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Analysis: South Carolina among 29 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
January 7, 2026
An analysis by Palmetto State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” South Carolina is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
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South Carolina saw 5% increase in income taxes revenue in 2024
January 3, 2026
In 2024, South Carolina collected a total of $18 billion in taxes, with $7.5 billion coming from income taxes—an increase of 5% compared to the previous year.
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South Carolina placed 23rd in U.S. ranking for total taxes collected in 2024
January 1, 2026
South Carolina generated $18 billion from total taxes in 2024, ranking 23rd among U.S. states.
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2023: South Carolina reports $120.8 million in tobacco sales taxes revenue
December 15, 2025
Of the $15.6 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2023, 0.8%, or $120.8 million, came from tobacco products sales taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Read more →South Carolina among 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
December 7, 2025
An analysis by Palmetto State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” South Carolina is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.
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VA Purchase Loans in South Carolina average $363,827 for Q3
November 24, 2025
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Carolina in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $363,827, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in South Carolina increases from Q2 to Q3
November 22, 2025
The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in South Carolina during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $357,763, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Read more →South Carolina ranked 23rd nationwide for income taxes collections in 2023
November 21, 2025
South Carolina collected $7.1 billion in income taxes in 2023, a decrease of 11.4% from the previous year.
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VA provides 4,681 home loans in South Carolina totaling $1.7 billion in Q3
November 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 4,681 home loans totaling $1.7 billion in South Carolina during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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