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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 device companies from South Carolina in 2024.

How many H-1B petitions were made by South Carolina employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024?

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in South Carolina submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

South Carolina Department of Agriculture provides weekly livestock market updates

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review is regular publication provided by the SC Department of Agriculture, under the leadership of Hugh Weathers, Commissioner.

Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette disclose their weekly schedule for late April

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have a packed schedule for the week of April 21.

Senator Tim Scott comments on the passing of Pope Francis

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott made a statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis.

SC Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review published by Department of Agriculture

By Palmetto State News | Apr 18, 2025

The South Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review, released on April 18, 2025, is a regular publication by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

York County man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Apr 18, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has reported the arrest of Daniel Cole Prince, 28, from Catawba, South Carolina, on charges linked to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Graham responds to Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship case

By Palmetto State News | Apr 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has expressed approval following the Supreme Court's decision to hear oral arguments on President Donald Trump's push to restrict birthright citizenship.

Dr. Battle-Bryant confirmed as first director of statewide workforce development

Governor Henry McMaster has made a statement about the confirmation of Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the inaugural director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development.

Multistate coalition supports President Trump's federal restructuring in New York v. McMahon

In a recent development, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has collaborated with multiple states in a legal defense of President Trump’s authority to restructure the federal workforce and shift control of education back to the states.

Attorneys general urge Business Roundtable to end DEI initiatives

Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina has aligned with 14 other state attorneys general in a collective urging directed at the Business Roundtable, a known association of leading companies in the country.

Spartanburg man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Adam Michael Wheeler, a 46-year-old resident of Spartanburg, on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Heidelberg Materials to open new distribution terminal in Colleton County

Heidelberg Materials North America has announced plans to expand its operations in South Carolina with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.

Lift-Tek's Oconee County expansion to create 41 new jobs by 2027

Lift Technologies, Inc. (Lift-Tek), a material handling manufacturer and subsidiary of Cascade Corporation, has announced an expansion of its operations in Oconee County.

York County men sentenced for child sexual abuse material offenses

Two residents of York County pleaded guilty to charges related to child sexual abuse material and received prison sentences, as announced by Attorney General Alan Wilson.

Gov. Henry McMaster: 'We must work together on tort reform'

Henry McMaster, the governor of South Carolina, said that legislators in the state should "work together on tort reform."

Commissioner Hugh Weathers talks about Panama trade trip with The Southern Farm Network

Commissioner Hugh Weathers recently spoke with The Southern Farm Network about his trade trip to Panama, where he explored opportunities to strengthen agricultural ties and supply chains between South Carolina and the Central American nation.

FAYAT Group to create 75 jobs with $13.7 million South Carolina expansion

FAYAT Group, a road equipment producer, is set to expand its operations in Fairfield County, South Carolina, by investing $13.7 million.

NFIB report warns of risks to SC small businesses from potential tax hike

NFIB, a leading advocate for small businesses, has released a report concerning the implications of the potential expiration of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in South Carolina.

Carolina lawyer fined $1.3M by UK court over asbestos-related actions