News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
American Farm Bureau Federation: State Farm Bureau Communicators Honored for Outstanding Work
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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State Farm Bureau Communicators Honored for Outstanding Work
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced a slate of top state Farm Bureau communications projects during the 2026 Communications Awards, held at this year's Communications Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The competition recognizes state Farm Bureau professionals for their exemplary work in communicating about agri
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APHIS Removes Portions of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York from the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)-Quarantined Area
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update:
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APHIS Removes Portions of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York from the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)-Quarantined Area
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To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is removing 7.4 square miles from the Asian longhorn
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Army Reserve 'Warrior Medics' diminish disease, non-battle injuries during Regional Medic 26, WAREX 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve 'Warrior Medics' diminish disease, non-battle injuries during Regional Medic 26, WAREX 26
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FORT MCCOY, Wis. - More than 80 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from myriad units stemming from the Army Reserve Medical Command organized and performed a real-world medical mission in support of approximately 6,000 U.S. service members and NATO partner nations that comprised of the training a
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Protections Against ATM Crime
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Protections Against ATM Crime
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a 15-state coalition urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act (S. 3798/H.R. 1631), legislation that would strengthen efforts to prosecute the organized criminal networks responsible for a growing number of ATM robb
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CERPI at Voorhees University Awarded $305,000 Through National Science Foundation EPSCoR E-CORE Statewide STEM Initiative
DENMARK, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- Voorhees University issued the following news release:
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CERPI at Voorhees University Awarded $305,000 Through National Science Foundation EPSCoR E-CORE Statewide STEM Initiative
The Center of Excellence for Research and Program Innovation (CERPI) at Voorhees University has been awarded $305,000 as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE) initiative. The statewide project, South Caro
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Class of 2030: GCSU hires 52 new faculty in preparation for historic first-year class
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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Class of 2030: GCSU hires 52 new faculty in preparation for historic first-year class
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By Amanda Respess
T he Class of 2030 arrives this week, and Georgia College & State University is welcoming a record 1,850 first-year students. Last year GCSU logged its largest total enrollment ever at 7,304, including both undergraduate and graduate students.
This largest-ever first year class follows a historic numb
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Clemson University researcher aims to help AI teams communicate like humans do
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson University researcher aims to help AI teams communicate like humans do
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
When disaster strikes in the future, survivors' lives could depend on groups of drones and robots that can quickly share the right information as they work together, even when the wireless signal is weak.
That's the challenge Lan Zhang of Clemson University has accepte
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FDA Recall Notice: Frankie's Organic Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Frankie's Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frankie's Organic Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Frankie's Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk
Company Name: Frankie's Organic Foods Inc.
Brand Name: Frankie's Orga
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FDA Recall Notice: Lidl U.S. Recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Lidl US Recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name: Lidl US Trading
Brand Name: Vitasia C
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Free Clemson webinar series helps growers succeed with organic pulse crops
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Free Clemson webinar series helps growers succeed with organic pulse crops
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
South Carolina growers interested in organic production can learn practical strategies for growing healthier, more profitable pulse crops through Clemson University's free Going Organic webinar series.
Directed by Dil Thavarajah, pulse quality and nutritional breeding professor
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Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
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#Nine New Faculty Members Bring Expertise in Healthcare, Business, Public Service, Technology, and the Sciences to the University
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University welcomed nine new faculty members during its annual Faculty Assembly on Aug. 11. Representing a range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds,
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Hegseth renames Joint Base Charleston to honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Hegseth renames Joint Base Charleston to honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham
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JOINT BASE LINDSEY GRAHAM, S.C. (AFNS) - Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, became Joint Base Lindsey Graham during a ceremony Aug. 10 to rename the installation after the late senator, Air Force veteran and South Carolina native son.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Sen. Darline Graham of South Ca
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Historical Marker to Tell Story of VCU's First LGBTQ+ Student Organization
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Historical marker to tell story of VCU's first LGBTQ+ student organization
The unveiling in October will highlight how 50 years ago, the Gay Alliance of Students won a federal court case to be officially recognized by VCU.
By Brian McNeill
A yearlong celebration of Virginia Commonwealth University's first LGBTQ+ student organization, the Gay Alliance of Students, will culminate in October with t
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Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir
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Lemons Named 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news:
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Lemons Named 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
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Dr. Steve Lemons, the recipient of Pfeiffer University's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, has been keeping in touch with fellow members from Pfeiffer's Class of 1968 over quarterly Zoom calls since the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I don't think I've missed a single Zoom call since that time," Lemons said recently. "I've realized not only what great things Pfeiffer ha
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Littler Issues Commentary: Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold:
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Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers.
On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-hu
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Longtime Partnerships, Strong Financials Shine at Summer Advisory Board Meeting
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Longtime Partnerships, Strong Financials Shine at Summer Advisory Board Meeting
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During its summer meeting Friday, Aug. 7, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board honored the Memphis Medical Society, heard about research developments and received an update on the university's improving overall financial position and capital projects.
Chancellor Peter Buckley,
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Media Tip Sheet: What the Latest Primaries Say About the Future of Both Parties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: What the Latest Primaries Say About the Future of Both Parties
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WASHINGTON (August 12, 2026) - The latest round of primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Connecticut highlight shifting dynamics within both political parties ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democratic voters delivered mixed results, with progressives winning in Minnesota while moderate David Crowley defeated democ
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Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year: Jeff Dudycha
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year: Jeff Dudycha
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There are several nondescript fish tanks scattered through the biology lab on the sixth floor of the Coker Life Sciences Building, where students study water fleas, algae and other aquatic organisms. But one tank in particular, a humming saltwater aquarium, is home to a small menagerie of tropical creatures: a pair of Darw
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MUSC Health and Cigna reach agreement to maintain in-network access through June 30, 2027
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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MUSC Health and Cigna reach agreement to maintain in-network access through June 30, 2027
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 12, 2026) - MUSC Health and Cigna have reached an agreement to extend their current network participation agreement through June 30, 2027.
The extension means that MUSC Health physicians, hospitals and other covered services will remain in-network for patien
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NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education
Award Ceremony Set for Honors Convocation at the NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC
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The National League of Nursing proudly announces the selection of 20 nursing schools and programs as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence(TM) located throughout the United States and representing the spectrum of higher education in nursing, from
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Co-Leads 25-State Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Take Up Iowa Immigration Enforcement Case
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond co-leads 25-state coalition urging Supreme Court to take up Iowa immigration enforcement case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is co-leading a coalition in supporting Iowa's law criminalizing illegal entry into the state. Drummond and 24 attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in Bird v. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear
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Pinnacle Financial Partners expands National Capital Region team with two veteran financial advisors
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners expands National Capital Region team with two veteran financial advisors
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McLean, VA. August 12, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Darryl Curry and Rob Pilot as financial advisors, continuing the firm's i
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Pinnacle is No. 16 among PEOPLE's Companies That Care
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle is No. 16 among PEOPLE's Companies That Care
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Firm lands in top 20 two years in
Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named in the top 20 among the 2026 PEOPLE(r) Companies That Care list for the second year in a row by Great Place
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Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute selects recipients of 2026-27 Collaboration Grants Program
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute selects recipients of 2026-27 Collaboration Grants Program
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Clemson University's Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute is pleased to announce the recipients of four multidisciplinary research grants. The awards, totaling over $100,000, will support projects during the 2027 fiscal year and include principal investigators from the College of Engineering, Comput
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State budget update: General Assembly continues support of Clemson's mission
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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State budget update: General Assembly continues support of Clemson's mission
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The South Carolina General Assembly approved the state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including significant investments in Clemson University's people, academic programs, research, public safety and statewide service.
The budget remains subject to the governor's review and signature. Accordingly, all funding and compensation
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Where Women Live May Influence Ovarian Cancer Survival, Especially Among Black Women
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Where Women Live May Influence Ovarian Cancer Survival, Especially Among Black Women
Women in socially vulnerable neighborhoods faced a 20% higher risk of death from ovarian cancer, and Black women faced a 45% higher risk than white women, Pitt-led research found.
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A University of Pittsburgh-led study found that women living in socially vulnerable neighborhoods faced a
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Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business faculty promotions
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business faculty promotions
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Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of nine faculty in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Access details on each faculty member by visiting their linked information.
School of Accountancy
Marc Cussatt
Promoted to associate p
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