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Analysis: South Carolina among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Palmetto State News | Aug 8, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Palmetto State News shows that South Carolina is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Governor McMaster addresses ongoing response efforts amid Tropical Storm Debby's departure

By Palmetto State News | Aug 8, 2024

South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby as it gradually leaves the state, tracking northeast.

Gov. McMaster to brief on Tropical Storm Debby response

By Palmetto State News | Aug 8, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a fourth media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Thursday, August 8, at 2:00 PM.

Attorney General Wilson joins lawsuit against extending Obamacare coverage

By Palmetto State News | Aug 8, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the Biden administration's move to extend Obamacare coverage to certain undocumented immigrants.

Gov. McMaster to brief on Tropical Storm Debby response

By Palmetto State News | Aug 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a third media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Wednesday, August 7, at 2:00 PM.

South Carolina responds as Tropical Storm Debby approaches

By Palmetto State News | Aug 7, 2024

South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby. As of 2 p.m. today, the storm, located 50 miles southeast of Charleston, is expected to bring significant rainfall, gusty winds, and flooding to low-lying areas over the next 48 hours. River flooding is also an increasing concern.

Senator Lindsey Graham outlines three strategies for confronting Iran

By Palmetto State News | Aug 6, 2024

Three Ways to Confront Iran

Gov. McMaster to brief on Tropical Storm Debby response

By Palmetto State News | Aug 6, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a second media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Tuesday, August 6, at 2:00 PM.

Team South Carolina responds as Tropical Storm Debby impacts state

By Palmetto State News | Aug 6, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Team South Carolina continues to respond to Tropical Storm Debby's ongoing impacts on the state. The State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational and staffed by emergency personnel from multiple state agencies and emergency organizations 24 hours a day.

Gov. McMaster to brief public on Tropical Storm Debby impacts

By Palmetto State News | Aug 5, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on Tropical Storm Debby's impact on South Carolina today, Monday, August 5, at 5:00 PM.

Governor announces weekly schedule amidst state emergency due to tropical storm

By Palmetto State News | Aug 5, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of August 5 include the following:

Governor McMaster declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

By Palmetto State News | Aug 4, 2024

Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina

South Carolina enforces price gouging law amid Tropical Storm Debby concerns

By Palmetto State News | Aug 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect following Gov. Henry McMaster's declaration of a state of emergency.

Gov. McMaster declares emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

By Palmetto State News | Aug 4, 2024

Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina

Gov. McMaster authorizes emergency assistance resources to Florida

By Palmetto State News | Aug 3, 2024

Following Florida's request for emergency assistance in preparation for anticipated Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2024-15, placing the South Carolina National Guard on state duty in support of Florida.

Senate Republicans urge Biden-Harris Administration to end partial arms embargo against Israel

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) led nearly all of their Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Biden-Harris administration, protesting its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease accommodating Iran, stop jeopardizing the lives of American servicemembers, and deliver necessary weapons systems to Israel.

Federal grant awarded for replacing I-95 bridges over Lake Marion

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) attended an award ceremony in Summerton, South Carolina, celebrating a $175 million federal grant to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).

Aiken County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Kenyatta Johnson, 28, of Gloverville, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office and Homeland Security Investigations, both also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.