Clemson University Archives Seek Military Service Stories
Clemson University Seeks Military History Contributions Clemson University archivists are actively seeking additional stories and artifacts to preserve over a century of military history that is integral to the university’s identity. The institution began in 1889 as an all-male military college, less than 25 years after the Civil War. Erica Morris, Clemson’s university archivist for […]
Clemson Expert Advises Early Preparedness for Disruptions
Clemson University Expert on Supply Chain Preparedness September marks National Preparedness Month, a time when communities consider how to prepare for potential disasters. Aadhaar Chaturvedi, a supply chain expert at Clemson University, emphasizes that early preparation can help communities and their supply chains better withstand disruptions. Chaturvedi, an associate professor of operations and supply chain […]
United Way of Greenville County Shifts Funding Strategy
United Way of Greenville County Adjusts Funding Focus The United Way of Greenville County is changing its funding approach to concentrate on individuals in the county who are experiencing financial difficulties. This shift means more resources will be directed toward assisting working families who earn too much to qualify for most aid programs but not […]
Clemson University Announces CFO Transition
Clemson University’s senior vice president for finance and operations and chief financial officer, Rick Petillo, will transition to Vanderbilt University as vice chancellor and chief financial officer. This new role for Petillo is effective November 1. Petillo is scheduled to depart Clemson on October 2. He joined Clemson’s Division of Finance and Operations in 2015 […]
Spartanburg Data Center Approved for 457 Megawatts
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services granted an air permit on September 18 for NorthMark and Valara to expand natural-gas power generation at their Pine Street data center in Spartanburg. The approval has drawn opposition from nearby residents and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The permit allows construction of 11 natural gas turbines that […]
Free STD, HIV Testing Available in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is providing free testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV at most local health departments on Tuesday, September 29, in observance of PrEP Awareness Week. This initiative aims to increase access to crucial health services for residents across the state, including those in the Columbia area. […]
SC Lawmakers Form Committees to Address AI Regulations
South Carolina lawmakers have recently established special committees in both the House and Senate to examine artificial intelligence. These committees, formed in September 2026, will analyze the potential risks associated with AI and explore ways to implement regulatory guardrails. This development highlights a proactive approach by the state’s legislative body to understand and manage the […]
New Law Allows UTVs on South Carolina Roads Later This Year
Lexington residents and other South Carolina drivers will soon be able to operate utility task vehicles (UTVs) on public roads, following the passage of a new state law. However, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) advises that until the law officially takes effect later this year, UTVs must remain off public roadways. The […]
Clemson researches corn stalk strength
Clemson University researchers are leading a new national project focused on developing corn plants with improved stalk strength, a critical effort to reduce crop losses for farmers. This initiative, recently announced, aims to understand why corn stalks fall in the field before harvest, a phenomenon known as lodging. The research, centered at Clemson University, seeks […]
Clemson Football Shows Resilience in Comeback Win
Clemson University’s football team demonstrated a significant comeback on Sunday, September 20, overcoming a double-digit deficit to secure a victory against North Carolina. This win marks the Tigers’ first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play of the season, starting with a 1-0 record. During the initial 30 minutes of the game, the Clemson Tigers trailed by […]