News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
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Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram
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Alumnus Finds Rewarding Second Career, Named to SC Biz Top 100
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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Alumnus Finds Rewarding Second Career, Named to SC Biz Top 100
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Joanne Brady, a 1987 alumna of Anderson University, spent nearly three decades as a dedicated educator before pivoting professions into a rewarding role in community banking.
Brady was recently recognized on a statewide level for her achievement and service to her community when SC Biz named her to their Top 100 Women for 2026.
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Chefs Achieve the Culinary Institute of America's Highest ProChef Certification
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Chefs Achieve the Culinary Institute of America's Highest ProChef(R) Certification
A culture of continuous learning strengthens culinary leadership and elevates the dining experience at colleges and universities across the country.
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Nine Aramark Collegiate Hospitality chefs have complete
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sends letter to S.C. State Election Commission ahead of U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sends letter to S.C. State Election Commission ahead of U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he sent a letter to the South Carolina State Election Commission ahead of the U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff election regarding the need to remind voters of polling p
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
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August 18, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features:
"Meta has built their business aroun
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Brent Nelsen talks about the DNC's pick for the first Democratic primary
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Brent Nelsen talks about the DNC's pick for the first Democratic primary
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Furman University's Brent Nelsen spoke with a White House correspondent for USA Today about South Carolina being selected to host the first Democratic primary set for Jan. 22, 2028. Nelsen, the Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs, said the pick makes sense as South Carolina is considered by many to
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DNC Votes to Officially Select Early States for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominating Calendar
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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DNC Votes to Officially Select Early States for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominating Calendar
Today, at the DNC's summer meeting in Austin, Texas, the full DNC voted to officially approve the proposed slate of six early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, as well as the accompanying rules package. The vote follows an outpouring of support for the Rules and Bylaws Committe
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Furman University launches The Furman Network platform to connect students, alumni and professionals
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman University launches The Furman Network platform to connect students, alumni and professionals
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A Furman University education has always been built on relationships - with professors, mentors, advisors and the alumni who came before. Now, the university is making those connections easier to find and easier to keep.
Furman has launched The Furman Network, a private networking platform that links
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, August 17, 2026
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, August 17, 2026
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of August 17, 2026, include the following:
Monday, August 17 at 1:00 PM: Gov. McMaster held a press conference to announce budget vetoes, Statehouse,
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2026-2027 State Budget
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2026-2027 State Budget
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COLUMBIA, S.C. -Governor Henry McMaster today announced line item vetoes for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 stage budget. The final budget includes 92% of the governor's executive budget proposals, including an income tax cut, teacher and law enforcement pay raises, a college tuition freeze, and key investme
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ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic"
Elected officials, advocates, strategists, and Democrats across the country continue to express support for the 2028 early presidential nominating window after the full DNC approved the calendar at its summer meeting this weekend. The calendar is being lauded for its historic racial and geographic diversity, commitment to
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ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee
Ahead of the full DNC's vote to officially approve the proposed slate of early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, DNC Chair Ken Martin lauded the calendar's many strengths, including its historic diversity and commitment to batt
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It's Official: Nevada Will Be Democrats' First True Test in the 2028 Presidential Primary
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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It's Official: Nevada Will Be Democrats' First True Test in the 2028 Presidential Primary
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Following the Democratic National Committee's formal approval of the upcoming presidential nominating calendar, Nevada will be the first battleground contest on February 1, 2028. As a diverse, union-strong swing state, Nevada will be Democrats' first true test in the presidential nominating process, wher
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Kroger to Pay $75,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Kroger to Pay $75,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
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National grocery chain settles federal lawsuit alleging it failed to schedule employee with disability
ATLANTA -The Kroger Co., a national grocery chain, will pay $75,000 and provide other equitable relief to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Op
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Georgia's Jasmine Clark for Election to U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Georgia's Jasmine Clark for Election to U.S. House
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AFGE says Clark will be a fierce advocate for working families in Congress
RIVERDALE, Ga. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Jasmine Clark for election to the U.S. House representing Georgia's 13th Congressional D
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ":
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The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
August 16
* President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
* Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cle
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
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BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t
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Move-in 2026, by the numbers
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Move-in 2026, by the numbers
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Behind every new student arrival is a campus-wide effort to make move-in a success. As thousands of new Gamecocks begin their USC journey this month, these numbers highlight the scale of the incoming class, the resources dedicated to welcoming and supporting students and the impact they will have on campus life.
Welcoming students
* More than 40,000 -Tot
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Newberry College Begins 170th Academic Year With Record Enrollment
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Newberry College posted the following news:
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Newberry College Begins 170th Academic Year With Record Enrollment
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Growth in online and graduate enrollment and expanded academic offerings help push estimated enrollment to 1,752 students
NEWBERRY, S.C. -Aug. 18, 2026 -Bolstered by a substantial increase in online and graduate students, Newberry College begins its 170th academic year with a record estimated enrollment of 1,752 students, continuing the
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One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation
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Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base.
During his remarks, Hegseth made clear that supercharging the defense industrial base, which i
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Room to Grow
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Room to Grow
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Lander University announces plans for acquisition of Greenwood District 50's Genesis Education Center property, providing flexible space to support record growth and expanded student opportunities.
For the past decade, Lander University has done something few higher education institutions can claim: It has continued to grow, year after year.
That momentum - fueled by seven consecutive ye
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SC State alumna represents university, Boeing with Technology Rising Star Award
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State alumna represents university, Boeing with Technology Rising Star Award
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Showing up opened the door for Treyonna Alston to a career at Boeing.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Treyonna Alston did not have to attend Boeing Day at South Carolina State University.
No professor required it. No class assignment sent her there. As a sophomore, Alston simply decided to show up, meet the Boeing repre
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Susquehanna University Welcomes New Faculty in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and Business
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Susquehanna welcomes new faculty in the arts, humanities, sciences and business
Susquehanna University has welcomed several new faculty members in the School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the Sigmund Weis School of Business, all with strong backgrounds in teaching and research.
School of the Arts
Sean Ironman, assistant professor of creative writing, hol
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The Science of Inspiration: Dr. Melissa Hayes Honored for Impact on Students, Community
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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The Science of Inspiration: Dr. Melissa Hayes Honored for Impact on Students, Community
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Dr. Melissa Hayes, a Lander University associate professor, has found that teaching microbiology can't be confined to a laboratory. Often the lessons with the greatest impact are found in student research opportunities and in the greater Greenwood community and beyond.
For her teaching, research and service achieve
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Tim Griffin Joins Charleston Southern University to Lead Spiritual Life
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Tim Griffin Joins CSU to Lead Spiritual Life
Meet Dr. Timothy "Tim" Griffin
Jan Joslin
Dr. Timothy "Tim" Griffin is Charleston Southern's new associate vice president for spiritual life and campus pastor.
Griffin comes to CSU from Liberty University where he was most recently executive director of the pastoral counseling and care office. He served as director of the LU shepherd office fro
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USC to celebrate 225 anniversary
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC to celebrate 225 anniversary
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#Michael Amiridis 225 video
In July of this year, the United States commemorated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and this fall, the University of South Carolina is marking a milestone of its own.
Founded just 25 years after the signing of the Declaration, USC will celebrate its 225th anniversary throug
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