WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * ACS CAN Opposes Bills that Take Money from South Carolina and Endanger our Kids * COLUMBIA, S.C. - February 10, 2026 - As lawmakers evaluate House Bill 4303 and Senate Bill 519, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges them to vote against the bills, which would cause the state to lose money and hurt South Carolinians. ACS CAN regional more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * At Raleigh Convening, City Leaders Outline New Approaches to Federal Funding and Local Economic Growth * Raleigh, N.C. -City leaders from across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia are gathered in Raleigh this week to share strategies for navigating increasingly complex federal funding programs and strengthening local economies, as cities nationwi more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious freedom of church-affiliated preschools and daycares * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today he has joined a friend-of-the-court brief with a coalition of 11 attorneys general defending free speech and the religious freedom of families. The states' brief explains that California is requiring churches that  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Garcia Hold Public Forum to Receive Testimony on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, held a bicameral public forum, Our Values more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin more PR

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Calm in the Chaos: A Pfeiffer Alumnus Leads Through Crisis * "I've had a few chaotic days." Dr. Steve Shelton, a 1987 graduate of Pfeiffer College, uttered these words with disarming matter-of-factness on Jan. 23 in Columbia, S.C. He did so on the telephone during a work break at Prisma Health, his employer, where those "few chaotic days" would morph into several more of readiness, thanks to his ab more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK * Charlotte, NC (February 10, 2026) - CIAA Indoor Track and Field programs delivered national caliber performances across multiple events as the regular season concluded. Three student athletes earned recognition for their standout results during the week of February 1 through February 7. WOMEN'S TRACK AT more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Extension launches new online course to help South Carolinians grow their own food * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences South Carolina residents interested in growing vegetables, herbs and fruit at home have a new learning opportunity through the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service. A six-week online course, Home Horticulture Foundations: Edibles and Orchards, begins March 16 more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson to expand access to OpenAI in support of University's AI Initiative * University News Clemson University has entered into an agreement with OpenAI to expand access to ChatGPT for Clemson users. The partnership will support the University's newly created AI Initiative -a cross-disciplinary effort to create Clemson's human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. The partnership will provid more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Confirmed case of measles on campus; no indication of widespread exposure * Furman University has notified the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) of a confirmed case of measles involving an individual affiliated with the university. The university is monitoring one additional suspected case. The confirmed individual has isolated per DPH requirements. The university is conducting contact tr more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Converse Fund Reaches New Heights Converse University's Institutional Advancement team is delighted to share that the Converse Fund exceeded its December 31, 2025 $1.5 million goal, raising $1,537,349 from 1,229 donors; 93 were first-time donors to Converse University. Converse University President Boone Hopkins said, "I see the impact of the Converse Fund most clearly in the extraordinary work of ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Announces Second Expansion of the House Battlefield for 2026 Cycle with 5 New Offensive Targets * House Democrats add offensive opportunities in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, South Carolina, and Virginia Today, the DCCC unveiled five new offensive additions to House Democrats' Districts in Play for the 2026 cycle, bringing the total number of districts to 44. This is the  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Dean's Corner: February 2026 * Dear Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends, Last Friday, a packed Brooks Center provided the venue for the premiere screening of Student Film: The Movie, Clemson's first-ever full-length feature film, largely made by Clemson students with industry professionals in key positions to provide technical and artistic expertise. The evening was a gala affair with VIP red carpet, lig more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its fourth-quarter and year-end 2025 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors. Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss th more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15 * * No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson * Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader * Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation * PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2026 -A new poll from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression finds that while Americans are apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence, they overwhelmingly believe that legislators should protect freedom of speech when crafting AI legi more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 9 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, February 9, 2026 * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of February 9, 2026, include the following: Monday, February 9 at 2:45 PM: Gov. McMaster attended the annual South Carolina Governor's Conference on T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Introduces Updated End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today unveiled updated text of the End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026. Graham filed the updated text after close consultation with the Trump White House. He plans to seek a vote on this legislation this week. Graham has maintained that the root cause of the chaos surroun more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite), a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company's $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Founded in 1929, Hydrite offers a wide range of sustainable solutions that keep food safe, water cle more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Leadership and legacy highlighted at annual Dr. Booker T. Ingram Jr. Black History Month Convocation and Lecture * Darrin Goss Sr. challenges Presbyterian College community to embrace equity-centered leadership during Edmunds Hall event Presbyterian College officially launched its Black History Month observance with the annual Dr. Booker T. Ingram Jr. Black History Month Convocation and Lecture, an ev more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Sues to Stop Censorship in the South Carolina Speech Code * COLUMBIA, S.C.-Last week, NetChoice filed a lawsuit challenging South Carolina's new Speech Code. These Orwellian restrictions on free speech, enacted on Thursday, force digital services either to act as government censors  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * Remembering the Days -- Native tongue: the history of foreign language learning at USC Remembering the Days - episode 104 By Evan Faulkenbury Since opening its doors in 1805, Carolina has made foreign language learning an essential part of its curriculum. Classical languages -- Latin and Greek -- are still taught, but they're now among a much larger group of languages offered, along with m more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Appeals EPA Approval of South Carolina's Do-Nothing Pollution Plan * COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Sierra Club appealed the EPA's approval of South Carolina's do-nothing plan to reduce air pollution at our country's most wild and scenic national parks and wilderness areas. The Congressionally-approved Regional Haze program of the Clean Air Act is intended to reduce air pollution, includ more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Statewide 4-H teams travel to Chapin for cooking summit * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences The annual 4-H Cooking Like a Chef Summit will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin, South Carolina. The event, for senior 4-H members, ages 14-18, teaches hands-on kitchen skills while also giving students a chance to cook healthy recipes. That k more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Study Finds Declining Perceptions of Safety of Covid-19, Flu, and MMR Vaccines * In a winter marked by flu outbreaks, the persistence of Covid-19, and surges of measles cases across the United States, an Annenberg survey finds that a sizable majority of Americans think the three vaccines that combat these potentially deadly illnesses are safe to take,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Timmons Celebrates Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644) * Today, U.S. Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390-9. The legislation reflects a year-long bipartisan effort led by members of the House Committee on Financial Services to ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Wood Stork Due to Recovery This milestone affirms the Trump administration's commitment to species conservation through its first bird delisting. * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proud to announce the removal of the U.S. distinct population segment of wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Reveals the 2026 Best Hotels * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today unveiled its 16th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2026 rankings highlight more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Wilson Leads Bipartisan Alliance Introducing 'Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries Act 2.0' * Washington, DC - Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Pat Fallon (R-TX), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced the Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries Act 2.0, or HARM Act 2.0. This legislation builds on the original H more PR