State of South Carolina
Recent News About State of South Carolina
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Analysis: South Carolina one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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EDA awards over $30 million in grants for economic development projects in South Carolina in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 14 grants totaling $30,038,466 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in South Carolina.
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South Carolina sees 15.1% increase in transfer reliance since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 22.4% of income in South Carolina. How does this compare to historical figures?
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22 basketball players from South Carolina to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Columbia has the most players of any city representing South Carolina in the tournament.
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March Madness: South Carolina represented by 21 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament
Greenville has the most players of any city representing South Carolina in the tournament.
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22.4% of income in South Carolina came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it ninth in the country
In 2022, South Carolina ranked ninth most government transfer-dependent state in the country, with 22.4% of total income derived from government transfers.
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South Carolina ranks 18th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,028 in 2022
In 2022, residents of South Carolina received an average of $12,028 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in the nation.
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Analysis: South Carolina among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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South Carolina: Residents received $7.81 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $1,479 per capita to residents.
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South Carolina: Medicare dependency reached 5.8% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $3,103 per capita to residents.
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South Carolina: Social Security made up 8.2% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $4,408 per capita to residents.
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South Carolina: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $1,317 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: South Carolina among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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2023: South Carolina ranks 1st nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $30,038,466
In 2023, South Carolina received $30,038,466 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking first nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: South Carolina one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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In South Carolina, 123 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
South Carolina registered 123 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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South Carolina receives 3 EDA grants totaling $348,358 for technical assistance in 2023
South Carolina received three grants totaling $348,358 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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South Carolina receives 10 EDA grants totaling $29,640,108 for planning in 2023
South Carolina received 10 grants totaling $29,640,108 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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South Carolina receives 1 EDA grant totaling $50,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
South Carolina received one grant totaling $50,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: South Carolina one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.