News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors
American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of sixteen states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based "EIDP," the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company, Corteva, and a newly cre
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e
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CCU engineering science major Bennett Boulware awarded prestigious GOAL Scholarship for study abroad in Germany
CONWAY, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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CCU engineering science major Bennett Boulware awarded prestigious GOAL Scholarship for study abroad in Germany
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Coastal Carolina University engineering science major Bennett Boulware of Chapin, South Carolina, has been awarded a Global Outreach through Action and Leadership (GOAL) Scholarship to study abroad at Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences in Mainz, Germany, during the Spring
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Clemson develops five field pea varieties for Southeast growers
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson develops five field pea varieties for Southeast growers
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson University scientists have developed five field pea varieties tailored to growing conditions in the Southeast and increasing demand for plant-based food ingredients. The varieties could provide farmers with a winter cash crop on land that might otherwise remain fallow or be used for
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Clemson student uses drones to bring wildlife recorders into remote wetlands
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson student uses drones to bring wildlife recorders into remote wetlands
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
A Clemson University doctoral student has developed a $21 floating platform that drones carry into remote wetlands, helping researchers record wildlife in places not easily reached on foot.
Akshit Suthar's design carries an autonomous recording unit, or ARU, which records soun
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees
October 2, 2026
Alicia Lutz
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest faculty and staff members to campus!
The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest employees to the Cougar family! Whether they're stepping on campus for the first time or coming home to the College after some time away, these new faculty and staff m
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DNC: In the States - After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
IN THE STATES: After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes
Democrats are putting Republicans on defense over their failed record, forcing Trump and Vance to scramble to red states to shore up support from voters who are feeling the squeeze from the administration's cost-spiking policies
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Against the backdrop of disastrous approval ratings and a frac
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FDA Recall Notice: Frutas Y Hortalizas Del Sur Expands Recall of Great Value and Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Berries Over E. Coli Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- 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 Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145
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Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
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The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers.
The s
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Furman faculty, alumni pay tribute to Judy Bainbridge
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman faculty, alumni pay tribute to Judy Bainbridge
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The Post and Courier, The Greenville News and Greenville Journal have published tribute stories about beloved former Furman University professor and administrator Judy Bainbridge who died Sept. 18 just shy of her 90th birthday. Bainbridge came to Furman in 1976 and retired in 2007. She is the author of seven books and more than 500 biweekly articles
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here.
"Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment
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HPU Students Make Connections with 100+ Employers at Career Summit
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students Make Connections with 100+ Employers at Career Summit
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026 - High Point University(r) students met with recruiters from more than 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.
Students also received career advice from Teena Piccione, HPU's Data Exper
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Matthew S. Lewis named interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Matthew S. Lewis named interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics
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Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has named Matthew S. Lewis as the interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics.
Lewis brings extensive experience in research, teaching and leadership to the role. As interim chair, Lewis wil
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SC State junior named one of six Field to Future Scholars nationwide
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State junior named one of six Field to Future Scholars nationwide
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Shelton Manning Jr. has a strong interest in agricultural procurement, managing the buying and supply processes that keep agriculture running smoothly, efficiently and sustainably.
Manning, a junior agribusiness and business management major at South Carolina State University, has gained real-world ex
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SC State students prepare for competitive global workforce at Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State students prepare for competitive global workforce at Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute
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Josiah Rayford, Alia Goode, Shelton Manning Jr. and Josiah Stroman networked with industry leaders and peers from across the nation.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Four South Carolina State University students had the opportunity to connect with career opportunities and build leadership
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Senate passes Sen. Scott's resolution designating September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Senate passes Sen. Scott's resolution designating September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) resolution designating September 2026 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution recognizes the human toll of childhood cancer and pledges to make its prevention and cure a public health priority.
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Students uplift civil discourse and civic engagement at USC
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Students uplift civil discourse and civic engagement at USC
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In a world where political discussion can quickly turn unhealthy, students at USC are working to create a space with healthy, student-centered discourse. Seek First S.C. is an event in which students have the opportunity to ask substantive questions, engage directly with candidates and elected leaders, and see civil discourse mode
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Synovus and Pinnacle Financial Partners donate $250,000 to support new MUSC comprehensive cancer hospital
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 [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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Synovus and Pinnacle Financial Partners donate $250,000 to support new MUSC comprehensive cancer hospital
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CHARLESTON, SC., Oct. 2, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus earlier this year, has donated $250,000 to support
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The Princeton Review names Clemson a Best Value College, No. 1 for internships
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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The Princeton Review names Clemson a Best Value College, No. 1 for internships
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Clemson University ranks No. 1 in Best Schools for Internships and No. 4 in Best Alumni Networks among public schools in recent rankings from The Princeton Review. The publication also named Clemson a Best Value College, a recognition based primarily on academics, affordability and career prospects for graduates.
Each year, C
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University of South Carolina-Aiken: Army's Cyber Leader Seeks Problem-solvers, Critical Thinkers
AIKEN, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news:
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Army's cyber leader seeks problem-solvers, critical thinkers
Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic, commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon, visited USC Aiken on Sept. 21, engaging with university leadership, ROTC cadets and students working in the Regional Security Operations Center. During his visit, Janovic also toured the university's Advanced Manufactur
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USC marine science student combines wildlife conservation with visual storytelling, outreach
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC marine science student combines wildlife conservation with visual storytelling, outreach
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Alden Zerkle grew up loving the ocean and its inhabitants. She spent her free time watching wildlife documentaries on Discovery Channel and National Geographic, so when she was recruited to swim at the University of South Carolina, she knew she wanted to study marine science.
"I went to the beach
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USDA administrator seeks agricultural research partnerships with SC State 1890 Research & Extension
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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USDA administrator seeks agricultural research partnerships with SC State 1890 Research & Extension
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Soil health and crop disease resistance are among the research areas in which a federal administrator says the U.S. Department of Agriculture can foster collaboration with South Carolina State University.
SC State 1890 Research & Extension is the division within the SC S
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What's next for the P-Den? Students will help drive the decision
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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What's next for the P-Den? Students will help drive the decision
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Changes are coming to the P-Den at the Trone Student Center next year, and students are being asked to help decide what comes next.
Chick-fil-A's P-Den location will close May 4, 2027, as the company moves away from smaller, licensed locations on college campuses. Furman and Bon Appetit worked directly with Chick-fil-A to explore options
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