| News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors Newsletter for Saturday March 14, 2026 ( 25 items ) |
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ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
DALLAS, Texas, March 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
WASHINGTON and DALLAS -The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal levels of one or more types of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, including cholesterol
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ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on March 13, 2026:
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ACC/AHA Issue Updated Guideline for Managing Lipids, Cholesterol
Healthy lifestyle habits, earlier treatment to lower long-term exposure to plaque-causing lipids, new cholesterol target goals, selective use of coronary calcium scoring, lipoprotein(a) and apolipoprotein B testing, new treatments, and guidance for managing lipids in specific populations among key focus areas
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After serving at home and abroad, physician now trains next generation of doctors
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 13 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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After serving at home and abroad, physician now trains next generation of doctors
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For Dr. Jane Kirkpatrick, medicine has never been just a profession. It is a calling: one she describes as both a responsibility and a privilege. To care for another human life, she believes, is sacred work. Now, after decades of serving patients in a small community and around the world, she is channeling that same sense of purp
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Ag Groups Urge Mosaic, J.R. Simplot to Renounce Fertilizer Duties
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 14 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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Ag Groups Urge Mosaic, J.R. Simplot to Renounce Fertilizer Duties
Citing the impact of the Middle East conflict, 64 agricultural groups, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), sent a letter today to the chief executives of two of the nation's largest domestic fertilizer producers urging them to support the removal of duties placed on imported phosphate products from Moro
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Amtrak Celebrates Two South Carolina Station Restorations
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Amtrak Celebrates Two South Carolina Station Restorations
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Customers benefit from upgrades and platform improvements
Camden, S.C. - Amtrak has completed a comprehensive series of improvements at both the Camden Station and the Denmark Railway Depot in South Carolina, which are each served twice daily by Amtrak's Floridian route.
"Ensuring our stations are accessible to every customer rema
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement regarding yesterday's attacks in two U.S. cities
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement regarding yesterday's attacks in two U.S. cities
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following statement regarding the need for vigilance in response to attacks in two U.S. cities.
"In light of the attacks we saw yesterday at Old Dominion University and at a synagogue in Michigan, Americans a
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads Coalition of 21 States Supporting Common-sense Election Integrity Laws at the United States Supreme Court
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 13 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Leads Coalition of 21 States Supporting Common-sense Election Integrity Laws at the United States Supreme Court
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, to protect and uphold election integrity laws across our country, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 21 states to call on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appellate court rul
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Biggs Introduces No Mercy for Terrorists Act: Never Again Should Terrorist Enablers Escape the Full Force of American Law
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Biggs Introduces No Mercy for Terrorists Act: Never Again Should Terrorist Enablers Escape the Full Force of American Law
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard, today announced she is introducing the No Mercy for Terrorists Act, legislation to ensure that individuals who prov
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Coker Students Present Cybersecurity Research at Statewide SCICU Symposium
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 14 -- Coker University issued the following news:
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Coker Students Present Cybersecurity Research at Statewide SCICU Symposium
Two Coker University students recently represented the University at a statewide research event, sharing work that examines the growing financial impact of cyberattacks on businesses across South Carolina.
Jeffery Stiles and Walji Dadem presented their research at the 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCI
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Foreign-Trade Zones Board Reviews Proposal From Patheon API for Pharmaceutical Production in Ohio
WASHINGTON, March 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board is reviewing a proposal from Florence, South Carolina-based Patheon API Inc., expanding production activities at its facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Subzone 46K.
Under the current proposal, the company intends to produce a duty-free agonist treatment drug designed for ulcerative colitis, identified as API Ono-6414HY. This production would utilize a specific foreign-status active pharmaceutical ingredi
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Furman University welcomes SoCon men's basketball champions ahead of NCAA Selection Sunday
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 13 -- 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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Gen. Joshua Rudd '93 confirmed as leader of U.S. Cyber Command, NSA; elevated to rank of general
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 13 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Gen. Joshua Rudd '93 confirmed as leader of U.S. Cyber Command, NSA; elevated to rank of general
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Gen. Joshua Rudd, a 1993 Furman University political science alumnus, was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 10 to serve as head of both U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency. Rudd fills a post that had been vacant since last April.
Rudd was elevated to the rank of general and
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Graham Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Housing Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Housing Legislation
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after voting for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The Senate approved this legislation by a vote of 89 to 10.
"I am pleased that the Senate has passed this landmark housing legislation. By removing burdensome regulations and
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International Day of Mathematics spotlights how the subject touches everyday life
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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International Day of Mathematics spotlights how the subject touches everyday life
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March 14 is International Day of Mathematics. To mark the occasion, three Clemson University mathematics professors share 10 ways math is used in daily life that might go unnoticed.
Protecting our data
Every time you unlock your phone, send a text message, shop online or log in to email and bank accounts, math is invo
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KQED turns to Furman's Vinson for insights on California governor's race
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 13 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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KQED turns to Furman's Vinson for insights on California governor's race
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The field is large for California's governor's race. Barring celebrity picks, the race to the governor's seat has traditionally included those who've previously been elected to statewide public service roles. That's not the case these days, says Furman University's Danielle Vinson, a politics and international affairs professor.
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N.H. A.G. Formella Secures WeChat Commitments, Presses Chinese-Based Sister App Over Fentanyl Money Laundering
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 13 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Formella Secures WeChat Commitments, Presses Chinese-Based Sister App Over Fentanyl Money Laundering
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that after months of pressure from the New Hampshire Department of Justice along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, the messaging platform WeChat has agreed to specific, enforceable commitments to h
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NMMA Comments to NOAA Support State Efforts to Improve South Atlantic Red Snapper Management
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NMMA Comments to NOAA Support State Efforts to Improve South Atlantic Red Snapper Management
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supporting requests from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina for exempted fishing permits to improve mana
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NRC Issues Annual Assessments for Nation's Nuclear Plants
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Issues Annual Assessments for Nation's Nuclear Plants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued annual letters to the nation's 95 operating commercial nuclear reactors, regarding their performance in 2025.
The 95 reactors currently in the agency's Reactor Oversight Process include Palisades in Michigan, which returned to operational status last year but has yet to restart. Ninety reacto
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Presbyterian College to host Supreme Court of South Carolina sessions and free legal clinic during two-day visit
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 13 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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Presbyterian College to host Supreme Court of South Carolina sessions and free legal clinic during two-day visit
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Palmetto LEADER mobile law office will offer free wills and powers of attorney for qualifying residents
When the Supreme Court of South Carolina convenes a special term at Presbyterian College later this spring, the event will offer more than a rare chance to watch the state's highest co
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Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 13 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness
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Mar 13, 2026
Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication.
Over a quarter (28%) will fil
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U.S. Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo voted in favor of final passage of the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sweeping bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable housing and lowering costs for Idaho families seeking to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 89-10.
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U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Scott's Historic Housing Affordability Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Scott's Historic Housing Affordability Legislation
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WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 89-10. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about how his legislation will lower housing costs by expanding supply, cutting red tape, and empow
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Walmart: Moving Fast to Serve You Better - Why We're Refreshing Your Neighborhood Market
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, March 14 -- Walmart issued the following statement on March 13, 2026:
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Moving Fast to Serve You Better: Why We're Refreshing Your Neighborhood Market
Sam Walton always believed in "swimming upstream," challenging the traditional way of doing things to find a better path for the customer. That's exactly what we're doing with our latest round of Walmart Neighborhood Market store remodels.
This April, several Walmart Neighborhood Markets across Florida, Oklahoma, Tex
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Week in Review: Hijacking Higher Ed
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Week in Review: Hijacking Higher Ed
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University honors programs are supposed to offer talented students a rigorous academic experience. But as a new Goldwater Institute report explains, that's not happening at Arizona's most prominent honors colleges, which have been hijacked by activist faculty who force students into courses steeped in diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
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ZEV mandate's cost to industry cannot continue indefinitely
LONDON, England, March 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders issued the following news:
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ZEV mandate's cost to industry cannot continue indefinitely
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In an increasingly uncertain global automotive landscape, market stability and trusted trading relationships matter more than ever. They underpin investment, competitiveness and the delivery of ambitious regulatory targets that were designed around very different assumptions - namely a flourishing
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