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Senator Tim Scott criticizes CFPB director amid committee turmoil

By Palmetto State News | Dec 11, 2024

Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina and the top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, has criticized the committee's operations following Chairman Brown’s last-minute postponement of a...

LaserForm expands operations with $16M investment creating 32 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Dec 11, 2024

LaserForm & Machine, Inc., a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced its expansion in Kershaw County with a $16 million investment.

Senator Tim Scott discusses Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent

By Palmetto State News | Dec 11, 2024

Following a meeting with Scott Bessent, President Trump's nominee for U.S. Treasury Secretary, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina released a statement.

Attorney General warns phone companies over illegal robocall traffic

By Palmetto State News | Dec 10, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a warning to four voice service providers regarding their role in transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic.

Graham meets DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard discussing national security

By Palmetto State News | Dec 10, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina met with Tulsi Gabbard, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence.

Senator Graham meets with FBI director nominee Kash Patel

By Palmetto State News | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham recently met with Kash Patel, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Meyn America expands operations in Oconee County with $50 million investment

By Palmetto State News | Dec 9, 2024

Meyn America, LLC has announced plans to expand its operations in Oconee County, South Carolina.

Graham comments on defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth after meeting

By Palmetto State News | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina shared his thoughts after meeting with Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense.

Governor appoints first director for statewide workforce office

By Palmetto State News | Dec 9, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the inaugural director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD) in South Carolina.

Governor McMaster announces busy schedule including workforce development speech

By Palmetto State News | Dec 9, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have a full schedule for the week of December 9, 2024.

Federal court halts Biden's plan on healthcare for undocumented immigrants

By Palmetto State News | Dec 9, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has successfully obtained a stay from a North Dakota Federal Court, halting the Biden-Harris Administration's plan to extend taxpayer-subsidized federal health insurance to illegal aliens and Deferred...

Governor and first lady of South Carolina announce public events on December 9

By Palmetto State News | Dec 8, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster have a full schedule planned for Monday, December 9, 2024.

Analysis: South Carolina one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Palmetto State News | Dec 6, 2024

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