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Governor McMaster launches recovery resource days for hurricane-affected farmers

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days to assist South Carolina's farming and forestry sectors impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Senator Tim Scott comments on GOP's Senate majority win

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina released a statement following the recent election results, where President-elect Trump and the Republican Party achieved significant victories.

Wilson leads coalition defending First Amendment rights in Supreme Court case

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has submitted a "friend of the court" brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, advocating for religious liberty and school choice.

Fort Mill man charged with exploiting minors

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of John Allen Geiser, a 63-year-old resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Governor announces resource days for storm-hit agriculture sectors

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days to aid South Carolina's farming and forestry sectors impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Court blocks Biden-Harris immigration policy granting parole in place

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has achieved a significant legal victory by securing a permanent block on the Biden-Harris administration's "parole in place" policy.

Senator Graham comments on Ambassador Herzog's resignation

By Palmetto State News | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed his thoughts following the announcement by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, that he will step down from his position.

Governor McMaster announces farm and forest recovery initiative

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette and various state and federal officials, will announce the initiation of Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days in South Carolina.

Richland County man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Andrew Jeremy Reed of Richland County was sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Harbor Freight expands operations with $30M investment creating jobs in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Harbor Freight Tools, a prominent retailer of tools and equipment, has announced plans to expand its presence in South Carolina with a new operation in Anderson County.

Governor McMaster declares emergency amid severe flooding in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in response to the flooding affecting South Carolina's eastern Midlands and parts of the Lowcountry.

OhmIQ expands operations with $1.1M investment creating 21 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Nov 7, 2024

OhmIQ, Inc., a leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, has announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

Analysis: South Carolina among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Palmetto State News | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Palmetto State News shows that South Carolina is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.