WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) have called on Senate Leadership to schedule a classified briefing regarding the escalating terror threats to the United States. In their letter addressed to Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell, the Senators emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive discussion on the increasing dangers posed by radical Islamic terror groups, particularly highlighting ISIS-K, an extremist faction based primarily in Afghanistan.The Senators expressed...
WASHINGTON — In response to the Biden administration's recent decision to release another Iran sanctions waiver, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and several Republican senators are demanding transparency and accountability from the administration regarding the handling of sanctioned Iranian funds. The latest waiver, potentially worth billions of dollars, has raised concerns among lawmakers about the accessibility of these funds by the Iranian regime.Thirteen Republican senators, including Banking Committee Republicans like Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Katie Britt (R-Ala.),...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Patricia C. Grant as the new Colleton County Clerk of Court following the resignation of former Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill. Grant, a resident of Walterboro, S.C., previously served as the Colleton County Clerk of Court for 20 years before retiring in 2020. The appointment, as per Executive Order 2024-07, is effective immediately, and Grant will hold the position until the next general election or until a successor qualifies as provided by law.Grant's appointment comes in accordance with state law, which dictates that...
Delta Children’s Products has announced its decision to select Orangeburg County for the establishment of its first South Carolina operations, with a $33.1 million investment that will create 123 new jobs. The company, known for designing, manufacturing, and selling innovative children’s furnishings, will be constructing a 400,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility on Millenium Drive in Orangeburg. Operations are expected to be online by 2026.In response to the news, Delta Children’s Products expressed their enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We at...
As of March 2024, South Carolina experienced a 21.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Ronald Gene Blankenship, Jr., 42, of Hemingway, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators state Blankenship distributed files of child sexual abuse material. Blankenship was arrested on March 27, 2024. He is charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree (§16-15-405), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count. The case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.Attorney...
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and a group of Senate Republicans have urged the Biden administration to keep politics out of American energy production. In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Senator Scott and his colleagues expressed concerns about false claims made by Senate Democrats regarding recent oil and gas mergers.The senators called for a fair and unbiased review of these mergers, emphasizing the importance of assessing them based on sound economics and law to protect American consumers. They criticized Senate Democrats for opposing the mergers, which would...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's weekly schedules have been outlined for the upcoming week.Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette is set to participate in the Collegiate Recovery Day event on Tuesday, April 2 at 11:00 AM at the State House in Columbia, S.C. Following that, on Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 AM, she will speak at the PalmettoPride Zero Tolerance for Litter Day event at the same location.In a previous schedule for Gov. Henry McMaster on March 25, 2024, various engagements were highlighted. This included a...
Attorney General Alan Wilson has once again taken a stand against the Biden Administration's attempt to implement a student loan forgiveness program. Wilson, along with a coalition of 10 states, filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the program. Wilson stated, "Joe Biden does not have the ability to cancel debt. To keep an outlandish campaign promise, he abused power he didn't have to implement an unlawful student debt cancellation program."The lawsuit argues that the U.S. Department of Education does not have the authority to alter student loan repayment plans,...
The average VA home loan amount in South Carolina during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $329,130, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
South Carolina collected $25 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
South Carolina collected $255 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is reminding everyone about the importance of safe digging practices as April approaches, which marks National Safe Digging Month. Wilson emphasized the necessity of calling or logging in to www.SC811.com before starting any digging projects. He stated, "It’s the law, and it’s not just for contractors and utilities. No job is too small or too big."Wilson highlighted the alarming statistic that in the United States, a utility line is damaged on average every nine minutes. He stressed the potential consequences, mentioning...