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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jose Marquez Guzman, 36, of Ravenel, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office made the arrest.

Lexington man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Thomas Clinton Jordan Lockridge, 31, of Lexington, S.C., on ten 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 Lexington County Sheriff's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.

Attorney General warns of scammers impersonating ICAC task force members

Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a warning regarding a scam where individuals falsely claim to be members of his office’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force or local police to extort money. This fraudulent activity, which has persisted for years, appears to be intensifying and has even involved the misuse of information from an actual investigator in Spartanburg.

Halton MEI USA announces $2.6M investment creating 65 jobs

Halton MEI USA, Inc. selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation

Analysis: 'Hyper-partisan' voter data group ERIC has 24 member states, including South Carolina

South Carolina is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Palmetto State News.

Senator Tim Scott calls for resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today called on Kimberly Cheatle to step down from her post as Director of the United States Secret Service.

Governor's schedule includes leadership conference and raceway highlight

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of July 22 include the following:

Graham comments on Biden's decision not to seek reelection

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement today regarding President Biden's decision not to seek reelection.

Key developments announced in Prison Empire investigation involving major plea deal

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced significant developments in the Prison Empire investigation following a special term of court for the State Grand Jury during the week of June 24, 2024, in Pickens County.

Senators file amicus brief supporting SC's stance against Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood

On July 5, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), alongside Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Congressman Ralph Norman (R-S.C.-05), filed an "amicus curiae" brief in the case of Kerr v. Planned Parenthood. The brief supports South Carolina's stance that Planned Parenthood does not qualify for Medicaid funding. Seven other senators and 58 members of the House of Representatives joined the South Carolina Republicans in this action.

Attorney General Wilson supports Florida's law on sex-modification procedures

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 22-state amicus brief supporting Florida's appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The appeal seeks to enforce a state law regulating sex-modification procedures while an injunction against the law is reviewed. The case in question is Doe v. Surgeon General, State of Florida.

Senate passes resolution for Glioblastoma Awareness Day

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has commended the Senate's approval of a resolution designating July 17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.

Attorney General Wilson leads coalition appealing case on parental rights

By Palmetto State News | Jul 18, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson leads 12-state coalition appealing case that undermines parental rights

South Carolina receives $175 million federal grant to replace I-95 bridges

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway Administration to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by SCDOT.

Fenecon announces $3 million investment creating 68 jobs in Greenville County

Fenecon establishing first North American operation with headquarters and manufacturing in Greenville County

Court blocks implementation of new Title IX rule at some SC schools

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a court ruling in Kansas will temporarily block the Biden administration’s new Title IX Rule from being implemented at some South Carolina schools, colleges, and universities. The Biden administration has reinterpreted Title IX’s prohibitions on sex discrimination to include “gender identity.”

Senate passes resolution designating July 17 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day