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News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors Newsletter for Friday February 27, 2026 ( 32 items )  

AG Sunday, Partners Reach $100 Million National Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Spark Program Deliveries
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday, Partners Reach $100 Million National Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Spark Program Deliveries * Pennsylvania's Drivers will Receive up to Approximately $1.4 Million HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan group of Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate s  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes, FTC Reach $100 Million Multistate Settlement With Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery Issues
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes, FTC Reach $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery Issues Attorney General Kris Mayes and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived customers and dri  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds House Judiciary Subcommittee for passing H.4764
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds House Judiciary Subcommittee for passing H.4764 * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made the following statement applauding a House Judiciary Subcommittee for passing H.4764. "During the Biden administration, we saw a historic rise in illegal immigration. This disaster has led to an increase in crime across the   more

Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC reach $100M nationwide settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers for delivery services
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC reach $100M nationwide settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers for delivery services * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a bipartisan group of attorneys general along with the Federal Trade Commission reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived cu  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $100 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH WALMART FOR DECEIVING DRIVERS, CUSTOMERS OVER DELIVERY
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $100 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH WALMART FOR DECEIVING DRIVERS, CUSTOMERS OVER DELIVERY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with a bipartisan group of 11 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participa  more

Attorney General Wilson reaches $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers about delivery
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Wilson reaches $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers about delivery * South Carolina's drivers to receive approximately $1 million (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson, a bipartisan group of attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart  more

BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Feb. 26 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market * * BASF aims to integrate a range of biomass balance products to meet the sustainability needs of the North American low pressure polyurethane foam market * Potential for reduced product carbon footprint emissions of 18-20% compared to BASF conventional polyu  more

Broad Coalition of 31 backs AGA Supreme Court challenge to furnace restrictions
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition of 31 backs AGA Supreme Court challenge to furnace restrictions * Twenty-one states and 10 organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling that upheld a Biden-era rule blocking the sale of non-condensing natural gas furnaces and certain commercial water heaters. The petition, led by the American Gas Association, Americ  more

CBSHS Alumni Spotlight: Communication alumna reflects on study abroad experience's lasting personal and professional influence
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * CBSHS Alumni Spotlight: Communication alumna reflects on study abroad experience's lasting personal and professional influence * College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Meet Nicole Day, 2017 graduate of the Department of Communication and senior social media strategist at Clemson University. When Nicole Day '17 changed her major to communication as a sophomore at Clemson University, she knew  more

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, policy analysts Clara Wilson and Joanna LeFebvre, all of the State Fiscal Policy team: * * * Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward State and local policymakers nationwide are facing a one-two punch entering 2026. For one, last summer's harmful Republican megabill paired enormous tax breaks for we  more

Charleston Southern University: Lowcountry Education Leaders Met to Strengthen Regional Collaboration
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: * * * Lowcountry Education Leaders Met to Strengthen Regional Collaboration On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Charleston Southern University hosted a regional convening of Lowcountry education leaders as four Colleges of Education deans and four district leaders met to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving schools and supporting educators across the region. Participating Higher Education Lead  more

Children get Glimpse of Underground Railroad in 'Steal Away Home'
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Children get Glimpse of Underground Railroad in 'Steal Away Home' * For the first time in some years, the theatre at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is presenting a play for children, albeit one with a weighty plot. In "Steal Away Home," Amos, 12 and Obie, 10, run away from enslavement on a plantation in South Carolina and journey to Philadelphia where their freed father lives.   more

Clemson University and Greenville Technical College launch new transfer pathways for engineering and computing
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University and Greenville Technical College launch new transfer pathways for engineering and computing * Students who are pursuing seven different engineering and computing majors will be able to rest assured their credits will transfer as part of a new program unveiled by Clemson University and Greenville Technical College. The program, DegreeLink, opens a path for students who are calculus-rea  more

Daniel Jeremiah's Top 50: 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings 2.0
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2026 NFL Draft prospect rankings 2.0 Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media analyst With college all-star games and further tape study in the books, NFL Network draft guru and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah updates his ranking of the top 50 draft-eligible prospects heading into the on-field events and workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Programming note: NFL Network and NFL+ will ha  more

DOE Savannah River Site: Computer Model Improves Integration of SRS Waste Treatment Facilities
AIKEN, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: * * * New Computer Model Improves Integration of SRS Waste Treatment Facilities The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management and its liquid waste contractor at Savannah River Site (SRS) have implemented an agile, innovative toolset that expands near-term planning capabilities enabling optimized facility integration that improves the overall schedule   more

Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky Leverage AI to Protect Customers and Combat Scams
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky leverage AI to protect customers and combat scams * AI technology proactively scans websites, social media and paid ads to detect scams * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky are advancing their commitments to customer safety by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scams targeting energy customers. This innovative technology scans websites, social media and paid advertis  more

Four Key Moments: Hearing on Advancing the Next Generation of America's Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Four Key Moments: Hearing on Advancing the Next Generation of America's Health Care Workforce There remains a critical need for more physician training and medical residencies located in rural communities across the country, witnesses shared at a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing examining Medicare's Graduate Medical Education   more

Furman included in U.S. News' list of '30 Beautiful College Campuses'
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman included in U.S. News' list of '30 Beautiful College Campuses' * U.S. News and World Report has listed Furman University among its 30 U.S. colleges and universities known for campus beauty. The schools were selected based on their reputation for stunning architecture, landscaping and picturesque settings. Furman ranks 45th among all national liberal arts colleges, scoring the No. 21 spot for "bes  more

GSSM President Danny Dorsel Named to B2B: Pee Dee Business 50 Most Influential List
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * GSSM President Danny Dorsel Named to B2B: Pee Dee Business 50 Most Influential List Danny Dorsel, president of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), has been named to B2B: Pee Dee Business magazine's 50 Most Influential People for 2026. The inaugural list recognizes leaders across the Pee Dee region   more

ICYMI: Senator Lindsey Graham: Iran is Facing a Berlin Wall Moment -- History is Watching Us Now
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Lindsey Graham: Iran is Facing a Berlin Wall Moment -- History is Watching Us Now * Iran is facing a Berlin Wall moment -history is watching us now By Senator Lindsey Graham Fox News February 26, 2026 https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-lindsey-graham-iran-facing-berlin-wall-moment-history-watching-us-now Over the past few weeks, there has been great speculation reg  more

Moving research from lab to market to maximize impact
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Moving research from lab to market to maximize impact * Research From a smartphone app that supports mental health to a new platform for rapid drug development, Clemson University researchers are working to push numerous innovations to market to maximize their societal impact. Clemson research teams have joined the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Regional Cohort at Clemson University this sp  more

NFL: HBCU Legacy Bowl Week Standouts - 7 2026 NFL Draft Prospects Who Impressed
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * HBCU Legacy Bowl Week standouts: Seven 2026 NFL Draft prospects who impressed Charles Davis, NFL Media Analyst With each year, the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl gets bigger and better. Saturday's game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans was the most impressive one in the five years since its inception. The 100-plus 2026 NFL Draft prospects in attendance competed all week long and the coaching staffs did outstandi  more

NFL: Team Gaither Outlasts Team Robinson to Win Fifth Annual Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Team Gaither outlasts Team Robinson to win fifth annual Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The fifth annual Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl proved to be the game's most competitive iteration yet, treating fans at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium to four full quarters of highlights. The bowl, which showcases the top NFL draft-eligible players from Historically Black College and U  more

NYU Langone Medical Associates--West Palm Beach Uncovers the Mystery Behind Patient's Yearlong Struggle with Chronic Headaches
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Medical Associates--West Palm Beach Uncovers the Mystery Behind Patient's Yearlong Struggle with Chronic Headaches * Taffy Hopkins, 73, was in debilitating pain for a year, leaving her bedridden. The Palm Beach resident had been told she was simply experiencing migraines, but the migraine medications did not work  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: 50-state Report Reveals Gaps in Identification and Reentry Document Assistance for People Leaving Prison
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky: * * * New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism. * Among   more

Rep. Nancy Mace Highlights Key Moments From President Trump's State Of The Union Address, Calls Out The Left For Sitting On Their Hands
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Highlights Key Moments From President Trump's State Of The Union Address, Calls Out The Left For Sitting On Their Hands * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 25, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) today highlighted key moments from President Donald J. Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address and called out the Left for refusing to stand and applaud for the American people. "President T  more

Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Authorize The Death Penalty For Child Rapists
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Authorize The Death Penalty For Child Rapists * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2026) -Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act, legislation which would authorize capital punishment for individuals convicted of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, and abusive sexual contact offenses against children under feder  more

Sen. Scott hosts Black History Month fireside chat on economic opportunity and housing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott hosts Black History Month fireside chat on economic opportunity and housing * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) hosted a Black History Month program featuring a fireside chat with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on economic opportunity, housing affordability, and driving investment in historically underserved communities. The prog  more

Tennessee Attorney General Joins Multi-State Letter Raising Antitrust Convers Over Proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Multi-State Letter Raising Antitrust Convers Over Proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a thorough antitrust review of the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Bros., warning that the deal could harm c  more

Vanderbilt Peabody experts explain what district leaders need to know about principal pipelines, school choice and improvement science
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody experts explain what district leaders need to know about principal pipelines, school choice and improvement science * By Jenna Somers In February, faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development participated in the National Conference on Education, presented by AASA, the School Superintendents Association, held in Nashville, Tennessee. This a  more

Walmart Agrees to $100 Million Judgment to Settle FTC, States' Charges Over Deceptive Earnings Claims Related to the Company's Spark Driver Delivery Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Walmart Agrees to $100 Million Judgment to Settle FTC, States' Charges Over Deceptive Earnings Claims Related to the Company's Spark Driver Delivery Service * Walmart, Inc. has agreed to a $100 million judgment to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and 11 states that the company caused delivery drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars' worth of earnings, by deceiving them about t  more

Wiley Files Amicus Brief in Fourth Circuit in Article III Case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Wiley Files Amicus Brief in Fourth Circuit in Article III Case Wiley filed an amicus brief in SC NAACP v. SC Department of Juvenile Justice, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to grant a petition for rehearing en banc of a panel decision that held that the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) organization for South Carolina lacks standing under Article III of the U.S. Constitution to undertak  more