A new bill could legalize South Carolina’s first casino along I-95, potentially reshaping the state’s economy.

One possible site for the casino is the former Santee Outlet Mall. The Santee Development Corporation, which purchased the abandoned mall, plans to transform the property into a casino and resort.

If the bill becomes a law, a $1 billion dollar casino project could move forward ... center which closed more than 10 years ago and is abandoned just off the I-95 corridor. The bill is called ...