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South Carolina releases weekly livestock market update

By Palmetto State News | Mar 7, 2025

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review, published by the SC Department of Agriculture under Commissioner Hugh Weathers, provides updates on livestock markets.

South Carolina launches statewide certification for human trafficking service providers

By Palmetto State News | Mar 7, 2025

South Carolina has launched a new statewide certification program for service providers working with human trafficking victims.

Florence man charged with sexual exploitation of minors

By Palmetto State News | Mar 7, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of James Everette Nesbitt, a 48-year-old resident of Florence, South Carolina.

Conway man charged with exploiting minors through CSAM possession

By Palmetto State News | Mar 7, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Eric Moran Mills, a 52-year-old resident of Conway, South Carolina.

South Carolina secures FEMA grant for Covington Drive Fire response

By Palmetto State News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has announced that South Carolina will receive federal support to combat the Covington Drive Fire.

Tim Scott introduces FIRM Act targeting debanking practices

By Palmetto State News | Mar 7, 2025

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has introduced the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act, aiming to remove reputational risk from federal supervision.

FITSNews announces new ad exposing trial lawyers’ opposition to South Carolina lawsuit reform

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

FITSNews has announced a new television advertisement targeting South Carolina trial lawyers for their opposition to lawsuit reform.

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

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

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

Senate Banking Committee advances key economic and financial regulator nominees

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Senate Banking Committee has moved forward with nominations for key economic and financial regulatory positions.

South Carolina House passes bill aimed at reducing business regulations

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following the South Carolina House of Representatives' passage of H. 3021, known as the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act.

TS Conductor invests $134M in South Carolina for new manufacturing facility

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

TS Conductor has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Jasper County, South Carolina.

Market bulletin released for March 6, 2025

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

A recent market bulletin was released on March 6, 2025.

Senator Scott and Rep. Pfluger introduce new LNG export legislation

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Congressman August Pfluger have introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act, a legislative proposal aimed at altering the regulatory framework for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in the United States.

Tim Scott introduces bill targeting reputational risk in banking regulations

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has introduced new legislation aimed at removing reputational risk from regulatory supervision.

Tim Scott introduces bill targeting 'debanking' practices in financial regulation

By Palmetto State News | Mar 6, 2025

Chairman Tim Scott of South Carolina, leading the Senate Banking Committee Republicans, has introduced a bill aimed at addressing the issue of debanking.

State Sen. Fernandez: 'Let me say the quiet part out loud,' SC trial lawyers' lobby offered $50K-$100K to oppose tort reform

By Palmetto State News | Mar 5, 2025

State Senator Tom Fernandez made a statement on the Senate floor alleging that the South Carolina trial lawyers' lobby offered him between $50,000 and $100,000 to oppose tort reform.