Tuesday - May 26, 2026
News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors Newsletter for Saturday May 23, 2026 ( 13 items )  

Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for committing high crimes and misdemeanors by violating the Constitution, disregarding his statutory obligatio  more

Furman's 'super-duper' Mr. Jim announces retirement
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 22 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's 'super-duper' Mr. Jim announces retirement * One of Furman University's friendliest ambassadors is retiring. Jim Benes, affectionately known as "Mr. Jim," will retire from his role as custodial manager at the end of June, after just shy of 15 years. "I truly love Furman," Benes said. "The faculty, staff and students are our community, our family." Benes was a fish out of water when he joined  more

Furman's CIL earns two national awards from UPCEA
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 22 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's CIL earns two national awards from UPCEA * Furman University's Center for Innovative Leadership has been named a recipient of two prestigious awards by UPCEA, the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, as part of its 2026 Association Awards program. Award recipients were honored at the 2026 UPCEA Annual Conference, April 15-17 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Furman received t  more

Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders Research
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill Championing Bleeding Disorders Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), along with Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), introduced the bipartisan Fostering Effective Diagnosis and Treatment for Underserved Populations (FED UP) with Bleeding Disorders Act of 2026. The legislation will create increased research opportunities for bleeding dis  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL"
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the Am  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL"
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAY  more

National Wild Turkey Federation: R3 Symposium Works to Make Outdoor Spaces More Accessible
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 22 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * R3 Symposium Works to Make Outdoor Spaces More Accessible The National Wild Turkey Federation's Education and Outreach team attended the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports' (CAHSS) annual National R3 Symposium, held this year in Des Moines, Iowa. The annual gathering brings together state agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in hunting, shooting sports,  more

Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother With a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, May 22 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother with a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride Took Place May 21 at the new Pinnacle Financial Partners PEER Center in Durham, NC * On Thursday, May 21, a Durham, NC single mother received the gift of reliable transportation-  more

Preliminary decision in federal court pauses South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Preliminary decision in federal court pauses South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits * The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Red Snapper South Atlantic Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for southeastern states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, are no longer in effect until further order from the United  more

Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers More Than $5 Million In Public Safety Funding For Lowcountry Law Enforcement And First Responders
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Delivers More Than $5 Million In Public Safety Funding For Lowcountry Law Enforcement And First Responders * CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 22, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced she has helped secure $5,248,750 in federal public safety funding secured for the Lowcountry since 2024, delivering the tools and resources law enforcement agencies and first responders acro  more

Scott Welcomes Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Scott Welcomes Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement after Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors: "Today marks a new chapter for the Federal Reserve and for the families, workers, and sm  more

Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Thousands of Illegal Aliens from Escaping Mandatory Detention * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Detention Authority Clarification Act this week, which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to make to make Congress' intent unambiguous that illegal aliens be subject to de  more

University of South Carolina School of Medicine named in honor of Floyd family
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 22 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * University of South Carolina School of Medicine named in honor of Floyd family * The University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia is now officially named in honor of the late longtime trustee and surgeon Dr. Edward "Eddie" Floyd and his wife, Kay Floyd. Announced Friday (May 22) at a private luncheon attended by members of the Floyd family, trustees and university leadership,  more