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Pace on South Carolina's 'desperately incestuous' legal system: 'It’s a horrible cycle of back scratching at the expense of the general public'

By Palmetto State News reports | Oct 21, 2024

Judge Jean Toal, 81, the former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, has drawn increasing attention to her decisions on asbestos cases in which her impartiality has been called into question—the latest of which involving Anglo American, a mining giant based in the United Kingdom.

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Anderson man charged with distribution of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Oct 21, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of George Charles Lapierre, Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Anderson, South Carolina. Lapierre faces one charge related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Anderson Police Department. Additional support in the investigation came from the Attorney General's Office and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, both members of the state's ICAC Task Force.

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West Columbia man arrested for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Oct 21, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Louis Alfonso Mouhteros, Jr., a 19-year-old resident of West Columbia. Mouhteros faces two charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators conducted the arrest, with assistance from the Attorney General's Office.

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Senator Tim Scott seeks spring 2025 interns for multiple office locations

By Palmetto State News | Oct 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina is inviting applications for internships in his offices located in Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville for the spring of 2025. The program aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in public service, focusing on constituent services and federal policy.

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Federal funding boosts Charleston port operations with $195M interchange project

By Palmetto State News | Oct 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will receive $195 million in federal funding for the Long Point Road Interchange Project. This project aims to enhance operations at the I-526/Long Point Road interchange and mainline, reduce traffic conflicts between port-related and local vehicles, and introduce new infrastructure such as collector-distributor ramps, a 10-foot multiuse path, and noise barriers.

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Governor McMaster to sign bill banning inmate cell phone possession

By Palmetto State News | Oct 21, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, will participate in a ceremonial signing of bill H. 4002. This legislation prohibits the possession of telecommunications devices by inmates within the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, at 2:00 PM.

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Sumter man charged with nine counts related to child exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Oct 21, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Michael Roland Sheehan, a 32-year-old resident of Sumter, South Carolina. Sheehan faces nine charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Attorney General's Office.

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VA provides 3,860 home loans in South Carolina totaling $1.3 billion in Q3

By Palmetto State News | Oct 19, 2024

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

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Senator Scott proposes act for transparency in SBA's disaster fund

By Palmetto State News | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has announced plans to introduce the SBA Disaster Transparency Act, aiming to align the Small Business Administration's disaster account with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund. This proposed legislation seeks to require public reporting on the status of the SBA’s fund.

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McMaster and Evette announce schedules for October 18 events

By Palmetto State News | Oct 17, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have scheduled events for Friday, October 18, 2024.

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Senator Tim Scott comments on Yahya Sinwar's death

By Palmetto State News | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina has released a statement regarding the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas. Senator Scott described Sinwar as "a mass murderer, terrorist, antisemite, and one of the most evil people on earth." He further stated, "The world is a safer place without this monster in it."

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Graham comments on IDF's action against Hamas leader

By Palmetto State News | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has commented on the recent actions taken by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resulting in the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, a leader within Hamas. In his statement, Graham remarked, "The Israeli people – through their political leadership, the IDF and their intelligence services – have delivered a mighty blow to Hamas and Iran, and rendered some sense of justice with the elimination of Sinwar."

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Team South Carolina County Day set for October 22 in Greenwood

By Palmetto State News | Oct 17, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster, along with Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, announced that state and federal officials, as well as representatives from nonprofit organizations, will convene for another Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood on Tuesday, October 22. This event is aimed at providing local residents affected by Hurricane Helene with a centralized opportunity to access disaster relief resources.

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Maxwood Furniture invests $6M in Marion County expansion

By Palmetto State News | Oct 17, 2024

Maxwood Furniture has announced an expansion of its operations in Marion County, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in the manufacture and distribution of solid wood furniture, is investing $6 million in this project. This investment is expected to create 43 new jobs.

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Scott and Rubio propose $20B boost for FEMA disaster relief after hurricanes

By Palmetto State News | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced a bill to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) following significant hurricane damage in South Carolina and other southeastern states. The proposed legislation seeks to allocate $20 billion to the DRF, which is crucial for assisting recovery efforts after natural disasters.

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Wilson challenges federal electric-truck mandate with support from 23 other states

By Palmetto State News | Oct 17, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has taken legal action against the Biden-Harris administration by filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The brief aims to halt an electric-vehicle mandate affecting truck manufacturers, introduced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A coalition of 24 states is challenging this new rule in the case of Nebraska v. EPA.

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South Carolina receives $119.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Palmetto State News | Oct 16, 2024

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

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South Carolina experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Palmetto State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, South Carolina experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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North Carolina man arrested for alleged solicitation and exploitation charges

By Palmetto State News | Oct 16, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Joseph Daniel Headrick, a 35-year-old resident of Waynesville, North Carolina. Headrick faces three charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Greenville Police Department. The investigation also involved assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and the Waynesville Police Department.

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Average cost of college education in South Carolina rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Palmetto State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2% in South Carolina in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.