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The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has issued a statement on November 4, 2024, representing a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general.

Kroger settles for $1.37 billion over opioid crisis with 30 states

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan group of 30 state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.

Upstate woman charged with exploiting vulnerable adult

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Carolyn Coyle, a 70-year-old resident of Walhalla, SC.

York County men face charges for child sexual abuse material

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of three men from York County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Average VA home loan amount in South Carolina increases in Q3

By Palmetto State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in South Carolina during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $343,991, a 4.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

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

Attorney General announces settlements with drug firms over price-fixing allegations

Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced significant progress in the multistate litigation against generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices and limit competition.

Lexington man sentenced to prison for cocaine trafficking in Kershaw County

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the sentencing of Walter Goad, a Lexington County resident, to 25 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.

Simpsonville man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Andrew Scott Walker has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 1st Degree, and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree.

Senators request review of ICC prosecutor's actions amid misconduct claims

U.S. Senators have requested an investigation into allegations of misconduct against ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan, following his decision to apply for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav...

Alan Wilson joins states challenging Trump's prosecution

Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to uphold the dismissal of an indictment against former President Donald Trump.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in South Carolina increases from Q2 to Q3

By Palmetto State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in South Carolina during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $345,850, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Republican senators criticize Biden-Harris immigration policies

By Palmetto State News | Oct 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina, alongside Jim Risch, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member from Idaho, and nine other Republican senators, have addressed a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

AAC East expands operations with $6 million investment creating 25 jobs

By Palmetto State News | Oct 30, 2024

AAC East, LLC has announced an expansion of its operations in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

Aiken man arrested on multiple charges related to child exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Oct 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of William Daniel Mayes, a 54-year-old resident of Aiken, South Carolina.

Anderson man arrested on charges related to child exploitation

By Palmetto State News | Oct 30, 2024

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Christopher Lee Hagood, a 45-year-old resident of Anderson, South Carolina.

Coalition urges Supreme Court action on Virginia voter registration case

Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 26 states, has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Bondex announces $18.8 million expansion in Edgefield County

Bondex, a prominent manufacturer in the technical nonwoven industry, has announced plans to expand its operations in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Senators propose bill to replenish depleted SBA Disaster Loan Program

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at replenishing the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program, which recently ran out of funds.

Casting Cleaning Resources announces $5M expansion creating jobs in Greenwood