CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 16 Clemson students and alumni recognized by National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program * Sixteen Clemson University students and alumni were recognized by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), a highly competitive award that supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The fellowship  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 20 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson continues work to stop illegal Chinese vapes Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 13-state coalition in a letter asking major credit card networks to stop the sale of illicit e-cigarette products. These products account for almost all the U.S. e-cigarette market, with $11 billion generated in annual retail sales. This makes up more than 80% of   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Extension releases 2026 peanut guide, AI tools to boost farm profitability * As peanut planting begins, South Carolina growers have new tools from the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service designed to improve efficiency, reduce uncertainty and increase profitability. The 2026 South Carolina Peanut Production Guide and accompanying AI-powered tools and farm calculators help producers m  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Extension releases new cut flower manual to support growing Southeast industry * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences As demand for locally grown flowers rises across the Southeast, the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service has released a new production guide designed to help growers meet that demand with research-based strategies and practical business tools. The Southeast Outd  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sarah Piwetz, assistant professor of marine biology at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service raising concerns about dolphin impacts tied to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries research proposal. The biologist expresses particular worry about the West Bay dolphin stock, citing a small minimum abundance estimate of just 35 individuals. The proposal's allowance to incidenta  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 21 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * Driven by purpose, guided by mentorship, a UNF grad student's path to research excellence Growing up in Northern India, Swarnima "Tina" Naithani watched as her mother lived with epilepsy. "I saw the care that was given to my mother who has epilepsy, and it inspired me to help others in the same situation," explained Naithani. She knew from an early age that she wanted to major in physical t  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 19 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fraternity and Sorority Life recognizes outstanding students and chapters for 2025-26 * Student Affairs The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) presented 2025-26 awards to outstanding student leaders and organizational chapters on April 16 in the Reeves Recruiting Room at Memorial Stadium. Chapters of the Year were identified from each respective governing council. Two of the four earned hav  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 20 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman celebrates honorees at 2026 Bell Tower Ball * Furman University's Timmons Arena hosted the annual Bell Tower Ball on Saturday. The university presented several awards at the evening gala, celebrating the service, generosity, leadership and accomplishments of alumni, parents and friends of the university. 2026 Carl F. Kohrt Distinguished Alumni Award The Kohrt Award is presented in recogni  more

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, April 21 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Lander's Dual Enrollment Students Earn Credits, Learn About College Life Lindsey Hodges Lander University's dual enrollment students receive dual benefits. They get to knock out college "gen-ed" courses, while also familiarizing themselves with Lander's campus and what life looks like as a college student. Lander has close to 300 high school dual enrollment students per semester taking college courses   more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 20 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * More Than 25 Individuals and Groups Honored by Division of Student Affairs * HIGHLIGHTS * Seniors Olivia Spivey and Dylan Thomas won top awards at the recent Student Life Awards ceremony. * Students, faculty and staff were celebrated for their outstanding efforts during the 2025-26 year. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Two seniors who worked as resident assistants captured top honors at the 2026 Winthr  more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, April 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Opposes Oregon Initiative Petition 28, Urges Members to Stay Engaged The National Wild Turkey Federation formally opposes Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), a measure that would remove long-standing legal exemptions that protect hunting, fishing, trapping and farming from Oregon's animal abuse statutes. "We urge our members and partners to stay informed and engaged,"   more

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation * Hallie Cohen named Outstanding Senior; Dr. Austin Shull '11 earns Professor of the Year as campus celebrates research, discovery Presbyterian College celebrated a year of academic achievement, research, and discovery April 9 during its annual Honors Day Convocation, the capstone to a day that also featured the Ho  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal to implement a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization strongly urged HRSA to maintain the current upfront discount model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program, citing anticipated administrative burdens, increased costs, and adverse impacts o  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on April 23, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Sheria Akins Clarke, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina * Kathleen S. Lane, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana * Evan Rikhye, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands * Kara Marie Westercamp, to be a Judge of the U  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Sanctuary City Elimination Act * Bill Would Ensure Local Police Can Comply With ICE Detainers, Ban Sanctuary Cities From Accessing Federal Funding WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Sanctuary City Elimination Act, which would ensure that state, local, and federal law enforcement officers can coordinate wit  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Speaker highlights Harriet Tubman's legacy of courage, collaboration during Women's History Month lecture * Dr. Matteel Knowles connects history, personal transformation, and leadership in campus address Author and motivational speaker Dr. Matteel Knowles challenged listeners to rethink the legacy of Harriet Tubman during a Women's History Month lecture at Presbyterian College, urging her audience to  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * University Facilities releases 2025 Drinking Water Quality Report * The 2025 Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) on the quality of drinking water supplied by the Clemson University water system is now available. The report lists the results of tests for various contaminants required by federal and state regulations. This annual report is issued by the University to comply with the 1996 amendments to  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 21 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Wofford to confer four honorary degrees at 172nd Commencement Allen, Carpenter, Samhats will be honored; Nayef Samhat to give Commencement address * Wofford College will confer honorary degrees on Ashley Richardson Allen, Christopher A.P. Carpenter '90, Dr. Nayef Samhat and Prema Samhat during its 172nd annual Commencement on Sunday, May 17. Nayef Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, will del  more