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An employer classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry file 5 H-1B petitions in South Carolina throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in South Carolina submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024.

By Palmetto State News | Mar 24, 2025

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Governor McMaster secures FEMA grant for Upstate fires

Governor Henry McMaster has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved South Carolina's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG).

By Palmetto State News | Mar 24, 2025

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South Carolina declares emergency amid growing Table Rock Fire

By Palmetto State News | Mar 22, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in response to the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, South Carolina.

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Beaufort County man faces charges for possession of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Mar 21, 2025

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

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State attorneys general back Trump's plan for increased U.S. energy production

By Palmetto State News | Mar 21, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with 22 other state attorneys general, has expressed support for President Trump's initiative to boost U.S. energy production.

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Blackhorse Steel Works announces $5.2M investment in Bamberg County creating 40 new jobs

By Palmetto State News | Mar 20, 2025

Blackhorse Steel Works, an advanced steel solutions provider, is set to establish operations in Bamberg County, South Carolina.

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York man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Mar 20, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Nicholas Addison William Kishbaugh, a 32-year-old resident of York, South Carolina.

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EnerSys expands operations with $6.7 million investment creating new jobs

By Palmetto State News | Mar 20, 2025

EnerSys, a prominent global player in energy storage systems and solutions, has announced an expansion of its operations in Sumter County, South Carolina.

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Nurse charged with drug theft from patients at Myrtle Beach facility

By Palmetto State News | Mar 19, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Erin Homan, a 34-year-old nurse from Murrells Inlet, on charges related to the theft of controlled substances from patients.

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Komar Industries announces $11.5M investment creating 160 jobs in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Mar 19, 2025

Komar Industries, a company known for manufacturing balers and compactors, has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in York County.

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Cherokee County man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Timothy Jared Vise, a 45-year-old resident of Cowpens, South Carolina.

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Universal Industrial Gases announces $100 million facility expansion in South Carolina

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG), a subsidiary of Nucor Corporation, has announced plans to expand its operations in South Carolina with a new facility in Darlington County.

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North Charleston man charged with six counts related to child exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

A North Charleston man has been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

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Lancaster man charged with exploiting minors through child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Joshua James Nolen, a 22-year-old resident of Lancaster, South Carolina.

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Governor McMaster appoints Tony Catone as new S.C. social services director

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Anthony "Tony" Catone as the new director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS).

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Anderson man faces new charges for child sexual abuse material distribution

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Christopher Lee Hagood, a 45-year-old resident of Anderson, South Carolina.

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Coalition defends Trump's actions against Venezuelan gang labeled terrorist organization

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is at the forefront of a coalition consisting of 26 attorneys general, defending actions taken by the Trump administration against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

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Berkeley County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

By Palmetto State News | Mar 18, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of John Joseph Techman, a 31-year-old resident of Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

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South Carolina sees 6 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

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

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Governor McMaster to announce cabinet agency decision

By Palmetto State News | Mar 17, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster is set to make an announcement regarding a cabinet agency.