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Scott, Senate Republicans Call Out Biden Tax Hike on American Energy Producers

By Palmetto State News | Mar 25, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) along with 22 Republican colleagues have expressed serious concern over the proposed tax increases on the production of oil, gas, and coal in the Biden administration’s fiscal year 2025 federal budget.In a letter addressed to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the senators highlighted their apprehensions about the Biden administration's approach to American energy production. They stated, "We write with grave concern regarding the administration’s continued...

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Aiken Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor Charges

By Palmetto State News | Mar 25, 2024

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Brett Alan Crowe, age 46, of Aiken, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Crowe was arrested on March 20, 2024, by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Other agencies such as the Aiken Department of Public Safety, Aiken County Sheriff's Office, and U.S. Marshals Service, all members of the state's ICAC Task Force, also assisted in the investigation.According to the authorities,...

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

By Palmetto State News | Mar 25, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette have a packed schedule for the upcoming week, as detailed in their weekly agendas released to the press.On Monday, March 25, Gov. McMaster will present the Order of the Palmetto to Col. Thomas C. Styers. The following day, Gov. McMaster will oversee a State Fiscal Accountability Authority meeting and later join First Lady Peggy McMaster in honoring the Month of the Military Child alongside various state departments.Wednesday, March 27 will see Gov. McMaster conducting a Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 418, Read to...

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VA provides 201.9% more home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 2,944 VA home purchases in South Carolina in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $1 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Graham Announces Highlights Of South Carolina Projects In The Second FY 2024 Spending Package

By Palmetto State News | Mar 23, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today unveiled a series of initiatives set to benefit South Carolina as part of the second Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. The projects cover a wide range of sectors across the state and are aimed at enhancing various aspects of healthcare and education.Among the notable allocations, Aiken Technical College is slated to receive $1 million for the expansion of its nursing program, while AnMed Health in Anderson will see an infusion of $11.2 million directed towards its emergency department. Cherokee County has...

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VA provides 2,944 home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q4 2023

By Palmetto State News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 2,944 VA home purchase loans issued in South Carolina in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson Orders Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission Activities

By Palmetto State News | Mar 22, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has ordered Sigue Corp. to cease engaging in money transmission activities in South Carolina due to the company's failing financial condition. Wilson, acting as the Commissioner over certain money services businesses, took this action after Sigue Corp. failed to satisfy outstanding money transmission liabilities, which violated state law.In a coordinated effort with thirty-nine states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, a consent order was issued to address the situation. Sigue Corp., a state-regulated money transmission company...

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Sen. Scott Introduces Resolution in Defense of Israel

By Palmetto State News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution reiterating Israel’s right to self-defense and condemning recent statements from U.S. lawmakers, which interfere in Israel’s sovereign electoral process.“Hamas is the reason the conflict started on October 7th and the reason it continues today,” said Senator Scott. “Israel has every right to defend itself from this brutal terrorist organization that raped and murdered innocent civilians and continues to hold more than 100 people hostage –...

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Moncks Corner Man Arrested on 9 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

By Palmetto State News | Mar 22, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of William Joseph Godlewski, 36, of Moncks Corner, S.C., on nine charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. The arrest was made by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Moncks Corner Police Department, with assistance from the Attorney General's Office.The arrest came after investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which led them to Godlewski. According to investigators, Godlewski...

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Florida Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News | Mar 22, 2024

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Justin Scott Kriedeman, 32, of Green Cove Springs, FL, on 10 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Kriedeman was apprehended by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Mount Pleasant Police Department and Charleston Police Department.According to the authorities, Kriedeman engaged in disturbing behaviors, as stated by investigators: "Kriedeman solicited and traveled to meet a person he believed to be a minor for sex, encouraged...

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West Columbia Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News | Mar 22, 2024

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joshua Louis Cunningham, 20, of West Columbia, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department made the arrest. Cunningham engaged in criminal sexual conduct with a minor and manufactured files of child sexual abuse material.Cunningham was arrested on March 21, 2024. He is charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor (§16-3-655(B)(2));...

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CEO of SC African American Chamber: 'S.910 could limit access to credit for all South Carolinians'

By Palmetto State News Service | Mar 21, 2024

Stephen Gilchrist, the chairman and CEO of the South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce, said a pending state senate bill to limit small dollar loans could limit access to credit for African Americans.

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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on the Passing of Richard Quinn Sr.

By Palmetto State News | Mar 21, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster expressed his heartfelt sentiments following the passing of Richard Quinn Sr. in a statement released today. Reflecting on the life of Quinn, Governor McMaster described him as "one of the finest men I’ve ever known." He further praised Quinn as being "brilliant, generous, compassionate – and devoted to his family and friends." The Governor acknowledged Quinn's significant contributions to the progress of the state, emphasizing that his impact was immeasurable. McMaster also highlighted the personal connection he shared with Quinn, stating, "He was...

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Sen. Scott, Kennedy Introduce Bill to Stop Biden Admin’s Big Government Lending Scheme

By Palmetto State News | Mar 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and John Kennedy, along with 11 of their Republican colleagues, have introduced the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act to prevent the Biden administration from implementing a plan to have the Small Business Administration (SBA) become a direct lender. Senator Scott expressed concerns about the administration’s proposal, stating, “When acting as a direct lender, the SBA has a consistent history of failure and inefficiency when compared to the private sector.” He added, “There’s simply no reason to use the federal government to funnel...

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Scott, Schatz Lead Fight to Strengthen American Healthcare

By Palmetto State News | Mar 20, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) are leading the charge in reintroducing the Telehealth Modernization Act, aimed at updating coverage restrictions to ensure access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries. The legislation is crucial as telehealth flexibilities are set to expire at the end of 2024.Senator Scott emphasized the importance of telehealth during the pandemic, stating, "During the pandemic, telehealth was one of the few bright spots that helped us through one of the darkest times in our nation’s history."...

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5 basketball players from South Carolina jumping for first place in women’s NCAA tournament

By Palmetto State News | Mar 20, 2024

Columbia has the most players of any city representing South Carolina in the tournament.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads 22-State Coalition in Supporting Texas Law on Illegal Immigration

By Palmetto State News | Mar 20, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a coalition of 22 states, has voiced their support for a Texas state law that criminalizes illegal immigration and empowers state officials to enforce it. Wilson stated, “Joe Biden has created a border crisis of historic proportions… Texas’s state law banning illegal immigration is absolutely Constitutional, and I’m glad to lead a coalition to defend it.”The amicus brief filed by the states in support of Texas’s law emphasizes the states' obligation to address the public crisis of illegal immigration and protect their citizens'...

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South Carolina has 24 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Palmetto State News | Mar 19, 2024

Columbia has the most players of any city representing South Carolina in the tournament.

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Gov. Henry McMaster Provides Update on USS Yorktown Toxic Waste Cleanup

By Palmetto State News | Mar 19, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster, together with federal, state, and local officials, recently announced the successful completion of Phase 1 of the USS Yorktown Environmental Remediation project and the upcoming commencement of Phase 2. This initiative stems from Governor McMaster's 2022 Executive Order, which mandated the removal of over a million gallons of toxic pollutants from the USS Yorktown to prevent potential leakage into Charleston Harbor.Governor McMaster emphasized the critical nature of the cleanup, stating, "There are few challenges that our state faces that are as...

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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing

By Palmetto State News | Mar 19, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, along with members of the General Assembly, will come together for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3594, Constitutional Carry, today, Tuesday, March 19 at 2:00 PM. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House, First Floor Lobby, located at 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.In a statement released prior to the event, Governor McMaster expressed his enthusiasm for the bill signing, saying, "I am honored to be signing this important piece of legislation into law alongside members of the General Assembly."The bill,...