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Market bulletin available for download on February 20, 2025

By Palmetto State News | Feb 20, 2025

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Calhoun County man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Feb 20, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Corey Andrew Williams, a 31-year-old resident of Elloree, South Carolina.

States file update on Section 504 lawsuit against Biden administration

By Palmetto State News | Feb 20, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 16 other states, has filed a court update to clarify the intentions behind a recent lawsuit involving Section 504 accommodations.

Lindsey Graham supports Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director

By Palmetto State News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina announced his support for Kash Patel's confirmation as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Graham comments on McConnell's decision not to seek reelection

By Palmetto State News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina expressed his thoughts following the announcement by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky that he will not seek reelection.

Graham leads GOP call for ATF alignment with Trump's gun rights order

By Palmetto State News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, alongside Senator John Cornyn and 28 other Senate Republicans, has addressed a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Marvin Richardson.

‘Tossing gold bars off the Titanic’: Org that lobbied against SC small-dollar loans part of group spotlighted by EPA head over $7 billion climate change ‘scheme’

By Palmetto State News reports | Feb 19, 2025

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said on Feb. 13 his agency has found about $20 billion that was “parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA,” $7 billion of which went to a group called the “Climate United Fund" (CUF).

Attorney General urges FDA action against counterfeit weight loss drug makers

By Palmetto State News | Feb 19, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition of 37 states and territories in urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against the production and distribution of counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs.

Tim Scott pushes $1 trillion investment plan during Black History Month

By Palmetto State News | Feb 19, 2025

Chairman Tim Scott is focusing on increasing economic opportunities in underserved communities as part of Black History Month.

Senator Tim Scott pushes $1 trillion investment plan for underserved communities

By Palmetto State News | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott is advancing his commitment to boost economic opportunities in underserved communities, aiming to channel up to $1 trillion in investments over the next decade.

Eastern Engineered Wood Products invests $18.7M in Anderson County creating 31 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Feb 19, 2025

Eastern Engineered Wood Products, a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products, has announced its decision to establish its first South Carolina operation in Anderson County.

Senator Tim Scott reintroduces bill targeting fentanyl crisis linked with immigration issues

By Palmetto State News | Feb 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has reintroduced the Alan Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act.

Final phase begins for USS Yorktown remediation project

By Palmetto State News | Feb 18, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) have announced the start of the final phase of the USS Yorktown Environmental Assessment and Remediation project.

Lexington County man charged with crimes against minors

By Palmetto State News | Feb 18, 2025

A Lexington County man has been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to an announcement by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

South Carolina appoints new adjutant general amid leadership transition

By Palmetto State News | Feb 18, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has announced the appointment of Brigadier General Robin B. Stilwell as South Carolina's next Adjutant General.

126 H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in South Carolina in 2024

By Palmetto State News | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 126 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in South Carolina, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.