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Genetically-engineered immune cells show promise for preventing organ rejection
A Medical University of South Carolina team reports in Frontiers in Immunology that it has engineered a new type of genetically modified immune cell that can precisely target and neutralize antibody-producing cells complicit in organ rejection....

South Carolina releases weekly fruit and vegetable market review for August 15
Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of AgricultureHugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of Agriculture The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has released its latest Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review...

Where was The Rainmaker season 1 filmed? Complete guide to all filming locations and other production details
Developed by Michael Seitzman & Jason Richman, The Rainmaker season 1 is an American series that premiered on August 15, 2025 exclusively on the USA Network. The show adapts John Grisham’s best selling novel of the same name and has earned mixed...
TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump’s Second Term
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation — and the list only continues to grow. Here...

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is making a name for himself
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- There aren't many places LaNorris Sellers can go without being noticed. After a spectacular second season at South Carolina in which he took the Gamecocks to the brink of the College Football Playoff, coach Shane Beamer said...

Where ESPN’s SP+ ranks South Carolina
With the college football season beginning in just over two weeks, preseason polls and power rankings are sweeping the nation. In recent days, South Carolina slotted in at No. 13 in both the AP and coaches preseason rankings. This week, ESPN...

What Is Quantum Technology & How Is South Carolina Looking To Make Billions Off Of It?
Quantum technology might sound like something out of science fiction, but it's quietly stepping into the real world — and it's doing things traditional computers simply can't. If you're wondering what quantum computing is, here's the gist: at its...

DOJ proposes settlement over rent-fixing allegations with firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments
Greystar, a South Carolina-based real estate firm that in Central Massachusetts manages more than 2,700 apartment units and owns three residential complexes, has reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations it...

These 56 South Carolina companies rank on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list
56 South Carolina companies ranked on 2025 Inc. 5000 list R2P Innovations in Ladson ranked No. 5 with 19,560% growth White Leaf Provisions earned No. 1,968 with 220% growth 28 SC companies exceeded the national median growth of 169% The 2025...

Colleton County Alumni Chapter of South Carolina State University Hosts Seventh Annual Scholarship Banquet
By Anna S. Bright “Knowledge, Duty, Honor,” South Carolina State University’s motto, reflects the values instilled in its students. Additionally, the university’s focus on providing an exceptional educational experience to all students highlights...

Former University of Michigan president picked for education role in U.K.
By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the...

Four-star DB Kennedy Green Prioritizes South Carolina in Recruitment
Kennedy Green, a four-star defensive back from Georgia, has reopened his recruitment and is considering multiple schools, with South Carolina currently leading the pack. Green, who stands 6-2, emphasized the importance of building authentic...

South Carolina Launches $7 Billion Highway Overhaul to Ease Traffic and Modernise Aging Infrastructure
Justin Powell, leader of South Carolina’s Department of Transportation (SCDOT), is no stranger to groundbreaking ceremonies. With nearly seven years at the agency, Powell has witnessed a dramatic transformation in the state’s roads and...

Republican governors ‘double’ National Guard presence in Washington
Four Republican states will send National Guard personnel to Washington, more than doubling the number of soldiers on the streets of the US capital. West Virginia, Mississippi, Ohio and South Carolina will deploy hundreds of troops in the coming...

Introducing: Charlie’s Place
Beloved. Notorious. Defiant. Folk hero. These are just a few ways to describe Charlie Fitzgerald, the entrepreneur who owned an integrated nightclub during the Jim Crow era in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Charlie broke down racial barriers...

USC move-in brings 5,000 students, fresh energy to Columbia campus
More than 5,000 students moved into University of South Carolina residence halls in a single day, launching the fall semester and boosting local business. COLUMBIA, S.C. — More than 5,000 students moved into residence halls at the University of...

Former Patriots Quarterback to Have College Number Retired
By Andrew Wright is a Newsweek contributor based in Lancaster, South Carolina. His focus is MLB content. Andrew has been with Newsweek since April 1st and previously worked at Yardbarker, SEC Unfiltered and more. He is a graduate of Charleston...

Billions of dollars going toward interstate widening across SC, with much more to come
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - From the corner of the Lowcountry to the tip of the Upstate, South Carolina’s population is growing — and so too are its biggest and busiest roads. Billions of dollars are being spent across the state to take care of an...

This Underrated Amtrak Route Is Quietly Becoming The Best Sleeper Train in America — But No One Knows It Exists
While many travelers fight elbows on the Interstate traffic, or crowd the skies with planes, train passengers are treated to delicious cocktails and meals onboard, complete with car attendants, and Amtrak is no exception. Amtrak's sleeping trains,...

South Carolina Supreme Court Undermines Contractual Protections of the Economic Loss Rule
Businesses — especially service providers like contractors, subcontractors, consultants and design professionals — rely on their contracts to define their risks in the marketplace. For decades, a legal doctrine known as “the economic loss rule”...