2026 Election Petition - Accepting Nominations for Board of Examiners in Opticianry
September 17, 2026
The Board of Examiners in Opticianry is now accepting nominations for the 2026 election ballot as a candidate for
a seat on the board. The deadline for this petition is September 30, 2026. To download and send in an election
petition, read more.
2026 Advistory Election - Board of Chiropractic Examiners Seat
September 9, 2026
Pursuant to South Carolina Code it is the responsibility of the Board of
Chiropractic Examiners to conduct advisory elections for two nominees to fill each open seat on the Board. The
board is ready to compile
the names of those interested and qualified candidates to fill the subject open seat in District 7, with a term
expiring on June 30, 2028.
Effective Feb. 1, 2027, the NCLEX registration fee will be $350 in the United States and Australia. In Canada,
the fee will be $570 (CAD). This is the first adjustment to the NCLEX fee since 2000 and reflects 25 years of
inflation and rising costs associated with exams, data protection and cybersecurity.
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation announces the recipients of the 2026 Safety
Achievement Awards. The Safety Awards program is the Agency's way of rewarding employers, both large and small,
for the success of their safety and health programs.
Press Release: SC State Fire Marshal Urges South Carolinians to Prioritize Fireworks Safety
July 1, 2026
As South Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, SC State Fire Marshal Jonathan Jones is reminding
residents to make fireworks safety a priority and help prevent injuries, fires, and avoidable tragedies.
Timely news and updates from the South Carolina Board of Nursing, including information on policies, legislation,
and other matters affecting the nursing profession. Information is subject to change as laws, policies, and
regulations are updated.