CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * A legacy of growth: Reflecting on impact of the Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Since its inception in 2019, the Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative (EELI) has done more than just develop leaders. It has created a network of professionals committed to strengthening communities while advancing the mission of Extension at Clemson Univers  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 9 Primaries Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers who won primary elections in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. By signing the Pledge, these candidates have made a written commitment to taxpayers to oppose and vote against tax hikes if elected to Congress. Maine * Pau  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Ohio's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Ohio gaming autho  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 12 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Bearcat Babble: Lander Students Travel to Iconic National Parks * Lander University values travel as education because it allows students to have the chance to appreciate other cultures, art, history and the chance to travel the world. However, the University doesn't limit students to traveling to other countries (the traditional study abroad experience). It also encourages students to take up the chan  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensatio  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 12 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the Impact of Philanthropy and the Zimmerli Professorship of Piano * Written by Amanda Mathis The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series at Converse University began its final performance on a note that it is better to give than receive. Before the thunderous applause for the artistry of Dr. Wael Farouk' s performance on April 20, 2026, another standing ovation occurred - for a gift that  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 12 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Clint Dempsey talks World Cup and more with FOX Carolina * Furman University Men's Soccer standout and US Men's National Team legend Clint Dempsey '03 took a moment to speak with FOX Carolina reporter and Furman alum Ella Grogan '25 ( communication studies ) at the BMW Charity Pro-Am. Dempsey, the first American man to score three goals in three different World Cups, spoke about giving back to Greenvill  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Clyburn, Scott, Blunt Rochester, Carey Reintroduce Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) reintroduced the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act. The proposed legislation aims to authorize the   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Dr. Annie Andrews on Her Victory in South Carolina's Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate The DNC congratulates Dr. Annie Andrews on winning tonight's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. While Republican politicians become more extreme, Democrats are connecting with voters on the issues that matter most: lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and building a more affordable South C  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Jermaine Johnson on His Victory in the South Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial Primary The DNC congratulates South Carolina's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jermaine Johnson and the Democratic candidates who clinched victories. Democratic voters across South Carolina backed candidates like Johnson who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for work  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for, and revision to, a currently approved information collection for Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi,   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Scott Highlights Clarity Act, Previews Senate Banking AI Hearing on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the Committee's work to establish clear rules of the road for digital assets and pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Efforts to Defeat Pro-Contracting NDAA Amendment Successful * IFPTE successfully worked last week to defeat legislation sponsored by South Carolina Representative, Nancy Mace, that would have lifted the moratorium on Department of Defense (DOD) A-76 competitions to determine whether federal work is appropriate for outsourcing and privatiza  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 8 -- The Los Alamos Study Group issued the following news release: * * * Plutonium "pit" production now a $60 billion program -- $20 billion down, $40 billion to go Today the Los Alamos Study Group released updated cost estimates for the acquisition of plutonium warhead core ("pit") production capability at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico, the Savannah River Site (SRS) in South Carolina, and other sites. The estimate is based on the Preside  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Marie Reilly retires after two decades at Penn State Dickinson Law * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-After 20 years at Penn State Dickinson Law, Professor of Law Marie T. Reilly will retire in June. An expert in bankruptcy and commercial law, she joined the law school faculty in 2006. She served as associate dean for academic affairs from 2008 to 2015. Reilly taught cours  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, June 12 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State names alumnus Edward Halsell head coach to revive women's golf program * Former professional golfer will lead revived program while managing Hillcrest Golf Course ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Women's golf is returning to South Carolina State University, and alumnus and former professional golfer Edward Halsell will lead the program's revival as head coach. Halsell also will serve as ge  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Clyburn, Blunt Rochester, Carey introduce the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Congressmen James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.-06) and Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act to reauthorize the African American Civil Rights Network (AA  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott Leads AI Hearing Focused on Affordability, American Innovation, and National Security Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) led a hearing on how artificial intelligence can strengthen the American economy, support small businesses, protect consumers, and keep the United State  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on June 18, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs) and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2032 * Mr. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European a  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 12 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Federal court rules EPA grant terminations were illegal CHARLESTON - In a decision issued today, South Carolina's federal district court ruled today that EPA's decision last spring to terminate the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program was illegal and vacates the agency's decision, requiring EPA to implement the $2.8 billion program. The Sout  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has ordered a referendum for pecan growers across 15 states to determine whether they support continuing the federal marketing order governing pecan handling. The vote will be conducted through Aug. 3, 2026, among eligible growers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. Eli  more