Palmetto State News

South Carolina collected $176 million in license taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Tim Scott supports Trump's nomination of Pam Bondi for attorney general

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina has expressed his approval of President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Pam Bondi for the position of U.S. Attorney General.

Senator Tim Scott supports Scott Bessent's nomination for Treasury Secretary

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has expressed his support for President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.

Senators seek clarity on alleged political bias in FEMA disaster response

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, alongside Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, has raised concerns about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following reports of political bias in disaster relief efforts.

Attorney General Wilson joins 23 states urging SCOTUS review of Arizona sports law

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined forces with attorneys general from 23 other states to petition the U.S. Supreme Court regarding an Arizona law focused on restricting girls' sports teams to biological females.

South Carolina sees inflation increase as of October 2024

As of October 2024, South Carolina experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

EDA funds 14 projects to support economic development in South Carolina during 2023

South Carolina ranked 21st in the US after receiving 14 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

South Carolina collects $37 million in property tax revenue in Q2

South Carolina collected $37 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Senator Tim Scott criticizes ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister...

Craft brewery invests $6.4 million in Horry County, creating 35 jobs

357 Brewers, a craft brewery, has announced plans to establish operations in Horry County, South Carolina.

South Carolina collects $20 million in property tax revenue in Q1

South Carolina collected $20 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Governor McMaster to attend Farm and Forest Recovery event in Greenville

Governor Henry McMaster has released his updated schedule for Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Myra Reece named first director of SC Department of Environmental Services

Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Myra Reece as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES).

Senator Tim Scott introduces act for greater transparency in SBA disaster loan reporting

U.S. Senator Tim Scott has introduced the SBA Disaster Transparency Act, aiming to increase transparency in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Disaster Loan Account by requiring public access to monthly reports.

Governor McMaster announces annual carolighting event at South Carolina State House

Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster are set to mark the start of the holiday season with the 58th Annual Governor's Carolighting.

Senate passes resolution designating September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker to designate September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

Graham responds to verdict on Laken Riley's murderer

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a statement following the guilty verdict of Jose Ibarra for the murder of Laken Riley.

Graham discusses fairness in Gaetz attorney general nomination