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Upstate man sentenced for sexual exploitation of minors

By Palmetto State News | Sep 5, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the sentencing of Gabriel Hostetler, an Upstate man, to prison for the sexual exploitation of minors. On September 3, 2024, Hostetler pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Third Degree, in Pickens County before Judge William C. McMaster III.

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Attorney General Wilson leads multi-state effort on First Amendment rights

By Palmetto State News | Sep 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a brief on Tuesday in a First Amendment case aimed at protecting students' free-speech rights. The brief, joined by attorneys general from 21 other states, was submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and addresses an Ohio school district's policy requiring students to use preferred pronouns or face punishment.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson visits southern border for briefing on drug and human trafficking

By Palmetto State News | Sep 4, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson visited the southern border on Tuesday to observe and receive briefings from the Texas Department of Public Safety about issues impacting South Carolina. He was accompanied by Attorneys General Chris Carr from Georgia and Jason Miyares from Virginia during the trip to El Paso, Texas.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Palmetto State News | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 410 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 34 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Carolina governor and lieutenant governor's weekly schedule

By Palmetto State News | Sep 3, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of September 1 include the following:

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FDA Inspection: What type of South Carolina companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Palmetto State News | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from South Carolina in August.

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

By Palmetto State News | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from South Carolina in August.

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Senator Tim Scott issues statement on death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

By Palmetto State News | Sep 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following the killing of Hersh Goldberg-Polin by Hamas terrorists.

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Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to attend Chapin Labor Day parade

By Palmetto State News | Sep 1, 2024

Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette’s schedule for September 2 includes the following:

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

By Palmetto State News | Aug 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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South Carolina inflation rate outpaces national average as of July 2024

By Palmetto State News | Aug 30, 2024

As of July 2024, South Carolina experienced a 21.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Attorneys general seek answers from top asset managers on fiduciary duty compliance

By Palmetto State News | Aug 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in seeking explanations from the nation’s top asset managers regarding their adherence to fiduciary duties. The coalition aims to determine if these managers are prioritizing environmental and social agendas over their clients' best interests.

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Greenville man arrested on six child sexual abuse material charges

By Palmetto State News | Aug 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Ray Taylor, 26, of Greenville, S.C., on six 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 this investigation.

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Charleston man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

By Palmetto State News | Aug 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of William Robert Rattazzi, 73, of Charleston, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, Homeland Security Investigations, Charleston Police Department, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, all also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center

By Palmetto State News | Aug 29, 2024

Meta has announced the establishment of its first South Carolina operation with a new data center in Aiken County. The $800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs.

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Governor McMaster to hold ceremonial signing for Robert Smalls Monument bill

By Palmetto State News | Aug 29, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette will be joined by members of the General Assembly and other state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 5042, the Robert Smalls Monument bill, today, Thursday, August 29, at 2:30 PM.

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Coalition sues Biden administration over union rights for migrant farm workers

By Palmetto State News | Aug 28, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is co-leading a 17-state coalition in a lawsuit against the Biden administration to prevent migrant farm workers from receiving union rights that domestic farm workers do not have. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia Brunswick Division has granted the states' motion for a preliminary injunction, halting the implementation of these rights while the lawsuit proceeds.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson seeks answers from ActBlue over fundraising fraud allegations

By Palmetto State News | Aug 26, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a letter to the CEO of ActBlue, addressing allegations that the political fundraising group may have engaged in potentially fraudulent or illegal activities.

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South Carolina leaders announce weekly schedule including economic development and legislative activities

By Palmetto State News | Aug 26, 2024

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster have announced their schedules for the week of August 26, 2024.

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Senator Scott calls for support of Israel amid Iran-backed terrorism

By Palmetto State News | Aug 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on Iran-backed terrorism.