CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 17 -- Clemson University issued the following commentary on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Elevate Well-Being: Why well-being and ethical conduct belong together By Tracy Arwood When we talk about ethics, it's easy to think only in terms of rules, policies and obligations. But at its core, ethical conduct is about how we treat one another and how we build a community where everyone can thrive. Living our values means choosing, day after day, to do the right thing -- and t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Mace Introduces Accountable Leadership For Veterans Act To Improve VA Care And Protect Taxpayer Dollars * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, introduced the Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act, legislation aimed at improving care for veterans by strengthening leadership accountability  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Electric Utility Affordability Crisis Brewing in South Carolina * COLUMBIA, S.C. - An executive order issued by Donald Trump last week could block state guardrails around artificial intelligence and the infrastructure needed to run AI data centers, including popular state-level initiatives, known as large load tariffs, that help ensure tech companies have financial skin in the game for the more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Dec. 17 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * From 'Weird Al' to Wisdom: Lander Graduates Challenged to be Unapologetically Themselves By Karen Petit With humor and a challenge to be boldly original, keynote speaker Dr. Zach Rubin urged graduates at Lander University's 172nd commencement Tuesday (Dec. 16) to resist blending in and instead stand out from the crowd. Rubin, an associate professor of sociology and Lander's 2025 Distinguished Professor, more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 17 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Inventors can apply for NSF I-Corps Cohort at Clemson By Scott Miller Faculty and graduate students can advance their research innovations and business ideas by joining the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Regional Cohort at Clemson in the spring. Organized by the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) and the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub, the NSF I-Corps Regional Cohort at Clemson is a seve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott Expresses Support for Grieving Jewish Communities Following Antisemitic Terror Attack at Bondi Beach * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) spoke on the Senate floor today to express support for Jewish communities grieving the terror attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, and to honor the victims whose lives were lost. Sen. Scott's remarks below (as delivered): In light of th more PR

EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 17 -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, issued the following news: * * * South Carolina Department of Transportation and Horry County select Stantec to lead design of $840 million SC90 road widening project Significant infrastructure investment will improve mobility in one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions * Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to lead the design for the SC90 East Cox Ferry Road widening  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Timmons Announces House Passage of the Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025 (H.R. 5810) * The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5810, the Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Representative William Timmons (R-S.C.) to reform federal workforce procedures, increase efficiency, and reduce wasteful spending. H.R. 5810 directs federal agencies to str more PR

SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * 332nd AEW rolls towards modernization with new vehicle fleet By Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- The 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron received new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, improving the fleet used for base defense and increasing safety and survivability in challenging more PR

SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * AFCENT Battle Lab paves way for drone-on-drone defense By Tech. Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) Public Affairs As technology advances and the battlespace continues to evolve, the U.S. Air Force is finding innovative ways to overcome new and previously unimagined obstacles. The world has taken notice of the threat and the opport more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits South Carolina on History Rocks! Tour and Returning Education to the States Tour * SOUTH CAROLINA Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited West Pelzer Elementary School in Pelzer, South Carolina as part of the U.S. Department of Education's (the Department's) national History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour in celebration of Ameri more PR