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Analysis: Credit card regs opposed by SC bankers could lead to $227 billion loss in U.S. economic activity

By Palmetto State News reports | Jan 31, 2025

Federal credit card regulations proposed in 2023 could lead to a loss of $227 billion loss in U.S. economic activity and 156,000 lost jobs, according to an analysis conducted for the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) by Oxford Economics Research (OER).

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Summerville man charged with exploiting minors after NCMEC tip

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Brandon Scott Wood, a 32-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina.

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Rock Hill man faces charges for child sexual exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Andrew Chandler Shugart, a 24-year-old from Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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Anderson man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult's funds

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced charges against Malcolm Andrew Kidd, a 42-year-old resident of Anderson, S.C. Kidd faces accusations involving the exploitation of a vulnerable adult and several financial crimes.

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South Carolina AG vows continued action against human traffickers

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has reiterated his commitment to combatting human trafficking as the state's Human Trafficking Awareness Month concludes.

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South Carolina launches $6.5 million grant for child trafficking victim support

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who chairs the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, has announced a new grant program worth $6.5 million.

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South Carolina livestock report released by Department of Agriculture

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

The South Carolina Livestock Report is a weekly publication, except during Thanksgiving and Christmas, by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

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South Carolina releases weekly fruit and vegetable report

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

The South Carolina Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Report is a weekly publication, issued by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

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Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers introduce resolution against nuclear-armed Iran

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at addressing the potential threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.

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Lexington man arrested for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Jan 31, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Darien Shawn Saxon, a 25-year-old resident of Lexington, South Carolina.

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Senate Budget Committee advances Russ Vought’s nomination amid Democratic boycott

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, commented on the committee's decision to advance Russ Vought's nomination as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Illinois man sentenced for sex crimes against South Carolina minor

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the sentencing of Alberto Mercado, Jr., an Illinois resident, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to sex offenses against a minor.

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Mount Pleasant man arrested for alleged child exploitation offenses

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Darryn Eugene Himes, a 45-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

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Graham questions Kash Patel on politicization concerns during FBI nomination hearing

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina engaged in a series of questions with Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during his Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing.

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Senator Graham mourns Robbi Force; recalls impact on anti-terrorism legislation

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed his condolences following the death of Robbi Force, mother of Taylor Force.

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Senator Scott questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s priorities during HHS confirmation hearing

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, engaged in a confirmation hearing with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Secretary of the Department of...

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Lexington County men face charges for child sexual abuse material distribution

By Palmetto State News | Jan 30, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two men from Lexington County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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Tim Scott introduces Kelly Loeffler at SBA confirmation hearing

By Palmetto State News | Jan 29, 2025

Today in Washington, U.S. Senator Tim Scott introduced former Senator Kelly Loeffler at her confirmation hearing for the role of Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Senator Tim Scott promotes school choice at education coalition event

By Palmetto State News | Jan 29, 2025

At a recent Invest in Education Coalition event, U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina highlighted the importance of school choice during National School Choice Week.

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Coalition opposes taxpayer-funded sex changes for inmates in legal appeal

By Palmetto State News | Jan 29, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has aligned with a coalition of 23 other states in submitting a legal brief opposing the use of taxpayer funds for sex change operations for prison inmates.