McMaster and Evette announce schedules for October 18 events
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have scheduled events for Friday, October 18, 2024.
Team South Carolina County Day set for October 22 in Greenwood
Governor Henry McMaster, along with Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, announced that state and federal officials, as well as representatives from nonprofit organizations, will convene for another Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood on Tuesday, October 22. This event is aimed at providing local residents affected by Hurricane Helene with a centralized opportunity to access disaster relief resources.
Maxwood Furniture invests $6M in Marion County expansion
Maxwood Furniture has announced an expansion of its operations in Marion County, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in the manufacture and distribution of solid wood furniture, is investing $6 million in this project. This investment is expected to create 43 new jobs.
- South Carolina receives $119.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3
- South Carolina experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024
- North Carolina man arrested for alleged solicitation and exploitation charges
- Average cost of college education in South Carolina rises for students in 2022-23 school year
- AGs urge DHS for voter status verification before elections
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Smithey Ironware expands operations with $3.1 million investment creating 16 jobs
Smithey Ironware Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina. The cookware designer and manufacturer is investing $3.1 million, which will result in the creation of 16 new jobs.
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Governor McMaster and nine governors back Tennessee's Help Not Harm Law
Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina, alongside nine other Republican governors, has submitted an amicus brief in the case United States v. Skrmetti. This case involves Tennessee's Help Not Harm Law, which restricts physicians from performing gender-reassignment surgeries and providing puberty-blocking drugs or cross-sex hormones to minors. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the case this term.
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Higher property tax revenue in South Carolina during Q2
The second quarter brought in $37 million in property tax revenue for South Carolina, an 85% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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South Carolina leaders outline weekly engagements including fiscal authority meeting
Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have outlined their activities for the week starting October 14, 2024.
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SBA offers disaster loans to S.C. residents affected by Hurricane Helene
Following a request from Governor Henry McMaster for an expedited major disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene can apply for low-interest disaster loans. The hurricane impacted the region starting September 25.
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Senators urge DOJ probe into campus groups' potential foreign agent status
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Chuck Grassley have raised concerns about potential foreign influence on U.S. campuses, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI to investigate whether certain organizations should register as foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). They are joined by Senators Joni Ernst and Ted Cruz in this initiative.
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Goose Creek man faces charges for distributing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Gregory Keith Day, a 44-year-old resident of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Day faces 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
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South Carolina expands county days to assist hurricane-affected residents
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced additional Team South Carolina County Days to aid residents affected by Hurricane Helene. These events will take place in Clinton on October 15, Allendale on October 17, and Aiken on October 18.
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Fort Mill man arrested for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Ian Kelly Sanders, a 33-year-old resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Sanders faces one charge related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, specifically from the Fort Mill Police Department.
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Scott and Graham introduce resolution for Religious Education Week
U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham have introduced a resolution to designate October 6-12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week." The initiative aims to celebrate the significance of religious education and highlight the role of schools and organizations involved in religious instruction.