OAKLAND, California, May 13 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: April 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic Voter Suppression Voting will not solve all political problems or transform oppressive systems. It is, nevertheless, a tool that can demonstrate our community's power and is a crucial part of holding elected officials accountable. Collective advoc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * 2026 Region 2 Conference Wraps Up * From May 5-7, AAMVA and Region 2 President Mimzie Dennis, Texas Department of Public Safety, hosted the 2026 Region 2 Conference in Austin, Texas, ending with the swearing in of the new Region 2 Board of Directors and their president, Karl McClary (South Carolina). There were 556 registered attendees, including 189 jurisdiction members from  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Announcing our first-ever Official Lodging Partnership with five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks * Airbnb and five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will make Airbnb the Official Lodging Partner for those racetracks during the 2027 racing season. The announcement was made at the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia, alongside Darlington Raceway  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports overturning Biden-era rule on sex stereotypes * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 10-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a challenge to a Biden-era DHHS rule regarding discrimination based on "sex stereotypes." The McComb Children's Clinic alleges that the rule imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.8 percent in April, up 3.6 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.8 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 5.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.4 percen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe: * * * A Tale of Big Air Bases and Fat Targets The US military and European counterparts know the risks but seem unable to find a solution. * American commanders have known for decades that they have an air base problem. Too many expensive warplanes parked on the aprons at too few big, unprotected airfields within range of enemy missiles amounts to "significantly increased risk" for US more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott, Senators Lummis, Tillis Release Market Structure Bill Text Ahead of Banking Committee Markup Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) released market structure bill text that will serve as the basis for the Committee's markup of the CLARITY  more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 13 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Chief Justice Honors Lander with Historic Proclamation Karen Petit As the United States looks to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, leaders of South Carolina's three branches of government have co-signed a joint proclamation that honors America's founding ideals. Limited copies of the joint proclamation are being made available to the state's public agencies and institutions of higher education. Lander Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Promote Childhood Independence * Congressman Blake Moore introduced bipartisan legislation to promote childhood independence and protect parents who allow their children to play outside unsupervised, get off screens, and develop social skills.  Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) are original co-leads of this legislation. Today, more than ever before, childr more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 13 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Angela Brobson '23 Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award Written by Chris Worthy Angela Brobson '23 (Nisbet Scholar) is ready for a whirlwind year. She is among the fewer than 2,000 recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals who received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for the 2026-2027 school year. Brobson will serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Germany. Brobson, who is from Spartanbur more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 12 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Dins Day 2026 raises more than $1.3M for Furman University * Furman University's supporters rallied and contributed more than $1.3 million in gifts during the 12th annual Dins Day campaign, a celebration of Paladin pride and generosity. On campus games engaged students, faculty and staff, academic departments called on their supporters, and athletics connected with Furman's vast network of alumni, parents and friends to bring in gifts from more than 3 more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 13 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Donor drives students' success at USCA Leslie Hull-Ryde The Enterprise Mobility Foundation(TM) recently invested $10,000 in Pacers' success, awarding a grant to USCA's that will be used to spruce up the hub of students' workforce development and create innovative new programs. "Supporting the USC Aiken Career Services Center allows us to uplift emerging talent, strengthen local career pathways, and continue building a workforce more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Eliza Haines heads to Stanford University as Knight-Hennessy Scholar * Eliza Haines crossed the stage at Littlejohn Coliseum this month to collect her Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering, but her graduation from Clemson University is just one step on a longer journey. She is headed to Stanford University in the fall as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar to pursue a master's degree in electrical engineering. It is an opportunity to advance her neurotech more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 11 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Esports Teams Wrap Up Spring with Two Titles * HIGHLIGHTS * The Eagles won 4-1 over St. Clair College and then won the 2026 OWCC (Overwatch Collegiate Championship) National Championship 4-2 over Northwood University. * With the Super Smash Brothers, the team won the NACE Varsity Championship 2-0 over UT Arlington. ORLANDO, FLORIDA - Winthrop University's Overwatch and Super Smash Brothers esports teams captured championships at the National As more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 12 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman graduates 560 from the Class of 2026 in its Bicentennial year * To watch the full convocation ceremony, click here. The Furman University Class of 2026 had 200 years of history behind them as they crossed the stage to receive their degrees in Paladin Stadium on May 9. "Tonight, you join 200 years of Furman graduates," said President Elizabeth Davis. "Classes who graduated during civil war, world wars, depressions and pandemics. Classes who ha more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 12 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman honors students, faculty and retirees at 2026 commencement * Furman University awarded several awards and honors to students and faculty at the May 9 commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. President Elizabeth Davis, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Beth Pontari and Board of Trustees Chair Cindy Davis '84 handed out the following awards. General Excellence Awards The Donaldson-Watkins and the Bradshaw-Feaster Medals for Gener more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Geneticist awarded Fulbright grant for collaboration with Czech scientists on parasitic diseases * News in Motion Meredith Morris, an associate professor in the Clemson University Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant to advance international research and training on parasitic diseases through a collaboration with scientists in the Czech Republic. The grant will support a six-week residency this fall at more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cortez Masto, Mast Welcome Unanimous Senate Passage of Medal of Sacrifice Act During National Police Week * Legislation Now Heads to President's Desk WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), and U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) during National Police Week. The legislation would cre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Nehls' Save Our Shrimpers Act * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his bill, H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 391-18-1. "For far too long, foreign shrimp has flooded our markets while U.S. tax dollars have been used to subsidize overseas shrimp operations, which are putting our domestic shrimpers out of business," said Congressman Nehls. "My bi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Medal of Sacrifice Act Passes Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida), U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) during National Police Week. The legislation would create a new presidential award to posthumously honor law enforcement officers and other first responders killed in the line of duty. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Representatives 1113 Longworth House Office Building Washi more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 12 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU short-, long-form storytelling nominated for 10 Southeast Emmys Mississippi State filmmakers and digital storytellers are being honored this month at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Southeast Chapter's annual awards in Atlanta, Georgia, where MSU projects are nominated for 10 Southeast Emmy Awards. The combined recognitions for MSU's Office of Public Affairs, which includes the University Television Center and its MSU F more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NCAA Men's Basketball Considers Change from Halves to Quarters * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (May 11, 2026) - The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Rules Subcommittee and the Division II and III Men's Basketball Rules Committee met to discuss the state of men's college basketball and ways to enhance the game. Because this is not a rules-change year, the committees focused on current trends and potential future modificat more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 13 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Joins White Oak Initiative Partners to Advance Sustainable Forest Management Chattanooga Whiskey recently invited partners of the White Oak Initiative (WOI), including the National Wild Turkey Federation, to attend a tour of their facilities and a field day hosted by the Tennessee Forestry Association. The field day, sponsored by the Dendrifund, served as a space for partners to talk about the sustainability of white oak sup more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $2.3B Virginia-Class Submarine Contract Award to Electric Boat * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on the U.S. Navy's new $2.3 billion Virginia-class contract for advanced construction of Block VI Virginia-class submarines. This contract will support Electric Boat's acquisitio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Leads House Letter Urging Action on Mexican Specialty Crop Imports Ahead of USMCA Review * Washington, D.C- Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) led a bipartisan group of 79 members of the U.S. House of Representatives in sending a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to emphasize the importance of fair-trade measures for the U.S. specialty crop industry. "America's growers and  more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 13 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State reunion classes contribute record $2.3M during Alumni Reunion Weekend Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer Sharon Johnson Brunson knew she wanted to be a speech pathologist while she was in high school and soon found the pathway to a more than 30-year career in the field with a foundation laid at South Carolina State University. She was among the hundreds who gathered at the university during Alumni Reunion Weekend May 8-10 to sh more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 11 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Seven Seniors Recognized for Highest GPAs at Winthrop Commencement Ceremonies * HIGHLIGHTS * In the morning ceremony, Morgan Baxter, Lila Dailey, Hunter Garrison, Ciaran Murphy, Betsy Ryerson and Olivia Whitfield were brought to the stage to be honored. The seniors earned degrees either from the College of Visual and Performing Arts or the College of Arts and Sciences. * Emily Nycole Ellis received acknowledgment in the afternoon ceremony held fo more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 12 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Shon Herrick named Vice President for Development * Shon Herrick has been named vice president for development at Furman University following a national search. He has served as interim vice president for development since November 2024 and steps into the permanent role effective immediately. Herrick has been in higher education advancement for 30 years, a career that began at Furman University in annual giving and later serving as a major gifts offic more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Swamp Fox Chapter Hosts Annual Wounded Warrior 5K in Sumter * With patriotic spirit on full display, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Swamp Fox Chapter #298 brought the community together on April 25, 2026, for its annual Patriots' Wounded Warrior 5K at Patriot Park, Sumter, S.C.-an event dedicated to honoring and supporting wounded service members. As one of the chapter's most visible initiativ more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * The Making of a Miracle: UTRGV graduate turns personal adversity into passion for public service * CLASS OF 2026 RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 12, 2026 - Miracle Linnea Sanchez will graduate Saturday, May 16, with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a pre-law concentration, bringing her one step closer to her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Sanchez's path was shaped by early exposure to the legal system through her stepfa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Timmons Bill to Rollback Regulatory Burdens and Help Small Businesses, Families Passes U.S. House * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Supervisory Modifications for Appropriate Risk-based Testing Act (SMART Act), legislation introduced by Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) to modernize the examination process for well-managed and well-capitalized community banks and credit unions. "Community banks and credit more PR

FULLERTON, California, May 11 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Titans Softball Claims 2026 Big West Title, Prepares for NCAA Postseason * The top-seeded Cal State Fullerton Titans Softball team capped off the weekend as the 2026 Big West Champions with a 1-0 victory against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. The team finished its season with a 40-13 overall record and 24-3 in Big West play, including an undefeated performance at the second annual Big West Championship. This is the program's 21st  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 12 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC inks licensing agreement for prostate cancer screening tool * The University of South Carolina has agreed to license an algorithm developed by a renowned cancer and nutritional epidemiologist to a health sciences company that offers home cancer screening tests in a deal announced Tuesday (May 12). 20/20 Biolabs Inc. will commercialize a patented technology developed by James Hebert, director of the S.C. Statewide Cancer Prevention and more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 13 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced Top magazines, feature stories and Post newsletters honored for outstanding community storytelling * VFW has announced the winners of the 2026 National Publications Contest. Like previous years, to encourage further participation, this year's contest included the categories of Best Magazine and Best Feature Story. Two non-VFW affiliated journalism  more PR