Average cost of college education in South Carolina rises for students in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 2% in South Carolina in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
LCI-Lineberger invests $10 million for expansion; creates 30 jobs
LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. is set to expand its operations in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The company, a heavy highway and civil contractor, announced a $10 million investment that is expected to create 30 new jobs.
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.
- Governor McMaster and nine governors back Tennessee's Help Not Harm Law
- Higher property tax revenue in South Carolina during Q2
- South Carolina leaders outline weekly engagements including fiscal authority meeting
- SBA offers disaster loans to S.C. residents affected by Hurricane Helene
- Senators urge DOJ probe into campus groups' potential foreign agent status
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.
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South Carolina sends National Guard aid to Florida after hurricane
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina National Guard soldiers to Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. This decision follows a request from Florida for emergency assistance.
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84 Lumber invests $13.4 million for new plant creating jobs in South Carolina
84 Lumber has announced the establishment of its second component plant in South Carolina, selecting Clarendon County for this expansion. The $13.4 million investment is expected to create 78 new jobs in the region.
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Wilson leads lawsuit against CMS over new nursing home staffing rule
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with 20 state attorneys general and various organizations representing not-for-profit aging services providers to challenge a new federal staffing mandate for nursing homes. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court's Northern District of Iowa, aims to overturn the mandate imposed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS).
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Columbia man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation attempts involving minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jerry Wayne Williams, a 67-year-old resident of Columbia, South Carolina. Williams faces seven charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Investigators from the U.S. Marshals Service, also part of the state's ICAC task force, assisted in the investigation.
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Attorneys general reach $52M settlement with Marriott over Starwood data breach
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a settlement involving Marriott International, Inc. following an investigation into a significant data breach of the Starwood guest reservation database. A coalition of 50 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission coordinated closely on this case, leading to parallel settlements. Marriott will pay $52 million to states and enhance its data security practices. South Carolina is set to receive $767,458 from this settlement.
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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for South Carolinians
Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for South Carolina residents.
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South Carolina AG sues TikTok over alleged consumer protection law violations
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has initiated legal action against TikTok, alleging violations of state consumer protection laws. This move is part of a larger effort by a bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general who have filed similar actions against the social media platform.