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State regulators impose $80M penalty on Block for BSA/AML violations

By Palmetto State News | Jan 21, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a collective enforcement action involving 47 state financial regulatory agencies against Block, Inc., formerly known as Square, Inc. The action addresses violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and...

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Governor McMaster seeks return of Medicaid work requirements

By Palmetto State News | Jan 21, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina has formally requested the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collaborate with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) in reinstating the state's Healthy...

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South Carolina agriculture commissioner shares weekly updates with The Southern Farm Network

By Palmetto State News | Jan 21, 2025

Commissioner Hugh Weathers of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture regularly discusses developments in the state's agricultural sector with The Southern Farm Network.

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Graham comments on Rubio's unanimous confirmation as Secretary of State

By Palmetto State News | Jan 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina issued a statement following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of former U.S. Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.

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Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at swift deportation

By Palmetto State News | Jan 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced the passage of the Laken Riley Act in the U.S. Senate with a vote of 64-35.

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Senator Tim Scott comments on Senate passage of Laken Riley Act

By Palmetto State News | Jan 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has issued a statement following the Senate's approval of the Laken Riley Act.

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Graham comments on Trump's inauguration as 47th president

By Palmetto State News | Jan 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has issued a statement regarding the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

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Tim Scott expresses support for Trump's second term

By Palmetto State News | Jan 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina issued a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

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Two Hartsville men arrested for child sexual abuse material offenses

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of two men from Hartsville, S.C., on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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Charleston man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct with a minor

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson has confirmed that Abel Sanjuan Tranquilino has been sentenced to prison following a guilty plea for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor in the 2nd degree.

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Senator Tim Scott questions Treasury nominee Bessent on banking stability and tax policies

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, engaged in a confirmation hearing with Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's nominee for U.S. Treasury Secretary.

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Greenville man sentenced to 10 years for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Russel Stokes, 56, received the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree in Greenville County.

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Graham receives top pro-life score from Susan B. Anthony list

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has been awarded an "A+" rating on the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) National Pro-life Scorecard.

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South Carolina releases weekly fruit and vegetable report

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

The South Carolina Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Report is a weekly publication from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, with exceptions for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Lexington man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult for over $143K

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of John Lemuel Morrell Jr., a 60-year-old resident of Lexington, S.C. Morrell faces charges of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and grand larceny, each carrying significant...

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South Carolina Livestock Report published weekly except holidays

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

The South Carolina Livestock Report is issued weekly, with exceptions for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Attorney General urges swift Senate confirmation for Trump’s national security nominees

By Palmetto State News | Jan 17, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 19 other states, has called on the U.S. Senate to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees for key national security positions.

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Senator Tim Scott discusses housing priorities during HUD Secretary nomination hearing

By Palmetto State News | Jan 16, 2025

In a recent Senate hearing, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) addressed the nomination of Scott Turner for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Florence man charged with multiple counts related to child exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Jan 16, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Malike Williams, a 29-year-old resident of Florence, South Carolina.

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Lindsey Graham introduces treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent at Senate hearing

By Palmetto State News | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham introduced Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, at a Senate Finance Committee hearing in Washington.