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News from July 2024

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Court blocks Title IX changes affecting gender identity accommodations in four states

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has granted South Carolina's request for an administrative injunction, temporarily blocking a Title IX change from taking effect in South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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Senator Tim Scott emphasizes need for localized solutions in transportation

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

In his opening remarks at today’s U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on infrastructure and public transportation investment, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the committee’s top Republican, emphasized the importance of pursuing local solutions to local problems. He argued that such an approach would promote targeted developments to improve infrastructure in both urban and rural communities.

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Governor McMaster comments on Supreme Court ruling upholding execution methods

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster today released a statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling in Owens v. Stirling, which upheld South Carolina's methods of execution.

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Senators criticize IOC over religious depiction at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and 17 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach following the depiction of the Last Supper during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Eastover man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult's funds

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Keith C. Suber, 53, of Eastover, SC. Suber faces charges of one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, valued at $10,000 or more. He was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on July 30, 2024.

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In South Carolina, 105 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina registered 105 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Graham criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of Maduro regime

By Palmetto State News | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued a statement regarding the recent elections in Venezuela and the regime of Nicolas Maduro.

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State grand jury issues charges related to criminal activity in SC prisons

By Palmetto State News | Jul 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced charges today resulting from multiple investigations into criminal activities within the state's prison system. The investigations were conducted through a partnership between the State Grand Jury Division of the Attorney General’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the South Carolina Department of Corrections Office of the Inspector General, and local law enforcement agencies.

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U.S. lawmakers condemn Venezuelan presidential election results

By Palmetto State News | Jul 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, along with several other senators and representatives, issued a joint statement following the Venezuelan presidential election. The statement criticized President Nicolás Maduro and labeled the election as fraudulent.

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Gov. Henry McMaster's weekly schedule includes events across multiple cities

By Palmetto State News | Jul 29, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of July 29 include the following:

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Senator Tim Scott advocates for balanced regulation at Bitcoin 2024 Conference

By Palmetto State News | Jul 26, 2024

The Bitcoin 2024 Conference, recognized as the largest Bitcoin conference globally with over 20,000 attendees, took place in Nashville, Tennessee. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, participated in a panel titled “For Love of Country & Bitcoin” alongside fellow Senate Banking Committee member Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).

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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads 15-state brief supporting Trump appeal

By Palmetto State News | Jul 26, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has spearheaded a 15-state coalition in filing a brief in support of former President Donald Trump's appeal against a court order mandating him to pay approximately $355 million for allegedly making false real estate statements.

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Senator Graham criticizes UN agency over alleged ties with terrorists

By Palmetto State News | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) criticized the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) during a Senate Appropriations Committee markup, alleging ties between the agency and terrorist organizations operating in Gaza. According to intelligence and media reports, UNRWA employees were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel. Additionally, it is reported that Hamas and other terrorist groups use UNRWA offices and schools for storing weapons and as command centers.

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Senators introduce bill targeting Palestinian leadership over terror compensation

By Palmetto State News | Jul 25, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), introduced the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act. This legislation aims to impose sanctions on foreign persons and entities that provide payments to terrorists and their families as part of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority’s (PA) system of terror compensation.

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Senator Scott criticizes Biden's export control policies at Senate Committee hearing

By Palmetto State News | Jul 25, 2024

Senator Scott highlighted the negative impact the administration’s export control policies, including the Commerce Department’s interim final rule curtailing firearms exports, have on local economies in South Carolina and across the country.

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Graham introduces bill targeting nations buying Iranian oil

By Palmetto State News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced legislation aimed at holding countries accountable for financially supporting Iran. During the Trump Administration, Iranian crude exports dropped to as low as 300,000 barrels per day. However, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, under the Biden Administration, Iran exported nearly 1.4 million barrels of oil daily in October 2023.

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Governor McMaster appoints new Oconee County treasurer

By Palmetto State News | Jul 24, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-12 appointing Gena Acree as Oconee County Treasurer following the retirement of current Treasurer Gregorie W. Nowell, effective July 26, 2024.

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Rock Hill man faces charges for possession of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Jul 24, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Alan Don Ayers, 60, of Rock Hill, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the York County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office and Homeland Security Investigations, both members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

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Senator Tim Scott hosts annual prayer breakfast with focus on perseverance

By Palmetto State News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) hosted the 14th Annual South Carolina Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on July 24, 2024. The event saw participation from Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.), Senate Chaplain Barry Black, members of the South Carolina congressional delegation, and hundreds of South Carolinians.

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Myrtle Beach man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Palmetto State News | Jul 24, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Binhaur Chan, 47, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Horry County Sheriff's Office, Conway Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations, all members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.