Saturday - March 28, 2026
News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors Newsletter for Sunday March 15, 2026 ( 9 items )  

Faculty Friday: Dr. Clay Wright '19
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 20 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Friday: Dr. Clay Wright '19 * Presbyterian College physics professor and alumnus finds joy in helping students Dr. Clay Wright has loved math and science for as long as he can remember. As a high school student, he initially thought he wanted to pursue a career as a medical doctor, until he took a physics class and began thinking about pursuing engineering instead. When he began his colle  more

Faculty Friday: Miriam Ragland
CLINTON, South Carolina, March 20 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Friday: Miriam Ragland * Presbyterian College theatre professor shares excitement about strengthening the performing arts program to better support students The performing arts have been a lifelong passion for professor of theatre Miriam Ragland, who grew up dancing until a broken ankle put an end to her ballet career. Ragland wasn't stopped by her injury, though. Still feeling called to pe  more

FDA Issues Information Collection Notice on Mammography Standards Quality Act Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 14 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed   more

Final Defendant in Large York County Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Final Defendant in Large York County Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison Jarman Lamar White, 39, of Rock Hill, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl and a quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine. Evidence obtained in the i  more

Greer Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud, Money Laundering Related to Cares Act Fraud
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Greer Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud, Money Laundering related to Cares Act Fraud Jonathan Wade Sumter, 54, of Greer, has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering related to a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan  more

Rep. Clyburn to Co-Host the Faith and Politics Institute's 2026 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Charleston, S.C.
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Clyburn To Co-Host the Faith and Politics Institute's 2026 Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina 'One Country, One Destiny: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.' CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) will co-host the Faith and Politics Institute's Annual Pilgrimage in Charleston, South Carolina alongside Senator Tim Scott  more

Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 14 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness * 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  more

USC Arnold School of Public Health: Is Telehealth the Great Equalizer for Postpartum Care?
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Is telehealth the great equalizer for postpartum care? The postpartum period is one of the most challenging times for mothers of all backgrounds. In addition to providing 24-hour care for a newborn infant (and likely other members of the family) on limited, sporadic sleep, these individuals are recovering from childbirth. From c-sections and other sur  more

Wounded Warrior Project CEO Piatt Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Wounded Warrior Project CEO Walter E. Piatt from a March 4, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of The American Legion & Multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs, Wounded Warrior Project, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, National Guard Association of the United  more