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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of John Allen Geiser, a 63-year-old resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Governor announces resource days for storm-hit agriculture sectors

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days to aid South Carolina's farming and forestry sectors impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Court blocks Biden-Harris immigration policy granting parole in place

Attorney General Alan Wilson has achieved a significant legal victory by securing a permanent block on the Biden-Harris administration's "parole in place" policy.

Senator Graham comments on Ambassador Herzog's resignation

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed his thoughts following the announcement by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, that he will step down from his position.

Governor McMaster announces farm and forest recovery initiative

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette and various state and federal officials, will announce the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days in South Carolina.

Richland County man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Andrew Jeremy Reed of Richland County was sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Harbor Freight expands operations with $30M investment creating jobs in South Carolina

Harbor Freight Tools, a prominent retailer of tools and equipment, has announced plans to expand its presence in South Carolina with a new operation in Anderson County.

Governor McMaster declares emergency amid severe flooding in South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in response to the flooding affecting South Carolina's eastern Midlands and parts of the Lowcountry.

OhmIQ expands operations with $1.1M investment creating 21 jobs

OhmIQ, Inc., a leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, has announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

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

By Palmetto State News | Nov 6, 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.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Carolina increases from Q2 to Q3

By Palmetto State News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Carolina in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $352,206, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Eunice Medina appointed as next director of South Carolina health department

By Palmetto State News | Nov 6, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has announced the appointment of Eunice Medina as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS).

Governor McMaster to announce cabinet agency changes on November 6

By Palmetto State News | Nov 5, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to hold a press conference at the South Carolina State House to make an announcement regarding a cabinet agency.

Union Co. woman sentenced to 35 years for sexual abuse of infant

By Palmetto State News | Nov 5, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Britney Campbell was sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing a baby.

Senators urge ICC probe into prosecutor's actions against Israel

A group of six U.S. Senators, comprising both Republicans and Democrats, has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate its Prosecutor's actions against Israel.

Governor McMaster announces weekly schedule including voting plans

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of November 4, 2024.

Greenville man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Aaron Mateo Pobjecky, a 19-year-old resident of Greenville, South Carolina.

Attorneys general call for peace following election results

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has issued a statement on November 4, 2024, representing a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general.

Kroger settles for $1.37 billion over opioid crisis with 30 states