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Governor announces weekly schedule amidst state emergency due to tropical storm

By Palmetto State News | Aug 5, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of August 5 include the following:

Governor McMaster declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

By Palmetto State News | Aug 4, 2024

Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina

South Carolina enforces price gouging law amid Tropical Storm Debby concerns

By Palmetto State News | Aug 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect following Gov. Henry McMaster's declaration of a state of emergency.

Gov. McMaster declares emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

By Palmetto State News | Aug 4, 2024

Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina

Gov. McMaster authorizes emergency assistance resources to Florida

By Palmetto State News | Aug 3, 2024

Following Florida's request for emergency assistance in preparation for anticipated Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2024-15, placing the South Carolina National Guard on state duty in support of Florida.

Senate Republicans urge Biden-Harris Administration to end partial arms embargo against Israel

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) led nearly all of their Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Biden-Harris administration, protesting its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease accommodating Iran, stop jeopardizing the lives of American servicemembers, and deliver necessary weapons systems to Israel.

Federal grant awarded for replacing I-95 bridges over Lake Marion

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) attended an award ceremony in Summerton, South Carolina, celebrating a $175 million federal grant to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).

Aiken County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Kenyatta Johnson, 28, of Gloverville, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office and Homeland Security Investigations, both also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

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

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from South Carolina in July.

Carbotech Group announces $3.4M investment creating 35 jobs in Spartanburg

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation

Georgia man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Robert Eugene Moore, 50, of Augusta, Georgia, on two charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department conducted the arrest.

Graham and Whitehouse introduce bipartisan bill targeting international trade violations

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) have introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) capacity to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. The proposed bill, titled the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, seeks to address violations of U.S. trade laws by foreign entities, particularly those linked to Chinese companies.

Greenville County man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Russell Dean Stokes, 55, of Taylors, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

Court blocks Title IX changes affecting gender identity accommodations in four states

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has granted South Carolina's request for an administrative injunction, temporarily blocking a Title IX change from taking effect in South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

Senator Tim Scott emphasizes need for localized solutions in transportation

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

In his opening remarks at today’s U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on infrastructure and public transportation investment, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the committee’s top Republican, emphasized the importance of pursuing local solutions to local problems. He argued that such an approach would promote targeted developments to improve infrastructure in both urban and rural communities.

Governor McMaster comments on Supreme Court ruling upholding execution methods

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster today released a statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling in Owens v. Stirling, which upheld South Carolina's methods of execution.

Senators criticize IOC over religious depiction at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and 17 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach following the depiction of the Last Supper during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Eastover man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult's funds

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Keith C. Suber, 53, of Eastover, SC. Suber faces charges of one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, valued at $10,000 or more. He was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on July 30, 2024.