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Don't Forget: Daylight Savings 2026

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Don’t forget we SPRING FORWARD as Daylight Saving Time begins Saturday night! Yes, we lose an hour of sleep, but the longer evenings and extra sunshine are a welcome sign that spring is right around the corner. More daylight means more time with family, time outdoors, and time enjoying the communities we call home. Before heading to bed Saturday night, be sure to set your clocks ahead…

Second Reported Spill at Silfab Solar

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After the second reported chemical spill at Silfab Solar, a full and thorough investigation must take place. The safety of the surrounding community and the workers at the facility must be a top priority.  My office is in contact with state and local officials as we work to get to the bottom of what occurred and ensure all the facts come to light. If negligence played any role in…

Permanently Ban CBDC

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I recently joined my colleagues in calling on House and Senate leadership to PERMANENTLY ban the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States. A CBDC is essentially a government-issued digital dollar controlled by the Federal Reserve. Unlike cash or money held in private bank accounts, a CBDC could allow the federal government to track and potentially…

Chemical Spill at Silfab Solar

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Yesterday, a chemical spill involving approximately 300 gallons of potassium hydroxide occurred at the Silfab Solar facility in Fort Mill. Local emergency personnel responded quickly, and according to officials, most of the material was contained on site. Though some of the potassium hydroxide did reach a stormwater retention pond, we know that Silfab Solar contained most of this spill,…