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U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Joe Wilson for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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October 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Joe Wilson to represent South Carolina’s Second Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free...
South Carolina Sheriff named to international Crime Stoppers organization's board of directors
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2024
Sheriff Leon Lott said to “exemplify commitment and excellence" in all aspects of law enforcement COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, July 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was officially named to the board of directors...
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Three Additional Team South Carolina County Days
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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October 10, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today announced that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold additional Team South Carolina County Days in Clinton on Tuesday,...
Gov. Justice directs National Guard to assist ongoing Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina and South Carolina
Office of the Governor - West Virginia
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October 1, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has activated members of the West Virginia National Guard to support ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. "It's heartbreaking to...
The Curtain Closes on the 19th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival
EIN Presswire
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February 24, 2025
Beaufort Hugs and Southern Hospitality Aplenty As BIFF 2025 Wraps BEAUFORT, SC, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 19th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival taking place in Beaufort, SC wrapped on Sunday night with...
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Three Team South Carolina County Days for the Upstate
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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October 7, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announced today that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold Team South Carolina County Days in Clemson on Wednesday, October 9,...
Governor Henry McMaster to Discuss I-77 Exit 90, Make SCDOT Commission Announcement at Carowinds Press Conference
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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December 13, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by Six Flags and York County Officials for a press conference to announce his executive budget proposal for I-77 Exit 90 and make an appointment to the South Carolina Department of...
Governor Henry McMaster Announces Appointment to S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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December 13, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of former York County Council Chairman Dr. James Britt Blackwell as his at-large nominee for the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. The governor also...
9 Medicaid Providers Indicted on Fraud Charges
Ohio Attorney General
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July 10, 2025
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, nine Medicaid providers are accused of stealing a combined $1.2 million from the government health-care program for the needy. Eight home-health...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina
FEMA
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September 30, 2024
WASHINGTON-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 25, 2024 and continuing. The President's action makes...
EDISON ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Edison International and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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February 13, 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Edison International (“Edison” or the “Company”) (NYSE:EIX)...
Carr Urges U.S. Senate to Pass Legislation Combating Chinese Copycat Fentanyl
Georgia Office of Attorney General
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February 19, 2025
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation that will close the loophole for copycat fentanyl in federal law and save American lives....
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against TELUS International, Novo Nordisk, Micron, and ModivCare and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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February 12, 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of TELUS International (Cda) Inc....
Governor Henry McMaster Announces First Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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December 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD) housed within the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce...
Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 9
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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December 5, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a Christmas Open House on Monday, December 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Governor's Mansion. Guests will be...
Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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September 25, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking...
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Schedule: Monday, December 9, 2024
South Carolina Office of the Governor
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December 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedule for Monday, December 9, includes the following: Monday, December 9 at 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will speak to the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development, C....
Verizon Business delivers mission-critical connectivity to South Carolina Army National Guard
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 24, 2024
The South Carolina Army National Guard has selected Verizon as its primary wireless communications partner Contract includes more than 1,000 lines of service, ranging from smartphones to data devices COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Whole-Of-Government Response to Hurricane Helene, Over 3,500 Federal Personnel Across North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama
FEMA
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September 30, 2024
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is in North Carolina and Will Remain There Until the Situation Has Stabilized, As Directed by President Biden, Administrator Criswell was also in Florida and Georgia WASHINGTON – FEMA and federal, state,...
RADIOLOGY CHARTERED ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Radiology Chartered on Behalf of Radiology Chartered Customers and Encourages Consumers to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized consumer rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Radiology Chartered (“Radiology Chartered” or the “Company”) on behalf of...