Researchers to examine what attracts, discourages Black students in engineering education
A team of Clemson researchers is using a $398,263 award from the National Science Foundation’s Broadening Participation in Engineering program to examine factors that both encourage and discourage Black students from pursuing education in engineering fields. Researchers will also examine how different academic pathways in engineering vary by gender and institution type for Black students. Catherine Mobley, a professor in Clemson’s...
Darlington High athletics director announces resignation
Phil Jones, athletics director for Darlington High School, announced April 17 that he will resign his position at the end of the academic year in order to pursue other professional opportunities. Jones joined Darlington High School in 2013. During his time at the head of athletic programs for the school, he worked to provide and advance many positive opportunities for student-athletes. He also worked to improve athletic facilities at...
Representative James Smith critical of actions taken on solar bill
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Representative James Smith recently met with solar industry employees at Summit Solar in downtown Greenville to discuss the recent events at the Statehouse. Speaking with reporters, Representative James Smith emphasized that, “We must come together and find a solution that will move South Carolina forward and ensure that its citizens, and not corporate special interests, are put first. We need to...
Noble releases his Reform Energy Policy
South Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Phil Noble has released his Radical Better Energy Reform Policy. Noble’s plan calls for radical reforms in order to protect consumers and create a sustainable energy future at the lowest possible cost. “Everything is on the table; we need big, bold and radically better reforms” said Noble. “The guiding principles are: 1) 100 percent refund of consumers’ money, 2) sending those guilty...
Catherine Templeton unveils Treat Criminals Like Criminals Policy
Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Templeton unveiled her Treat Criminals Like Criminals platform today. Speaking on the Bob Mclain Show, a popular conservative talk radio program in the Upstate, Templeton said it was time to “treat criminals like criminals,” bring back the firing squad, and jam cell phones in prisons. “I will lead a major crackdown in the criminal justice system and will restore order and discipline to...