COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty at U.S. Supreme Court Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 20-state coalition to ask the U.S. Supreme Court, led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, to clear the way for a Northern Kentucky church to build an outdoor shrine on its property. In the Kentucky-led brief, the states urge the nat  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in South Carolina Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 6, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in South Carolina were 124,225, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 120,535, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Reg  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors FIRE Squad of South Carolina as 2026 Group Youth Advocates of the Year The Fearless Individuals Reaching Excellence Youth Coalition - FIRE Squad - from South Carolina has been named the Group Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. These young leaders, represented by members Jeremiah Morgan, Synaya Thompson and PJ Hubb  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * A growing divide in how teachers view student learning progress National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the commitment and impact of educators across the country. But beyond the celebratory headlines (guilty!), new survey data points to a   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Meet thE Team: Libby Freesh, BA, CVPM * Libby Freesh, BA, CVPM, brings more than 20 years of experience in operational excellence across both general and specialty veterinary practice environments to Clemson University's Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. Freesh joins the team as inventory manager! Freesh joins the college with a strong background in both general and specialty veterinary   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Leads Colleagues in Demanding a Halt in Changes to EAMC * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was joined by Representatives Joe Wilson (SC-02), Austin Scott (GA-08), Earl "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), and Brian Jack (GA-03) in sending a letter to the Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Department of War, urging that changes to the Eisenhower Army Medical Cen  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * CUPD named DUI Enforcement Hero Agency of the Year by MADD South Carolina * Public Safety The Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) received the statewide 2025 Luther Reynolds DUI Enforcement Hero Agency of the Year Award at the MADD South Carolina Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner and Training Symposium on Thursday, April 30. The recognition is awarded annually to an agency that demonstrates a s  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 6 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman prepares to welcome one of its largest classes in a decade * As the national enrollment picture remains uncertain and, at times, volatile, Furman University has significantly exceeded its enrollment goals for Fall 2026, preparing to welcome one of its largest incoming classes in a decade -a clear signal that families are choosing an education built on deep investment in every student. Across high  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret "Gender Transition" Policies Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 19 other attorneys general have sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of a complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland, alleging that the district pushed students to  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Education Students Score 100% Pass Rate on Teacher Performance Exam for Fifth Consecutive Year * HIGH POINT, N.C., May 6, 2026 - Students in High Point University's Stout School of Education undergraduate teacher licensure programs earned a 100% pass rate for a fifth consecutive year on the national licensure assessment, the edTPA. Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) progra  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 7 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * SC Chief Justice Encourages Lander Grads to Lead with Mind and Heart Karen Petit As Lander University graduates prepared to step into the next chapter of their lives, South Carolina Chief Justice John W. Kittredge encouraged them to embrace the moments that shape character and purpose in life. Drawing from his own journey in law, public service and life, Kittredge shared lessons of practical wisdom that th  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Members of Gun Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice announced that four members of a Paterson, New Jersey, gun trafficking ring - including the leader - were sentenced today for their roles in a criminal operation that transported more than 120 guns from South Carolina into New Jers  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Announces $1.2 Million in Conservation Grants * CHICAGO (May 6, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and partners today announced $1.2 million in grants to enhance habitat and improve water quality in the Chicago-Calumet region. The grants will generate $1 million in matching contributions for a total conservat  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 6 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * New programs equal new opportunities at the College of Information and Communications * Everyone likes having options, and college students are no exception. In the past few years, the University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications has developed new academic programs to give students more choices and better prepare them to work with emerging technologies. What are   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After Columbia Murder, Graham, Fry Introduce Logan's Law to Get Justice for Logan Federico, Prevent Future Tragedies * Bill Creates Federal, State Registry of Violent Criminals, Bringing Transparency to Judges, Prosecutors Who Give Career Criminals Leniency WASHINGTON - One year after the murder of Logan Federico at the hands of a repeat violent offender in Columbia, South Carolina  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fry, Senator Graham Introduce Logan's Law to Stop Repeat Violent Offenders * Surfside Beach, S.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced the introduction of Logan's Law, in honor of Logan Federico. Logan was murdered at the hands of a repeat violent offender in Columbia, South Carolina in May 2025. Logan's murderer, Alexander Dickey, is   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Barrasso, Colleagues Introduce No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act, which would require applicants for driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification cards to be lawfully present in the United States. This bill would withhold f  more