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Berkeley County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of John Joseph Techman, a 31-year-old resident of Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

South Carolina sees 6 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in South Carolina, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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March Madness: South Carolina represented by 21 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

Greenville has the most players of any city representing South Carolina in the tournament.

Governor McMaster to announce cabinet agency decision

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster is set to make an announcement regarding a cabinet agency.

Senator Tim Scott marks historic ten-week voting streak in U.S. Senate

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Senate has concluded a historic commencement of the 119th Congress, marking ten consecutive weeks of voting.

Michelle Bowman nominated as vice chair for supervision at Federal Reserve

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has commented on the nomination of Michelle Bowman as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

State AGs back DOJ task force against antisemitism

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in support of the U.S. Department of Justice's Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism.

SCDOT to Close Townsend Road Bridge Over Townsend Creek for Replacement

By Palmetto State News | Mar 16, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close and detour a portion of Townsend Road in Greenwood County starting March 31, 2025, to replace the bridge over Townsend Creek.

Former SC corrections officers plead guilty in drug trafficking case

By Palmetto State News | Mar 14, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that three former South Carolina Department of Corrections officers have pleaded guilty to various charges and have been sentenced accordingly.

Bennettsville Printing plans $8.4 million expansion creating 24 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Mar 14, 2025

Bennettsville Printing, a fabric printer based in Marlboro County, South Carolina, has announced an expansion of its operations with an investment of $8.4 million.

Attorneys general back Trump’s order on birthright citizenship limits

By Palmetto State News | Mar 14, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 18 other states, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

South Carolina releases weekly livestock review excluding major holidays

By Palmetto State News | Mar 14, 2025

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review is a publication issued by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Sopakco announces $22.8 million expansion plan for Bennettsville facility

By Palmetto State News | Mar 14, 2025

SOPAKCO, a prominent name in processed foods, is set to expand its operations in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

U.S. Senate passes resolution opposing Hamas control over Gaza

By Palmetto State News | Mar 14, 2025

Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution stating that Hamas should not retain any political or military control over the Gaza Strip.

South Carolina releases latest fruit and vegetable weekly review

By Palmetto State News | Mar 14, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture, under the leadership of Commissioner Hugh Weathers, has released its latest Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review.

Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns this April

By Palmetto State News | Mar 13, 2025

The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival is scheduled to take place from April 10 to April 13, 2025, at the South Carolina State Farmers Market in West Columbia.

ALLTAPE invests $70M in Lexington County creating 130 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Mar 13, 2025

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc., a company specializing in adhesive products, has announced its decision to establish its first operation in South Carolina.

Senate committee advances GENIUS and FIRM Acts focusing on stablecoins and debanking

By Palmetto State News | Mar 13, 2025

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has advanced two significant pieces of legislation: the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act and the Financial...

22.4% of income in South Carolina came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it ninth in the country

By Palmetto State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, South Carolina ranked ninth most government transfer-dependent state in the country, with 22.4% of total income derived from government transfers.