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*South Carolina Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday November 15, 2025 ( 10 items )  

332 ESFS SUAS Division Launches First Quadcopter in AFCENT History
SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * 332 ESFS sUAS division launches first quadcopter in AFCENT history By Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed, 332 Air Expedtionary Wing Public Affairs The small unmanned aircraft systems flight, housed within the electronic warfare division of the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, made history in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command by flying the   more

Clemson University Issues Report Highlighting Impact on Rural Health Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, South Carolina, issued a report detailing their substantial contributions to improving health care access and outcomes in South Carolina's rural and underserved communities. The report highlights the organization's patient-centered approach, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships that have enhanced preventive care, chronic disease management, and community health education across t  more

Crapo, 25 Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, 25 Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) and 24 colleagues in sending a letter applauding President Trump and U.S. Department of State Secretary Mark Rubio for excluding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from the Gaza peace process, citing UNRW  more

First Solar Inc. Grows South Carolina Footprint With New Cherokee County Facility
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from First Solar Inc.: * * * First Solar, Inc. grows South Carolina footprint with new Cherokee County facility Solar panel production facility to commence operations in 2026, creating over 600 new jobs * First Solar, Inc., (First Solar) a leading American photovoltaic (PV) solar and manufacturing company, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new production f  more

Graham Secures Nearly $50 Million for South Carolina Projects in First FY26 Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Secures Nearly $50 Million for South Carolina Projects in First FY26 Government Funding Bill * WASHINGTON - Following the passage of legislation to reopen the federal government, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 government funding package. Gra  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE INTRODUCED LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE ACA TAX CREDITS FOR THREE YEARS"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE INTRODUCED LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE ACA TAX CREDITS FOR THREE YEARS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats will continue working to protect the healthcare of the American people and push back against the corruption and extremism being unleashed by this administration. JOHN  more

Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner's remarks during the Nov. 14 Postal Service Board of Governors meeting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner's remarks during the Nov. 14 Postal Service Board of Governors meeting * WASHINGTON Below are the prepared remarks of Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner, delivered during the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session on Nov. 14, 2025. Good morning. Thank you, Chairwoman McReynolds, for your introduction. I appreciate those in attendance and those   more

Rutherford Leads Bicameral Letter on State Management of South Atlantic Red Snapper
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Leads Bicameral Letter on State Management of South Atlantic Red Snapper * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, co-chairs of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russell Fry (SC-07), and David Rouzer (NC-07), sent a bicameral letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in strong support of Florida, Georgia, Sou  more

Scott, Ricketts, Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Ricketts, Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott joined Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and 24 of his Republican Senate colleagues in applauding President Trump and Secretary Rubio for excluding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from the Gaza peace process, citing UNRWA's ties to Hamas. "As discus  more

Senator Moody & Congressman Rutherford Request Secretary Lutnick Approve State Management of South Atlantic Red Snapper Request
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Senator Moody & Congressman Rutherford Request Secretary Lutnick Approve State Management of South Atlantic Red Snapper Request On Thursday, Senator Ashley Moody joined co-chairs of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russell Fry (SC-07), and David Rouzer (NC-07), in sending a bicameral letter to U.S. Se  more