Palmetto State News

South Carolina collected $2.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 24.3% more home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q3

There were 2,867 VA home purchases in South Carolina in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Dorchester County men face charges for child sexual abuse material distribution

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

Republican senators propose cutting UN funds over Israel restrictions

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has collaborated with Ranking Member Senator Jim Risch and other Republican colleagues to introduce the Stand with Israel Act.

South Carolina's property tax revenues up 1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

South Carolina collected $20 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Nestlé USA invests $150 million to expand South Carolina production facility

Nestlé USA has announced plans to expand its operations in Cherokee County, South Carolina, with a significant investment of $150 million.

Senator Graham comments on presidential nomination rights after recent election

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has addressed the issue of the President's authority to nominate cabinet officials and Article III judges, emphasizing his past consistency in respecting this presidential prerogative.

Low Tide Brewing expands operations with $22.2M investment creating 33 jobs

Low Tide Brewing has announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina.

South Carolina's combined tax revenues up 40.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

South Carolina collected $4.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Senator Tim Scott discusses GOP plans for Trump's agenda

Following the leadership elections, U.S. Senator Tim Scott addressed the media regarding Senate Republicans' intentions to implement President-elect Trump's agenda.

Tim Scott elected as NRSC chairman for 2026 election cycle

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has expressed his support for fellow South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who has been elected as the Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the 2026 election cycle.

Samaritan Biologics expands operations with $5M investment creating 85 jobs

Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, has announced an expansion of its operations in Greenville County.

Attorneys general urge FCC to strengthen robocall mitigation measures

Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance their Robocall Mitigation Database.

Senator Graham praises new Senate Majority Leader John Thune