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Meyn America, LLC establishing first South Carolina operations in Oconee County

By Palmetto State News Report | May 22, 2023

Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leading poultry processing solutions company, On May 17, 2023, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations with a distribution facility in Oconee County

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Sens. Scott, Cantwell Introduce Legislation To Expand Aviation Workforce, Lower Cost Barriers To Enter Pilot and Maintenance Careers

By Palmetto State News Report | May 22, 2023

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the Aviation Workforce Development Act. This legislation extends eligible expenses for 529 plans, allowing them to be used to pay for FAA-certified flight and aviation maintenance programs.

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Graham, Durbin Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Police Week

By Palmetto State News Report | May 21, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, introduced a resolution designating the week of May 14 through 20, 2023 as National Police Week. The resolution was cosponsored by 77 of their colleagues.

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Week ending April 29: 12 deaths among Hispanic people in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | May 21, 2023

There were 12 Hispanic people who died in South Carolina in the week ending April 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Week of May 6: 188 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | May 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 188 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Gov. Henry McMaster Appoints Brian Gaines as Comptroller General

By Palmetto State News Report | May 21, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-12, appointing S.C. Department of Administration Executive Budget Director Brian Gaines as the state’s next Comptroller General

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South Carolina deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 6

By Palmetto State News | May 21, 2023

South Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Sen. Scott Provides Solutions to President Biden’s Open Border Crisis Amid Expiration of Title 42

By Palmetto State News Report | May 21, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned an op-ed in Fox News highlighting multiple pieces of legislation he has introduced, including the Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act which extends the powers of Title 42 and protects Americans by stifling the flood of fentanyl pouring over President Biden’s open border.

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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Michael Wise as DOI Director

By Palmetto State News Report | May 20, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster On May 11, 2023, released the following statement on the confirmation of Michael Wise as the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance

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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of William Floyd as SCDEW Executive Director

By Palmetto State News Report | May 20, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster On May 11, 2023, released the following statement on the confirmation of William Floyd as the next Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

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Sen. Scott Highlights Solutions to the Open Border Chaos, Slams President Biden’s Failed Economy on Fox News’ Fox & Friends

By Palmetto State News Report | May 20, 2023

On May 12 U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Fox News’ Fox & Friends to express concern over the Biden administration’s reckless inflationary spending and dangerous open border policy, while highlighting his legislation – including the Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act, which will protect Americans from the increasing chaos and devastation coming in the wake of Title 42’s expiration.

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Week ending May 6 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 53 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Simpsonville man gets prison sentence for sexual exploitation of a minor

By Palmetto State News Report | May 19, 2023

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that on May 16, 2023, Anthony Irby pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 2nd degree, before the Honorable Edward W. Miller in Greenville County

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South Atlantic Canners, Inc. expanding Lee County operations

By Palmetto State News Report | May 19, 2023

South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (South Atlantic Canners), a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola distributors, On May 11, 2023, announced plans to expand its Lee County operations

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Senator Scott Highlights Competitive Power Of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Questions South Carolina Native and Tax Expert At Finance Hearing

By Palmetto State News Report | May 19, 2023

At this week's Senate Committee on Finance hearing on international tax policy, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) underscored the power of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in spurring economic growth and competition.

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South Carolina: 14 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Palmetto State News | May 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 14 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 29.

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Chester County Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | May 18, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jeremy Scott Bentley, 20, of Richburg, S.C

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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Shrivastava-Patel as DHEC Board Chair

By Palmetto State News Report | May 18, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster On May 11, 2023, released the following statement on the confirmation of Seema Shrivastava-Patel as the next chair of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control

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Graham Statement on the Durham Report

By Palmetto State News Report | May 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, today made this statement after Special Counsel John Durham released a report on the origins of the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation and the false allegations of then-candidate Donald Trump’s campaign colluding with Russia.

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Sen. Scott Op-Ed Details Landmark Employee Rights Legislation, Vision To Expand Worker Freedom And Opportunity In America

By Palmetto State News Report | May 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) penned an op-ed in the Post and Courier discussing his landmark Employee Rights Act which prioritizes worker freedom over big labor unions and gives them the tools they need to climb the economic ladder and take part in the 21st century American economy.