Palmetto State News

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Lewis Hyder, a 77-year-old resident of Landrum, S.C. Hyder was charged with several offenses, including Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Breach of Trust with Fraudulent...

Attorneys general back Trump's birthright citizenship executive order in Supreme Court brief

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has submitted a brief to the Supreme Court of the United States, accompanied by attorneys general from 20 other states, in support of President Trump's Executive Order on birthright citizenship under the...

South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review updates for March 28, 2025

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review, a regular publication from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, skipped only for Thanksgiving and Christmas, has released its latest edition.

32-year sentence for top ‘Triple Crown’ case drug trafficker

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the conviction of Marlo Jackson in relation to the "Triple Crown" investigation.

Attorney General joins settlement with Sigue Corporation; refund available for affected customers

Attorney General Alan Wilson has revealed that the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, particularly its Money Services Division, has entered a settlement with Sigue Corporation.

Regulators take action to remove reputational risk following committee bill approval

Federal financial regulators are moving to eliminate reputational risk as a regulatory tool following the advancement of Chairman Tim Scott's legislation by the Senate Banking Committee.

Senate votes to repeal CFPB overdraft price control regulation

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reported that the Senate has voted to rescind a price control rule on overdraft fees imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

NFIB hails S.C. Senate's passage of lawsuit abuse bill aiding small business

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed gratitude to the South Carolina Senate for reaching an agreement on a key piece of legislation concerning lawsuit abuse.

Sen. Scott and Rep. Lawler launch measure to curb campus antisemitism

Senator Tim Scott and Congressman Mike Lawler have initiated legislation aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses.

Senator Scott's antisemitism act backed during Senate committee hearing

During a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senator Tim Scott's Antisemitism Awareness Act received commendations from witnesses urging Congress to pass the bill to protect Jewish students.

Senator Scott supports Trump nominees, aims to restore economic growth

At a nominations hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senator Tim Scott emphasized the need to confirm President Trump's nominees.

South Carolina governor to address public on Table Rock Complex Fire response

Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina is set to deliver a media briefing alongside state emergency management officials regarding the state's response to the ongoing Table Rock Complex Fire.

Senate Committee hearing discusses the confirmation of Trump's nominees

At a recent nominations hearing held by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Chairman Tim Scott emphasized the significance of confirming nominees put forward by the former President, Donald Trump, to redirect economic...

Senate moves to overturn Biden CFPB rule on bank overdraft fees

The Senate has taken action to repeal a rule from the Biden administration's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which introduced new price controls on overdraft services offered by financial institutions.

Taylors man charged with exploiting minors, CSAM term highlighted in arrest

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of a Taylors man, Tollie Jack Roberts, IV, aged 65, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Lexington man sentenced to 14 years for crimes against minors

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Mark Frick, a 57-year-old resident of Lexington County, has been sentenced to a total of 14 years in prison following sex crime charges involving minors.

How many H-1B petitions made by South Carolina employers were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 94% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in South Carolina were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Scott and Hill discuss US role in crypto innovation at DC Blockchain Summit

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill engaged in a discussion at the DC Blockchain Summit 2025, focusing on the future of digital assets regulation in the United States.

NFIB supports proposed income tax reform bill in South Carolina

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer expressed support for Governor Henry McMaster and legislative leaders following the introduction of bill H.4216.

Bipartisan bill seeks improved access to mental health care for new mothers