WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing six Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) grants for five years, with estimated annual funding ranging from $437,000 to $599,000. The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, trainings, and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Remarks at the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference: * * * Good afternoon, and thank you for that kind introduction, Congresswoman Wilson. It is an honor to be with you today. Again, my name is Kristen Clarke, and I am the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Divi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, SC (September 16, 2024) -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle joined U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn at a press event to recognize an $8.7M grant to the Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution. Through the grant, the Central Midlands COG will create a Smart S  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: * * * Requests Include Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Low-Interest Disaster Loans * * * Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration (https://us8.unblock-websites.com/index.php?q=ndbapdRqYGebpNiYqtHTpWLVlGLJpNhn1s_ZlqdmndSrx9ij0KJgnp2hx6Znp9OWqc-WotaokWqTmJleZHBjlmuHmGWon6dmWWeSgJuwxaaox6NZlGXWp4iYlYGmnKmTWpSWd8qUlqZZZ5KlnYiWY  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 18 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: Today, during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sent a letter to the Biden-Harris EPA, urging it to deny California's request for a waiver that would allow it to mandate that if a traditional gas-powered truck hauls through the state of California, even one time, the entire fleet become 100% electric. The green-fleet mandate applies to al  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * $141 million investment will create 84 new jobs * * * Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), a leading producer of hot and cold beverages, today announced the continued growth of its state-of-the-art, single serve coffee roasting and manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company's $141 million investment will create 84 new jobs. KDP's beverage portfolio consists of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: The National Park Service today announced the designation of eight communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities (https://www.nps.gov/subjects/worldwarii/americanheritagecity.htm) . The recognition honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties, and their citizens who stepped into the workforce and volunteered to supp  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: A federal grand jury in Columbia recently returned a one-count indictment against Deangelo Montrel Lamont Simmons, 31, of Moncks Corner and Raynard Dewayne Williams, 36, of North Charleston for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Both face a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $20,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to the Chester Sewer District in Richburg, South Carolina, for wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to support the electric vehicle industry and other business sector growth in the region. This grant will provi  more