CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 22 -- Clemson University issued the following news: Jim Frederick, Clemson University professor and agricultural scientist, recently received the 2023 South Carolina Environmental Educator of the Year Award from the Environmental Educators Association of South Carolina (EEASC). The award was presented during the association's annual meeting in St. Helena Island. It recognizes an individual's exemplary contributions to environmental education based on innovation, a  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 22 -- Clemson University issued the following news: Bryan Miller, Ph.D., has been appointed associate dean of research and graduate studies for the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS). Miller, who is a professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, has served as acting associate dean of research and graduate studies since earlier this year. In his role as associate dean, Miller said he will cultivate the College  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Clemson University issued the following news: Clemson University researchers are proposing a new way to deliver a double-punch to climate change by burying massive amounts of carbon to keep it out of the atmosphere while raising the earth's surface to protect low-lying areas from encroaching seas. The carbon would come from wood that is turned into a slurry of particles and injected into the subsurface. The injection process opens new space to store  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 22 -- Richland County issued the following news: With a new school year underway, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is again offering opportunities for conservation engagement to K-12 students, teachers and staff. These opportunities will include Conservation Education Mini-Grants, a Youth Conservation Poster Contest, and the annual NCF-Envirothon competition. * * * Conservation Education Mini-Grants Richland County public, private and a  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 23 -- The South Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following news release: * * * What you need to know: * Taxpayers in South Carolina should be aware of common scams that are especially prevalent this summer, related to tax refunds and federal Employee Retention Credits. * If you think you have been the victim of a scam, make sure you alert the SCDOR and other agencies as soon as possible. * * * Tax-related scams occur year-round and cost individuals a  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: As the school year begins, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Palmetto Pencil Project, a statewide teacher supply drive aimed at supporting educators and classrooms across South Carolina. This initiative underscores SCETV's commitment to education and community engagement, with regional studios acting as donation centers to   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce the network's nomination for 10 Public Media Awards presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). Each year, the Public Media Awards honor NETA member stations' work in the categories of community engagement, content, education, and marketing and communications. Entries must have  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: GroundBreak Carolinas announced its winners for the 2023 GroundBreaker Awards. Among the three awardees from a pool of nominees in North and South Carolina was John Hildreth, the Kimmel Distinguished Professor of Construction Management in the College of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. GroundBreak Carolinas, a resource organization for the architecture, engineering an  more