ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 15 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * Anderson University to Formalize Partnership with the South Carolina Public Charter School District Joint effort will expand educational opportunities and strengthen workforce readiness across South Carolina * The South Carolina Public Charter School District is entering into a formal partnership with Anderson University to provide new avenues to higher education for more than 30,000 students   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 14 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces two correctional officers indicted on charges of public corruption and contraband smuggling at the Lee Correctional Institution * (COLUMBIA, SC) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued an additional indictment of two South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) swo  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Baldauf family hailed as 'angels in disguise' after investing in advising at Clemson University * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Harold and Jessica Baldauf's latest investment in Clemson University is helping strengthen academic advising by funding two new advisor positions in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. The gift supports advising across departm  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Introduces Defending Women in the Workplace Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) has introduced the Defending Women in the Workplace Act, legislation to protect women's privacy and safety in the workplace and restore clarity to federal law. "We are putting an end to the radical gender ideology that has turned our workplaces into a playground  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release: * * * CPA Applauds Suniva's Major U.S. Solar Cell Manufacturing Investment * The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today applauded Suniva's announcement of a $350 million investment in a new state-of-the-art 620,000 square-foot solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens County, South Carolina, which will create 564 new jobs and expand the company's U.S. production   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy invests $600,000 to train North Carolina's future energy workforce * $500,000 awarded to 20 community colleges; additional $100,000 will support AdvanceNC and the Forward Fund * Duke Energy Foundation has provided over $6 million in funding over past five years to support workforce programs critical to the energy industry and local communities * The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $6  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Duke Energy to hold annual shareholders meeting online May 7 Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. ET. Duke Energy President and CEO Harry Sideris will provide an overview of the company's 2025 performance and energy modernization progress to meet growing demand and continue delivering value for stakeholders. Sharehold  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Elevate Well-Being: Fiercely Well, Fiercely Forward * The monthly "Elevate Well-Being" blog series shares thoughts and reflections of Clemson Well-Being Council members and University faculty, staff and students. Our April 2026 blog is courtesy Senior Vice President for Advancement Brian J. O'Rourke. One of the greatest privileges of working as Senior Vice President for Advancement is witnessing the po  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU announces Roan Class of 2030 * Twelve outstanding high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University. These students will join 31 returning Roan Scholars on campus in the fall as part of the prestigious four-year scholarship program. "Last fall marked 25 years since the Roan's i  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Scott Previews Kevin Warsh Hearing, Emphasizes Fed Independence, and U.S. Leadership in Digital Assets on Fox Business Today Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, joined Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the path forward for  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Key cutover dates for Clemson's transition to Workday * As Clemson prepares to launch Workday across the University and its related organizations, we are now entering into a period called "cutover," when all necessary information from our current systems is transitioned into the new Workday system. During this time, some systems and actions will be limited or temporarily unavailable. These pauses are n  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 14 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College junior Alana White earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship * National honor recognizes rising undergraduate researchers in science, engineering and mathematics Presbyterian College junior Alana White has been awarded a 2026 Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for undergraduate students pursuing research careers in science, engineering and mathematic  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * SCDOT to hold Public Hearing about proposed Interstate 26 corridor improvements in Berkeley and Dorchester counties SCDOT will hold a public hearing and open-house meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Woodland High School about the proposed corridor improvement project on Interstate 26 between mile markers 172 and 187. SCDOT proposes to widen and improve a  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 15 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State continues historic campus transformation with groundbreaking ceremony for 532-bed residence hall As one of several major projects underway on campus, the 100,000-square-foot facility will help the university meet the demands of a growing student body. Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer South Carolina State University broke ground Saturday on a new five-story, 100,000-square-fo  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 15 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State launches $20M student center expansion to transform campus life Project adds 44,000 square feet with dining, bookstore, esports center and student-focused spaces as part of broader campus growth initiative. Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer A major new hub for student life is taking shape at South Carolina State University, where officials on Saturday broke ground on a $20 mi  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Suniva Inc.: * * * Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility $350 million investment will create 564 new jobs * Suniva, Inc. (Suniva), a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company's $350 million investment will create 564 new jo  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 14 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Suniva, Inc. (Suniva), a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company's $350 million investment will create 564 new jobs. Suniva is one of the largest and oldest merchan  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 15 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * Two Years In, GE Vernova Is Reshaping the Energy Future The world's demand for energy is growing at a pace that's increasingly difficult to match -- and two years into its journey as a standalone company, GE Vernova is meeting the challenge head-on. The company is helping energy customers find reliable, cost-effective solutions for today that can be quickly scaled to meet the needs   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 14 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS College of Pharmacy Ranked 31st Nationwide Among U.S. News' Top Pharmacy Schools for 2026 The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) College of Pharmacy was ranked 31st among the nation's pharmacy programs in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Pharmacy Programs for 2026. The rankings, released April 7, place the College of Pharmacy squarely in the  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 14 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * University of South Carolina recognized as national leader in advancing first-generation student success * FirstGen Forward has named the University of South Carolina one of its newest FirstGen Forward Network Champions, an exclusive group of institutions recognized as national leaders in advancing first-generation student success. The network includes 470 colleges and universities acros  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The White House issued the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * Bigger Refunds, Job Growth: Working Families Tax Cuts Are Transforming Tax Season As Americans file their taxes ahead of Tax Day, President Donald J. Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real relief -- putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking parents, strengthening families, protecting seniors, and helping build a brighter future for the next generation. Real families and worke  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 14 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Receives Largest All-Cash Gift in University's History in Honor of Late Educator * HIGHLIGHTS * The family of the late Virginia Bellune Collier '30 made the gift in her honor, ensuring $2 million will go toward teacher education scholarships, preferably in STEM disciplines, and $500,000 will fund a professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences. * Collier had long held the dream of b  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 15 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * From pain to purpose Nelson and Allen use personal diagnosis to drive research * Dr. Tyler Nelson '16 and Dr. Heather Allen '16 say that their passion for neuroscience research began at Wofford with Dr. David Pittman '94. Now researchers at the University of Florida, the couple is exploring the science behind pain. The aim is to find solutions for those who are suffering -- like Nelson -- with chronic  more