| News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors Newsletter for Friday March 13, 2026 ( 16 items ) |
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'You Can Get to Anywhere From Here': Surgeons/SC State Alums Give Students Hands-on Look at Podiatric Medicine
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, March 13 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news:
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'You can get to anywhere from here': Surgeons/SC State alums give students hands-on look at podiatric medicine
Dr. William Long and Dr. Kevin Ray are proof of SC State's results in STEM education.
Author: Dionne Gleaton, Senior Writer
South Carolina State University students were given hands-on lessons in podiatric medicine from two alumni who own two of the largest podiatry practices in
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools
This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program.
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Americans for Tax Reform: South Carolina House Passes Historic Income Tax Reform, Setting Path to Zero
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news on March 11, 2026:
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South Carolina House Passes Historic Income Tax Reform, Setting Path to Zero
Last night, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to concur with the state Senate's amendments to H. 4216, legislation that will move South Carolina from a progressive income tax code with a top rate of 6.0 percent to a 1.99 percent flat rate in five years. The bill also provides a path to eventual eliminat
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Cheney Brothers Expands Florence County Operations
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 12 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Cheney Brothers:
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Cheney Brothers expands Florence County operations
$42.5 million investment will create 85 new jobs
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Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced it is expanding its Florence County operations with an additional $42.5 million investment that will create 85 new jobs.
Headquartered in Florida, Cheney Brothers processes and distribute
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Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes
BRONX, New York, March 13 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes
By Sejla Rizvic
As generative AI continues to impact all areas of the law, legal scholars are also examining its implications for constitutional law, on issues such as free speech, racial bias, and due process.
The Fordham Law Review hosted a wide-ranging conversation on these topics and many others at a recent symposium, "C
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Former Greenville CEO, Employees Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Former Greenville CEO, Employees Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- A federal grand jury in Greenville returned a 16-count indictment, presented by the U.S. Attorney's Office, charging Kevin S. Murdock, 56, Thomas C. Lee, 56, both of Greenville, and Vidhya V. Narayanan, 45, of Atlanta, for
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From Ruston to Abu Dhabi: Louisiana Tech Triple Major Wins National Quantum Computing Competition
RUSTON, Louisiana, March 13 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news:
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From Ruston to Abu Dhabi: Louisiana Tech triple major wins national quantum computing competition
Louisiana Tech University senior Jesse Webb will represent the United States this April at the NYU Abu Dhabi International Hackathon for Social Good, one of the world's premier student quantum computing competitions.
Webb, a Physics, Mathematics and Music triple major with a minor in Computer Science, earne
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Furman University welcomes SoCon men's basketball champions ahead of NCAA Selection Sunday
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 12 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman University welcomes SoCon men's basketball champions ahead of NCAA Selection Sunday
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Furman University fans gave a hero's welcome to the men's basketball team, as the Paladins returned Tuesday from winning the Southern Conference title and their second NCAA Tournament appearance in four years.
Fans cheer on the Furman Men's Basketball Team as they return to campus after winning the SoCon Cham
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GSSM Celebrates Google-GSSM AI Grant Announcement
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 12 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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GSSM Celebrates Google-GSSM AI Grant Announcement
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) highlighted its growing partnership with Google during Inside GSSM Family Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, welcoming more than 100 attendees who gathered for a featured announcement spotlighting the Google-GSSM AI
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GSSM Hosts Inside GSSM Family Day for Statewide STEM Engagement
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 12 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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GSSM Hosts Inside GSSM Family Day for Statewide STEM Engagement
The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed hundreds of parents, students, educators, and community partners to its annual Inside GSSM event on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Families from across the state spent the day exploring hand-on ST
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Lidl U.S. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Lidl US Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat
Summary
Company Announcement Date: March 12, 2026
FDA Publish Date: March 12, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared hazelnut allergen
Company Name: Lidl US
Brand Name: Favorina
Product Descriptio
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Man Sentenced For Threatening to Murder Federal Agents
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Man Sentenced For Threatening to Murder Federal Agents
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Johnathan Trent Thomas, 27, of Linwood, N.C., was sentenced today to 15 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for making threats to murder federal officers to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the performance of their offici
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Psychology, public health sciences faculty members receive funding to implement hepatitis C virus research findings in clinical practice
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Psychology, public health sciences faculty members receive funding to implement hepatitis C virus research findings in clinical practice
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Faculty members in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $3.4 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement research findings from a previous PCORI-funded research
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Rep. Nancy Mace Brings Stranded South Carolina Family Home From Iran Conflict, Helps Evacuate 155 More Americans
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Brings Stranded South Carolina Family Home From Iran Conflict, Helps Evacuate 155 More Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 12, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace traveled to Israel after learning a South Carolina family was stranded in an active war zone. What began as a mission to bring one family home turned into a full-scale evacuation, with Rep. Mace joining veteran-led nonpro
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U.S. Senate Passes Chairman Scott's Historic Housing Affordability Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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U.S. Senate Passes Chairman Scott's Historic Housing Affordability Legislation
Today, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 89-10. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about how his legisla
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White House: Trump Effect - A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026:
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TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow.
Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre
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