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Governor McMaster declares emergency amid severe flooding in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in response to the flooding affecting South Carolina's eastern Midlands and parts of the Lowcountry.

OhmIQ expands operations with $1.1M investment creating 21 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

OhmIQ, Inc., a leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, has announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

Analysis: South Carolina among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Palmetto State News | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Palmetto State News shows that South Carolina is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Eunice Medina appointed as next director of South Carolina health department

By Palmetto State News | Nov 6, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has announced the appointment of Eunice Medina as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS).

Governor McMaster to announce cabinet agency changes on November 6

By Palmetto State News | Nov 5, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to hold a press conference at the South Carolina State House to make an announcement regarding a cabinet agency.

Union Co. woman sentenced to 35 years for sexual abuse of infant

By Palmetto State News | Nov 5, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Britney Campbell was sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing a baby.

Senators urge ICC probe into prosecutor's actions against Israel

By Palmetto State News | Nov 4, 2024

A group of six U.S. Senators, comprising both Republicans and Democrats, has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate its Prosecutor's actions against Israel.

Governor McMaster announces weekly schedule including voting plans

By Palmetto State News | Nov 4, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of November 4, 2024.

Greenville man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Nov 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Aaron Mateo Pobjecky, a 19-year-old resident of Greenville, South Carolina.

Attorneys general call for peace following election results

By Palmetto State News | Nov 4, 2024

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has issued a statement on November 4, 2024, representing a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general.

Kroger settles for $1.37 billion over opioid crisis with 30 states

By Palmetto State News | Nov 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan group of 30 state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.

Upstate woman charged with exploiting vulnerable adult

By Palmetto State News | Nov 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Carolyn Coyle, a 70-year-old resident of Walhalla, SC.

York County men face charges for child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Nov 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of three men from York County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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

By Palmetto State News | Nov 1, 2024

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

Attorney General announces settlements with drug firms over price-fixing allegations

By Palmetto State News | Nov 1, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced significant progress in the multistate litigation against generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices and limit competition.

Lexington man sentenced to prison for cocaine trafficking in Kershaw County

By Palmetto State News | Nov 1, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the sentencing of Walter Goad, a Lexington County resident, to 25 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.

Simpsonville man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes

By Palmetto State News | Nov 1, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Andrew Scott Walker has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 1st Degree, and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree.

Senators request review of ICC prosecutor's actions amid misconduct claims

By Palmetto State News | Nov 1, 2024

U.S. Senators have requested an investigation into allegations of misconduct against ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan, following his decision to apply for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav...

Alan Wilson joins states challenging Trump's prosecution

By Palmetto State News | Nov 1, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to uphold the dismissal of an indictment against former President Donald Trump.