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News from June 2023

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Greenville County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lewis Sterling Eskew Sr., 42, of Pelzer, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor

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Senator Scott Opposes Giving Biden Administration Blank Check

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 2, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement after voting no on H.R. 3746, which raises the debt limit:

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South Carolina: 11 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 11 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 20.

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Scott: 'The radical Left continues to target parents who want the best for their kids'

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) criticized the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) after the group released its “Year In Hate and Extremism 2022” report.

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Senator Scott Fights Back Against Biden Administration’s Illegal and Unfair Student Loan Cancellation Policy, Protects Working Americans

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 1, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) challenged the Biden Administration’s student loan cancellation executive action by voting in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval.

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Governor Henry McMaster to Host Energy Summit in Columbia

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster will host a day-long policy summit on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 9 AM, focused on preparing for the state’s future electric power generation needs that are necessary to meet continued economic and population growth

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Calhoun County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jesse S. Shutters, 69, of Gaston, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in South Carolina during week ending May 20?

By Palmetto State News | Jun 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 237 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 20.

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Scott Urges A Return To Free-Market Principles, Economic Freedom To Counter China’s Growing Aggression

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

In his opening statement at today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) emphasized the growing threat the United States faces from China.

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Grand Strand and Lowcountry Men Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Bryan Franklin Snead, 52, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Richard Edward Mitchell, 54, of Bonneau, S.C. on two total charges connected to the criminal solicitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Goose Creek Police Department made the arrests in these unrelated cases

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, June 5, 2023

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of June 5 will include the following

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Graham Reacts To Debt Limit Bill On The Senate Floor

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today spoke on the Senate floor about the lack of military and defense funding as the Senate began debate on legislation to increase the debt limit.

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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott on The View: 'The concept of American is that we are going to become a more perfect union'

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

In an appearance on The View, presidential candidate U.S. Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered a conservative message, receiving a mix of backlash and praise from liberal hosts and guests.

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231 people in 75-84 age group in South Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 231 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in South Carolina during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2023

South Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. Henry McMaster to Urge General Assembly to Close the Revolving Door

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a State House news conference tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6 at 11:00 AM to urge the General Assembly to close the revolving door by passing enhanced penalties for illegal gun possession and bond reform

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina State Grand Jury’s “Las Señoritas” investigation results in capture and expulsion from Mexico of fugitive defendant

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Jennifer Nicole Burns, who was indicted in the State Grand Jury “Las Senoritas” investigation and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, has been expelled from Mexico and is now in the custody of SLED

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June 1: Congressional Record publishes “FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 2023” in the Senate section

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2023

“FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 2023” was published on pages S1882-S1892 of the Congressional Record on June 1.

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CDC estimates 194 people in 65-74 age group in South Carolina died during week ending May 20

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 194 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Graham Secures Commitment To Better Fund National Defense

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after securing an agreement to better fund America’s defense and national security interests.