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News from July 2023

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South Carolina ranked 12th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 13, 2023

South Carolina ranked 12th in VA home loans in 2022 with 21,846 loans issued.

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South Carolina ranks 27th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, South Carolina collected $6,988,768,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 27th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Georgia Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Tyler Shane Greene, 26, of Augusta, GA, on 10 charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor

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Cherokee County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Williams, 35, of Gaffney, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators with the Gaffney Police Department made the arrest

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Heirloom Cloud Corporation relocating headquarters to Charleston County

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Heirloom Cloud Corporation (Heirloom), a digital technology service provider, today announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Charleston County

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South Carolina ranks 21st in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, South Carolina collected $86,957,000 in property taxes, ranking it 21st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Average VA home loan amount in South Carolina increases in Q2

By Palmetto State News | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in South Carolina during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $316,779, a 0.1 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Carolina: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in South Carolina in Q2 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from South Carolina in the second quarter of 2023.

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Senators Graham, Blumenthal on Additional Arms to Ukraine, Future NATO Membership

By Palmetto State News | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made this statement on providing additional weapons to Ukraine and their plans to introduce a resolution asking for a roadmap for Ukraine to become a future member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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Dorchester County Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Anton Christopher Lelingis, 42, of Ladson, S.C., and Richard Keith O'Brien, 46, of Harleyville. S.C. on 15 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force launches statewide prevention education initiative, TraffickProofSC

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on July 07,the launch of TraffickProofSC, a statewide prevention education initiative of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Carolina during week ending July 1

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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South Carolina ranks 27th in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, South Carolina collected $16,051,549,000 in total taxes, ranking it 27th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA home loan amount averages $316,779 in South Carolina for Q2

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in South Carolina during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $316,779, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of South Carolina companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Biologics companies from South Carolina in the second quarter of 2023.

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VA provides 5.2% more purchase loans in South Carolina for 2022 vs. 2021

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in South Carolina for 2022 was 12,388 and totaled $4.1 billion.

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VA provides 2,984 home loans in South Carolina totaling $945.3 million in Q2

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 2,984 home loans totaling $945.3 million in South Carolina during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wenker, Inc. growing South Carolina presence by establishing U.S. headquarters in Greenville County

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, on July 11, 2023, announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County

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South Carolina Men Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christian Ryan Shumpert, 25, of West Columbia, S.C., and Troy Michael Curtis, 34, of Fountain Inn, S.C. on 14 total charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of minors

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North Augusta Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Casey Royce Watts, 30, of North Augusta, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office made the arrest