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York County man faces multiple charges for alleged sexual exploitation of minor

By Palmetto State News | Jun 11, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Edward Todd Baines, 48, of Catawba, S.C., on 10 charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Mount Pleasant Police Department conducted the arrest. Investigators from the York County Sheriff's Office, Chester County Sheriff's Office, and U.S. Secret Service, all members of the state's ICAC task force, assisted in the investigation.

American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy

By Palmetto State News | Jun 10, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and South Carolina legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

Graham and Britt commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day at Omaha Beach

By Palmetto State News | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) yesterday commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day from Omaha Beach, one of five beach landing sites for the Allied forces during World War II.

Senator Tim Scott discusses school choice with SC Education Superintendent

By Palmetto State News | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, was joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Capitol Hill Christian Academy Founder Annie Hsiao for a conversation about the future of education in America. In his remarks, Senator Scott emphasized the importance of access to quality education in shaping the nation’s future and highlighted the role of parents in their children’s education.

Senator Graham reflects on D-Day anniversary amid current global conflicts

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement today following his attendance at the 80th anniversary ceremony of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Graham was part of a bipartisan Senate delegation that traveled to Normandy for the commemoration.

Senator Scott underscores need for financial literacy at Capitol Hill event

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, addressed attendees at the Jump$tart Coalition and National Endowment for Financial Education’s Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill. During his speech, he emphasized the significance of financial education and detailed his efforts to promote financial literacy nationwide. Senator Scott serves as co-chair of the Financial Literacy Caucus.

Scott and Cotton introduce bill to sanction ICC over actions against U.S. and allies

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. This proposed legislation aims to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it attempts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Americans or their allies. Additionally, the act would revoke U.S. visas for individuals involved in prosecuting U.S., Israeli, or other allied citizens who are wrongfully targeted by the ICC.

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

By Palmetto State News | Jun 6, 2024

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

Governor McMaster to hold annual hurricane preparedness exercise in Columbia

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster will convene with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), county emergency managers, and various state agencies for the annual Governor's Hurricane Tabletop Exercise. This exercise aims to test and practice hurricane emergency operation plans.

Graham joins bipartisan Senate delegation for 80th D-Day anniversary

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is traveling to Normandy, France, as part of a bipartisan Senate delegation for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by Allied forces during World War II.

Senators back House sanctions on ICC over actions against Israel

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) issued a statement today following the House of Representatives' approval of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The decision came after the ICC applied for arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Senators back House sanctions on ICC over actions against Israeli officials

By Palmetto State News | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a statement following the House of Representatives' approval of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). The sanctions come in response to the court's decision to apply for arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Senator Graham criticizes Biden's executive order on southern border

By Palmetto State News | Jun 4, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reacted to President Joe Biden’s executive order, expressing concerns that it would exacerbate the crisis at the southern border.

Senator Scott criticizes Biden's executive action on southern border crisis

By Palmetto State News | Jun 4, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s newly released executive action on the southern border crisis:

South Carolina ranks no. 9 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, South Carolina secured the ninth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 80.3%.

Governor's weekly schedule includes key meetings and public events

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of June 3 include the following:

Senator Scott urges Biden Administration to censure Iran at IAEA meeting

By Palmetto State News | Jun 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) have introduced a resolution urging the Biden administration to seek a censure of Iran at this week’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors’ meeting. The resolution also reaffirms that all necessary measures will be taken to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.