S.C. Code Ann. § 58-27-200
In the performance of its duties under this chapter the Commission, any commissioner or any agent or employee of the Commission with written authority from the Commission authenticated by its seal may inspect or make copies of all income, property or other tax returns, reports or other information filed by electrical utilities with or otherwise obtained by any other department, commission, board or agency of the State government and all such other departments, commissions, boards or agencies of the State government shall permit the same to be done.