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South Carolina collects $20 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

South Carolina collected $20 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Governor McMaster to attend Farm and Forest Recovery event in Greenville

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has released his updated schedule for Thursday, November 21, 2024.

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Myra Reece named first director of SC Department of Environmental Services

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Myra Reece as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES).

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Governor McMaster announces annual carolighting event at South Carolina State House

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster are set to mark the start of the holiday season with the 58th Annual Governor's Carolighting.

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Graham discusses fairness in Gaetz attorney general nomination

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has released a statement following his meeting with Matt Gaetz, President Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, and Vice President-elect JD Vance.

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Milo's Tea expands Spartanburg operations with $53 million investment

By Palmetto State News | Nov 19, 2024

Milo’s Tea Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

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32-state coalition urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act

By Palmetto State News | Nov 19, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 31 other states, is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the year.

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Governor McMaster appoints first director for SC Department of Public Health

By Palmetto State News | Nov 19, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Dr. Edward Simmer as the inaugural director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). Dr. Simmer previously served as the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental...

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South Carolina's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 89.5% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Palmetto State News | Nov 18, 2024

South Carolina collected $2.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Summerville man faces multiple charges for alleged crimes involving minors

By Palmetto State News | Nov 18, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Iain Douglas Carder, a 26-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina.

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South Carolina's combined tax revenues up 37.9% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Palmetto State News | Nov 16, 2024

South Carolina collected $5.8 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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South Carolina's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 117.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Palmetto State News | Nov 15, 2024

South Carolina collected $2.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 24.3% more home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q3

By Palmetto State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 2,867 VA home purchases in South Carolina in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Dorchester County men face charges for child sexual abuse material distribution

By Palmetto State News | Nov 15, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two men from Dorchester County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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South Carolina's property tax revenues up 1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Palmetto State News | Nov 14, 2024

South Carolina collected $20 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nestlé USA invests $150 million to expand South Carolina production facility

By Palmetto State News | Nov 14, 2024

Nestlé USA has announced plans to expand its operations in Cherokee County, South Carolina, with a significant investment of $150 million.

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Senator Graham comments on presidential nomination rights after recent election

By Palmetto State News | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has addressed the issue of the President's authority to nominate cabinet officials and Article III judges, emphasizing his past consistency in respecting this presidential prerogative.

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Low Tide Brewing expands operations with $22.2M investment creating 33 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Nov 14, 2024

Low Tide Brewing has announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina.

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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.