South Carolina State University
Coverage of South Carolina State University in the Nexus archive.
- SC State to have new police chief, security measures this year
South Carolina State University has appointed Clyburn Halley as its new Chief of Police and implemented new security measures, including ID card scanning at designated entry points for students and staff.
- SLED charges man with murder following fatal shooting at SC State
Khamanti Lytrel Kennedy, 18, was charged with murder by SLED on July 15, 2026, for a fatal shooting at South Carolina State University on February 12, 2026. The incident occurred on the university's campus in Orangenburg County, S.C.
- GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech
South Carolina Republicans are pushing to defund the state’s public HBCU after its president rescinded Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement speech invitation due to student protests and 'credible safety threats.' Evette, a conservative leader, was invited for her business achievements but faced backlash over her views on DEI, abortion, and support for Trump, leading to the university's reversal.
- GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech
South Carolina Republicans are pushing to defund the state's only public HBCU after its university canceled Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette's commencement speech due to student protests and security concerns. Evette, a conservative politician running for governor, accused the university of bowing to a 'woke mob' and cited credible threats as the reason for the cancellation.