COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news from Baxter Manufacturing: * * * Baxter Manufacturing expands Oconee County operations $15.7 million investment will create 36 new jobs * Baxter Manufacturing, a supplier for the plastics industry, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company's $15.7 million investment will create 36 new jobs. With more than 40 years of experience, Baxter Manufacturing is  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Clemson hosts Promotion and Tenure - Innovation and Entrepreneurship team to support innovation recognition and university impact By Ryan Real Clemson University recently hosted Oregon State University professor Rich G. Carter and the Promotion and Tenure - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PTIE) team as part of a collaboration through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Clemson University's STRIDE   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Clemson Ph.D. student to advance orthopedic care with Hitachi Fellowship By Scott Miller Clemson University Ph.D. student Hui Li received a fellowship from Hitachi High-Tech America Inc. to advance research that could improve treatments for intervertebral disc degeneration and chronic back pain. Li received a $25,000 fellowship to continue his research and complete his doctoral degree in bioengineering.   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Good medicine: From college coursework to health care career Two-time Clemson graduate Emily DiNicola's pursuit of bioengineering, including clinical work with CUBEInC, led her directly to employment with a young biologics company in Greenville. By Scott Miller A high school tennis player who had surgery on both knees, Emily DiNicola was familiar with hospitals. She began her college career at Anderson   more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Former player Drayton 'Diesel' Jones donates $20,000 to SC State men's basketball program After two seasons as an SC State Bulldog, Jones entered the transfer portal and became a Butler Bulldog. Author: Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing Former South Carolina State University basketball player Drayton "Diesel" Jones has donated $20,000 to the universi  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Congressman James Clyburn to hold book signing for 'The First Eight' in Columbia SC State alumnus highlights state's first Black congressmen. Author: Dionne Gleaton, Senior Staff Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. - Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn, a 1961 graduate of South Carolina State University, will talk about his new book during a book signing event on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Univer  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news from WiJo Pouches North America Inc.: * * * WiJo Pouches NA selects Lexington County to establish first North American operation $13.5 million investment will create 170 new jobs * WiJo Pouches North America, Inc. (WiJo Pouches NA), a manufacturer of modern oral pouches, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company's first North American manufacturing operation. T  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Nov. 26 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * Winthrop Poll Results on SC Residents' Thoughts on Spending and Finances HIGHLIGHTS * Some 42% expect to spend less this holiday season than in previous years; those with annual household incomes of more than $100,000 are more likely to spend the same this year as in previous years. * South Carolinians are more likely to say they are better off than they were a year ago compared to national numbers.   more