News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
"Equipped, Trained, Prepared": Homeland Republicans Highlight Congressional Action for FIFA World Cup Security
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news:
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"Equipped, Trained, Prepared": Homeland Republicans Highlight Congressional Action for FIFA World Cup Security
This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans spotlighted congressional resources and oversight that helped prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as federal, state, and local law enforcement, along with private sector partners, work
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Americans for Tax Reform: South Carolina Becomes 15th State With A REINS Act Mechanism
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Patrick Gleason:
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South Carolina Becomes 15th State With A REINS Act Mechanism
On June 25, the South Carolina House and Senate voted for final passage of H.3021, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act. The bill now heads to Gov. Henry McMaster (R), who is expected to sign it. When he does, South Carolina will become the 15th state with a "REINS Act" mechanism subjecting high cost regulations to legislat
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement on Supreme Court decision to protect women's sports
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement on Supreme Court decision to protect women's sports
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to protect women's sports.
"Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can keep men out of women's school sports. I have strongly supported
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement on Supreme Court decision to uphold birthright citizenship
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement on Supreme Court decision to uphold birthright citizenship
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship.
"Today, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order providing that children born to
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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe:
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Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos
Any idea that Tomahawk missiles can be deployed at scale across Europe are now dead. But there is an alternative.
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Europeans need cruise missiles. Ukraine makes them. It's a deep-strike problem with an obvious solution. Despite the missile's immaturity, despite the political costs and despi
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Drought conditions continue across North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Drought conditions continue across North Carolina
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As drought conditions continue across North Carolina heading into the Fourth of July weekend, the public is encouraged to continue to follow water supply restrictions set by their local water systems.
"We are coordinating with utilities and reservoir operators who are actively working to maintain supplies amid
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Duke Energy's Nearly $1 Billion Investment With North Carolina Suppliers Strengthens American Supply Chains, Local Economies and the Nation's Energy Future
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy's nearly $1 billion investment with North Carolina suppliers strengthens American supply chains, local economies and the nation's energy future
* More than 97% of Duke Energy's $17.2 billion in annual sourcing supports U.S.-based suppliers
* Investments support critical grid equipment, American jobs and long-term reliability
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As the nation approaches Independence Day, Duke Energy is inves
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East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought
ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought
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The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping slightly lower costs and reduce reliance on the drought-prone West. Those were findings from a new supply chain model study that showed expanding production outside of California - the country's top broccoli producer - can help stabilize fresh produce supply chains that are vulnerable to wa
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EEOC Sues Safelite Fulfillment for Sex Discrimination
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Safelite Fulfillment for Sex Discrimination
Federal lawsuit alleges auto glass repair company refuses to hire qualified female applicants for technician positions
ATLANTA -Safelite Fulfillment, LLC, the largest auto glass repair company in the United States, violated federal law by refusing to hire qualified female applicants nationwide for technician positions because of t
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
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Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters
CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte
Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters
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CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Charlo
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Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Celebrates Supreme Court's Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated the Supreme Court's decisions in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. In a combined ruling, the Court upheld state laws prohibiting biological males from competing on women's sports teams under Title IX and the equal protection clause.
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Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara upholding birthright citizenship.
"For years, I have been pushing legislation and a constitutional amendment to change the United States' policy on birthright citiz
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Harris Honors Veteran Frank Horne on 100th Birthday
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Harris Honors Veteran Frank Horne on 100th Birthday
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Tonight, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) spoke on the House floor to celebrate the 100th birthday of United States Navy veteran Frank Horne. In his remarks, Congressman Harris honored Horne's service to our nation during World War II, as well as his lifelong dedication to his family and community.
Rep. Harris's remarks a
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KnowledgeWorks: State of Personalized, Competency-based Education
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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The State of Personalized, Competency-based Education
A snapshot of the field in 2026
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Personalized, competency based education has shifted from isolated pilots to durable, statewide systems that align policy, practice and classroom implementation
* States and districts are redefining success through flexible graduation pathways, Portraits of a Graduate and more meaningful approaches to assessme
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Mich. Democratic Party: This Week in #MIGov - Trump Backs Two-Time Statewide Loser, Then James Skips Housing Vote & Says 2020 Election Was Rigged
LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Derrick Honeyman:
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This Week in #MIGov: Trump Backs Two-Time Statewide Loser, Then James Skips Housing Vote & Says 2020 Election Was Rigged
Happy Friday, there's 39 days left until the August 4th primary election and 130 days until the November 3rd general election. It was an interesting week in the Republican primary for governor, with Donald Trump wading in to try and bail out two
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Michael McClanahan Named Orlando Regional President for Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Michael McClanahan named Orlando regional president for Pinnacle Financial Partners
Experienced leader introduces Pinnacle brand to Orlando during Synovus merger transition
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier t
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New Bipartisan Bill Helps Communities Prepare for Disasters
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release:
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New Bipartisan Bill Helps Communities Prepare for Disasters
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and William Timmons (R-SC) introduced the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act to help states, cities, and local governments strengthen communities before disaster strikes. The bill allows local governments to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for pre-disaster ris
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NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 1 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review
The National Wild Turkey Federation recently joined conservation partners from Oregon and Washington for the annual Blue Mountain Elk Initiative field review, reinforcing the organization's commitment to collaborative, landscape-scale habitat restoration that benefits wild turkeys and countless
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Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Keeping Biological Men Out of Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Keeping Biological Men Out of Women's Sports
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) \- Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled states may ban transgender girls and women from competing on female school athletic teams:
"Biological men have NEVER belonged in women's sports, and today the
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Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2026) -Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship protections for children of illegal immigrants:
"Birthright citizenship has been abused for far too long, and today the Supreme Court chose to let
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SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
ANDERSON, South Carolina, June 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
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The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute's mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses acro
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The Exit Interview: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos
LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The Exit Interview: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos
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Twenty-one years cannot be captured in a single interview.
Fortunately, they don't have to be.
Before diving into the conversation that follows, we invite you to explore two remarkable tributes created in honor of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos ' tenure as dean of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
USC Viterbi
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Trump Administration Defies Federal Court in Refusing to Fund Illegally Canceled Grant Program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 30 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 29, 2026 with Public Rights Project:
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Trump Administration defies federal court in refusing to fund illegally canceled grant program
The Southern Environmental Law Center and Public Rights Project called on the South Carolina federal district court today to require the Trump Administration's EPA to comply with the court's recent ruling.
Earlier this month, South Caroli
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Turner Selected to Lead Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Selected to Lead Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan
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Turner was selected by the Greenville Arena District as the construction manager for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan, a multi-phase project that will modernize the existing arena, add a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater, and expand the surrounding entertainment district in the heart of downtown Greenville.
As
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