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News from October 2024

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SBA offers disaster loans to S.C. residents affected by Hurricane Helene

By Palmetto State News | Oct 14, 2024

Following a request from Governor Henry McMaster for an expedited major disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that businesses and residents in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene can apply for low-interest disaster loans. The hurricane impacted the region starting September 25.

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VA Purchase Loans in South Carolina average $352,206 for Q3

By Palmetto State News | Oct 13, 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.

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South Carolina: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in South Carolina in Q3

By Palmetto State News | Oct 11, 2024

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

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VA home loan amount averages $343,991 in South Carolina for Q3

By Palmetto State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in South Carolina during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $343,991, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senators urge DOJ probe into campus groups' potential foreign agent status

By Palmetto State News | Oct 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Chuck Grassley have raised concerns about potential foreign influence on U.S. campuses, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI to investigate whether certain organizations should register as foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). They are joined by Senators Joni Ernst and Ted Cruz in this initiative.

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Goose Creek man faces charges for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Oct 10, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Gregory Keith Day, a 44-year-old resident of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Day faces 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.

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South Carolina expands county days to assist hurricane-affected residents

By Palmetto State News | Oct 10, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced additional Team South Carolina County Days to aid residents affected by Hurricane Helene. These events will take place in Clinton on October 15, Allendale on October 17, and Aiken on October 18.

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Fort Mill man arrested for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Oct 10, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Ian Kelly Sanders, a 33-year-old resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Sanders faces one charge related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, specifically from the Fort Mill Police Department.

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Scott and Graham introduce resolution for Religious Education Week

By Palmetto State News | Oct 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham have introduced a resolution to designate October 6-12, 2024, as "Religious Education Week." The initiative aims to celebrate the significance of religious education and highlight the role of schools and organizations involved in religious instruction.

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South Carolina sends National Guard aid to Florida after hurricane

By Palmetto State News | Oct 9, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina National Guard soldiers to Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. This decision follows a request from Florida for emergency assistance.

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84 Lumber invests $13.4 million for new plant creating jobs in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Oct 9, 2024

84 Lumber has announced the establishment of its second component plant in South Carolina, selecting Clarendon County for this expansion. The $13.4 million investment is expected to create 78 new jobs in the region.

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Wilson leads lawsuit against CMS over new nursing home staffing rule

By Palmetto State News | Oct 9, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with 20 state attorneys general and various organizations representing not-for-profit aging services providers to challenge a new federal staffing mandate for nursing homes. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court's Northern District of Iowa, aims to overturn the mandate imposed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS).

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Columbia man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation attempts involving minors

By Palmetto State News | Oct 9, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jerry Wayne Williams, a 67-year-old resident of Columbia, South Carolina. Williams faces seven charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Investigators from the U.S. Marshals Service, also part of the state's ICAC task force, assisted in the investigation.

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Attorneys general reach $52M settlement with Marriott over Starwood data breach

By Palmetto State News | Oct 9, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a settlement involving Marriott International, Inc. following an investigation into a significant data breach of the Starwood guest reservation database. A coalition of 50 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission coordinated closely on this case, leading to parallel settlements. Marriott will pay $52 million to states and enhance its data security practices. South Carolina is set to receive $767,458 from this settlement.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for South Carolinians

By Palmetto State News | Oct 8, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for South Carolina residents.

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South Carolina AG sues TikTok over alleged consumer protection law violations

By Palmetto State News | Oct 8, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has initiated legal action against TikTok, alleging violations of state consumer protection laws. This move is part of a larger effort by a bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general who have filed similar actions against the social media platform.

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Birla Carbon invests $1 billion in South Carolina plant creating new jobs

By Palmetto State News | Oct 8, 2024

Birla Carbon, a global leader in carbon solutions, has announced plans to open its first operation in South Carolina. The company will invest $1 billion in Orangeburg County, creating 124 new jobs. Birla Carbon is known for manufacturing high-quality carbon additives and operates 17 facilities across 14 countries.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina average $345,850 for Q3

By Palmetto State News | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $345,850, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor McMaster to update public on hurricane recovery efforts

By Palmetto State News | Oct 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to hold a media briefing alongside state emergency management officials. The purpose of the briefing is to update the public on South Carolina's recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The event will take place today, Monday, October 7, at 2:30 PM.

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Team South Carolina County Days scheduled to aid hurricane victims

By Palmetto State News | Oct 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced a series of Team South Carolina County Days aimed at assisting residents affected by Hurricane Helene. The events will take place in Clemson on October 9, Spartanburg on October 10, and Greenville on October 11. These gatherings provide an opportunity for locals to access disaster relief resources.