Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces housekeeper charged with stealing from assisted living residents
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces housekeeper charged with stealing from assisted living residents
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Cecily Haselden, 30, of Lexington, S.C.
Haselden faces the following charges:
* Four counts of Exploitation o
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Best states to work 2026: California, DC top the list, while North Carolina, Alabama lag far behind
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Best states to work 2026: California, DC top the list, while North Carolina, Alabama lag far behind
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Oxfam's 2026 index highlights how labor policy is key to addressing our growing affordability crisis, and how states can help fill the gaps in regressive federal policy.
Ahead of Labor Day, Oxfam, the global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice, released
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C-SPAN TO DEVOTE ALL THREE NETWORKS TO 9/11 COVERAGE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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C-SPAN TO DEVOTE ALL THREE NETWORKS TO 9/11 COVERAGE
Expansive, Complete and Unfiltered History and Perspective Voices from Across America
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As America marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, C-SPAN will provide expansive live coverage of commemorations and remembrance events a
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CCU faculty and staff selected for Interfaith America's Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort
CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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CCU faculty and staff selected for Interfaith America's Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort
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Three Coastal Carolina University employees have been selected for Interfaith America's 2026-27 Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort. Justin Vaughn, Ph.D., professor of political science and director of CCU's Center for Applied Civic Leadership; Erika Tritle, Ph.D., associate professor of religious s
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CCU renames College of Graduate and Continuing Studies and names Interim Associate Dean
CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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CCU renames College of Graduate and Continuing Studies and names Interim Associate Dean
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Coastal Carolina University has officially renamed the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies as The Graduate School, reflecting the University's continued commitment to graduate education and its growing role in advancing research, scholarship, and student success.
The transition represents more than a
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Districts Shouldn't Follow NY to Paint a 'Portrait of a Graduate'
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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Minnesota districts shouldn't follow NY to paint a 'Portrait of a Graduate'
Nearly 13 years after Minnesota scrapped high school exit exam requirements, New York is now doing the same. New York's famous Regents exams, a tradition since the 19th century,
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Clemson Extension professionals earn national honors for excellence
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Extension professionals earn national honors for excellence
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson Cooperative Extension professionals earned national recognition from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), receiving honors for professional achievement, service, educational programming and communications.
The awards recognize Extension professionals
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Clemson hosts First Friday Parade at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson hosts First Friday Parade at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11
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Student Affairs
The annual First Friday Parade is back and ready to open up the home football season in full swing. Set to take place on Sept. 11, fans, students, staff, alumni and the local community can expect the parade to start at 6 p.m. sharp at Douthit Hills Hub. Campus and community organizations march all the way down Highway 93, p
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Clemson names 2026 National and Breakthrough Scholars
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson names 2026 National and Breakthrough Scholars
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Clemson University Honors College
This fall, Clemson welcomed eight new National Scholars and four Breakthrough Scholars -bringing the students' talents, curiosity and leadership to the University, with the potential to make an impact far beyond it.
The two programs recruit exceptional students from South Carolina, across the nation and around the
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Clemson University's alcohol and other drug policy outlined for faculty, staff
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson University's alcohol and other drug policy outlined for faculty, staff
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The U.S. Department of Education requires each institution of higher education to annually make its alcohol and other drug policy available to every employee.
Clemson University is committed to promoting an environment of well-being. Employees who use alcohol and other drugs assume a responsibility to comply with South Carol
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Clemson University's alcohol and other drug policy outlined for students
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson University's alcohol and other drug policy outlined for students
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Student Affairs
The U.S. Department of Education requires each institution of higher education to annually make its alcohol and other drug policy available to every student.
Clemson University is committed to promoting an environment of well-being. Students who use alcohol and other drugs assume a responsibility to comply with S
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Conservatory of Music Voice Students Learn from Internationally-Renowned Voice Teachers and Coaches at Bel Canto in Todi
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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Conservatory of Music Voice Students Learn from Internationally-Renowned Voice Teachers and Coaches at Bel Canto in Todi
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Voice students from The South Carolina School of the Arts Conservatory of Music at Anderson University traveled to the Italian medieval hilltop town of Todi to study under a faculty composed of internationally renowned voice teachers and coaches.
Bel Canto in Todi, Italian
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Duke Energy Florida Requests to Lower Rates in 2027
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida requests to lower rates in 2027
Duke Energy Florida customers can expect lower rates beginning in January 2027, compared to December 2026, following a request the company filed today with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC).
What this means:
* Duke Energy Florida's typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy per month should see a $0.71 decrease on t
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Duke Energy Foundation Invests $180,000 in Workforce Training to Support Growth Across South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke Energy Foundation issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation invests $180,000 in workforce training to support growth across South Carolina
* Grants aim to help address labor needs by training technical college students to help meet demand as state continues to grow
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Meeting the demands of South Carolina's continued growth will require more than new infrastructure. It will require a skilled workforce ready to build it.
To hel
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination With Escherichia Coli O145:H28
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recall to Include One Lot of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend Because of Potential Contamination with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145)
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 02, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for A
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Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Mergers & Acquisitions by Bank Holding Companies in N.C., S.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or th
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Rising Fuel Costs in Fifth District States
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Taylor Pessin:
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Rising Fuel Costs in Fifth District States
Introduction
In July, we explored how fuel prices have changed for consumers in the Fifth District and found that changes were not geographically uniform. Although crude oil prices had decreased somewhat when that post was written in mid-July, they spiked again toward the end of July and continued to fluctuate. A
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Global Campaign to Prevent Breast Cancer Kicks Off
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release:
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Global Campaign to Prevent Breast Cancer Kicks Off
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Thousands of survivors, healthcare professionals, and community organizers are rallying this Breast Cancer Awareness season-from California to New York and from Michigan to South Carolina, in addition to several international locations-to share the lifesaving message of prevention with ever
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Harry Shucker receives state's highest civilian honor
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Harry Shucker receives state's highest civilian honor
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Furman University alum and longtime administrator Harry B. Shucker '66 was named a recipient of South Carolina's highest civilian honor on Aug. 11 in Younts Conference Center on campus. The Order of the Palmetto is a non-partisan award from the governor's office that recognizes the extraordinary lifetime achievements of South Carolina citizens.
SC
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Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommRashard Alston, Running Backs - South Carolina State
WACO, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommRashard Alston, Running Backs - South Carolina State
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On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Rashard Alston, Running Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach at South Carolina State.
Alston shares his journey from playing running back and linebacker at Newberry College to beginning his
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Key safety reminders from Chief Bruder for Campus Safety Month
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Key safety reminders from Chief Bruder for Campus Safety Month
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Public Safety
#Welcome back Tigers!
A new academic year is here, and with it comes lots of energy and excitement throughout campus. I personally enjoyed welcoming all the new faces during move-in, and it has been great to connect with returning students who are eager to continue their Clemson Experience.
September is designated as Campus
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Looking to the past to protect South Carolina's coastal future
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Looking to the past to protect South Carolina's coastal future
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Long before satellite imagery, climate models and environmental monitoring stations, the wetlands, forests and waterways surrounding Winyah Bay were already telling a story.
Now, Clemson University scientists are learning how to read it.
The Winyah Bay estuary, part of the 16,000-acre Hob
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Meet the 2027 Furman Fellows
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Meet the 2027 Furman Fellows
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Each spring, Furman University recognizes five graduating seniors as Furman Fellows -one of the university's highest honors. Selected for their accomplishments, creativity, problem-solving and the respect of their peers and faculty, each Fellow receives a $10,000 award, made possible through the generosity of Trustee Emeritus Bob Buckman, who passed away in May 2026, and h
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Meet the new faculty members of the College of Architecture, Art and Construction
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Meet the new faculty members of the College of Architecture, Art and Construction
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College of Architecture, Art and Construction
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the addition of eight faculty in the College of Architecture, Art and Construction. The new faculty join a robust team of educators to help Clemson achieve its mission of educating students to think deeply about a
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Meet the Team: Liv Keaton
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Meet the Team: Liv Keaton
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Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
Liv Keaton joins the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine as the receptionist and administrative assistant. Keaton will be the first person that visitors, students, faculty and staff see when they walk through the college's doors. Keaton is helping to create a welcoming environment, bringing warmth and a passio
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NASDA celebrates U.S. Country of Honor designation with record 'A Taste of the States: Miami' pavilion
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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NASDA celebrates U.S. Country of Honor designation with record 'A Taste of the States: Miami' pavilion
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Showcase grows 11% to 22,200 square feet, featuring 165 food and beverage companies and 32 NASDA-sponsored buyers from 23 countries.
Press Release
MIAMI -The National Association of State Departments of Agric
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NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates widespread support and participation in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month(r), which ran throughout the month of August.
To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this year's National Shooting Sports
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Paw Power: Austin Dollar helps F1 team race ahead with Clemson University engineering degrees
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Paw Power: Austin Dollar helps F1 team race ahead with Clemson University engineering degrees
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
They are exquisitely tuned engineering masterpieces that howl down the straightaways at more than 200 mph and corner with feline agility, making a roller coaster feel like a Sunday drive.
Formula 1 race cars are some of the fastest and hardest-cornering v
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President Conyers highlights SC State's growth, impact during Capital City Rotary address
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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President Conyers highlights SC State's growth, impact during Capital City Rotary address
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SC State leader points to enrollment gains, campus transformation and university's role in developing leaders
COLUMBIA, S.C. -South Carolina State University is building on enrollment growth and major campus investments to serve more students and strengthen South Carolina's workforce, President Al
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Satellite images show how penguins' diets are changing in response to Antarctic climate change
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Satellite images show how penguins' diets are changing in response to Antarctic climate change
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College of Science
Casey Youngflesh, Clemson University
The color of penguin poop, as seen from space, is offering a new window into how the ecology and the environment of Antarctica are changing over time.
Adelie penguins are one of the most abundant predators in the Southern Ocean. They rely on food sourc
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Simpsonville man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charge
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Simpsonville man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charge
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Adam Michael Kolthoff, 45, of Simpsonville, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office made th
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South Carolina House Speaker Recognizes AFA Chapter Leader
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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South Carolina House Speaker Recognizes AFA Chapter Leader
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On August 18, Cheryl Moye, vice president of the AFA Swamp Fox Chapter of South Carolina, opened her mailbox to a surprise-a letter sent from the South Carolina House of Representatives written by its Speaker of the House recognizing Moye for her leadership.
In the letter, South Carolina House
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Students can explore degree programs through the Major/Minor Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 8
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Students can explore degree programs through the Major/Minor Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 8
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Undergraduate students can explore Clemson's wide variety of degree programs during the annual Major/Minor Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Hendrix Student Center ballrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The event is co-hosted by Exploratory Studies and Clemson Undergraduate Student Government.
Advisors and representati
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The Lyceum Scholars Program welcomes newest class
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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The Lyceum Scholars Program welcomes newest class
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The Lyceum Scholars Program recently welcomed 19 new students to the Class of 2030. These incoming first-year students were chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 1,100 applicants to study the foundations of a free society and the importance of moral character.
This year's class and their hometowns include:
* Zack Alban, Davidsonville, Marland;
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Tigers Together: Clemson promotes a community of care during Suicide Prevention Month
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Tigers Together: Clemson promotes a community of care during Suicide Prevention Month
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to remember those affected by suicide, raise awareness about suicide prevention and share mental health resources
At Clemson University, the month highlights Tigers Together, Clemson's comprehensive suicide prevention initiative. The purpose of Tigers Toge
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Timmons Introduces SNAP Fraud Accountability Act to Crack Down on Fraud and Protect Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Timmons Introduces SNAP Fraud Accountability Act to Crack Down on Fraud and Protect Taxpayers
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Congressman William Timmons (SC-04) introduced the SNAP Fraud Accountability Act, legislation to strengthen accountability for fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and protect taxpayer dollars.
Under current law, violations of the Food and Nutrition Act involv
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Two students from Clemson chemistry research group earn national mass spectrometry honors
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Two students from Clemson chemistry research group earn national mass spectrometry honors
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When Sabrina Fernandez first joined Chris Chouinard's research group, she was interested in becoming a forensic scientist. Heidi Sabatini arrived at Clemson University with an interest in environmental analysis shaped by her growing up on the coast.
Both found opportunities to pursue their interests in Chouinard's
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Vinson weighs in on Andrews' Senate campaign, state's early primary slot
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Vinson weighs in on Andrews' Senate campaign, state's early primary slot
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Furman University's Danielle Vinson commented on U.S. Senate and presidential politics in articles appearing in The Herald and The Greenville News. In The Herald, Vinson said the Senate race between Democrat Annie Andrews and Republican Darline Graham will be a tougher road for the GOP candidate than it would've been for Graham's
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Why Does State Government Work the Way It Does? Vincent Sheheen to Explain at Lander
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Why Does State Government Work the Way It Does? Vincent Sheheen to Explain at Lander
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For anyone who has ever wondered why South Carolina government works the way it does, Vincent Sheheen offers a perspective shaped by years of public service.
Sheheen, whose political career spanned 20 years as a member of the South Carolina Senate and South Carolina House of Representatives, will speak at Lander Unive
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