WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Scott Backs Tough Sanctions on Russia Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement expressing support for tough sanctions on Russia. "I strongly support imposing tough, targeted sanctions on Russia to weaken Putin's war machine and strengthen America's hand at the negotiati  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Nov. 25 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Chi Omega becomes fifth National Panhellenic Council chapter at Wofford College The Wofford College Panhellenic Council and the Division of Campus Life and Student Development announce the addition of Chi Omega as the newest National Panhellenic Council chapter to join the Wofford community. Chi Omega will have a presence on campus beginning Fall 2026, with the first recruitment primarily in Spring 2027.   more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Nov. 25 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Professor Mulkey Interviewed on Purpose Tree Podcast Associate Professor of English, and Director of Creative Writing Professor Rick Mulkey was a guest on The Purpose Tree podcast this month. The Purpose Tree examines our human purpose and the passion of artists, writers, entrepreneurs, thinkers, change makers, and people who contribute to a better world. Professor Mulkey talks honestly about how his  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 24 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Featured Spotlights: Patricia Peterson * * Department of Educational Specialties professor Patricia Peterson secured a five-year $1.24 million Preparation of Administrators in Special Education (PASE) grant from the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs. The award will support six new NAU doctoral scholars pursuing special education administration and is part of a national collaboration between N  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 25 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * From doorbusters to star-busters: Clemson professor talks black holes on Black Friday Clemson Assistant Professor Jonathan Zrake shares five fun facts about black holes, one of the most mysterious objects in the universe. By Brooke Dillingham While shoppers fight for deals in stores and online on Black Friday, we're taking a moment to celebrate another galactic holiday, Black Hole Friday. Jonathan Zrake  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Nov. 25 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on Nov. 24, 2025: * * * GSSM Hosts 37th Annual Research Colloquium Featuring 114 Student Presentations The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) hosted its 37th Annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 21, showcasing research conducted by students over the summer. This year's event featured 114 student presentations from 145 seniors, h  more

ENCINO, California, Nov. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.7M Sale of Kiddie Academy Childcare Facility in Simpsonville, S.C. SIMPSONVILLE, S.C., Nov. 24, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased childcare facility, occupied by Kiddie Academy, in Simpsonville, South C  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 25 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * U.S. Forest Service taps Clemson for storm recovery efforts Clemson University has been selected by the U.S. Forest Service to lead an $18.6 million effort to assess and restore ecosystems damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. By Donna Bowen Tropical Storm Helene caused unprecedented damage across the Southern Appalachians, triggering widespread flooding, landslides and forest loss that reshaped entire water  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Nov. 25 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * USCA students 'LEAP' into mentorship program with SRS By Leslie Hull-Ryde USCA recently celebrated an innovative partnership with the Savannah River Site (SRS), known as LEAP Ahead. SRS offers a peer-to-peer professional development program, Leaders Emerging Among Professionals (LEAP). It's available to early-career staff who have seven or less years of professional or on-site  more