News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
2026 College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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2026 College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty
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College of Arts and Humanities
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the addition of 11 full-time faculty members in the College of Arts and Humanities.
The new faculty join a robust team of educators to help Clemson achieve its mission of educating students to think deeply about and engage in the social, scientific, e
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A Long and Continuing Journey: Bert King '26
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Converse University posted the following news:
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A Long and Continuing Journey: Bert King '26
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Written by Chris Worthy
Bert King '26 is on a path of lifelong learning.
"It's a long journey."
Indeed, Bert King, EdD '26 has been on a path learning the next thing, then the next, for 81 years. And he has no plans to stop anytime soon. Retirement? That's just more time to learn, lead and share.
King's first steps in higher education were at Wester
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Ala. A.G. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on National Security Vulnerabilities in Foreign GLP1, Peptide Supply Chains
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Secretary Rubio:
We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to ackn
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Alumni Awards Winners for 2026
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Alumni Awards Winners for 2026
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Millersville University held its annual Marvelous Marauder and Alumni Award Recognition Dinner in July. The Millersville Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of alumni and others through the Alumni Awards program, which honors individuals who exemplify the values of Millersville and celebrates their professional accomplishments, volunteerism and commitme
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Anderson University Ranks #1 Among Private Universities in South Carolina, #16 in the South
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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Anderson University Ranks #1 Among Private Universities in South Carolina, #16 in the South
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Anderson University has earned the top spot among private universities in South Carolina and ranks #16 among all private regional universities in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 "Best Colleges" rankings.
The University also held its position at #31 overall among all region
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation.
Raoul and the coalition filed
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Press Releases
Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of
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Board of Volvo Cars Appoints Klaus Zellmer as President & CEO
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 22 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release:
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The Board of Volvo Cars appoints Klaus Zellmer as President and CEO
20 Sept 2026
The Board of Directors of Volvo Cars has appointed Klaus Zellmer as President and Chief Executive Officer. Klaus Zellmer will assume the position no later than 1 October 2027. Hakan Samuelsson will, together with the Board, ensure a seamless transition.
Klaus Zellmer is an experienced global automotive executive with more than 30
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Celebrating All Abilities events begin next month
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Celebrating All Abilities events begin next month
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Clemson University will host a slate of events in October as part of "Celebrating All Abilities" month to recognize the abilities of all faculty, staff and students.
Eleven events will be hosted throughout the month, both virtually and in person, featuring faculty and staff presentations on multiple disability awareness topics, including accessibility
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Clemson ranked South Carolina's top university by Forbes and U.S News, earns green light for free speech
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson ranked South Carolina's top university by Forbes and U.S News, earns green light for free speech
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University News
Clemson University is the best university in South Carolina according to recent rankings by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report. Clemson also received a green light rating in the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's (FIRE) 2027 College Free Speech Rankings.
The Forbes
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Clemson researcher rethinks plastic packaging from start to finish
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson researcher rethinks plastic packaging from start to finish
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Plastic plays a role in nearly every part of daily life. It protects food, cushions products during shipping and helps keep goods affordable and accessible. But once those products are used, many plastic materials end up in landfills, where they can persist for decades.
James Sternber
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Clemson scientist aims to give plastic packaging a better end of life
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson scientist aims to give plastic packaging a better end of life
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Plastic plays a role in nearly every part of daily life. It protects food, cushions products during shipping and helps keep goods affordable and accessible. But once those products are used, many plastic materials end up in landfills, where they can persist for decades.
James Stern
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Clemson welcomes new faculty hires for 2026
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson welcomes new faculty hires for 2026
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Clemson University welcomes faculty members who have recently joined the University. The new faculty join a robust team of educators to help Clemson achieve its mission of supporting Clemson Elevate's goals of delivering the No. 1 student experience, research ascension and transforming lives within the state of South Carolina and beyond.
Meet the University'
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Coastal Carolina University names four Swain Scholars for 2026-28
CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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Coastal Carolina University names four Swain Scholars for 2026-28
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Four Coastal Carolina University students have been selected as Swain Scholars for 2026-28, earning a two-year scholarship and an opportunity to apply their academic experience to health and wellness challenges facing local communities.
Through the Swain Scholars program, students work alongside CCU faculty and community partner
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Coker University Introduces Pee Dee Promise to Provide 100 Percent Tuition Coverage for Qualifying Students Across Ten Counties
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Coker University issued the following news:
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Coker University introduces Pee Dee Promise to provide 100 percent tuition coverage for qualifying students across ten counties
Sep 22, 2026
Affordable access initiative targets students in the Pee Dee region
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Coker University today introduced the Pee Dee Promise, an initiative that will provide 100 percent tuition coverage for qualifying students from ten local counties--making college more accessib
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College of Arts and Humanities announces 2026 faculty member promotions
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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College of Arts and Humanities announces 2026 faculty member promotions
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College of Arts and Humanities
At the beginning of the Fall semester, Clemson University announced the tenure and promotion of 19 faculty in the College of Arts and Humanities. Access details on each faculty member by visiting their linked information.
English
Melissa Dugan
Promoted to Principal Lecturer
Jennifer Forsberg
P
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DAV names innovative South Carolina company Large Employer of the Year
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 22 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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DAV names innovative South Carolina company Large Employer of the Year
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ERLANGER, Ky. -DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Sonepar USA, its Large Employer of the Year. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Sonepar provides electrical and professional safety solutions to customers in the contractor, industrial, commercial and utility markets. Representa
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Forest Products Innovation Corridor launches regional effort to rebuild markets for Southern wood
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Forest Products Innovation Corridor launches regional effort to rebuild markets for Southern wood
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
The Forest Products Innovation Corridor launched Sept. 9-11 in Greenville, bringing together forest landowners, manufacturers, researchers, investors, policymakers and economic development leaders from across the Southeast to address declining markets for
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From measles to the 1918 flu: A history of student health at the University of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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From measles to the 1918 flu: A history of student health at the University of South Carolina
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Today, student health and fitness are as central to the University of South Carolina college experience as choosing a major. Whether scaling the 52-foot climbing wall at the Wellness and Fitness Center or stopping by Student Health and Well-Being for a flu shot and a mental health counseling ses
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Jason Cox named CEO of MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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Jason Cox named CEO of MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division
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FLORENCE, S.C. (Sept. 22, 2026) - MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division has named Jason Cox its CEO. In this role, he will lead MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, MUSC Health Marion Medical Center, MUSC Health Black River Medical Center and the MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion.
Cox assumes th
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Legacy of Philanthropy
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Legacy of Philanthropy
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Lander Alumna, Trustee Linda Dolny-Lister Makes Transformational Gift to Name Residence Hall, Fund Scholarships
A legacy of generosity and service at Lander University will soon be reflected in a new name on one of the campus's largest buildings -and in new opportunities for students to pursue their dreams of a college education.
Linda Dolny-Lister, a member of Lander's Board
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Long-time Winthrop Board Member Kathy Bigham Honored for Decades of Service
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Long-time Winthrop Board Member Kathy Bigham Honored for Decades of Service
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#HIGHLIGHTS
* Gary Simrill '91, who serves on the president's Cabinet, read the resolution thanking Bigham for her 23 years of service to their alma mater.
* First appointed to the board in 2003 by then-Governor Mark Sanford as his designee, she later moved to the Fifth Congressional seat where she was elected numerous t
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Mizzou Continues to Rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou continues to rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
Record student success and tremendous growth in breakthrough research fuel the university's climb to a Top 100 national university.
Sept. 22, 2026
The University of Missouri is cementing its place on the national stage, ranking among the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges list.
The recognition reflects a remark
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New Report: The Backlash to Flock Cameras Is Overhyped
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: Sociological] (TNSbrep) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release:
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New Report: The Backlash to Flock Cameras Is Overhyped
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Evidence suggests license plate readers fight crime; smart reforms are better than bans.
NEW YORK, NY- Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are a popular policing technology that uses cameras and integrated software to identify cars by their license plates (and, in some cases, other identifying characteristics).
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Newberry College celebrates 5+ consecutive years among U.S. News' Best Regional Colleges
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Newberry College posted the following news:
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Newberry College celebrates 5+ consecutive years among U.S. News' Best Regional Colleges
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NEWBERRY, S.C. -Sept. 22 -Newberry College continues its record of recognition among the South's best colleges in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, earning top honors among private colleges in South Carolina and standout regional rankings for value and support for veterans.
Newberry is the h
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NLC President Kevin Kramer Appoints 2026 Nominating Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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NLC President Kevin Kramer Appoints 2026 Nominating Committee
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NLC President and Louisville, Kentucky Councilmember Kevin Kramer has appointed the 2026 Nominating Committee to recommend a slate of officers and board members to lead NLC in 2027. These leaders will be elected during the Annual Business Meeting at City Summit on Saturday, Nov. 21.
NLC's P
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Okonite expands Orangeburg County operations
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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Okonite expands Orangeburg County operations
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Okonite Company (Okonite), a cable and wire manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Orangeburg County. The company's $400 million investment will create 105 new jobs.
Founded in 1878, Okonite is one of the oldest insulators of electrical wire and cable in the U.S., supporting a variety of ind
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Old enemies, new host: how a Clemson scientist is decoding Cystic Fibrosis infections
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Old enemies, new host: how a Clemson scientist is decoding Cystic Fibrosis infections
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Deep in the lungs of a person with cystic fibrosis, a quiet microscopic war can unfold.
On one side, a fungus. On the other, a bacterium. Neither is trying to conquer the human body. They are fighting eachother for space and nutrients, the same way they have for millions of years in environments like soil. But when t
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Parents Return to Campus for Family Day on Oct. 3
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Parents Return to Campus for Family Day on Oct. 3
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#HIGHLIGHTS
* Begun by President Shelton J. Phelps in 1936, Family Day was revived in 2007 to become a fun-filled, engaging, and educational event for students and their families.
* Family Day has plenty of fun and academic activities for participants.
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Six weeks into the fall semester, Winthrop University will host s
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Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [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 the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
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FDIC market share data reflects continued execution of growth model during integration
Pinnacle Financ
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RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access
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September 22, 2026
Contact: Preston McGee
Phone: (202) 809-5889
#Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today welcomed NOAA Fisheries' announcement of a new 14-day recreational red snapper
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces PUPPS Act to Shut Down America's Puppy Pipeline to Research Labs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces PUPPS Act to Shut Down America's Puppy Pipeline to Research Labs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 22, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Prohibiting Unethical Procedures on Pets in Science (PUPPS) Act, legislation to shut down America's puppy pipeline to research labs, protect dogs already trapped in the system, and hold violators accountable with tough f
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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Tankersley Named Dean of CSU College of Health Sciences
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Tankersley named dean of CSU College of Health Sciences
September 22, 2026
Charleston Southern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Janet B. Tankersley as dean of the College of Health Sciences. She has been serving as interim dean since June of this year.
Tankersley came to Charleston Southern in 2021 as a professor and associate program director for the Department of
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The John Adams Fellows Program
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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The John Adams Fellows Program
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Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
The Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism (SISC) recently hosted the first cohort of the John Adams Fellows Program for an intellectual "bootcamp" featuring the study of the history, ideas, and institutions of the American Founding.
C. Bradley Thompson, Ph.D., Executive Director of the SISC, launched the program as a par
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Tiger Tech Shop now offers repair services for eligible Apple devices
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Tiger Tech Shop now offers repair services for eligible Apple devices
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Clemson Computing Information Technology
Clemson's campus technology store, the Tiger Tech Shop, is now an Apple Authorized Service Provider, expanding on-campus support with repairs for eligible iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch devices covered under an AppleCare+(r) warranty plan.
The new service is available exclusively to Clemson st
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Transfer of lithium-7 salt accelerates molten salt reactor deployment
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Transfer of lithium-7 salt accelerates molten salt reactor deployment
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More than 60 years after the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) pioneered molten salt reactor technology, material from that historic effort are being prepared to support the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors.
Through a competitive award issued
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Trustees Grant Emeriti Status to First Group of Staff Members
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Trustees Grant Emeriti Status to First Group of Staff Members
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#HIGHLIGHTS
* The honored staff members are: Christopher "Chris" Holloman, Administrative Coordinator, College of Business and Technology; Gina Jones, Registrar; Jamie Larsen, Administrative Assistant, James and Susan Rex Institute for Educational Renewal and Partnerships; and Ben Roach, Engineering Associate.
* The four inaugural re
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U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
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For the 20th consecutive year, University of the Ozarks is ranked among the top 10 regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its annual college rankings.
In the 2027 edition of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges, released on Tuesday, Ozarks was ranked fourth overall among South Regional Colleges. The overall ra
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USC retains top US News rankings for international business, public first-year experience
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC retains top US News rankings for international business, public first-year experience
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The University of South Carolina continues its ranking as one the No. 1 public institution for first-year experience and as one of the best business schools in the nation with a top-ranked international business undergraduate program, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges ra
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t
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Workday Learning to launch Sept. 29 with annual required training
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Workday Learning to launch Sept. 29 with annual required training
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Finance and Operations
The University will officially transition from Tiger Training to Workday Learning as our University's learning management system at the end of September.
The launch of Workday Learning is paired with the launch of the University's Annual Required Training program on September 29, which will be the first two cours
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World leadership that began at Furman
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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World leadership that began at Furman
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More than three decades ago, Alexander Stubb '93 H'17 and Gen. Joshua Rudd '93 arrived at Furman University with different interests, different ambitions and little indication of where their paths would eventually lead.
On Friday, those paths came together again at the university that helped shape both of them.
Stubb, president of the Republic of Finland, and R
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