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Charleston man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of William Robert Rattazzi, 73, of Charleston, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, Homeland Security Investigations, Charleston Police Department, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, all also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center

By Palmetto State News | Aug 29, 2024

Meta has announced the establishment of its first South Carolina operation with a new data center in Aiken County. The $800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs.

Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial signing for Robert Smalls Monument bill

By Palmetto State News | Aug 29, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will be joined by members of the General Assembly and other state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 5042, the Robert Smalls Monument bill, today, Thursday, August 29, at 2:30 PM.

Coalition sues Biden administration over union rights for migrant farm workers

By Palmetto State News | Aug 28, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is co-leading a 17-state coalition in a lawsuit against the Biden administration to prevent migrant farm workers from receiving union rights that domestic farm workers do not have. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia Brunswick Division has granted the states' motion for a preliminary injunction, halting the implementation of these rights while the lawsuit proceeds.

Attorney General Alan Wilson seeks answers from ActBlue over fundraising fraud allegations

By Palmetto State News | Aug 26, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a letter to the CEO of ActBlue, addressing allegations that the political fundraising group may have engaged in potentially fraudulent or illegal activities.

South Carolina leaders announce weekly schedule including economic development and legislative activities

By Palmetto State News | Aug 26, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of August 26, 2024.

Senator Scott calls for support of Israel amid Iran-backed terrorism

By Palmetto State News | Aug 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on Iran-backed terrorism.

Columbia man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Palmetto State News | Aug 23, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Matthew Turner Vereen, 28, of Columbia, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations, both also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.

Hartsville man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 23, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Ganson Eugene Gainer, 50, of Hartsville, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Hartsville Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Secret Service, all members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.

Governor McMaster to address cybersecurity conference on August 23

By Palmetto State News | Aug 22, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Friday, August 23, includes the following:

Gov. McMaster signs bill extending abandoned buildings tax credit through 2035

By Palmetto State News | Aug 21, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly and local business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, which extends the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit through 2035 and increases the maximum tax credit that can be earned in a year from $500,000 to $700,000, further incentivizing investment in vacant buildings across South Carolina.

Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial signing for Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit bill

By Palmetto State News | Aug 20, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by members of the General Assembly, local business owners, and other local leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit bill, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21 at 11:00 AM.

Eveon Containers announces new headquarters opening in Charleston County

By Palmetto State News | Aug 20, 2024

Eveon Containers expands North American operations with a new headquarters in Charleston County

Attorney General Alan Wilson supports North Carolina's abortion drug restrictions

By Palmetto State News | Aug 20, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a brief filed Monday supporting North Carolina laws regulating the prescribing and dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, such as mifepristone. A coalition of 18 states submitted the brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in response to a lawsuit brought by a doctor against North Carolina's regulations.

Pelzer man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 20, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Andrew Donald Kowal, 32, of Pelzer, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

States seek Supreme Court review on voter registration proof of citizenship

By Palmetto State News | Aug 20, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states in requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case that would affirm states' rights to establish their own election rules, including the requirement for voters to provide proof of citizenship.

Gov. McMaster's weekly schedule includes bill signings and public addresses

By Palmetto State News | Aug 19, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of August 19.

Senator Graham praises Norway's role as a NATO partner during Oslo visit

By Palmetto State News | Aug 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement following his recent visit to Norway, where he met with Norwegian Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Oslo.

Senator Tim Scott comments on Kabul fall anniversary

By Palmetto State News | Aug 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul. This event marked the beginning of a two-week series that led to the loss of 13 U.S. servicemembers and resulted in the Taliban's control over Afghanistan.