ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in South Carolina - Second Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 6 of the 7 largest counties in South Carolina from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual average  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - September 2024": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.37 per hour in the South to $53.75 in the Northeast in September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more PR

HILTON HEAD, South Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry issued the following news: In our first Impact Grants cycle of fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded $375,000 in grants to eight local nonprofit organizations. Impact Grants are competitive grants, each in excess of $10,000, that are awarded to nonprofit organizations for new programs or projects, to enhance an existing program or service, or for large  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designations of 19 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), reflecting the importance of the sites in sharing America's diverse history. The new NHLs are nationally significant properties for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, African Americans, Asian American Pacific Islanders, and wom more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Today, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $276 million to 44 Tribal entities to expand high-speed Internet access and adoption. The funding from the nearly $3 billion Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is part of the Biden-Harris Adm more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * SANTEE, SOUTH CAROLINA -- Today, Congressman Jim Clyburn released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Spratt: "Serving in Congress with John Spratt was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. He was a friend and confidant, a colleague and counselor, and a mentor and partner. His love of country and respect for humanity were always on di more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman Fry (SC-07) has been selected by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 119th Congress. The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. It covers issues relating to the  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * $1.3 million investment will create 24 new jobs * * * Mesa Land Services, a provider of easement acquisition and title search solutions, today announced it is establishing its first operation in Charleston County. The company's $1.3 million investment will create 24 new jobs. Mesa Land Services specializes in software to streamline the utility easement acquisition p more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * $35.5 million investment will create 170 new jobs * * * Wayne Brothers, a Design-Build specialty contractor, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new office and operations center in Colleton County. The company's $35.5 million investment will create 170 new jobs. With almost 40 years of construction and engineering experience, Wayne Brot more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Tyrek Jacquez Carroway, 25, of Columbia, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. Evidence presented to the court showed that undercover agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: President Joe Biden today established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System at a signing ceremony at the Department of Labor with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and leaders of the labor and women's rights communities. The new national monument reflects  more PR