SAN DIEGO, California, March 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: A former civilian employee of San Diego-based Naval Information Warfare Center and a former executive with a South Carolina defense contractor were charged in an indictment unsealed today with participating in a bribery scheme to trade expensive meals, jobs and a ticket to a premiere sporting event for help obtaining more than $100 million  more

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, March 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: A federal jury in Asheville has convicted Keith Ryan Noles, 42, and Tina Jane Hill, 46, both of Marble, N.C., of trafficking methamphetamine and firearms offenses, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Ronnie Martinez, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in N  more

HOPKINS, South Carolina, March 9 -- The National Park Service Congaree National Park issued the following news release on March 8, 2024: Congaree National Park today announced the dates for the 2024 Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event. This year's event will take place May 16-25, offering the public opportunities to witness this magical natural phenomenon. Passes will be required to enter the park on event nights and will be awarded through a lottery system hosted through Recreation.gov. "This   more

LAUREL BAY, South Carolina, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Mr. Brian Perry, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Community Superintendent for South Carolina / Fort Stewart, is pleased to announce Mrs. Sara Phillips as the new principal for Elliott Elementary School located in Laurel Bay, South Carolina. Mrs. Phillips will assume her duties on June 30, 2024. Mr. Perry shared, "We are excited to have Mrs. Phillips  more

SHAW AFB, South Carolina, March 9 -- Shaw Air Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Kyrii Richardson, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron stationed sharps disposal containers in 20th Medical Group pharmacy facilities here, Feb. 1. This resource was made available to protect Team Shaw members and their families, and garbage disposal service workers from potential injuries or contamination by unsecured needles. Thing  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Dominic Sinclair Ervin, 38, of Columbia, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin. Evidence presented to the court showed that on July 16, 2019, Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) narcotics investig  more