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News from July 2023

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South Carolina ranks 28th in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 15, 2023

In 2022, South Carolina collected $2,112,221,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 28th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Carolina collected 10.1% more in property taxes in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $87 million came from property taxes, a 10.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Carolina collected $13.7 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $13.7 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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54 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Carolina during week ending July 8

By Palmetto State News | Jul 15, 2023

There were 54 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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South Carolina collected 12.6% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $944.2 million came from motor fuels sales tax, a 12.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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22 people die from diabetes mellitus in South Carolina during week ending July 8

By Palmetto State News | Jul 15, 2023

There were 22 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson’s statement on the capture of Jeriod Price

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 15, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the following statement about the capture of Jeriod Price

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16 people die from kidney disease in South Carolina during week ending July 8

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

There were 16 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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Residents and visitors to South Carolina paid $16.1 billion in taxes in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

South Carolina collected $16.1 billion in taxes in 2022, a 20.8 percent increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Carolina collected 14.2% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $7 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 14.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Carolina collected 3.1% more in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $29.1 million came from public utilities sales tax, a 3.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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South Carolina collected $2.1 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 13.2 percent, or $2.1 billion, came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Carolina during week ending July 8

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

There were 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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South Carolina ranks 24th in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

In 2022, South Carolina collected $4,876,547,000 in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 24th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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47.6% decrease in number of VA loans issued across South Carolina from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans 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 figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 36, Ignition Interlock

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National President Tess Rowland, law enforcement officers, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 36, the Ignition Interlock bill

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What They Are Saying: U.S. Attorney Weiss’ Response to Graham Creates More Questions Than Answers

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 14, 2023

At the end of June, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to David Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware regarding the whistleblower allegations that suggest the Department of Justice (DOJ) and others slow-walked the Hunter Biden investigation. U.S. Attorney Weiss responded on Monday, but his response created more questions than answers.

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Spartanburg County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 14, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joshua Allan Stevens, 36, of Roebuck, S.C., on 20 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in South Carolina during Q2 2023

By Palmetto State News | Jul 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from South Carolina in the second quarter of 2023.

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Lexington doctor on sinusitis: 'We are intent on getting the word out so that we can treat people and help them'

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Studies have shown that sinusitis sufferers are 50% more likely to struggle with depression.