SCDNR Director receives rare recognition in Boston

SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin aboard the frigate USS CONSTITUTION, January 15, 2026.

SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin (center) is flanked by an escorting U.S. Navy sailor (L) and Commander Crystal L. Schaefer (R) aboard USS CONSTITUTION, January 15, 2026.

The American frigate USS CONSTITUTION has never lost an engagement in her illustrious history stretching back to 1797.

Dr. Thomas Stowe Mullikin honored aboard the oldest still-serving warship in the United States Navy

COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), received a rare honor during a break in meetings in Boston, Massachusetts, last week.

While touring Boston’s historic Charlestown

Sanford Housing Authority Launches Comprehensive Public Safety Initiative with Tsunami Cameras, Manager, & Safety Hubs

SHA Public Safety Manager Jeffrey Gorley Attending 2025 NC Violence Prevention Conference

Rotarian-SHA CEO Dr. Michael C. Threatt Attends Public Safety Manager Jeffrey Gorley Member Induction to Sanford Rotary

August 2025 National Night Out Flyer for the Sanford Housing Authority

SHA's Public Safety Manager, Jeffrey Gorley, a member of the ENC Chapter of NOBLE, has been chosen as the Lead for the 2026 Faith & Blue Initiative in Sanford

I am truly humbled to have recruited the nationally recognized Public Housing Safety Subject-Matter Expert, Mr. Jeffrey Gorley, and to have attended his Rotary induction at the Sanford Rotary Club.”

— Dr. Michael C. Threatt, CEO of the Sanford Housing Authority (NC)

SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sanford Housing Authority (SHA) today announced a comprehensive public safety initiative centered on an on-site Public Safety Manager, a Safety

Charleston Wrap Expands Resources and Product Offerings to Support Group Fundraising Ahead of Spring 2026

Expanding digital tools and product options to support successful fundraising for teams, schools, and community groups nationwide.

Our focus has been on providing tools and useful product options that help a wide range of organizations prepare confidently for upcoming fundraising seasons. ”

— Mike Jackson, CEO of Charleston Wrap

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charleston Wrap announced new resources and expanded product offerings to support a wide range of group-based fundraising campaigns as organizations begin planning for Spring 2026 fundraising. The updates are intended to help schools, sports teams, clubs, faith-based organizations, and community groups run organized, high-performing fundraisers during a busy seasonal window.

As fundraising continues to evolve to better support busy families and volunteer-led groups,

Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc. demonstrates a treatment for CLN1 Batten disease crosses the blood-brain-barrier

Collaborations Pharmaceuticals logo

rhPPT1 is a recombinant protein used to treat an ultra-rare disease called Batten disease CLN1 for which there is currently no FDA approved treatment available.

These findings suggest intravenous dosing of rhPPT1 may be complementary to other dosing strategies and could be used to expand CPI-601's therapeutic applications.”

— Sean Ekins, PhD, DSc, CEO

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CLN1 Batten disease is an ultra-rare disease caused by mutations in the CLN1 gene which codes for the lysosomal enzyme palmitoyl-protein

Alexium’s BioCool® mPCM Shatters Cooling Capacity Records, Setting New Standard for Thermal Regulation

BioCool

The enthalpy of BioCool exceeds 200 J/g compared to the enthalpy other solutions on the market between 120–180 J/g.

Alexium International Group Limited (ASX:AJX)

GREER, SC, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alexium International Group Limited (ASX:AJX, “Alexium”), Alexium International, a leader in advanced thermal management solutions, today announced a major breakthrough in phase change material (PCM) technology. Independent testing confirms that BioCool® formulations have achieved verified testing of a latent heat of fusion

New indie singer-songwriter, Devon Drake, is over-the-hill but climbing the next with debut album, 'Tongue and Groove'

Album artwork for Tongue and Groove Released 02/2026

In Devon's mind's eye, she's still a goofy little kid

Singer-songwriter Devon Drake explores San Francisco and Oakland, California

From the resilience of an experienced woman come poignant and sometimes uncomfortable lyrics of strength, love, and humor that have taken a lifetime to unveil.

Men and women often have the same thoughts, feelings, experiences, and fears. What we lack is communication, trust, and understanding.”

— Devon Drake

WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Devon Drake admits she’s over the hill. But she’s already been over a few hills in her life. So she didn’t hesitate to start climbing again as a songwriter. Seldom does a middle-aged person have the chance to reinvent themselves.

Charleston’s Rooter Man Plumbing Reflects on Another Successful Year of Continued Service

Rooter Man Plumbing reflects on another successful year servicing Charleston, highlighting consistent demand, customer trust, and reliable plumbing solutions.

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rooter Man Plumbing, a locally owned and operated plumbing company serving the Charleston area, is reflecting on a year marked by steady demand, consistent service activity, and continued trust from residential and commercial customers across the region.

Throughout the past year, the Rooter Man team