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Friday, November 22, 2024

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South Carolina sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Palmetto State News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, South Carolina experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 14 projects to support economic development in South Carolina during 2023

By Palmetto State News | Nov 21, 2024

South Carolina ranked 21st in the US after receiving 14 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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South Carolina collects $37 million in property tax revenue in Q2

By Palmetto State News | Nov 21, 2024

South Carolina collected $37 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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South Carolina collects $20 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

South Carolina collected $20 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Governor McMaster to attend Farm and Forest Recovery event in Greenville

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has released his updated schedule for Thursday, November 21, 2024.

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Myra Reece named first director of SC Department of Environmental Services

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Myra Reece as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES).

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Senator Tim Scott introduces act for greater transparency in SBA disaster loan reporting

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has introduced the SBA Disaster Transparency Act, aiming to increase transparency in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Disaster Loan Account by requiring public access to monthly reports.

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Governor McMaster announces annual carolighting event at South Carolina State House

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster are set to mark the start of the holiday season with the 58th Annual Governor's Carolighting.

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Senate passes resolution designating September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker to designate September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

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Graham responds to verdict on Laken Riley's murderer

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a statement following the guilty verdict of Jose Ibarra for the murder of Laken Riley.

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Graham discusses fairness in Gaetz attorney general nomination

By Palmetto State News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has released a statement following his meeting with Matt Gaetz, President Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, and Vice President-elect JD Vance.

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Milo's Tea expands Spartanburg operations with $53 million investment

By Palmetto State News | Nov 19, 2024

Milo’s Tea Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

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32-state coalition urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act

By Palmetto State News | Nov 19, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 31 other states, is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the year.

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Governor McMaster appoints first director for SC Department of Public Health

By Palmetto State News | Nov 19, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Dr. Edward Simmer as the inaugural director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). Dr. Simmer previously served as the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental...

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Senator Scott supports Trump’s choice of Lutnick for commerce secretary

By Palmetto State News | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina has expressed his approval of President-elect Donald Trump's decision to nominate Howard Lutnick as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

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South Carolina's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 89.5% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Palmetto State News | Nov 18, 2024

South Carolina collected $2.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Summerville man faces multiple charges for alleged crimes involving minors

By Palmetto State News | Nov 18, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Iain Douglas Carder, a 26-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina.

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South Carolina's combined tax revenues up 37.9% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Palmetto State News | Nov 16, 2024

South Carolina collected $5.8 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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South Carolina's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 117.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Palmetto State News | Nov 15, 2024

South Carolina collected $2.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 24.3% more home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q3

By Palmetto State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 2,867 VA home purchases in South Carolina in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.