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South Carolina Attorney General to prosecute illegal immigrant in fatal USC hit-and-run

By Palmetto State News | Apr 4, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has stated that his office will oversee the prosecution of Rosali Fernandez Cruz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador.

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SC agriculture releases weekly fruit and vegetable market review

By Palmetto State News | Apr 4, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Market News Division, in cooperation with the USDA-AMS Fruit & Vegetable Division, has released its latest Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review, dated April 4, 2025.

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EDA awards over $30 million in grants for economic development projects in South Carolina in 2023

By Palmetto State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 14 grants totaling $30,038,466 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in South Carolina.

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Senate Committee advances financial and transportation nominations

By Palmetto State News | Apr 3, 2025

Today, the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Tim Scott, voted to advance several key nominations.

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South Carolina ranks 33 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

South Carolina ranks 33 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,026 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival returns to Greenville in May

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

Spring will be ushered in with the return of the Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market from May 1 to May 4, 2025.

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State attorneys general oppose federal funding for gender-transition procedures in prisons

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has aligned with a coalition of 24 state attorneys general to present a friend-of-the-court brief opposing a Biden-era rule.

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Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival coming to Florence on April 24-27

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

The Pee Dee Spring Plant & Flower Festival is set to take place at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market from April 24 to April 27, 2025.

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Governor McMaster attends Supreme Court arguments on Medicaid funding for abortion providers

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina attended oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court regarding the case Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.

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South Carolina officials alert schools of rising online exploitation threats targeting youths

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver to inform schools about online threats targeting children and teenagers.

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Carolinas Credit Union League – South Carolina one of 48 state credit union groups to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Carolinas Credit Union League – South Carolina (CCUL) is one of 48 state credit union groups to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act.”

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Commissioner Weathers discusses South Carolina agriculture weekly on The Southern Farm Network

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

Every week, Commissioner Hugh Weathers shares updates about agriculture in South Carolina through conversations with The Southern Farm Network.

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U.S. senators introduce sanctions on Russia with strong bipartisan support

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are leading a bipartisan group of 50 senators in proposing primary and secondary sanctions against Russia.

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Wilson calls for closure of trade program allowing fentanyl influx

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson, alongside 25 state attorneys general, is urging the Trump administration to address a loophole allowing deadly fentanyl into the United States.

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AG Wilson reminds residents to contact 811 before digging in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson is emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before commencing any digging projects, as April marks National Safe Digging Month.

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An employer classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry file 1 H-1B petition in South Carolina throughout 2024

By Palmetto State News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located in South Carolina.

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Authorities warn against rising teenage victimization by online groups

By Palmetto State News | Mar 31, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a warning to parents regarding an online trend involving groups such as 764, which is reportedly targeting teenagers by promoting violent and harmful activities.

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Trump administration's deportation efforts defended by 27 attorneys general

By Palmetto State News | Mar 31, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has taken a significant role in a legal effort involving the Supreme Court.

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Gov. McMaster and Lt. Gov. Evette announce schedules for the first week of April

By Palmetto State News | Mar 31, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of March 31, 2025.

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Attorney general reports arrest of Upstate man for exploitation and fraud charges

By Palmetto State News | Mar 28, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Lewis Hyder, a 77-year-old resident of Landrum, S.C. Hyder was charged with several offenses, including Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Breach of Trust with Fraudulent...