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Analysis: South Carolina one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Palmetto State News | Apr 6, 2025

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

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Defense Credit Union Council to Sens. Graham, Scott: 'The Credit Card Competition Act is a misnomer—it does nothing to enhance competition'

By Palmetto State News | Apr 4, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council, which represents U.S. military credit unions, sent a letter to South Carolina's U.S. Senators in opposition to proposed credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate.

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South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review continues publication under Commissioner Weathers

By Palmetto State News | Apr 4, 2025

The South Carolina Livestock Weekly Review, typically published every week except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, is managed by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture under the leadership of Commissioner Hugh Weathers.

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Republicans urge FHFA Director to address inefficiencies and political influences

By Palmetto State News | Apr 4, 2025

Chairman Tim Scott and other Banking Committee Republicans have urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director, Bill Pulte, to focus on reducing government waste and ensuring the agency fulfills its fundamental mission of enhancing the...

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South Carolina Attorney General to prosecute illegal immigrant in fatal USC hit-and-run

By Palmetto State News | Apr 4, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has stated that his office will oversee the prosecution of Rosali Fernandez Cruz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador.

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SC agriculture releases weekly fruit and vegetable market review

By Palmetto State News | Apr 4, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Market News Division, in cooperation with the USDA-AMS Fruit & Vegetable Division, has released its latest Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review, dated April 4, 2025.

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EDA awards over $30 million in grants for economic development projects in South Carolina in 2023

By Palmetto State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 14 grants totaling $30,038,466 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in South Carolina.

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Senate Committee advances financial and transportation nominations

By Palmetto State News | Apr 3, 2025

Today, the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Tim Scott, voted to advance several key nominations.

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South Carolina ranks 33 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

South Carolina ranks 33 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,026 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival returns to Greenville in May

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

Spring will be ushered in with the return of the Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market from May 1 to May 4, 2025.

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State attorneys general oppose federal funding for gender-transition procedures in prisons

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has aligned with a coalition of 24 state attorneys general to present a friend-of-the-court brief opposing a Biden-era rule.

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Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival coming to Florence on April 24-27

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

The Pee Dee Spring Plant & Flower Festival is set to take place at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market from April 24 to April 27, 2025.

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Governor McMaster attends Supreme Court arguments on Medicaid funding for abortion providers

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina attended oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court regarding the case Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.

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South Carolina officials alert schools of rising online exploitation threats targeting youths

By Palmetto State News | Apr 2, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver to inform schools about online threats targeting children and teenagers.

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Carolinas Credit Union League – South Carolina one of 48 state credit union groups to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Carolinas Credit Union League – South Carolina (CCUL) is one of 48 state credit union groups to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act.”

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Commissioner Weathers discusses South Carolina agriculture weekly on The Southern Farm Network

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

Every week, Commissioner Hugh Weathers shares updates about agriculture in South Carolina through conversations with The Southern Farm Network.

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U.S. senators introduce sanctions on Russia with strong bipartisan support

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are leading a bipartisan group of 50 senators in proposing primary and secondary sanctions against Russia.

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Wilson calls for closure of trade program allowing fentanyl influx

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson, alongside 25 state attorneys general, is urging the Trump administration to address a loophole allowing deadly fentanyl into the United States.

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AG Wilson reminds residents to contact 811 before digging in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Apr 1, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson is emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before commencing any digging projects, as April marks National Safe Digging Month.

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An employer classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry file 1 H-1B petition in South Carolina throughout 2024

By Palmetto State News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located in South Carolina.