U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has announced that nearly $50 million in federal funding will be allocated to various projects throughout South Carolina as part of the first Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package. This announcement follows the recent passage of legislation that reopened the federal government.
Graham, who is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, requested these funds for several infrastructure and military projects across the state. “I believe it is important that elected officials have a say in how taxpayer money is spent on infrastructure and not rely on bureaucrats in Washington to protect South Carolina’s interests,” said Graham. “I am pleased to have secured necessary funding for local fire stations. Earlier this year, wildfires decimated hundreds of acres across South Carolina, and it’s vital that our fire departments have the resources they need to keep us safe. In addition, this legislation funds important military construction projects in the Palmetto State. I believe these are all worthy causes and I was proud to have advocated for them.”
Among the funded projects are:
– Clemson University will receive $4.5 million for equipment at its new veterinary school.
– The Town of Tega Cay will get $534,000 for fire department equipment.
– The Town of Blythewood is set to receive $1.25 million to improve its fire station.
– The Town of Central will obtain $2 million to upgrade its fire station.
– Joint Base Charleston will be allocated $33 million for an aeromedical evacuation facility intended for the Air Force Reserve.
– Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will receive $8.25 million for recruit barracks design.
These investments aim to strengthen both emergency response capabilities and military infrastructure within South Carolina.
