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Gov. McMaster and Lt. Gov. Evette release weekly schedules for April 14 and April 7, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of April 14, 2025.

By Palmetto State News | Apr 14, 2025

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Lieutenant Governor Evette to speak at event honoring first responders in Myrtle Beach

By Palmetto State News | Apr 13, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette is scheduled to attend an event on Monday, April 14, 2025, to honor first responders.

Charleston man charged with sexual exploitation of minors

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Homer Lionel Snipes, a 67-year-old resident of Charleston, South Carolina.

Asbestos trusts urged to stop destroying essential records by Attorney General Wilson

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 14 other states, has expressed significant concerns regarding reports of asbestos bankruptcy trusts planning to destroy documents and data related to past claims and...

Lee County man faces charges for sexual exploitation of a minor

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Herbert Alton Mozingo, Jr., a 41-year-old resident of Bishopville, S.C., on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Senator Scott introduces bill to expand credit access for Americans

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has introduced the Credit Access and Inclusion Act.

Registered sex offender receives 10-year sentence following guilty plea

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Bunky Wayne Balcombe, a registered sex offender, has received a prison sentence of 10 years.

Senate Banking Committee reviews Trump administration and financial regulator nominees

By Palmetto State News | Apr 10, 2025

At a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing, Chairman Tim Scott called for swift consideration of nominees for the Trump administration and federal financial regulators.

Orangeburg facility caretaker pleads guilty in case of neglecting vulnerable adults

By Palmetto State News | Apr 10, 2025

On April 10, 2025, Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina disclosed that Tracy Timothy Wright, aged 53, from Orangeburg, S.C., entered a guilty plea in Orangeburg County.

TL+CO to create 35 jobs with $7.5 million Beaufort County facility

By Palmetto State News | Apr 10, 2025

TL+CO Business Solutions, based in Utah, announced its decision to set up its first South Carolina operation in Beaufort County.

Tim Scott's CRA resolution on overdraft fees awaits President Trump's decision

Chairman Tim Scott's Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution has advanced through the legislative process, with the U.S. House of Representatives passing the measure to overturn a rule set by the Biden Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)...

Paul Atkins confirmed as new SEC Chairman, Tim Scott expresses support

Tonight, the Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Pickens County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor

South Carolina authorities have arrested a man from Pickens County on multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, as per the announcement from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

Sen. Scott emphasizes South Carolina workers' role in economic growth

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina released a statement highlighting the importance of South Carolina's workforce in contributing to both state and national economic growth.

Palmetto Plastics Innovations to open new facility in Jasper County, creating 28 jobs

Palmetto Plastics Innovations, a plastic extrusion manufacturer, has announced the establishment of a new facility in Jasper County, South Carolina.

Bluffton man arrested again on charges of child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Apr 8, 2025

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

Attorney General Wilson co-leads coalition defending faith-based counselors' free speech rights

By Palmetto State News | Apr 8, 2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced his co-leadership of a coalition comprising 11 state attorneys general in a legal effort to safeguard free speech rights for faith-based counselors.

South Carolina sees 13 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Palmetto State News | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in South Carolina submitted 13 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.