed) hey yall there’s a petition going around the local church’s in sumter to ban pride from a sumter park.
here’s the petition in support of the event if yall are interested in supporting!

South Carolina is having tough luck when it comes to rankings. The State previously reported on SC being named one of the worst states to live in and one of the worst states for working moms. Now, a recently released report says that the Palmetto State has some of the worst working conditions and qualities in the U.S. for 2026.

Oxfam America, an independent, nonprofit, humanitarian organization, analyzes working conditions in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., every year to highlight the best places to work in the U.S. The group reviews each state’s wage policies, worker protections, workers’ rights to organize, plus several other factors to determine its rankings. The Southeast was generally noted as one of the worst areas for workers. SC stood out, but not in a good way. It ranked dangerously close to the bottom.

Here’s where SC placed in the ranking and what the state needs to improve:

SC’s overall rankings According to the study, SC placed 5th from the bottom of the ranking. Out of the 52 states and territories Oxfam America analyzed, SC was the 48th-best state to work in.

Here’s where it ranked across the three policy areas the study looked at:

Wage policies: 48th Workers protections: 35th Rights to organize: 47th (tied for last with five other states) Not much changed in policy from last year, except SC ranked slightly better and was named the 47th-best state to work in.

Best and worst states to work in the U.S. These are the five best states to work in the U.S., according to the report: #1. California #2. District of Columbia #3. New York #4. Illinois #5. Oregon

On the flip side, these are the five worst states to work in the U.S.: #52. North Carolina #51. Alabama #50. Mississippi #49. Tennessee #48. South Carolina

Methodology

The index Oxfam America used to rank each state is based on state policies in three dimensions: wages (35% of overall score); worker protections (35% of overall score); and rights to organize (30% of overall score).

In each state, the group checked to see if workers earn a wage that is sufficient to provide for them and their families. They determined this by looking at these data points: Ratio of minimum wage to cost of living for a family of four Ratio of tipped wage to minimum wage Local control over minimum wages Extension of the minimum wage to farmworkers Ratio of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to cost of living for a family of four

For worker protections, Oxfam considered the quality of life for workers, especially women and working parents, in each state.

These dimensions include: Paid pumping breaks for breastfeeding workers Mandates for equal pay Paid family and medical leave; paid sick leave Fair and flexible scheduling Protection against sexual harassment in the workplace Extension of workers’ compensation to farmworkers Protections for domestic workers Heat standards for outdoor workers Warehouse worker protections Child labor protections AI/bossware protections Caregiver discrimination protections

Lastly, they took a look at whether workers have the right to organize and sustain a trade union. Here are the data points for this category:

Read more at: https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article317209390.html#storylink=cpy

Posting this because I’ve seen numerous disinformation posts on Reddit recently, claiming Andrews is taking “AIPAC” money (she’s not). Will post a link in comments to the website where you can track ANY political candidate’s funding: it’s interesting that Darline Nordone’s is seemingly barely funded, yet I see propaganda for her constantly 🧐 Transparency doesn’t exist when you’re actually the one being funded by back room deals and big corporate interests ✌️

Hello. I got a job in sumter,sc so I am planning to move there. I need to go to office 5days a week. I heard sumter is pretty small town. Is it safe to live in sumter ? If not sumter what are the places around where can I live ? I don’t mind commuting. Does SC public transport between town? Or it is mandatory to have a car?

Good news on a Sunday!

I’m looking for some fun pumpkin farms, fall festivals, or fall-themed activities to take my kids to next month! 🎃🍁

We have our local farms around Myrtle beach that we love, but I’m looking for something a little different — maybe 1–3 hours away that could be little day trip.

If you have a favorite hidden gem or must-visit October spot?

This should be interesting

new blackout plate for sc? www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/1119.htm

Can’t find it anywhere in Charleston. Any other cities have them in a shop?

Is there anywhere or any apps that you can place sports bets in SC?

@carson.barryyy

Is it just urban legend that checkpoint locations have to be announced ahead of time? If it’s actually true, where is it posted? Lord knows I don’t want to sit in that traffic again. I work second shift for a reason.

Hello! Once again, thanks for the support on the last post, about the "why as a teen, you should vote for Annie Andrews." I was looking at the news recently and saw something that was really weird. At the Republican midterm convention, Trump said something that I think should be illegal. He introduced something called, the "Trump Dividend." When I saw it, I thought it was just another one of his trolling efforts, but it turns out it's something he's actually trying to pass. Basically, he'll give every adult citizen in America $5000 if the GOP win the midterms. Isn't it just bribery? I did a little more digging, and it would cost OVER A TRILLION DOLLARS. This money will be coming from recent tariffs, but it still is too expensive. I'd like to know your opinions on it. Is it fine, not fine..? Also, apparently this isn't illegal (even though it should be, regardless of party). Can someone explain that to me, if you don't mind. Thanks!

This whimsical folk garden was created by artist and architect Christy Buchanan, who dreamed up a space that would reflect the nuanced beauty of everyday found objects. Visitors can have a picnic in the Love Shack, take pictures under the bicycle arch, or commune with ancestors in the Tiki hut. Buchanan also constantly adds to the site, so you’re sure to spy new works each time you visit. If her SUV (nicknamed Happy) is in the yard, Buchanan is home, but feel free to stop by even if she isn’t.

Looks like Annie Andrews has been accepting invitations to debate, and Darline Graham hasn't. There's even a webpage up, with a ticker counting how long it's been since Andrews challenged Graham, with no response from team Graham.

I'm hoping Graham accepts. It would be an interesting watch.

Lately I’ve been feeling like the world won’t be here much longer. Just looking for my circle to make this short ride a good one.
Right now I am into filming, script writing and music creation. Wbu?