Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina
Albany State Honors Student Nia Blunt Selected for Prestigious MIT Summer Research Program
ALBANY, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State Honors Student Nia Blunt Selected for Prestigious MIT Summer Research Program
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Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., August 20, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) senior Nia Blunt, a Forensic Science major and Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program scholar, was selected for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Summer Research Program (MSRP), one of the nation
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Anderson University receives Truist Foundation Grant to Expand Support for South Carolina Family-Owned Businesses
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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Anderson University receives Truist Foundation Grant to Expand Support for South Carolina Family-Owned Businesses
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The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) at Anderson University has received a generous grant from Truist Foundation to support the continued expansion of educational programming, resources, and outreach efforts designed to strengthen family-owned, sm
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers
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Attorney General Alan Wilson's Office files Correction of False Statement in the Murdaugh case
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson's Office files Correction of False Statement in the Murdaugh case
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On Wednesday, August 19th, Attorney General Alan Wilson's Office filed with the Court a Correction of Defense False Statement in the Murdaugh murder case.
The filing seeks "to correct factually inaccurate statements made by defense counsel at the hearing before this Honorable Court o
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Charleston Southern University: Denton and Strack Center Training Future Leaders
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Denton and Strack Center Training Future Leaders
Dr. Jonathan Denton, professor of Christian studies, is now also the executive director of the Strack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry.
Jan Joslin
The Strack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry is housed at Charleston Southern University and is a collaboration with Dr. Jay Strack '75, president emeritus of Student Leadership U
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Country Club Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Improper Receipt of Paycheck Protection Program Loan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Country Club Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Improper Receipt of Paycheck Protection Program Loan
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WASHINGTON - United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Ferris Pirro, announced today that Secession Golf Club, Inc. ("Secession") agreed to pay $1,047,991 to resolve allegations that the club violated the False
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Duke Energy Florida Builds Student Interest in Energy Careers Through Youth Energy Academy
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida builds student interest in energy careers through Youth Energy Academy
* Job openings within the energy sector projected to increase, creating a gap in the workforce
* More than 200 students participated in this year's events, increasing their interest in utility careers
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida and more than 20 neighboring utilities, education institutions and
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ETSU Student Foundation Ambassadors announce 2026-27 membership
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU Student Foundation Ambassadors announce 2026-27 membership
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ETSU announces its 2026-27 Student Foundation Ambassadors following a successful year of promoting philanthropy among their peers, alumni and donors.
After a successful year, East Tennessee State University's Student Foundation Ambassadors (SFA) announces its membership for 2026-27.
Created by the ETSU Foundation, the SFA is
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Federal Register: DOT Federal Highway Administration Issues Notice to Rescind Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Bishopville Truck Route, Bishopville, SC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that it is rescinding its Notice of Intent (NOI), published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2017, to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Bishopville Truck Route, state project #033261, a proposal to provide a truck route in the vicinity of the City of Bishopville i
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Federal Register: Interior Dept. National Park Service Notice Involving National Register of Historic Places Nominations in 16 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 8, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
Comments are due on September 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The properties listed in this notice a
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Kyle DeMaria and Halina de Jong-Lambert:
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Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships
Introduction
Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post/1, we look at the past 10 years of da
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Food safety workshop helps entrepreneurs take products from kitchen to market
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Food safety workshop helps entrepreneurs take products from kitchen to market
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
South Carolinians hoping to turn a favorite recipe into a food business can learn what it takes to safely move a product from the kitchen to the marketplace through an upcoming Clemson University Food2Market program.
Registration is now open for the Clemson Cooperative Exten
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Glen and Patricia Daigger invest in professorship honoring influential environmental engineering professor Les Grady
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Glen and Patricia Daigger invest in professorship honoring influential environmental engineering professor Les Grady
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Glen and Patricia Daigger are making an investment to establish the Dr. Les Grady Distinguished Professorship in Clemson University's Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences.
The professorship honors C.P. Leslie "
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ICYMI: Chairman Scott Highlights Need for Clarity Act to Secure U.S. Leadership in Digital Assets at SALT Conference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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ICYMI: Chairman Scott Highlights Need for Clarity Act to Secure U.S. Leadership in Digital Assets at SALT Conference
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recently joined Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) for a fireside chat at the SALT 2026 Conference moderated by Kraken's
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Iowa Economic Development Authority: Fort Dodge's 720-Acre Industrial Park Certified as Development-Ready Site
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news:
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Fort Dodge's 720-Acre Industrial Park Certified as Development-Ready Site
Iowa's Crossroads of Global Innovation, a 720-acre industrial park in Fort Dodge, has earned an Iowa Certified Site designation through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), strengthening its ability to attract investment in bioscience, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and other industrial sectors.
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Letter from the President: Beginning a New Academic Year
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Letter from the President: Beginning a New Academic Year
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Office of the President
Dear Clemson Community,
Welcome to the 2026-27 academic year at Clemson University!
In just three weeks as Clemson's 16th President, I have had the privilege of experiencing many of the traditions and moments that make this University so special.
I have conferred degrees on more than 1,000 of our newest alumni at August
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Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year
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As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines.
Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty cou
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Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Urges NOAA to Approve South Carolina Red Snapper Fishing Permit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 19, 2026
NOAA Fisheries
Southeast Regional Office
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
RE: Support for South Carolina Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permit - Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2026-2245
On behalf of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, I write in strong support of the South Carolina Department
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Nancy Lacore Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Nancy Lacore Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program
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Lacore will flip SC-01 blue and help take back the House majority
Today, the DCCC announced that Nancy Lacore has been added to the committee's highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Nancy, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning cam
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New Hampshire Receives $7.4 Million PFAS Payment From 3M for Public Water Systems; State Has Now Recovered More Than $43 Million
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 20 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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New Hampshire Receives $7.4 Million PFAS Payment from 3M for Public Water Systems; State Has Now Recovered More Than $43 Million
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has received a $7.278 million payment from 3M Company as part of a settlement resolving claims by public drinking water providers affected by PFAS contamination. The payment brings New
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Newberry College Earns Bronze Standard in South Carolina Military Academic Recognition Program
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Newberry College posted the following news:
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Newberry College Earns Bronze Standard in South Carolina Military Academic Recognition Program
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State recognition honors Newberry's commitment to supporting veterans, service members and military families
NEWBERRY, S.C. -Aug. 20, 2026 -Newberry College has been awarded the Bronze Standard through the South Carolina Military Academic Recognition Program, recognizing the College's commitment to advancing t
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Pinnacle Financial Partners invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [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 invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville
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New investment strengthens community development and expands access to capital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Pull the Plug on Taxpayer-Funded Gender Experimentation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Pull the Plug on Taxpayer-Funded Gender Experimentation
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Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Terminating Radical Attempts to Negate Sex Through Government Research Act, the TRANS Government Research Act. The bill is simple: no federal dollars to conduct, support, or fund research on gender-related medical treatments. Not for surgeries. Not f
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Rick Barth announces departure; Tim Galbreath named Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Rick Barth announces departure; Tim Galbreath named Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions
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Rick Barth, Ph.D. has announced he will leave the University for another opportunity after four years as the University's Director of undergraduate admissions.
Since joining Clemson in 2022, Barth has helped guide undergraduate admissions through a period of significant change in higher education while expa
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Southern Environmental Law Center, 6 Organizations Issue Letter to N.C. National Forest Supervisor Melonas, Grandfather District Ranger Larson
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following letter with six organizations to North Carolina National Forest Supervisor James Melonas and Grandfather District Ranger Nick Larson.
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 13, 2026
James Melonas
Forest Supervisor
National Forests in North Carolina
160 Zillicoa St., Suite A
Asheville, NC 28801
james.melonas@usda.gov
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Nick Larson
District Ranger
Grandfather Ranger District
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall.
These new additions are:
* Emma Aldrich '22, Visit
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Winthrop Collaboration with York County Natural Gas Leads to Nationally Recognized Customer Education Campaign
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Aug. 19 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Winthrop Collaboration with York County Natural Gas Leads to Nationally Recognized Customer Education Campaign
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#HIGHLIGHTS
* A classroom challenge for Winthrop students grew into an award-winning communications program that helped the York County Natural Gas Authority (YCNGA) better educate its customers.
* YCNGA's customer education campagin featuring Glow the Firefly recently earned three prest
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