WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Scott Touts Banking and National Security Wins After Final Passage of FY26 NDAA Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, celebrated the Senate passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a vote of 77-20, which contains key Banking Committee national secur more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Funding available for building energy, health research By Scott Miller Clemson University researchers are invited to submit proposals to fund research projects aimed at reducing energy usage in buildings and improving health of building occupants. Johnson Controls Inc. plans to fund two to three projects. Up to $400,000 is available for the 2026-27 funding period. Projects will be prioritized that addre more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nancy Mace Backs Protect Children's Innocence Act, Calls To End Irreversible Procedures On Minors * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 17, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) delivered remarks on the House floor in strong support of the Protect Children's Innocence Act, legislation which would make it a felony under federal law to perform chemical or surgical gender-transition proc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Force Transparency On Healthcare Costs For Illegal Aliens * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 17, 2025) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the American Citizenship Healthcare Integrity Act of 2025, legislation to force transparency and accountability for the immense cost and burdens illegal aliens place on our healthcare system. "While hardworking Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Congressman Russell Fry's Kayla Hamilton Act to Prevent Violent Crimes by Unaccompanied Alien Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation introduced by Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) aimed at closing dangerous gaps in the federal government's handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and preventi more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Nationally Recognized for Value, Lander Extends Tuition Freeze to 11 Years By Karen Petit Students who choose to attend Lander University for the 2026-27 academic year will pay the same tuition rate that former students paid more than a decade ago. The University's Board of Trustees voted Wednesday (Dec. 17) to freeze annual tuition at $10,700 for undergraduate, in-state students for an unprecedented 11 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott Secures Defense Wins for South Carolina in NDAA * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today voted to pass the final version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is now headed to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. "I voted to pass this year's national defense bill, which refocuses America's military on strength and readin more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Sumter Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Weapons and Drugs Charges Kendall Kyleek Dow, 28, of Sumter, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes. Evidence presented in court more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 17 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * USC approves key renovation projects Board of Trustees advances trio of USC Next projects By Jeff Stensland, 803-777-3686, stenslan@mailbox.sc.edu The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees gave final approval Tuesday (Dec. 16) to projects designed to reinvigorate several iconic buildings in the heart of the Columbia campus. The projects, part of the USC Next master plan, include:  more PR