WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Passage of New Hate Crime Ordinance in South Carolina County * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of a hate crime ordinance by South Carolina's Orangeburg County Council following its third and final reading. In July, CAIR welcomed the Ora  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Scott Discusses Future of Digital Asset Regulation at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today joined Austin Reid, Global Head of Revenue and Business at FalconX, for a fireside chat at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium to discuss his legislative efforts to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nancy Mace Responds To Shocking Domestic Violence Video * CHARLESTON, SC - August 18, 2025 \- A shocking new video, released with the victim's consent, shows Sullivan's Island resident, Eric Bowman, savagely beating a female victim in a brutal domestic violence assault. The footage is undeniable proof of the violence the victim endured. "This video is hard to watch. It's gut wre  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release: * * * N. Charleston Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced CHARLESTON, S.C. -- A North Charleston organized crime ring has been successfully prosecuted and sentenced. Eighteen defendants received a total of 144 years in federal prison. The case arose from a long-term wiretap investigation conducted by the Low Country Violent Crime Task Force. The investigation   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Technical Committee, Clemson, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service urging the agency to ensure that its technical and financial assistance programs continue to prioritize wildlife habitat. The partnership believes the programs have the potential to benefit both agriculture and wildlife simultaneously, but only if the appropriate minimum s  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Welcomes Record Incoming Class, Begins 169th Academic Year * NEWBERRY, S.C. -- Aug. 19, 2025 -- Newberry College began its 169th academic year this week with a record enrollment of nearly 1,700 students. The student body includes about 1,480 students enrolled in traditional undergraduate programs and another 210 pursuing graduate and online degrees. The fall semester kicked off Aug. 16  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Scott, Colleagues to Host Service Academy Day 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina * Charleston, S.C. -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) invites prospective service academy applicants and their families to Service Academy Day 2025 on September 6, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Citadel, located at 79 Hagood Ave., Charleston, SC. This event offers South Carolina high school students a uniq  more