COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 20 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * A different way of speaking * Madison Goldman and Kristina Brock were more than a little nervous walking into the hospital patient's room. It was the first time the two University of South Carolina nursing students were trying out their clinical skills with a real person, not a computerized manikin. "We're going to start with some of your vital signs, all right?" one said cheerfully to the patient, who nodded in response. The person ly more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 20 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces drug dealer sentenced to life in the "Devil in Disguise" State Grand Jury investigation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that Gerald Lee Whitner was convicted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by a Greenville County jury in the "Devil in Disguise" State Grand Jury investigation. Whitner was convicted of Trafficking Fentanyl, 28 Grams or More (Consp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both over more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson graduate student helps save drowning man off Sullivan's Island * Clemson University graduate student Maddie Richardson was enjoying a summer beach day with her boyfriend, Christopher Miles '22, on Sullivan's Island on May 16 when a man swimming out into the ocean caught her eye. "I noticed that he swam out decently far from his friends as they were all hanging out in knee-deep water," says Richardson, a Master of Education in higher education a more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Emeritus College Book Named a Finalist in Independent Publishing Competition * By Susan Hilligoss and Victoria Musheff The Sixties: The Long Decade 1954-1974, an anthology published by Clemson University Emeritus College Press in December 2025, has been named a finalist in the 20th annual competition by the National Indie Excellence Book Awards (NIEA), sponsored by Smarketing LLC. The Sixties was one of four finalists in the highly more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 22 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * Intentional AI: Get the 411 on the QEP Over the past year, the College has made some exciting progress with its quality enhancement plan for AI literacy and ethics in student learning. The QEP has made exciting progress over the past year, bringing together campus leaders, faculty, staff and students to advance a shared vision for AI literacy and ethics in student learning. From establishing the QEP committee and refining student learning outco more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Ross, Foushee, Adams Demand Answers from Duke Energy on Trump Admin Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease * Washington, D.C. - Today, North Carolina Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Alma Adams (NC-12) demanded answers from Duke Energy after the company accepted $129 million from the Trump administration to abandon the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease. As Duke seeks to raise energy prices by 11. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June * Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Hampshire Lag; New Mexico and Texas Top Monthly Gainers, While California and Montana Have the Largest Monthly Losses  Construction employment increased in more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 21 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Fortified Solar expands Greenville County operations * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Fortified Solar, a U.S. solar manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company's $22.75 million investment will create over 151 new jobs. Founded in 2020 by Justin Draplin of Travelers Rest, Fortified Solar manufactures steel sol more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 22 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Fortified Solar: * * * Fortified Solar expands Greenville County operations $22.75 million investment will create over 151 new jobs - Fortified Solar, a U.S. solar manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company's $22.75 million investment will create over 151 new jobs. Founded in 2020 by Justin D more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 21 -- 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, July 20, 2026 * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of July 20, 2026, include the following: Monday, July 20 to Tuesday, July 21: Gov. McMaster will attend the Republican Governors Association's Executive Roundtable Quarterly Meeting, Aspen, CO. Wedne more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners * Strong talent strengthens service for clients in Southwest Florida CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 21, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added Jay Santos as office leader in Cape Cora more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, July 21 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Jenn Bell Named 2026-2027 President of D2 ADA * The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Jenn Bell, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics at Converse University, to serve as President for the 2026-27 membership year. "Taking on the role of President for the D2 ADA is a privilege I don't take lightly," said Bell. "Nearly my entire career has been spent in Division II, and I'm grateful for the chance to give  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Policy Resources for Education Innovation Empowering states to turn policy flexibility into real innovation and transformation KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Many states already have significant policy flexibility to support learner centered innovation but lack practical tools to help leaders operationalize those opportunities * KnowledgeWorks' innovation guides and policy primers translate policy flexibility into clear, actionable pathways for designing and scaling new lea more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 22 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * New Business Faculty Member is Focused on Expanding Students' Perspectives on Global Business Dr. Nathaniel Hill wants students to see business beyond the borders of the United States. As assistant professor of international business at the Rinker College of Business, Dr. Hill just completed his first year at PBA. He teaches a required course for business students called Global Business, introducing them to the ways companies operate across  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals * NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added two experienced professionals to its Health & Benefits team. Kim Malleolo has joined the firm as a health and benefits advisor, and Antho more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Dominion acquisition by NextEra could cost SC customers, groups warn Mega-utility could bring data center growth, hurt wallets, environment, and communities - CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Dominion Energy South Carolina and Florida-based NextEra Energy filed an application with the South Carolina Public Service Commission yesterday seeking approval for NextEra's acquisition of Dominion Energy. The $67 billion utility acquisition would more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump's Interior Department Limits Obstacles to Oil Leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge * Key Takeaways 1 The United States and Alaska have reached a draft settlement in a lawsuit the state filed against the federal government for violating federal law regarding ANWR oil and gas leasing. 2 The settlement acknowledges that a lease sale held by the Biden Administration in 2025 prevented meaningful leasing, explorati more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 21 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Achieves Record-breaking Fundraising Total for 2025-26 * HIGHLIGHTS * Vice President Kevin Hughes said the university raised $11,707,016, which represents a nearly 43 percent increase over last year's fundraising total of $8.2 million. * For the first time since fiscal year 2021, Winthrop saw an increase in the number of alumni donors. 1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Winthrop University achieved a record-level year more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Woman Who Threatened To Kill Rep. Nancy Mace Sentenced To 27 Months In Federal Prison * CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 21, 2026) - An Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) in a series of violent messages. In January 2025, Shayla Addison, 28, sent a series of violent messages to Rep. Mace's phone number, email address, and Instagram account thr more PR