Palmetto State News

Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 26 states, has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Bondex announces $18.8 million expansion in Edgefield County

Bondex, a prominent manufacturer in the technical nonwoven industry, has announced plans to expand its operations in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Senators propose bill to replenish depleted SBA Disaster Loan Program

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at replenishing the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program, which recently ran out of funds.

Casting Cleaning Resources announces $5M expansion creating jobs in Greenwood

Casting Cleaning Resources (CCR), a company specializing in casting cleaning services, has announced plans to expand its operations in Greenwood County, South Carolina.

VA provides 2,867 home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q3

There were 2,867 VA home purchase loans issued in South Carolina in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $1 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Greenwood man charged with exploiting minors through CSAM

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lawson Tate Still, a 21-year-old resident of Greenwood, South Carolina.

Governor McMaster's upcoming schedule includes chamber summit and inaugural WaterSC meeting

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have a busy schedule for the week of October 28, 2024.

Lexington man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Jared Allen Harmon, a 22-year-old resident of Lexington, South Carolina.

Nicholas Gracely convicted in South Carolina drug trafficking investigation

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Nicholas Gracely was convicted by a Greenville County jury on October 22, 2024.

WaterSC working group convenes inaugural meeting to address state water resource planning

The WaterSC Water Resources Working Group is set to hold its inaugural meeting on October 30, 2024.

Bluffton man charged with child sexual abuse material offenses

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Rio Dirk Mahealani N. Galiza, a 33-year-old resident of Bluffton, South Carolina.

South Carolina ranks 10th in total VA home loans during Q3

South Carolina ranked 10th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 3,860 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senator Scott raises concerns with FDA on priority voucher policy

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, alongside Representative Danny Davis, has addressed a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf concerning the agency's interpretation of "active ingredient" in awarding priority review vouchers (PRVs).

National Drug Take Back Day encourages safe disposal of unused medications

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is urging residents to participate in the 27th National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th.

York Co. man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material while on probation