Palmetto State News

Starvation wages, inflation, unemployment and a housing crisis all threaten American way of life

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 13, 2021

An economic perfect storm consisting of starvation wages, inflation and unemployment is threatening the American way of life, as working class minimum wage workers struggle to find housing they can afford, Democrat lawmakers say.

Migrating purple martins descend on Lexington's Bomb Island, offering a spectacular show for birding enthusiasts

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 1, 2021

As approximately 1 million migrating purple martins descend on Bomb Island - a 12-acre predator-free stretch of land in the middle of Lexington's Lake Murray - their arrival signals the change of season while simultaneously offering birding enthusiasts and nature lovers a spectacular show.

McMaster signs bill prioritizing financial protection of vulnerable South Carolina adults and seniors

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 1, 2021

Gov. Henry McMaster recently signed a state bill that protects seniors and vulnerable adults from financial fraud.