SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Dec. 3 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * 2025 Rock the Tower Raises More than $239,000 for Converse Fund Alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends of Converse enthusiastically supported our 2025 Rock the Tower challenge. On November 6, 2025, Converse celebrated its 9th annual day of giving with the support of 683 donors, including 48 first-time donors. This year's Rock the Tower raised $239,028 for the Converse Fund, exceeding th  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 3 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Clemson launches first chemical trial to combat invasive leafhopper in ornamentals The two-spot cotton leafhopper, a fast-spreading pest, threatens hibiscus and other ornamental plants. By Denise Attaway Clemson University scientists have begun the first publicly available chemical trial aimed at controlling two-spot cotton leafhopper infestations in hibiscus plants, a major step toward protecting the orn  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 3 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy celebrates Giving Tuesday with nearly $275,000 in 'surcee' contributions to help fight hunger in South Carolina * More than 60 organizations received financial support as part of $600,000 monthlong campaign * Surprise funding will help smaller agencies with senior mobile food programs, weekend backpack efforts, food pantries, veteran programs * Since 2021, Duke Energy and Duke Energy Founda  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * GSSM Announces Inaugural Class of Google A.I. Faculty Fellows The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) today announced the inaugural cohort of A.I. Faculty Fellows, marking a major step forward in expanding access to artificial intelligence education for students and teachers across South Carolina. The Facu  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * S.C. leaders engage with USCA LIFE students in workforce readiness By Angela Saxon Representatives from S.C. Works visited the USCA LIFE Program on Wed., Oct. 29, to help students prepare for the workforce. The visit gave students the chance to take part in workshops led by state workforce experts, focusing on essential job readiness skills such as resume writing and interview pr  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 3 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Safer, longer-lasting batteries sought in new Clemson University research Dong Hou says his research could help make batteries more stable and longer-lasting. By Paul Alongi Dong Hou of Clemson University has set his sights on developing next-generation batteries that would be safer, longer-lasting and more sustainable than ones currently in use. Hou, an assistant professor of materials science and engin  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Sodecia Aapico Joint Venture: * * * SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operation $120 million investment will create up to 392 new jobs * SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture (Sodecia Aapico JV) today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation to support Scout Motors. The company's  more