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South Carolina collected $4.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Senator Tim Scott discusses GOP plans for Trump's agenda

Following the leadership elections, U.S. Senator Tim Scott addressed the media regarding Senate Republicans' intentions to implement President-elect Trump's agenda.

Tim Scott elected as NRSC chairman for 2026 election cycle

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has expressed his support for fellow South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who has been elected as the Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the 2026 election cycle.

Samaritan Biologics expands operations with $5M investment creating 85 jobs

Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, has announced an expansion of its operations in Greenville County.

Attorneys general urge FCC to strengthen robocall mitigation measures

Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance their Robocall Mitigation Database.

Senator Graham praises new Senate Majority Leader John Thune

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has commented on the election of U.S. Senator John Thune from South Dakota as the Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress.

Group that unsuccessfully lobbied for SC lending restrictions could be impacted by Trump’s proposed ban on mortgages for illegal aliens

By Palmetto State News reports | Nov 12, 2024

An expected effort from former president and current president-elect Donald Trump to disallow mortgage loans to illegal aliens is anticipated to ahve an effect on politically charged Self-Help Credit Union, which operates five credit unions in South Carolina.

Number of VA loans issued in South Carolina increased by 228.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,860 home loans in South Carolina, totaling $1.3 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Attorney General Wilson co-leads effort on student free speech case

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, joined by 17 other states, aiming to safeguard students' First Amendment free speech rights.

South Carolina hosts career events for veterans seeking state employment

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside the South Carolina Department of Administration and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs, has announced a Veterans' Virtual Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, November 14.

Portland Bolt announces $4.3M expansion creating 21 jobs in Edgefield County

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Which type of South Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Palmetto State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from South Carolina in the third quarter of 2024.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Palmetto State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 345 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 410 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in South Carolina increases from 2022 to 2023

The average VA loan amount for South Carolina in the fiscal year 2023 was $325,312, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Governor McMaster launches recovery resource days for hurricane-affected farmers

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

Senator Tim Scott comments on GOP's Senate majority win

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina released a statement following the recent election results, where President-elect Trump and the Republican Party achieved significant victories.

Wilson leads coalition defending First Amendment rights in Supreme Court case