A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison after admitting involvement in a bribery scheme tied to North Charleston city council actions on rezoning matters. He is the first among eight defendants facing charges…
Two Hartsville men have been arrested for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material following investigations led by state authorities. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office will prosecute both cases. Officials…
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he co-led a coalition supporting President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Washington D.C., citing concerns about rising crime rates. The brief emphasizes state…
Effie Mae Youmans has pleaded guilty in Columbia for withdrawing over $54,000 in pension payments meant for a deceased relative at Savannah River Nuclear Site. The Department of Justice highlights…
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads 13 states supporting new federal legislation targeting mifepristone’s FDA approval status. The initiative aims both at restricting chemical abortions and creating legal recourse for affected…
Attorney General Alan Wilson alerted South Carolinians about a newly identified synthetic opioid called cychlorphine. Authorities urge caution due to its potency and difficulty in detection. The Attorney General’s Office…
Senator Tim Scott met with leaders of the Catawba Nation on April 8th during a site visit focused on infrastructure improvements such as a new bridge project. The meeting included…
Senator Tim Scott announced updates expanding South Carolina’s Opportunity Zone program under new federal law. The changes aim at boosting private investment into underserved communities while modernizing oversight requirements.
Out of the $18 billion in total tax revenue collected by South Carolina in 2024, $188.9 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, representing a decrease from the previous…
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined other states in backing a Louisiana law designed to shield children from harmful social media content. The coalition’s legal brief asserts states’ authority in…
In 2024, South Carolina had $44.7 billion in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
An analysis by Palmetto State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” South Carolina is one of 29 states…
Linious Martin Sauls IV has been sworn in as a commissioner for the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
Attorney General Alan Wilson said his office is reviewing York County Council’s reply about Silfab Solar. The decision could lead to further action after a previous inquiry from his office.…
Wilhelmina C. Rellora has been charged after an investigation into alleged neglect at Park Circle Home led by Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office. The charges relate to incidents resulting in…
Two men from Sumter have been arrested on charges related to distributing child sexual abuse material following investigations by state authorities. The cases will be prosecuted by the South Carolina…
Governor Henry McMaster has released his weekly schedule alongside those of Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette and First Lady Peggy McMaster for early April. The detailed itinerary includes official events…
Governor Henry McMaster has released his weekly schedule alongside those of Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette and First Lady Peggy McMaster for early April. The published agenda highlights key events…
A Williamsburg man has been arrested on multiple counts connected to child sexual abuse material following an investigation led by state authorities. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirmed that…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close one eastbound lane of US-76 Garners Ferry Road near Blue Johnson Road for repairs starting April 6.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 21 other states in supporting President Trump’s move to end temporary protected status for certain immigrants. The group argues that such decisions…
A Saluda County man has been sentenced to forty years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving minors. The case was prosecuted by South Carolina Attorney General Alan…
In 2024, South Carolina collected a total of $18 billion in state taxes, with $750.5 million coming from license taxes—a decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous year.
Senator Lindsey Graham responded to President Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget request. He highlighted increased defense spending as justified by global threats. The statement comes amid broader debates over…
Individual income taxes in South Carolina reached $1.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
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