S.C. Code Ann. § 27-19-100: Land may be bid in or purchased by Department of Administration; disposition of such lands.

At any sale of escheated property, if, in his judgment, the property is being sold at a sacrifice, the Secretary of State may buy the land for the Department of Administration or cause it to be so bid in and, upon payment of the costs accrued thereon, may cause the title deed to be made therefor as escheated property to the Department of Administration which shall rent or sell the property in such manner, at such time and upon such terms as, in its judgment, shall be for the best interests of the State and apply the proceeds thereof as directed in SECTION 27-19-340.