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Number of VA loans issued in South Carolina decreased by 10.4% from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024

By Palmetto State News | Apr 16, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,003 home loans totaling $988.4 million in South Carolina during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in South Carolina average $335,604 for Q1

By Palmetto State News | Apr 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Carolina in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $335,604, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina average $337,833 for Q1

By Palmetto State News | Apr 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $337,833, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces previous sex offender sentenced to 6 years for soliciting minor

By Palmetto State News | Apr 15, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has revealed that a Lexington County man, who was already a registered sex offender, has been sentenced to six years in prison for soliciting someone he believed to be a minor. The individual, Steven Leslie Wright, pleaded guilty to Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Attempted Dissemination of Obscene Material to a Person Under 18. This sentencing comes after an investigator from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office engaged in an undercover chat operation in August 2021, where Wright, unaware, communicated with the investigator posing as a...

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Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette's Upcoming Engagements

By Palmetto State News | Apr 15, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette have a busy schedule for the upcoming week of April 15, 2024.Lt. Gov. Evette will be actively engaged in various events throughout the week. On Tuesday, April 16, she is set to speak at the International Network of Michelin Cities Conference in Anderson, followed by a tour of Calder Brothers Corporation in Taylors, and attendance at the Carolina Pregnancy Center 2024 Spring Gala in Spartanburg.Governor McMaster, on the other hand, will be speaking at the South Carolina State Firefighters Association...

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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces West Columbia Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material, Drugs, and Resisting Arrest

By Palmetto State News | Apr 15, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that a Lexington County man, Jordan Keith Agee, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, drugs, and resisting arrest. Agee pleaded guilty to the charges, including Resisting Arrest, Possession of Less Than 1 Gram of Methamphetamine/Cocaine Base, and four counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor – 3rd Degree.According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, Agee was the subject of multiple investigations by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, with incidents dating back to early 2022....

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Sen. Scott and Republican Colleagues Demand Schumer Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Palmetto State News | Apr 12, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) along with 41 Republican colleagues have taken a strong stance by urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to hold a trial to consider the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.In a letter addressed to Senator Schumer, the senators highlighted the urgency of the situation at the southern border. Senator Tim Scott expressed, "Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Protection have worked tirelessly to make our nation safer, yet with...

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Senator Scott Champions American Workers, Economic Freedom

By Palmetto State News | Apr 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recently took a stand in support of American workers by voting to overturn a Department of Labor regulation that could negatively impact the gig economy and the livelihoods of millions of independent contractors. Senator Scott emphasized the importance of protecting workers, stating, "American workers fuel the innovation that makes our nation the marvel of the world. We cannot afford to let the Biden administration put their livelihoods in jeopardy.”Senator Scott, along with Senator Bill Cassidy M.D. (R-La.), led the effort to challenge the...

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

By Palmetto State News | Apr 11, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Mitchell Wayne McAbee, 20, on 11 charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. McAbee was arrested on April 8, 2024, by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Charleston Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.According to investigators, McAbee solicited a person he believed to be a minor for sex, encouraged them to produce child sexual abuse material, sent sexually explicit images...

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Senate Republicans Demand Schumer Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Palmetto State News | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – In a unified effort, 43 Republican Senators have demanded Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to hold a trial to consider the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas."Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Protection have worked tirelessly to make our nation safer, yet with 7.5 million encounters since President Biden took office, our southern border is a national security disaster. Encounters in fiscal year 2023 increased a startling 440% over fiscal year 2020. The border crisis under Secretary Mayorkas has become...

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces 16-year sentence for Lancaster Co. man who hid camera in bathroom

By Palmetto State News | Apr 10, 2024

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for hiding a camera in a bathroom and recording young girls showering. William Brandon Lee Campbell pleaded guilty to two counts of Voyeurism and one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 2nd degree. This announcement came after Campbell admitted to placing a camera in a home in Indian Land in Lancaster County and recording videos of young girls showering.Judge Brian Gibbons presided over the case and sentenced Campbell to 16...

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Senator Scott Champions PREVENT DIABETES Act During Minority Health Month

By Palmetto State News | Apr 10, 2024

On April 10, 2024, U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Mark Warner, alongside Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Diana DeGette, introduced the PREVENT DIABETES Act during the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on telehealth services. The legislation aims to increase access to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Expanded Model by allowing CDC-recognized virtual suppliers to participate in the program.Senator Scott emphasized the importance of the bill in addressing healthcare disparities, stating, "Too many South Carolinians in vulnerable communities are...

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Ranking: USC women's sports is top revenue-producer of all NCAA programs

By Special to the Palmetto State News | Apr 10, 2024

The University of South Carolina-Columbia is the top revenue-producing women's collegiate sports program in the U.S. That's according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Scott Calls for Decisive Action to Bolster National Security, Protect American Families

By Palmetto State News | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) addressed the Senate Banking Committee, urging the Biden administration to take decisive action in safeguarding national security and American families. During a hearing with U.S. Department of Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo, Senator Scott raised concerns about the administration's approach to sanctions relief and engagement with adversarial nations.Senator Scott emphasized the importance of leveraging international tools to combat illicit activities and protect American interests. He highlighted his legislative...

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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Charges Against Sumter Woman for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

By Palmetto State News | Apr 9, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Annette Bolden Coard, a 54-year-old resident of Sumter, S.C., has been arrested for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Financial Identity Fraud. Coard was booked into the Sumter County Detention Center on April 5, 2024.According to the joint investigation by the SCMFCU and the Sumter Police Department, Coard allegedly misused the funds and assets of a vulnerable adult by using the victim's personal identifying information. It is alleged that Coard, while employed at Carriage House/Patriot Living in Sumter,...

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South Carolina Adopts Exam Validity Extension Programs for Broker-Dealer Agents and Investment Adviser Representatives

By Palmetto State News | Apr 9, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the adoption of the Broker-Dealer Agent Exam Validity Extension Program (AG EVEP) and the Investment Adviser Representative Exam Validity Extension Program (IAR EVEP), coordinated by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). Wilson stated, "With these adoptions, individuals can now enroll all of their eligible NASAA exams into the applicable exam validity extension programs. The program is designed to provide flexibility for currently registered persons who, for various reasons, may need to...

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Attorney General Alan Wilson Promotes Financial Literacy Month in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Apr 9, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson today recognized April as Financial Literacy Month, a month dedicated to promoting the importance of financial literacy and financial education. Wilson emphasized the significance of educating South Carolinians on financial matters.To kick off Financial Literacy Month, Attorney General Wilson announced the availability of free resources for South Carolinians on the office’s website, InformedInvestorSC.com. The resources cover various financial topics such as investment guides, making informed decisions when starting a new job, and working with...

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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule Highlights

By Palmetto State News | Apr 8, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have a busy week ahead with a series of engagements scheduled for the week of April 8, 2024. Lt. Gov. Evette will be actively participating in various events throughout the week, showcasing her commitment to the community.On Tuesday, April 9, Lt. Gov. Evette will be speaking at Higher Education Day at the State House in Columbia, S.C., followed by an appearance at the 26th Annual South Carolina Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Wednesday, April 10. Additionally, Lt. Gov. Evette will be...

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Senator Lindsey Graham Pushes for National Minimum Standard on Abortion at Fifteen Weeks

By Palmetto State News | Apr 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) emphasized that the pro-life movement is primarily concerned with the wellbeing of the unborn child rather than geographical considerations. Graham expressed his disagreement with President Trump's view that abortion should be a states' rights issue, stating, "Dobbs does not require that conclusion legally and the pro-life movement has always been about the wellbeing of the unborn child – not geography."He further highlighted the importance of recognizing the capabilities of a fetus at fifteen weeks, stating,...

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Limiting small dollar loans in S.C. could reduce lending to subprime borrowers, says finance professor

By Palmetto State News Report | Apr 7, 2024

As the South Carolina State Senate considers legislation to limit small dollar loans, Tom Miller, finance professor at Mississippi State University, said a bill to limit small dollar loans in Illinois led to reduced lending to subprime borrowers.