Palmetto State News

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in South Carolina, providing an average of $1,317 per capita to residents.

Greer women charged with exploiting vulnerable adult and committing fraud

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two women from Greer, Caitlyn Danielle Morgan and Debra Jones Howard, by his office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF).

Senate passes resolution honoring Black History Month contributions

U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, along with 39 other Senate colleagues, have successfully passed a resolution in the Senate to commemorate Black History Month.

Bipartisan bill seeks improved Medicaid support for sickle cell patients

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker have reintroduced the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing care for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) through state Medicaid programs.

Senator Scott urges confirmation of Trump's economic nominees amid criticism of prior policies

At a recent U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina emphasized the need to confirm President Trump's nominees for key economic and financial regulatory positions.

South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review publishes February 28 edition

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review, a publication by the SC Department of Agriculture, provides regular updates on livestock markets.

South Carolina releases weekly fruit and vegetable review

The South Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review is released every week, with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Senator Tim Scott outlines plans to boost opportunities for underserved communities

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has shared his views on increasing investment and opportunity in underserved communities through an op-ed published in Fox News.

Top target pleads guilty in South Carolina drug trafficking case

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced a significant development in the "Triple Crown" State Grand Jury investigation.

NFIB praises lawmakers for passing bill against organized retail crime

NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer expressed gratitude to the General Assembly for passing H. 3523, a bill aimed at addressing organized retail crime and safeguarding small businesses from financial damage. “Small business is not immune from the...

Senate committee reviews Trump's nominees for key economic positions

At a nominations hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Chairman Tim Scott underscored the qualifications of President Trump's nominees for key economic policy and financial regulator positions.

Wilson supports new legislation against AI-generated child exploitation

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has expressed his support for four legislative bills designed to combat child exploitation and bolster protections for children in the state.

Jake Gadsden confirmed as SCDPPPS director by Gov. McMaster

Governor Henry McMaster has announced the confirmation of Jake Gadsden, Jr. as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.

Inmate sentenced for using contraband phone to commit more sex crimes

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Ruben Ramirez, a state prison inmate, will face an additional decade in prison after admitting to using a contraband cell phone to commit further sex crimes against a minor.

Eunice Medina confirmed as SCDHHS director by Gov. Henry McMaster

Governor Henry McMaster has confirmed Eunice Medina as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

U.S. lawmakers express concerns over EU corporate sustainability directive

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and several other lawmakers have raised concerns about the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Spartanburg man arrested on charges related to child sexual exploitation

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Colin Liam Moaratty, a 20-year-old resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Governor McMaster suspends North Charleston City Councilman amid indictment

Upon the indictment of North Charleston City Councilman Mike A. Brown, Governor Henry McMaster has taken action to suspend him from office.

Lawmakers introduce resolution against EPA's rubber tire emissions rule

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) amendments to the Rubber Tire Manufacturing National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants...

Wilson joins coalition supporting Trump order on federal funding for gender transitions