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South Carolina's combined tax revenues up 40.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Palmetto State News | Nov 13, 2024

South Carolina collected $4.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Tim Scott elected as NRSC chairman for 2026 election cycle

By Palmetto State News | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has expressed his support for fellow South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who has been elected as the Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the 2026 election cycle.

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Samaritan Biologics expands operations with $5M investment creating 85 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Nov 13, 2024

Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, has announced an expansion of its operations in Greenville County.

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Attorneys general urge FCC to strengthen robocall mitigation measures

By Palmetto State News | Nov 13, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance their Robocall Mitigation Database.

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Senator Graham praises new Senate Majority Leader John Thune

By Palmetto State News | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has commented on the election of U.S. Senator John Thune from South Dakota as the Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress.

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Attorney General Wilson co-leads effort on student free speech case

By Palmetto State News | Nov 12, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, joined by 17 other states, aiming to safeguard students' First Amendment free speech rights.

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South Carolina hosts career events for veterans seeking state employment

By Palmetto State News | Nov 12, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside the South Carolina Department of Administration and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs, has announced a Veterans' Virtual Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, November 14.

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Portland Bolt announces $4.3M expansion creating 21 jobs in Edgefield County

By Palmetto State News | Nov 12, 2024

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

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Which type of South Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Palmetto State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from South Carolina in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Palmetto State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 345 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 410 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in South Carolina increases from 2022 to 2023

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for South Carolina in the fiscal year 2023 was $325,312, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor McMaster launches recovery resource days for hurricane-affected farmers

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days to assist South Carolina's farming and forestry sectors impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Wilson leads coalition defending First Amendment rights in Supreme Court case

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has submitted a "friend of the court" brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, advocating for religious liberty and school choice.

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Fort Mill man charged with exploiting minors

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of John Allen Geiser, a 63-year-old resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina.

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Governor announces resource days for storm-hit agriculture sectors

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days to aid South Carolina's farming and forestry sectors impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Court blocks Biden-Harris immigration policy granting parole in place

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has achieved a significant legal victory by securing a permanent block on the Biden-Harris administration's "parole in place" policy.

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Senator Graham comments on Ambassador Herzog's resignation

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed his thoughts following the announcement by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, that he will step down from his position.

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Governor McMaster announces farm and forest recovery initiative

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette and various state and federal officials, will announce the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days in South Carolina.

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Richland County man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Andrew Jeremy Reed of Richland County was sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

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Harbor Freight expands operations with $30M investment creating jobs in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Harbor Freight Tools, a prominent retailer of tools and equipment, has announced plans to expand its presence in South Carolina with a new operation in Anderson County.