News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
Alexander Diener is the new Professor of Critical Border Studies
KUOPIO, Finland, June 15 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news:
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Alexander Diener is the new Professor of Critical Border Studies
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"It is incredible to think that in the 1990s, notions of a borderless world and the end of the nation state were readily bandied about," says Alexander Diener, Professor of Critical Border Studies. To him, current news headlines are a constant reminder that borders are still integral to the global system and that they have an impact
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in ME, NV, ND, and SC, Ahead of June 9 Primary
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 8, 2026, by Theresa Grover:
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in ME, NV, ND, and SC, Ahead of June 9 Primary
As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.
Fortunately for voters in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written commitments to oppo
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Attorney General Alan Wilson and Office of the Attorney General mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson and Office of the Attorney General mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joins organizations worldwide to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). As financial exploitation reaches record highs, the Securities Division of the Attorney General's Office and other state securities regula
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Blunt Rochester, Scott, Clyburn, Carey Reintroduce Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Blunt Rochester, Scott, Clyburn, Carey Reintroduce Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) and Mike Carey (OH-15), reintroduced the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act. The proposed legislation aims to authorize the National Park Servi
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Brian Argo Elected to Serve on CCU Board of Trustees
CONWAY, South Carolina, June 9 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news:
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Brian Argo elected to serve on CCU board of trustees
Coastal Carolina University is proud to announce that Brian Argo, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, has been elected to serve on the CCU board of trustees. Argo currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Conway Medical Center (CMC), where he has played a pivotal role in advancing th
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CCIT celebrates completion of second Emerging Leaders Institute cohort
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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CCIT celebrates completion of second Emerging Leaders Institute cohort
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Clemson Computing Information Technology
Clemson's Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) division celebrated the completion of the second year of the CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute, a structured leadership development program designed to strengthen the division's leadership pipeline and invest in employees across CCIT.
The
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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe Isn't Ready for AI Drones
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe:
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Europe Isn't Ready for AI Drones
Ukraine's campaign against supply lines through the so-called land bridge to Crimea are making Russia suffer. They're also a warning to an under-prepared Europe.
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In a potentially decisive campaign that began this spring, Ukraine's enormous and growing drone force pivoted to medium-range strike
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace Statement On Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace Statement On Reported U.S.-Iran Deal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 15, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) issued the following statement following reports of a U.S.-Iran deal reached over the weekend:
"After hearing the news of a deal with Iran, we are praying for real, lasting peace in the Middle East. We stand with our troops, recognize their courage and sa
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Converse Awards Grants for 2026 SCICU Student/Faculty Research
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 15 -- Converse University posted the following news:
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Converse Awards Grants for 2026 SCICU Student/Faculty Research
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Congratulations to Converse's 2026 recipients of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Faculty Sponsored Undergraduate Research.
This funding supports undergraduate students who attend a SCICU member institution. The program supports critical thinking, inquiry, and communication skills in all disciplines offered
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Duke Energy Foundation Completes America250 Grantmaking With 54 Grants Expanding Access to Local History and Civic Learning
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation completes America250 grantmaking with 54 grants expanding access to local history and civic learning
* Final $830,000 round completes the Foundation's more than $1 million America250 investment across the six states Duke Energy serves
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From new heritage trails and museum exhibits to preservation projects and public art, communities across Duke Energy's six-state service area wi
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Elevate Well-Being: The importance of year-round rest
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Elevate Well-Being: The importance of year-round rest
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Institutional Excellence
The monthly "Elevate Well-Being" blog series shares thoughts and reflections of Clemson Well-Being Council members and University faculty, staff and students. Our June 2026 blog is courtesy C.C. Bates, associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Education.
I have long romanticized summer as a season
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: No Significant Adverse Comments on Direct Final Rule
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (GN Docket No. 25-133):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) confirms that no "significant adverse" comments were filed in response to the Direct Final Rule released by the Commission on September 30, 2025./1 In the Direct Final Rule, the Commission identified and repealed rules that regulate obsolete technology, are no longer used in pr
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Furman commemorates Juneteenth by showcasing student research and creative works
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 15 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman commemorates Juneteenth by showcasing student research and creative works
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Furman University celebrates Juneteenth on June 18 with an on-campus faculty panel discussion and a showcase of student research and creative projects.
Juneteenth, which was made a federal holiday in 2021, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It's observed on June 19, the day in 1865 when U.S. Army Maj.
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Named Top State for Fastest-Growing Economy
HELENA, Montana, June 15 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Named Top State for Fastest-Growing Economy
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HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana ranks in the top five states with the fastest-growing economies since 2021.
"In Montana, our economy is growing and stronger than ever as we continue to welcome new business investment, strengthen our workforce, and increase access to international ma
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ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Commander of Foreign Terrorist Organization Who Held His Own Wife Hostage
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Commander of Foreign Terrorist Organization Who Held His Own Wife Hostage
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This illegal alien has an international warrant for criminal association and extortion
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrest
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Johns Hopkins Study Explores U.S. Conservatives' Relationship With Democracy
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 16 (TNSrpt) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Johns Hopkins study explores U.S. conservatives' relationship with democracy
Right-leaning Americans are aiming to restore democracy's founding values, not undermine them, according to ethnographic data gathered by the SNF Agora Institute and collaborators
Doug Donovan
U.S. conservatives believe American democracy has abandoned its founding values and perceive their challenges to traditional g
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Lander Student Named to Prestigious Fellowship at International African American Museum
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, June 15 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Lander Student Named to Prestigious Fellowship at International African American Museum
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In the summer months, Lander University students can be found going the extra mile. Some embark on study tours, while others complete internships. One student, however, received an opportunity to blend her Lander education with community service and exceptional leadership training.
Amaiya Nichols, a rising junior
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Nelsen speaks to NPR's Beardsley '86 about G7 Summit
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 15 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Nelsen speaks to NPR's Beardsley '86 about G7 Summit
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Furman University's Brent Nelsen spoke with NPR's Eleanor Beardsley '86 about the G7 Summit and the headwinds U.S. President Donald Trump will likely face in Geneva. Nelsen, the Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs and director of the Tocqueville Center at Furman, said, "The war has not gone well in the Middle East. He
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Newberry College Presents Bishop Aebishcer With Honorary Degree
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, June 15 -- Newberry College posted the following news:
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Newberry College Presents Bishop Aebishcer With Honorary Degree
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Newberry, S.C. \- On Friday, Newberry College awarded Bishop Virginia S. "Ginny" Aebischer an honorary degree during the second day of the annual South Carolina Synod Assembly, held this year in Columbia, S.C. The College recognized Aebischer for her dedicated service and leadership within the Synod and her contributions to the ministry and
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer.
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According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is
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Parents' calls help baby zebra finches prepare for future heat even before they're hatched
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Parents' calls help baby zebra finches prepare for future heat even before they're hatched
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What if parents could prepare their offspring to survive hot weather before they were even born?
Researchers at Clemson University and collaborating institutions in Australia, Spain and the United Kingdom have found evidence that zebra finch embryos can respond to special heat-related calls made by their parents
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Schneider Electric U.S. Manufacturing Facilities are Now NEMA Make It American Certified
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, June 16 -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release:
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Schneider Electric U.S. Manufacturing Facilities are now NEMA Make it American Certified
* Schneider Electric becomes the first company to secure NEMA Make it AmericanTM certifications across more than 20 of its U.S. supply chain facilities
* Certified facilities are in numerous states, including California, Iowa, Indiana, Kent
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Wes Climer for South Carolina's Fifth Congressional District
WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Wes Climer for South Carolina's Fifth Congressional District
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Wes Climer for South Carolina's Fifth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and crea
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USCA Launches Summer of Cyber at Downtown Innovation Hub
AIKEN, South Carolina, June 16 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news:
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USCA launches Summer of Cyber at downtown innovation hub
Angela Saxon
USCA's inaugural "Summer of Cyber" professional development series is now underway.
The free, three-month initiative delivers specialized cybersecurity training designed to strengthen the region's workforce and critical infrastructure resilience. Participants are encouraged to register early as space for each
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USDA confirms New World Screwworm in Texas, New Mexico; Clemson officials outline South Carolina preparedness efforts
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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USDA confirms New World Screwworm in Texas, New Mexico; Clemson officials outline South Carolina preparedness efforts
COLUMBIA, S.C. -Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent confirmation of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health (CULPH) and Clemson Department of Pesticide Regulation are encouraging livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health
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VoteVets Issues Statement on Lacore Advancing to SC-01 Runoff
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 9 -- VoteVets issued the following statement:
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VoteVets on Nancy Lacore Advancing to SC-01 Runoff
Tonight, VoteVets Senior Advisor Major General (Ret.) Paul Eaton issued the following statement congratulating Nancy Lacore on advancing to the runoff in today's Democratic primary in South Carolina's 1st congressional district. VoteVets spent $300,000 on a digital advertising campaign in support of Lacore over the last five weeks with ads appearing across digital plat
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Wilson and Panetta introduce Bipartisan Bill Ending Child Soldiering in Africa
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Wilson and Panetta introduce Bipartisan Bill Ending Child Soldiering in Africa
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Washington, DC - Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act. This bill creates a formal reporting structure within the U.S. government on those African nations that recruit, train, and promote child soldiers both in national armed forces, and in ins
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Wofford College: Montgomery Returns to Board; Goings, Williams Elected for First Time
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 16 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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New Wofford trustees
Montgomery returns to board; Goings, Williams elected for first time
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The South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church elected three new trustees to the Wofford College Board of Trustees on June 9.
The new trustees are Wesley Goings III of Jackson, Mississippi; Betty Montgomery of Campobello, South Carolina; and Dr. Richard L. Williams Jr. '93 of Chapin, South
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