BROOKLYN, New York, May 14 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Aaron Twerski: Celebrated Tort Scholar and Teacher of Indelible Lessons * Professor Aaron Twerski is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or to send greetings to Professor Twerski, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu. He would love to hear from his former students and colleagues. Professor Aaron Twerski is known among scholars and attorneys alike fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Air Force Pilots Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Midnight Hammer Heroics * Six F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic actions in combat operations during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 5. The aviators were honored for their actions during Operation Midnight Hammer, the United States' successful s  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to amend Department of Justice regulations governing ATF Form 5300.9, Firearms Transaction Record. Specifically, ATF proposes streamlining identity and residence verification requirements and documents; doubling the performance timeframe for transactions under Form 4473 following a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check; permitting electronic forms and notice, auto-po  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces two caregivers charged with neglecting assisted living residents * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that his Office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud Unit (VAMPF) has arrested Na'Trell W. Bryant, 21, of Lamar, S.C., and Matthew A. Gregg, 54, of Florence, S.C. Bryant and Gregg have   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson, non-profit groups, explain how opioid settlement funds will help South Carolinians * (GREENVILLE, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and leaders of non-profit groups in the Upstate explained Thursday morning how the state's share of opioid settlement money will be used to prevent drug abuse and addiction and help families already affe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth * 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 growth were steeper among the largest cities, according to U.S. C  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott Leads Historic Markup of Digital Asset Market Structure Legislation Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today convened a historic markup of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, legislation to establish clear rules of the road for digital assets. During today's ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott, Senate Banking Committee Advance Clarity Act in Historic Bipartisan Vote Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today led the Senate Banking Committee in a successful bipartisan markup to advance H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, legislation to establish clear rules of the road for digi  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Division of Research names 2026 Researchers of the Year, URSAAA recipients * The Clemson University Division of Research recognized faculty members in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) for achieving rare career milestones during the 2026 Clemson University Research Symposium on May 6. Luigi Boccuto, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, was named Junior Researc  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced the following staff updates: Sam Llewellyn, Professional Staff Member Sam joins the Committee from the office of Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), where he worked on issues facing the Finance and Judiciary Committees as deputy legislative assistant. He pr  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 15 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Driven by Compassion, Lander Nursing Graduates Ready for the Next Chapter Karen Petit On their first day of nursing school at Lander University, many students experienced similar emotions: excitement for the future mixed with fear, and uncertainty about the demanding road ahead. Years later, those emotions were transformed into confidence, compassion and a deep commitment to serving others. Matthew McNei  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Environmental groups react to approval of Canadys gas plant SC Public Service Commission gives green light to Santee Cooper and Dominion * CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Today, the South Carolina Public Service Commission voted 7-0 to approve Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy South Carolina's 2,200-megawatt joint gas plant in Canadys, South Carolina on the banks of the Ed  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates Three South Carolina Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with Five Contiguous Counties in North Carolina * North Carolina This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $1.2 Billion to Support Recovery in Seven Southeastern States ATLANTA -- FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $12  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 15 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Generac inspires next generation of STEM innovators with USCA science education center donation Angela Saxon Generac is supporting the expansion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programming at USCA's Ruth Patrick Science Education Center through a $23,500 contribution. The funding will help grow educational programs and sponsorship opportunities throughou  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 15 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Giving Back to the Next Generation: Lander Honors Successful Accounting Alumnus with Inaugural Award Graham Duncan A Lander University education is strengthened by the strong network of industry leaders who give back to the University through classroom visits, supervision of internships and even teaching courses. Students benefit from the insight of professionals who have already landed successful careers  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spanberger Betrays More Than Half a Million Public Service Workers By Vetoing Historic Collective Bargaining Legislation * RICHMOND, Va. -The Virginia Public Sector Labor Coalition, which collectively represents hundreds of thousands of workers across the Commonwealth, today issued the following joint statement in response to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's betrayal of   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Introduces Legislation That Supports South Carolina Textile Industry and Continues His Push to Buy American * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced the Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act, which would require all U.S. Coast Guard uniforms to be produced in the United States. Graham has long championed legislation that supports a secure and reliab  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Reaffirms Strong Support For Law Enforcement During National Police Week * WASHINGTON - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) reaffirmed his strong support for law enforcement and the work they do to protect our communities and the United States. This week, several Graham-supported measures advanced through the legislative process and during his c  more

ONEONTA, New York, May 14 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Honors Nursing Alumni for Leadership and Service * Georgette "Gigi" Smith '85, P'18 and Tina Dalrymple '00, P'09, P'11, will be honored during a recognition ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 25, in Slade Theatre during True Blue Weekend. The annual award celebrates Hartwick nursing alumni whose careers reflect the values of compassion, lifelong learning and professional excellence foster  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service is seeking public comment on dozens of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, including sites in Connecticut, Maine, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, California, Colorado and Alaska. The agency said comments must be submitted by May 28, 2026, for nominations received before May 2. The notice includes historic districts, schools, shipwreck  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * NEWS: Pressley, Murray, Duckworth Introduce Bicameral Bill to Help Women with Disabilities Access Reproductive Health Care * Pressley: "With a nationwide assault on reproductive healthcare deeply impacting our siblings with disabilities, this bill is timely, urgent and responsive." Bill Text | Bill Summary WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the Reproductive Fr  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers Win For South Carolina's Shrimpers, Save Our Shrimpers Act Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, by a vote of 391-18. Rep. Mace was a lead cosponsor of the bipartisan legislation, which requires United States representatives at inter  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Strip Federal Funding From Soft-On-Crime Jurisdictions Eliminating Cash Bail * WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act, legislation cutting off federal funding to any jurisdiction substantially eliminating cash bail as a condition of pretrial release for serious offe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced the following staff updates: Sam Llewellyn, Professional Staff Member Sam joins the Committee from the office of Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), where he worked on issues facing the Finance and Judiciary Committees as   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott Leads Historic Markup of Digital Asset Market Structure Legislation * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, today convened a historic markup of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, legislation to establish clear rules of the road for digital assets. During today's markup, Sen. Scott emp  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * United States Completes Accelerated Mission to Remove Highly Enriched Uranium from Venezuela The United States, in partnership with Venezuela and the United Kingdom and with technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), successfully removed excess highly enriched uranium (HEU) from Venezuela's shuttered RV-1 research reactor. The RV-1 was the country's first and onl  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, May 14 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Study raises new questions about fish oil after concussions * CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 14, 2026) - Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) report that a fatty acid common in fish oil supplements may interfere with the brain's natural repair process after traumatic brain injury, potentially affecting pathways associated with chronic traumatic encephalopat  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 15 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * TowBoatUS Steinhatchee Under New Ownership, Continuing Trusted On-Water Assistance Along Florida's Gulf Coast New owner-operator Carson Mullen steps in to ensure dependable service for local boaters from Cedar Key to the Econfina River * TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of towing ports, announced today that U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain Carson Mullen ha  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 14 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Trustee Emeritus Baxter Wynn receives Order of the Palmetto * Civic leader, retired pastor and Furman University Trustee Emeritus Baxter Wynn received the Order of the Palmetto on May 7. The state's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto recognizes lifetime achievements and contributions to the State of South Carolina and the recipient's community. Wynn's nomination was kept under wraps as t  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 15 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA celebrates milestone moments for Class of 2026 at commencement Angela Saxon Hundreds of graduates officially became alumni after the University of South Carolina Aiken held its annual spring commencement ceremony on May 6. "To the Class of 2026, this is your moment, and it's one you've truly earned. Some of you will step into new careers, taking everything you've learned in  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 15 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Samhat receives Order of the Palmetto President of Wofford College awarded state's highest civilian honor * Dr. Nayef H. Samhat, 11th president of Wofford College, was presented with the Order of the Palmetto on Thursday, May 7. The Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor awarded by the governor of South Carolina. It recognizes lifetime achievements and contributions made by individuals to th  more