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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with 15 other state attorneys general, has addressed a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The coalition urges the department to verify the immigration status of registered voters upon request to protect the integrity of upcoming elections.

LCI-Lineberger invests $10 million for expansion; creates 30 jobs

LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. is set to expand its operations in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The company, a heavy highway and civil contractor, announced a $10 million investment that is expected to create 30 new jobs.

Smithey Ironware expands operations with $3.1 million investment creating 16 jobs

Smithey Ironware Company has announced an expansion of its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina. The cookware designer and manufacturer is investing $3.1 million, which will result in the creation of 16 new jobs.

Governor McMaster and nine governors back Tennessee's Help Not Harm Law

Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina, alongside nine other Republican governors, has submitted an amicus brief in the case United States v. Skrmetti. This case involves Tennessee's Help Not Harm Law, which restricts physicians from performing gender-reassignment surgeries and providing puberty-blocking drugs or cross-sex hormones to minors. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the case this term.

Higher property tax revenue in South Carolina during Q2

By Palmetto State News | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $37 million in property tax revenue for South Carolina, an 85% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

South Carolina leaders outline weekly engagements including fiscal authority meeting

By Palmetto State News | Oct 14, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have outlined their activities for the week starting October 14, 2024.

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.

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.

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

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.

Goose Creek man faces charges for distributing child sexual abuse material

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.

South Carolina expands county days to assist hurricane-affected residents

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.

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

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.

Scott and Graham introduce resolution for Religious Education Week

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.

South Carolina sends National Guard aid to Florida after hurricane

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.

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

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.

Wilson leads lawsuit against CMS over new nursing home staffing rule

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).

Columbia man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation attempts involving minors

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.

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