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State Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Friday February 28, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Fresh on the Menu Announces 2025 Award Winners
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Fresh on the Menu Announces 2025 Award Winners South Carolina Restaurants Champion Local Ingredients COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Fresh on the Menu People's Choice Awards, recognizing standout restaurants across South Carolina for their commitment to using local ingredients. Fresh on the Menu,   more

Lexington County men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Lexington County men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Mark Mccullough, 68, of West Columbia, S.C., and John Anthony Kayton, 50, of Lexington, S.C., on six total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force inve  more

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster Suspends North Charleston City Councilman Mike A. Brown
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news: * * * Governor Henry McMaster Suspends North Charleston City Councilman Mike A. Brown COLUMBIA, S.C. - Upon receiving the indictment of North Charleston City Councilman Mike A. Brown, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2025-09, suspending Brown from office. Brown is suspended until such a time as he is formally acquitted, convicted, or until a successor is elected and qualifies  more

Statement From S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Eunice Medina as SCDHHS Director
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Eunice Medina as SCDHHS Director COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Eunice Medina as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: "Eunice Medina's expertise in Medicaid policy and her leadership within the D  more

Statement From S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Jake Gadsden as SCDPPPS Director
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Jake Gadsden as SCDPPPS Director COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Jake Gadsden, Jr. as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services: "Jake Gadsden has spent his career strengthening criminal jus  more