Notwithstanding another provision of law, if a vacancy occurs in a state agency, other than an institution of higher learning, or if an agency acts to fill a new position, the agency shall give preference to a resident of this State, if the applicants are equally qualified for the vacancy or new position.
Preference to resident of state
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-1-155, under Title 8, Chapter 1.
S.C. Code Ann. § 8-1-155