COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 21 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends President Trump's executive order on election integrity * Attorney General Alan Wilson joined Missouri and 10 other states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that would allow access to resources that would verify voter-registration lists against lawfare from left-wing activists. On March 31, 2026, President Tr  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Graham Introduces Targeted FY26 Budget Resolution To Unlock Legislation To Keep Border Secure * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today introduced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget resolution. The FY 2026 budget resolution will be the blueprint that unlocks the pathway for a targeted reconciliation bill that will  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 21 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Ten Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 21, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Ten Softball Honors for games played April 12 through April 18. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, and in the field across the conference. With the regular season nearing  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Ph.D. traces the evolution of snake venom from ancient origins * The College of Science is highlighting some of its Ph.D. students in honor of National Dissertation Day, which is April 26\. For as long as Ramses Rosales-Garcia can remember, the natural world has captivated him. While he was growing up in Jerez, Zacatecas, a small town in Mexico, he was fascinated by animals. Like many future   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences celebrates annual award winners * Students, faculty, and staff were honored at the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences' Annual Awards Ceremony on April 17. The celebratory event highlighted excellence in research, teaching, leadership and service, showcasing the exceptional contributions and dedication of the CAFLS community. "This cere  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Conservation groups act to stop the City of Sumter from polluting the Pocotaligo River with toxic 'forever chemicals' PFAS levels in the Pocotaligo among the highest in the nation * CHARLESTON, S.C. -- On behalf of Winyah Rivers Alliance, the Southern Environmental Law Center today notified the City of Sumter and several of its industrial plants that they m  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 21 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Danielle Vinson comments on wealth as a factor in upcoming governor's race * Furman University's Danielle Vinson was tapped for an article appearing in The State about how personal wealth can impact political campaigns. Vinson, a Furman alum and professor of politics and international affairs, told reporter Joseph Bustos that dipping into personal coffers to cover campaign expenses is effective to a po  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * From Clemson to global impact: Transforming military health systems * By any measure, Colonel Christopher Kiss operates at a scale few architects encounter. From his role at the Defense Health Agency, he oversees a $54.5 billion global health care facility portfolio, more than 80 million square feet of hospitals, clinics and medical infrastructure serving millions of service members and their families.  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 21 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Governor Henry McMaster's Schedule: Monday, April 20, 2026 * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster's schedule for Monday, April 20, 2026, includes the following: Monday, April 20 at 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will speak at the Grand Opening of the Scout Training Facility, 860 Community Road, Blythewood, S.C. Monday, April 20 at 2:30 PM: Gov. McMaster join Audubon South Carolina a  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 21 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Governor McMaster Ceremonially Signs State Migratory Bird Bill * Governor Henry McMaster today joined Audubon South Carolina and members of the General Assembly at Francis Beidler Forest for a ceremonial bill signing of the Prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act, officially designating the Prothonotary Warbler as South Carolina's state migratory bird.  The legislation passed unanimou  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Scott Previews Fed Chair Nomination Hearing, Calls for an Independent Federal Reserve Focused on the American Dream on CNBC's Squawk Box Today, ahead of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee's confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh to serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve, Comm  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 21 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Coalition To Defend Executive Order On Election Integrity * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - In a fight for election integrity across our country, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 12 states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that provides resources to verify voter-registration lists  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * NACDS Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 in Scholarships Foundation marks 31 years of advancing pharmacy education with largest investment to date. * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation today announced a record-breaking $300,000 in scholarships through the NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program, marking the largest inves  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 21 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * New Center for the Environment Formed to Accelerate Collaboration * HIGHLIGHTS * The new Center for the Environment was announced at the April 21 ribbon-cutting for Sims Science Building and Dalton Hall's recent renovations. * The center is a university-wide initiative designed to accelerate interdisciplinary collaboration, deepen community partnerships and equip the next generation of environme  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 21 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern professor awarded Fulbright for AI health care plan * Northeastern faculty member receives Fulbright to advance AI in health care; will spend semester in Canada As part of the semester abroad, Anand Nair plans to develop and test an AI-enabled remote patient monitoring system. by Tanner Stening April 21, 2026 It may have only been recently that the concept of supply chains entered i  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Powering Reliability: Duke Energy lineworkers sharpen skills at Carolinas Lineman's regional rodeo * 30 regional winners advance to the International Lineman's Rodeo this fall, reinforcing the skills customers rely on for safe, reliable power * Duke Energy lineworkers from across the Carolinas advanced from a regional rodeo over the weekend to represent the company at the International Lineman's Rode  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation * Hallie Cohen named Outstanding Senior; Dr. Austin Shull '11 earns Professor of the Year as campus celebrates research, discovery Presbyterian College celebrated a year of academic achievement, research, and discovery April 9 during its annual Honors Day Convocation, the capstone to a day that also featured the Ho  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Lucy Johnston-Walsh's article being published by South Carolina Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-"Unseen Disruption: School Instability and the Best Interests of Youth in Foster Care," written by Professor Lucy Johnston-Walsh, has been accepted for publication by the South Carolina Law Review. The article explores the legal and social issues that youth involved in the  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott Champions Kevin Warsh as Next Chair of the Federal Reserve * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, today convened a hearing to consider the nomination of Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to serve as a Governor and Chair of the Federal Reserve, as the central bank begins its transition to a new era of leadership. Sen. Scott highlig  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott Champions Kevin Warsh as Next Chair of the Federal Reserve Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today convened a hearing to consider the nomination of Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to serve as a Governor and Chair of the Federal Reserve, as the central bank begins its trans  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Graham Introduces Targeted FY26 Budget Resolution To Unlock Legislation To Keep Border Secure U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today introduced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget resolution. The FY 2026 budget resolution will be the blueprint that unlocks the pathway fo  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * UBEO Business Services Expands Across the Southeast With Dual Acquisitions of CEI & ABR * BTA member UBEO Business Services has announced the strategic acquisitions of BTA member CEI in North Carolina and ABR Digital Office Solutions in Georgia and South Carolina. This dual expansion significantly strengthens UBEO's footprint across the Southeast. By combining national  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Unusually meaningful: Finding home and heart in the English classroom * Celebrating Our Graduates A self-proclaimed writer and lover of stories, there was never a doubt in her mind that Serena Johnson wanted to pursue an English major in college. She harkens it back to fifth grade when she read The Hunger Games for the first time. "I was so obsessively, deeply in love with those characters, and it co  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 21 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC campuses must meet new digital accessibility standards by April 24 * Update: The Department of Justice has extended the Title II compliance deadline to April 26, 2027. The extension is an opportunity to continue efforts to make university web and digital content accessible for all -not an excuse to delay efforts. Please remember that accessibility is a continual effort and a shared res  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 21 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * 'This Land is Your Land': A historian's road trip across America For a new book, Yale historian Beverly Gage explores 250 years of American history by traveling to 300 historical sites in 19 states across the U.S. By Lisa Prevost Beverly Gage grew up just outside of Philadelphia in the suburbs of Delaware County, known as Delco. Throughout her 1970s childhood, she visited Independence Hall, the Philadelp  more