News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
September 25, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br
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Ala. A.G. Marshall Urges Congress to Add Women's Sports Protections to College Sports Bill
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 26 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Urges Congress to Add Women's Sports Protections to College Sports Bill
September 24, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall submitted a letter urging House and Senate leadership to support legislative language in an amendment to S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, that protects the privacy, safety, and opportunities for
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Annual Required Training to launch in Workday Learning September 29
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Annual Required Training to launch in Workday Learning September 29
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Clemson's annual required training program will launch for all faculty and staff on Tuesday, September 29. The annual practice equips faculty and staff with the knowledge and resources needed to foster a safe, ethical and supportive campus community.
This year's training will cover two essential areas:
* Conflict of Interest (COI)
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Campuses Recognized for Excellence in Dining and Local Sourcing
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Campuses Recognized for Excellence in Dining and Local Sourcing
September 25, 2026
Creating meaningful dining experiences is an important part of student life, and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality partner campuses continue to be recognized for programs that enhance the student experience thr
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
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Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information
Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs.
Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o
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Bronx Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Prison For Trafficking More Than 100 Guns To New York City
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Bronx Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Prison For Trafficking More Than 100 Guns To New York City
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF"), Bryan DiGirolamo, and Commissioner of the New York City Police De
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CGTC's Dr. Deborah Burks Honored for More Than Two Decades of Service to SACCR
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news:
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CGTC's Dr. Deborah Burks Honored for More Than Two Decades of Service to SACCR
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Macon, Ga - The Southern Association of Community College Research (SACCR) recently presented Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Deborah Burks with the prestigious Edith Carter Outstanding Service Award during its annual conference in September in Charleston, Sou
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Changes to Paid Parental Leave effective Oct. 1
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Changes to Paid Parental Leave effective Oct. 1
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Finance and Operations
The state of South Carolina has updated the Paid Parental Leave guidelines, providing additional benefits to eligible Clemson faculty and staff. The changes expand eligibility, extend leave duration for certain employee groups, and increase covered events.
The following changes apply to qualifying events occurring on or after Oct
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Delayed fall colors could create one of the most vibrant seasons in recent years
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Delayed fall colors could create one of the most vibrant seasons in recent years
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
For now, the Blue Ridge Mountains remain more emerald than amber. But beneath the green canopy, trees are quietly preparing for a dramatic seasonal transformation that Clemson University forest ecologist Donald Hagan says could produce one of the region's most vibrant fal
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Demand for Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine Apparent with 2031 Applicant Class
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Demand for Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine Apparent with 2031 Applicant Class
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Over 1,200 students chose to apply to be one of the 80 members of the second class of Clemson's Harvey S. Peeler College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) wrapped up the 2027-28 academic year period for veterinary colleges around the world on Sept. 15, and
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Drs. Eggerding and Shultis Present at World Congress of Music Therapy in Italy
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Converse University posted the following news:
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Drs. Eggerding and Shultis Present at World Congress of Music Therapy in Italy
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Dr. Carol Shultis and Dr. Liz Eggerding presented at the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy in July. Dr. Shultis was in attendance while Dr. Eggerding participated virtually.
The first part of the presentation included a video of Dr. Eggerding sharing specific sections of her dissertation research a
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Application of Verizon to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition is Not Automatically Granted
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-227):
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On August 10, 2026, Verizon ILEC affiliates (collectively, Verizon),/1 filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requesting authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214, and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec. 63.71, to discontinue
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Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Application for Subzone for JAS Forwarding Facility in Greer, South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Foreign-Trade Zone 38; Application for Subzone; JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc.; Greer, South Carolina
An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, requesting subzone status for the facility of JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc., located in Greer, South Carolina. The applica
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Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Application for Subzone for Magna Mirrors in Duncan, South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Foreign-Trade Zone 38; Application for Subzone; Magna Mirrors of America Inc.; Duncan, South Carolina
An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, requesting subzone status for the facility of Magna Mirrors of America Inc., located in Duncan, South Carolina. The
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Federal Register: Foreign-Trade Zones Board Receives Application for Subzone for Schaeffler Group USA in Fort Mill, South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Foreign-Trade Zone 38; Application for Subzone; Schaeffler Group USA Inc.; Fort Mill, South Carolina
An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, requesting subzone status for the facility of Schaeffler Group USA Inc., located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The a
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Hanaa Khan '28 writes opinion piece about penny sales tax
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Hanaa Khan '28 writes opinion piece about penny sales tax
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Hanaa Khan, a junior at Furman University, has written an opinion piece in The Greenville News in favor of a proposed penny sales tax for Greenville residents. The tax, which will appear on the ballot this November, has the potential to raise more than $510 million over eight years to fund road and infrastructure projects as well as provide pr
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Insurance open enrollment to begin Thursday, Oct. 1
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Insurance open enrollment to begin Thursday, Oct. 1
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Finance and Operations
Open Enrollment will kick off later this week on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
During Open Enrollment, eligible employees can enroll or make changes to their insurance coverage to take effect January 1, 2027. If changes are not made by the deadline (October 31, at 11:59 p.m.), employees cannot make changes until the next open en
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Justice Department Holds the First Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Holds the First Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime
September 25, 2026
The Department also held a memorial to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
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On Thursday, the Attorney General gathered victims and survivor families together at the first Summit on Victims of Violent Crime ahead of a memorial for National Day of Remembrance for Murder
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Like Mother, Like Major: A Clemson English Legacy
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Like Mother, Like Major: A Clemson English Legacy
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College of Arts and Humanities
The Ott Family bleeds Clemson orange, but when Cynthia Ott '86 stepped on campus in the 1980's, she wasn't sold on the idea.
"I was originally accepted to the University of Georgia and fully intended to go there. My older sister had graduated from Clemson, and I was determined to be 'different,'" she recalled. But her pa
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Marketing major says embracing opportunity has enriched his USC experience
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Marketing major says embracing opportunity has enriched his USC experience
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If you ask Grant Hunter what the best way to get involved on campus is, he will tell you to just step out of your dorm and be open to whatever opportunity comes your way.
"One of the greatest parts about the University of South Carolina is that you never know what you're going to get yourself into," says Hunter,
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Mercer alumnae rise to top levels of Greek organizations
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer alumnae rise to top levels of Greek organizations
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Alumnae from Mercer University's sorority chapters are continuing to make an impact in their Greek organizations at the regional, national and international levels.
These Mercerians have carried the skills and sisterhood experiences they gained as students into their lives and careers. Many stay involved in their sororities long after graduation, and se
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New Faculty Join Coker University
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Coker University issued the following news:
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New Faculty Join Coker University
Sep 25, 2026
Coker welcomes 11 faculty across eight academic areas
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Coker University welcomed 11 new faculty members this semester. With specialties in art, education, business, history, and criminology, the incoming faculty are dedicated to developing students' analytical and creative thinking in each subject area.
"It is always exciting to welcome new faculty into
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NSF Grant Expands Research Opportunities for PC Students
CLINTON, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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NSF grant expands research opportunities for PC students
September 24, 2026
Presbyterian College will receive more than $700,000 through statewide EPSCoR initiative focused on research and STEM workforce development
Presbyterian College students and faculty will gain new opportunities for scientific research through a four-year, $10 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to South Carolina's
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [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 is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
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Firm is ranked among 16 finalist companies nationwide
Pinnacle Financial Partners earned the No. 1 spot nationwide on the 2026 list of Best Places to Work for Women fro
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Presbyterian College: Faculty Friday - Dr. Suzie Smith '82
CLINTON, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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Faculty Friday: Dr. Suzie Smith '82
By Cassidy Oldham '28, Russell Program Intern September 25, 2026
Presbyterian College business administration professor reflects on 40 years of teaching, research, and community
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For Dr. Suzanne Smith, the Robert M. Vance Professor of Business Administration, Presbyterian College has served her as a student and she has served it as an educator for more than four
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Reps. Chu, Morrison, and Sen. Murray Lead House & Senate Democrats to Demand RFK Jr. & HHS Return Millions in Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Chu, Morrison, and Sen. Murray Lead House & Senate Democrats to Demand RFK Jr. & HHS Return Millions in Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Reproductive Task Force Co-Chairs & Liaisons Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 92 Democratic Senators & Members in a let
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Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries' announcement of the 2026 recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic in which the agency issued new Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs)
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Sen. Tim Scott introduces legislation to crack down on foreign birth tourism industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Tim Scott introduces legislation to crack down on foreign birth tourism industry
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced legislation targeting the commercial birth tourism industry and the misuse of U.S. temporary travel programs. The Birth Tourism Elimination Act would prohibit foreign nationals from using certain temporary travel programs for the primary purpose of
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Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S.
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Bipartisan, bicameral legislation from lawmakers from film production states follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit
Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Tim Sco
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Southern Wesleyan's President Dr. Bill Barker Addresses United Nations Summit on Antisemitism in Higher Ed
CENTRAL, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Southern Wesleyan University issued the following news:
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Southern Wesleyan's President Dr. Bill Barker Addresses United Nations Summit on Antisemitism in Higher Ed
Sep 25, 2026
NEW YORK CITY -- Southern Wesleyan University President Bill Barker recently spoke to a United Nations pre-General Assembly summit on combatting antisemitism on university campuses. His speech was one of several addresses promoting a range of policy issues from supporting trad
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Student artists recognized at KU Libraries' celebration of 2026 LibArt exhibition
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Student artists recognized at KU Libraries' celebration of 2026 LibArt exhibition
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LAWRENCE -University of Kansas Libraries' LibArt program, a year-round, juried exhibition of student art displayed throughout library spaces, celebrated a diverse exhibit of student work and recognized award recipients Sept. 17 at a reception in Watson Library.
In its 16th year, the LibArt show includes 228 pieces of art
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UDRI at 70: Building on a legacy of innovation
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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UDRI at 70: Building on a legacy of innovation
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Seventy years ago, Air Force requests for support solving complex technology challenges ignited the formation of the University of Dayton Research Institute. Today, UDRI is a nationally recognized research powerhouse, advancing technologies that strengthen national defense, support industry, and move innovation from the laboratory into the real world.
"As UDRI
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Wofford College Awarded NSF Grant Worth Nearly $2 Million
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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Wofford College awarded NSF grant worth nearly $2 million
Funding will create inaugural BOSS Scholars program for STEM majors
2026-09-25
Wofford College is launching a new program focused on providing STEM opportunities and support for students from low-income households through a $1.998 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic
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