ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * 'Purpose will guide your path': SC State hoods 16 doctoral graduates Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer Educational leadership candidates celebrated for perseverance, research and a commitment to advancing schools and communities * Teacher and principal are among the titles Aunquize Perkins has held during a long educational career, with each experience preparing him to complete his mi  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Secretary of Environmental Management marks SRS tank closure milestone Eighth waste tank in two years to reach regulatory closure milestone * Highly radioactive liquid waste has been safely removed from another underground legacy waste tank at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) received  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson to retry Murdaugh murders * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released the following statement following the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision on Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his murder conviction:  "While we respectfully disagree with the Court's decision, my Office will aggressively seek to retry Alex Murdaugh for the murders of Maggie  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Brick by Brick speaker series to focus on American Revolution * Clemson Libraries Clemson University Historic Properties is once again partnering with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and the Annual Giving Book Series to host " Brick by Brick: Constructing America's Identities," a summer speaker series featuring authors and historians. In celebration of the 250 th anniversary of the America  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Captains of Industry Appointed to Rejuvenate NCCU Board of Visitors * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed a dynamic set of industry leaders as members of the NCCU Board of Visitors, each one tasked with rejuvenating the group as strong partners in the work of helping the university soar to new heights. The NCCU Board of Visitors assists the university in accomplishing its  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth Note: Data will be available around 10 a.m. ET on public release day. * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average gro  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson joins national program to increase research impact * Research Clemson University has joined a national cohort of institutions working to strengthen and expand the impact of academic research. The Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) selected Clemson to join its Organizational Research Impact Capacity (ORIC) program. ORIC helps organizations develop skills, systems and strategi  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson STRIDE announces 2026 STRP fund recipients * Clemson University's STRIDE program is proud to announce the five recipients of the 20266 Seed Translational Research Project (STRP) funding. This competitive funding initiative is designed to accelerate the translation of innovative research into real-world applications, supporting projects that demonstrate clear proof-of-concept deliverables within a u  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Catherine S. Dority, vice president of marketing at Explore Charleston, South Carolina, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "American Entrepreneurship for 250 Years: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Opportunity": * * * South Carolina's entrepreneurial history stretches back more than 250 years -- predating the republic itself. This written statement supplements the ora  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following fact sheet on May 12, 2026: * * * The Facts: The CLARITY Act Protects Main Street, Unleashes Responsible Innovation, and Cracks Down on Fraud and Money Laundering This week, the Senate is set to take a historic step forward on the CLARITY Act, comprehensive market structure legislation that establishes a clear regulatory framework for digital assets  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $5.4 Billion in Recovery Funding Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $5.4 billion to reimburse states, local governments and health facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Today, FEMA has obligated $5.4 billion in additional funds to support  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fiercely for discovery of self, career and world: Claire Richardson '16 establishes performing arts experiential learning endowment * Claire Richardson grew up as the creative and curious youngest of three athletic children. She had shot up to 6 feet, 2 inches tall by age 14 -catching up to her big brother and shooting past her older sister -and had a great passion for volleyball. However, she always felt   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The White House issued the following news on May 12, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's 10 Achievements Transforming Outcomes for Foster Youth Since the Signing the Fostering the Future Executive Order 180 Days Ago First Lady Melania Trump marked the 180-day milestone following the signing of the Executive Order on Fostering the Future for American Children and Families, highlighting 10 achievements made to expand opportunities, strengthen public and private supports  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 13 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, May 11, 2026 * Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of May 11, 2026, include the following:  Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will provide a keynote at the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley's Lowcountry Land Conservat  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Recently Launches Substack Focused on Democracy, Economic Opportunity, and Public Policy * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) has recently launched a Substack. In his latest Substack piece, "They've Always Known: The Voting Rights Act and the Fear of Black Power," examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais and the broader historical effort to su  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service issued a notice seeking public comments on dozens of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places across the District of Columbia and multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Arizona. The notice, published May 6 in the Federal Register, covers nominations received before April 18, 2026, and opens a pub  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, May 13 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Lambries and Shephard to participate in Model Constitutional Convention * Dr. Dennis Lambries, associate professor of political science at Newberry College, and Scythe Shephard, a junior Summerland Honors student, have been selected to participate in the 2026 Model Constitutional Convention (MCC), a prestigious national forum on democratic reform. The convention will be held May 21-24, 2026, at Washington U  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 14 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * A Life Invested in Others: USCA Honors Liz Stewart with Honorary Doctorate Entrepreneur, mentor and philanthropist recognized for decades of leadership and support for students and innovation. Leslie Hull-Ryde One local entrepreneur and community leader puts her passion for others' success into action at USCA. Dr. Liz Stewart routinely invests her time, talent, expertise and res  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Newest Udall scholar excels in work across surf and turf * Kayla Thompson is not afraid to truly immerse herself in a learning experience, even when it gets a little grimy. The University of South Carolina's 19th Udall Scholar, Thompson is completely at home working knee-deep in coastal pluff mud or faceplanting on the roughshod turf of a rugby pitch. A junior in the McCausland College of   more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 14 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Accelerates Habitat for the Hatch with Strategic, Landscape-Scale Investment With almost three years under its belt, the National Wild Turkey Federation's Habitat for the Hatch Initiative has made substantial progress in creating quality brood-rearing habitat in conjunction with nearby nesting habitat in the Southeast. Now, building upon more than 300 projects already contrib  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 14 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Russell Booker appointed Joint Senior Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education Initiatives This week, The EdRedesign Lab (EdRedesign) and The Initiative on Superintendent as Civic Leader (ISCL) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) announced the appointment of Russell Booker as a Joint Senior Fellow. Over the course of two years, Booker, a former superintendent and current CEO of the Sp  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Brief Requesting U.S. Supreme Court Uphold Stay on Mifepristone Requirements South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 22 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court uphold a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person di  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State speech pathology and audiology undergraduates achieve 100% licensure eligibility Author: Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing White coat ceremony honors academic achievement, clinical preparation and future healthcare professionals * South Carolina State University's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology recently honored its undergraduate  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * The Brooks Center announces 32nd season featuring returning favorites and new visiting artists * The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts has released its 32nd season, bringing the best in music, dance and theatre to Clemson's campus. "The 2026-2027 season is an expression of the Brooks Center's mission to serve the Department of Performing Arts, the University and our local community," said Executive D  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 14 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * At USCA, students don't just learn research. They do it. Scholar Showcase highlights faculty mentorship, hands-on discovery and student achievement across disciplines. Leslie Hull-Ryde USCA celebrated students' research during the 18th annual Scholar Showcase in April to kick off weeks of focus on student achievement just prior to commencement. This year's Scholar Showcase featu  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Wilson and Jackson Introduce Bipartisan 'Countering Russia's Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act' * Washington, DC - Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced the' Countering Russia's Forced Recruitmen  more