WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Deregulatory Reform Advances in the States, with S.C. Poised to be the Next REINS Act State By Patrick Gleason The first month of 2026 has featured a flurry of early-session activity in state legislatures, nearly all of which are now back in session. The most economically harmful proposals, such as California's wealth tax initiative and the raft of tax hikes introduced by Virginia Democrat  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson postdoc links bird disease outbreaks to forest cycles and climate * Findings could help predict when future wild songbird salmonella outbreaks are likely to happen When Ben Tonelli noticed an unusually large number of pine siskins showing up at the bird feeders at his home in Seattle during the first winter of the COVID-19 pandemic, he didn't realize he was witnessing the beginnings of a multi-y  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards * CHICAGO -Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of "Will's Race for Home," and R. Gregory Christie, illustrator of "The Library in the Woods," are the winners of the 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children a  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman hosts emergency preparedness event reflecting on Hurricane Helene * One year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, Furman University's Center for Innovative Leadership helped bring emergency preparedness professionals, volunteers and academics together to reflect on what roles they play during a disaster. CreatingHOPE 2025: Helene + 1 was organized by the Consortium for Humanitarian Ser  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Long-term collaboration earns national recognition from American Chemical Society * Clemson University Chemistry Professor Joe Thrasher and two long-time collaborators have received a national honor for their work on high-performance lubricants that keep machinery running under extreme conditions. The 2026 American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Cooperative Res  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Neal Collins '04 Recognized for Legislative Leadership * For S.C. Rep. Neal Collins '04, receiving the 2026 Riley Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award from The Riley Institute at Furman University was a full-circle moment. Collins, who represents Pickens and Greenville Counties in the state House of Representatives, remembers contemplating a life of public service as early as his chil  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Speech and Debate Team Earns 13 Awards at Webster University Invitational * NEWBERRY, S.C. -The Newberry College Speech and Debate Team earned 13 awards, including two tournament championships, at the Webster University Gorlok Gala Invitational held Jan. 23-25, 2026. Although the tournament shifted to a virtual format, the Wolves delivered strong performances while competing against 31 c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Secures Over $400 Million In Federal Grant Funding For South Carolina's Lowcountry * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 26, 2026) - Representative Nancy Mace today announced her office has successfully secured over $400 million in federal grant funding for South Carolina's Lowcountry since 2024, with $174 million secured in 2025 alone despite a federal grant freeze and ongoing reforms. In  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 27 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * New learning pathways transform the future of nursing care The College of Nursing continues to drive transformation in nursing education, innovation and health care delivery across the state and beyond. At the heart of this momentum is the launch of South Carolina's only accredited nurse-midwifery education program. Led by Jennifer Baumstark, the program addresses a critical maternal health  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * University to Conduct E-Learning Tuesday * University News Due to the hazardous conditions caused by winter weather, Clemson University's main campus will conduct e-learning activities for Tuesday, Jan. 27. No in-person classes will meet, and all instruction should be delivered in an online modality. Employee work expectations for Tuesday, Jan. 27 depend on safe travel and access to work locations.   more