SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 10 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * A Legacy of Purpose: Meet Melissa Daves Johnson '69 * Written by Lindsay Bartholomew For Melissa Daves Johnson '69, Converse was never just a place - it was a beginning. "My journey after graduation is a testament to the impact Converse had on me," she reflects. "At Converse, I was afforded many opportunities to learn - certainly from the academic perspective, but also from the angle of learning how to serve and make a positive impact." That f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Applauds State Legislature's Conference Committee for Moving H. 3021 Forward * COLUMBIA, SC - Today, the South Carolina Legislature's conference committee came to an agreement on the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H. 3021). Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been a strong champion of this bill and held a press conference in January with small business owners to encourage legislators to g more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Congratulates Endorsed Candidates for Primary Night Wins * COLUMBIA, SC - Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates Speaker Murrell Smith (HD-67), Assistant Majority Leader Brandon Newton (HD-45), Rep. Phillip Bowers (HD-03), Rep. Blake Sanders (HD-09), Rep. Travis Moore (HD-96), Rep. Randy Ligon (HD-43), Rep. Tim McGinnis (HD-56), Rep. Carla Schuessler (HD-61), Rep. Jeff Bradley (HD-123), Jo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Regional prices rose 0.5 percent in May, up 3.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 3.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in May. The food i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Graham Statement on House Passage of the Secure America Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Secure America Act. It now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. "I applaud my House Republican colleagues for their swift passage of the Secure America Act. Despite  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Class of 1976 Celebrates Golden Anniversary with Impactful Gift to Clemson University * As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Clemson University's Class of 1976 has marked its own historic milestone by presenting an impactful gift that honors both the University's heritage and its future. Members of the Class of 1976 presented a combined class gift totaling $775,414.58, supporting the newly established Class of 1976 Golden Anniversary Scholar more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: New dentistry grads land residencies at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Benjamin Bloom and Blake Carroll are excited to continue their clinical journeys at VCU while serving children and their families. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry Up on the top floor of the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's Children's Pavilion, the pediatric dental clinic buzzes with children's voices and the whirring of machinery. It' more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) to introduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunition dealers.  more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 9 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Driven to serve: MUSC Professor wins top national volunteer award * Nelson's commitment to rural health is deeply personal. Growing up in Hollywood, South Carolina, she said her understanding of "culture, community, and contextual health outcomes" was formed early and continues to guide her work today. What sustains her dedication, she explained, is "the opportunity to remain faithful to the preservation of rural" while em more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Congratulates Dr. Annie Andrews on Her Democratic Primary Win in South Carolina's U.S. Senate Race * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Dr. Annie Andrews' decisive win in the Democratic primary in South Carolina's U.S. Senate race. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List congratulates Dr. Annie Andrews on becoming the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's U.S. Senate race. While career polit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Statement on Nancy Lacore Advancing to a Runoff in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Nancy Lacore advancing to a runoff in the Democratic primary for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "Retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore's strong performance tonight shows that South Carolina is ready for common-sense leader more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 10 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's World Cup Legacy Continues to Shape the Game * When the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, Furman University may not have a player on the field, but the Paladins' influence on the world's biggest sporting event remains impossible to ignore. For more than two decades, Furman maintained one of the most remarkable World Cup streaks in American college soccer. From Clint Dempsey and Rica more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Horse Spot expands Charleston County operations * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Horse Spot, a premier equestrian technology platform, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company's investment will create 11 new jobs. Founded in 2022, Horse Spot is designed to modernize and simplify competition management for equestrian events and supports more than 1,800 horse shows, rodeos and fairs annually. The platform al more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE and partners arrest scores of illegal aliens and criminals in South Carolina highway operations * GREER, S.C. -ICE, in partnership with South Carolina law enforcement agencies, completed two major highway enforcement operations, Operation Safe Drive and Operation Rubber Duck, from May 12 to May 14. The coordinated efforts targeted commercial vehicles, fraudulent truck drivers, illegal operator lice more PR

NEW YORK, June 11 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Waverly Place Multifamily Community in North Charleston Newmark announces the Company has completed the sale and financing of Waverly Place, a 276-unit multifamily community located at 1900 Waverly Place Lane in North Charleston, South Carolina. The asset was sold by a joint venture between KETTLER and The Stillman Group of Scars more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Nine Clemson-connected veterans among first inductees into South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame * 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Clemson University's singular military heritage was on display when nine men who attended the University, including four Medal of Honor recipients, were inducted into the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame during its inaugural gala at Fort Jackson on June 6, 2026, the 82nd anniversary of the  more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 10 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * One for the Record Books * From the classroom to the national stage, Lander University student-athletes deliver one of the most successful years in school history. For the first time at Lander University, all 27 sports teams - NCAA and club - finished the academic year with a full-term GPA above 3.0, capping off a historic season of academic and athletic achievement at the University. As a whole, Lander's athletic department posted a cumulative 3.37 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott joins Sens. Cassidy and Hassan in introducing historic bill to improve child literacy * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) in cosponsoring the Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act to improve all children's ability to read, empowering them to achieve the American Dream. This legislation aims to address the national literacy crisis by str more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, June 11 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Reading Teacher Preparation Leslie Hull-Ryde The National Council on Teacher Quality gave USCA a grade A for its elementary education curriculum and programs, which prepare Pacers to teach reading to elementary students. "We are proud of this recognition because it reflects the hard work of our faculty and the strength of our elementary education program," said Dr. David Buckma more PR