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Criminal Illegal Alien Responsible for Killing University of South Carolina Student Nate Baker in Hit and Run Receives Just 1-Year Sentence, ICE Vows to Remove Him Following His Prison Sentence
ICE lodged an arrest detainer for the criminal illegal alien to ensure he is removed immediately following his one-year prison sentence WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement after the...

DPH, Alliance for a Healthier SC Release South Carolina State Health Improvement Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 9, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina and multi-sector partners from across the state, is proud to announce the...

NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS POLL - South Carolina GOP: Governor's Race Wide Open, Graham In Control
Poll shows open race for governor, with Alan Wilson edging ahead on crime and leadership. Sen. Lindsey Graham holds a steady majority with Trump’s endorsement. ANDOVER, MN, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- By Jason Corley,...

NVBDC's Annual National Conference launches to Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 29–30, 2025
NVBDC's Annual National Veteran Business Matchmaking Conference launches to Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 29–30, 2025 DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Veteran Business Development Council...

MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Confirms locations of Spartanburg County Outbreak, Media Briefing to take Place Tomorrow (Thursday)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 8, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – After allowing a 48-hour period of parental notifications to be sent and received, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) can confirm that two schools in Spartanburg County –...

Impact Senior Living Expands in South Carolina With the Addition of Harbison Shores
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impact Senior Living, an affiliated brand of SRI Management, is proud to announce the addition of Harbison Shores in Irmo, South Carolina, to its growing portfolio. This expansion underscores...

Hardeeville, South Carolina's 'Festival on Main' Promises Two Days of Excitement Friday/Saturday, October 10-11
Broad number of community sponsors step forward to support the highly popular family-oriented regional event now in its 6th year. HARDEEVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Hardeeville South Carolina “Festival on...

Signing Day Sports Reports Continued Progress Toward Business Combination with One Blockchain
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment...

Oceanic Counseling Group Reflects on Mental Illness Awareness Week: Reminding the Community That Help Is Available
Oceanic Counseling Group reminds the community that mental health matters and help is available across South Carolina. MYRTLE BEACH, SC, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 5–11, 2025)...

Steinberg Law Firm Attorneys Listed Among the 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
North Charleston, South Carolina – Eight Steinberg Law Firm attorneys recently received the honor of being listed in The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, three Steinberg Law Firm attorneys were listed among the Ones to Watch, a list of...

ADC Engineering Founder Mark Dillon Announces Retirement After 35 Years of Leadership and Innovation
CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After 35 years of vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence in engineering, Mark Dillon, Founder and President of ADC Engineering, has announced his...

South Carolina Buyers Can Book Tours Seamlessly with Houzeo’s ‘Schedule Showing’ Feature
South Carolina buyers can now schedule showings instantly with Houzeo and tour homes on their own time. COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America’s best home buying app, has introduced its latest...

Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, October 6, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of October 6, 2025, include the following: Sunday, October 5 to Monday, October 6: Gov. McMaster will attend a Republican...

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond joins the FTC and 21 Other State Agencies to Stop Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, FTC and state agencies allege. (COLUMBIA, SC) – Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office joined the...

DPH Confirms Measles in Upstate Resident; Fourth Case of Measles in South Carolina in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 26, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident. This is the fourth confirmed case of measles reported in South Carolina since July...

Attorney General Bird Continues Fight to Protect Kids from Social Media Harm
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that she joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 states and the District of Columbia to support a Georgia law that limits addictive practices directed at minors by social media companies. States...

South Carolina State University Foundation Welcomes Six New Members to Its Board of Directors
ORANGEBURG, SC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Carolina State University Foundation (SCSUF) is pleased to announce the addition of six distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Chief Justice Donald W....
White Lodging Awarded Management of The Shepherd Hotel at Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Lodging, one of the hospitality industry’s leading hotel development, ownership, and management companies, has begun managing The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina. This...

South Carolina Bringing Revolutionary History to Life
Not far from the site of the first land battle of the American Revolutionary War in the Southern colonies, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring the stories of America’s independence into...

DPH Confirms First Human Eastern Equine Encephalitis Death in South Carolina in More Than 20 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 19, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that the state has experienced its first confirmed death caused by infection with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus...