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Gov. McMaster declares emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

By Palmetto State News | Aug 4, 2024

Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina

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Gov. McMaster authorizes emergency assistance resources to Florida

By Palmetto State News | Aug 3, 2024

Following Florida's request for emergency assistance in preparation for anticipated Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2024-15, placing the South Carolina National Guard on state duty in support of Florida.

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Senate Republicans urge Biden-Harris Administration to end partial arms embargo against Israel

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) led nearly all of their Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Biden-Harris administration, protesting its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease accommodating Iran, stop jeopardizing the lives of American servicemembers, and deliver necessary weapons systems to Israel.

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Federal grant awarded for replacing I-95 bridges over Lake Marion

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) attended an award ceremony in Summerton, South Carolina, celebrating a $175 million federal grant to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT).

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Aiken County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Palmetto State News | Aug 2, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Kevin Kenyatta Johnson, 28, of Gloverville, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office and Homeland Security Investigations, both also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

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Which type of South Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in July?

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from South Carolina in July.

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Carbotech Group announces $3.4M investment creating 35 jobs in Spartanburg

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation

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Georgia man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Robert Eugene Moore, 50, of Augusta, Georgia, on two charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department conducted the arrest.

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Graham and Whitehouse introduce bipartisan bill targeting international trade violations

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) have introduced legislation aimed at enhancing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) capacity to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. The proposed bill, titled the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, seeks to address violations of U.S. trade laws by foreign entities, particularly those linked to Chinese companies.

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Greenville County man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 1, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Russell Dean Stokes, 55, of Taylors, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

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Court blocks Title IX changes affecting gender identity accommodations in four states

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has granted South Carolina's request for an administrative injunction, temporarily blocking a Title IX change from taking effect in South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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Senator Tim Scott emphasizes need for localized solutions in transportation

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

In his opening remarks at today’s U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on infrastructure and public transportation investment, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the committee’s top Republican, emphasized the importance of pursuing local solutions to local problems. He argued that such an approach would promote targeted developments to improve infrastructure in both urban and rural communities.

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Governor McMaster comments on Supreme Court ruling upholding execution methods

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster today released a statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling in Owens v. Stirling, which upheld South Carolina's methods of execution.

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Senators criticize IOC over religious depiction at Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) and 17 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach following the depiction of the Last Supper during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Eastover man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult's funds

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Keith C. Suber, 53, of Eastover, SC. Suber faces charges of one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, valued at $10,000 or more. He was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on July 30, 2024.

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In South Carolina, 105 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Palmetto State News | Jul 31, 2024

South Carolina registered 105 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Graham criticizes Biden-Harris administration's handling of Maduro regime

By Palmetto State News | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued a statement regarding the recent elections in Venezuela and the regime of Nicolas Maduro.

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State grand jury issues charges related to criminal activity in SC prisons

By Palmetto State News | Jul 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced charges today resulting from multiple investigations into criminal activities within the state's prison system. The investigations were conducted through a partnership between the State Grand Jury Division of the Attorney General’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the South Carolina Department of Corrections Office of the Inspector General, and local law enforcement agencies.

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U.S. lawmakers condemn Venezuelan presidential election results

By Palmetto State News | Jul 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, along with several other senators and representatives, issued a joint statement following the Venezuelan presidential election. The statement criticized President Nicolás Maduro and labeled the election as fraudulent.

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Gov. Henry McMaster's weekly schedule includes events across multiple cities

By Palmetto State News | Jul 29, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of July 29 include the following: