News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
A Secret Worth Sharing: Lander Surprises Student with First Acceptance for Fall 2027
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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A Secret Worth Sharing: Lander Surprises Student with First Acceptance for Fall 2027
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A secret had been carefully guarded for weeks. Only a select few knew what was about to unfold, and one of them was a mother who worked quietly behind the scenes to orchestrate a surprise her daughter would never forget.
On a late summer afternoon, the mystery came to life when a contingent of Lander University admin
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
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Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exp
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CECAS recognizes inaugural Global Scholars and Dean's Scholar Fellows
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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CECAS recognizes inaugural Global Scholars and Dean's Scholar Fellows
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences has launched CECAS Global Scholars, a new fellowship program designed to support select incoming master's students.
The inaugural cohort includes five students who began their graduate studies at Clemso
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Clemson announces CFO transition as Rick Petillo joins Vanderbilt
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson announces CFO transition as Rick Petillo joins Vanderbilt
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Rick Petillo, Clemson University's senior vice president for finance and operations and chief financial officer, will join Vanderbilt University as vice chancellor and chief financial officer, effective Nov. 1. Petillo will depart Clemson on Oct. 2.
"Rick has provided important leadership to Clemson, and we appreciate his service to th
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Clemson recognized with awards from Preservation South Carolina
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson recognized with awards from Preservation South Carolina
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Clemson Libraries
Clemson University has been recognized with several awards from Preservation South Carolina, an organization dedicated to preserving the state's historic buildings, structures and sites.
The statewide Historic Preservation Awards are also sponsored by the Office of the Governor and the South Carolina Department of Arch
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College of Education Graduate Named Anderson District Five Teacher of the Year
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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College of Education Graduate Named Anderson District Five Teacher of the Year
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Dylan Taylor, an Anderson University graduate and a T.L. Hanna High School teacher, loves his job teaching and coaching students. He's also dedicated to ensuring nobody sits on the sidelines when it comes to the game of life.
For this kind of dedication, Taylor was named Anderson District Five Teacher of the Year.
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Converse University Hosts 5th Annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Converse University posted the following news:
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Converse University Hosts 5th Annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week
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Converse University will hold its fifth annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week from September 25 through October 2, 2026, with a focus on Data Insights in Public Health. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States and several other countries.
"What began as a targeted event for specialized majors has g
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Duke Energy Foundation, Tampa Bay Rays Donate $93,000 to Help Florida Customers Pay Energy Bills
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation, Tampa Bay Rays donate $93,000 to help Florida customers pay energy bills
September 21, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida customers are benefiting from the Tampa Bay Rays winning season. For each Rays win, the Duke Energy Foundation donated $1,000 to the company's Share the Light Fund, which distributes funds to social service agencies that provide energy bill paym
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ESPN's SportsCenter On Campus Returning to Coastal Carolina
CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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ESPN's SportsCenter On Campus Returning to Coastal Carolina
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ESPN's SportsCenter On Campus will return to Coastal Carolina University on Thursday, Sept. 24, ahead of the Chanticleers' matchup against Liberty.
Hosted by anchor Matt Barrie, SportsCenter On Campus brings ESPN's flagship program to college campuses on Thursdays throughout the college football season, capturing the atmosphere, tradi
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-210):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-209):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, September 21, 2026
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- 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, September 21, 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 September 21, 2026, include the following:
Tuesday, September 22 at 10:30 AM: Gov. McMaster, along with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce
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Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Protect California's Sovereignty and Guard Against Unauthorized Military Deployments
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sep 19, 2026
Governor Newsom signs bill to protect California's sovereignty and guard against unauthorized military deployments
What you need to know: This new law signed by Governor Newsom draws a clear line around state-to-state military deployments and preserves California's sovereignty over military forces operating within its borders.
LOS ANGELES - Strengthening control over ou
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Local and global news outlets cover Stubb/Rudd event at Furman
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Local and global news outlets cover Stubb/Rudd event at Furman
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Amid a capacity crowd Sept. 18 in McAlister Auditorium at Furman University, news organizations near and far covered a talk featuring Finnish President Alexander Stubb and General Joshua Rudd, both 1993 Furman alumni. From domestic and foreign policy to artificial intelligence to college days hijinks, news sources touched on a range of to
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Luther H. Story
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Luther H. Story
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Army Cpl. Luther H. Story, an infantryman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War.
Story was born July 20, 1932, in Buena Vista, Georgia. His parents were Mark and Florence, both sharecroppers in Plains, Georgia, on land owned by James Earl Carter Sr., the father of future President Jimmy Carter.
The family la
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N.H. A.G. Formella: Officer Identified in Hampton, New Hampshire Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 22 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
Officer Identified in Hampton, New Hampshire Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce an update regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 5, 2026, in Hampton, New Hampshire, identifying the name of the officer who discharged hi
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National Wild Turkey Federation: Evolution of Wild Turkey Research in the Southeast
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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Evolution of Wild Turkey Research in the Southeast
September 21, 2026
The Southeast is often regarded as the cradle of turkey hunting. It is the region that gave birth to the culture we have today. But in the early-to-mid 20th century, during a time when populations were imperiled and just seeing a bird was something to behold, researchers and biologists were creating a conserv
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Alerts National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by Chinese Businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond alerts National Security Council to exploitation of FDA approved drugs by Chinese businesses
September 21, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to a national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is being exploited by Chinese businesses.
Drummond and 19 other st
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Paid leave for response, training now available for Civil Air Patrol members
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Paid leave for response, training now available for Civil Air Patrol members
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On June 30, 2026, Governor Henry McMaster signed S.1043, the Civil Air Patrol Leave Act, into law.
The Civil Air Patrol Leave Act provides paid leave to eligible Civil Air Patrol members for specific circumstances related to their service.
The act, and subsequent available leave, is effective October 1, 2026.
Eligible emp
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Policy for Short-Term Rentals - Balancing Property Rights and Community Preferences
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 22 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary:
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Policy for short-term rentals: Balancing property rights and community preferences
Short-term rental restrictions do little to improve housing affordability and often impose sweeping burdens on responsible hosts, guests, and platforms.
Eliza Terziev
Housing Policy Analyst
September 21, 2026
Across the country, state and local governments are passing increasingly restrictive short-term rental
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Rep. Nancy Mace Supports $490,000 Grant To Expand College Opportunities For Lowcountry Students
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Supports $490,000 Grant To Expand College Opportunities For Lowcountry Students
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CHARLESTON, S.C., (Sept. 21, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today announced a $490,000 federal grant for Trident Technical College's Talent Search Program, helping expand college and career opportunities for 980 students annually across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.
The
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Warnock, Scott Unveil Bipartisan Effort to Reverse Fort Gordon's Hospital Closure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Scott Unveil Bipartisan Effort to Reverse Fort Gordon's Hospital Closure
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Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Tim Scott introduced an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act bill to reverse the closure of inpatient services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
According to reporting by WRDW, the Defense Health Agency confirmed its intent to transition Eisenhowe
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Wofford College: Women's Basketball Gets $2 Million Gift
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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Women's basketball gets $2 million gift
Steve and Ashley Richardson Allen endow college's first head coaching position
2026-09-21
Jimmy Garrity just became the Ashley Richardson Allen Head Women's Basketball Coach.
Steve and Ashley Richardson Allen surprised the team and coaches with the announcement of the $2 million endowment gift at the team's first official practice today (Monday, Sept. 21) on the
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