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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has urged President Joe Biden to intervene in labor strikes occurring at ports nationwide. Graham expressed concerns about the impact of these strikes on recovery efforts in South Carolina and North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Governor McMaster briefs President Biden on hurricane recovery efforts

Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina has a busy schedule today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024. At 1:20 PM, he is set to brief President Joe Biden on the state's recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. This meeting will take place at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, South Carolina. Media representatives who wish to cover this event are required to RSVP with the White House.

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to speak at disaster relief event in Columbia

Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette has a scheduled engagement on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She will be speaking at Serve & Connect’s Disaster Relief Packing event. The event is set to take place at Walmart located at 5420 Forest Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, starting at 10:00 AM.

Senator Graham visits Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative amid storm recovery efforts

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham visited Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Pickens, South Carolina, where he met with leadership and employees. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative is a customer-owned utility company that has been operating since 1940, and Graham himself is a customer.

Silent Witness ceremony honors victims of fatal domestic violence in South Carolina

Attorney General Alan Wilson led the 27th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony at the South Carolina State Capitol Complex in Columbia. The event, held during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honored victims of fatal domestic violence from the past year.

Gov. McMaster to brief public on Hurricane Helene response today at SC Emergency Operations Center

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Hurricane Helene today, Tuesday, October 1 at 2:30 PM.

Graham calls for action after Iran's missile attack on Israel

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement following Iran's large-scale missile attack on Israel.

Senators urge swift passage of disaster relief after Hurricane Helene

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have written a letter to Senate leaders urging immediate action on disaster relief legislation following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The letter was addressed to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Senate Appropriations Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine).

Senator Graham urges Congress action on hurricane relief, Israel defense aid

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has called for Congress to reconvene to pass a supplemental aid package. This package aims to fund recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene and provide missile defense assistance to Israel following a significant attack by Iran.

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In South Carolina, 105 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

South Carolina registered 105 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Gov. Henry McMaster outlines weekly schedule amid hurricane recovery efforts

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have released their schedules for the week of September 30, 2024.

Lawmakers criticize use of flawed study in LNG export halt

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) have issued a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm criticizing the Biden-Harris administration for basing its decision to halt liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on what they call a flawed study. The Howarth study labeled LNG as "worse than coal," which influenced the administration's decision.

Senators introduce resolution for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have introduced a resolution to designate September as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month.

Federal disaster aid approved after Hurricane Helene in South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina's request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration, submitted on September 28, has been approved. This declaration aims to provide federal aid to support state and local recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The initial list of counties approved for assistance is not final, with additional counties expected to be added as further damage assessments are completed.

Governor McMaster to brief on Hurricane Helene response

Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a media briefing today at 2:30 PM to provide updates on South Carolina's response to Hurricane Helene. The briefing will take place at the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center, located at 2779 Fish Hatchery Road in West Columbia.

Senator Scott urges port workers to delay strike due to hurricane impact

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has called on port workers to delay their planned strike in light of the ongoing aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The work stoppage is expected to begin tomorrow at ports on the East and Gulf Coasts.

Attorney General Wilson launches new human trafficking task force

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the launch of the 1st Judicial Circuit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force at the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office on September 30, 2024. This task force aims to coordinate anti-human trafficking efforts in Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Dorchester counties.

Senator Tim Scott surveys Hurricane Helene damage in South Carolina's Upstate