HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * 'Stranger Things' star Joe Chrest named 2026 Homecoming grand marshal, '80s mysteries theme announced * Marshall University is excited to welcome home Joe Chrest, a 1986 graduate and star of the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things," who will serve as grand marshal for the university's 2026 Homecoming activities the week of Sept. 21 through Sept. 26. Highlighting his role as grand marshal, Chrest will lead the Homecoming parade at 6 p.m. on Fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- The America First Policy Institute, with 12 co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 28, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the United States U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Re: Student eligibility under Section 25F for children in homeschools, microschools, and other innovative learning settings Dear Mr. Bessent: We write to thank you for the thoughtful attent more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On behalf of America's Credit Unions and the Credit  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed October 2023, 29 states including  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * CAIR Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting West Virginia Synagogue The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the reported vandalism of a West Virginia synagogue with a Nazi swastika and called for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime. In a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Receives First Ever "Woman of Steel" Award from Nucor * APPLE GROVE, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) received the first ever "Woman of Steel" award from Nucor Steel and toured their facility in Apple Grove, W.Va. "It is a tremendous honor to receive Nucor's first-ever 'Woman of Steel' award, and play a role in making this investment into our state possible" Senator Capito said. "Throughout my time in more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Advance Funding to Reopen Lewis County Middle School * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Following the severe storms and flooding that struck the state on July 21, Governor Patrick Morrisey advanced $400,000 to help approximately 400 Lewis County students return to the classroom. "Our commitment to helping our communities recover hasn't changed. We're going to stay with these communities until the job is done," Gove more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Celebrates Grand Opening of New Passenger Terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport * Bridgeport, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined airport officials, local leaders, and community members in Bridgeport to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the new passenger terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB). "This terminal is more than just a gateway for travelers, it is a la more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., for unredacted v more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Bender * Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Bender was an infantryman during World War II whose unwavering courage under extreme fire earned him the Medal of Honor. Bender was born to Andrew and Eva Bender Oct. 31, 1909, in Carlisle, West Virginia. His parents emigrated from the Lithuanian region of Russia. His father was a World War I Army veteran and a coal miner. His brothers were John, Tony and George and his sister more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines. "As meas more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines.  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Secretary Kennedy: I write regarding the administration's calamitous response to the biggest outbreak of cyclosporiasis in US history,1 and the extent to which the outbreak and b more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students each year for their volunteer support of veterans  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies posted the following news release: * * * The Association Commends Expanded Hunting and Fishing Opportunities * Washington D.C. (August 17, 2026)- The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies commends the Department of the Interior's (Department) announcement of a final rule expanding hunting and sport-fishing opportunities across national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. The Association welcomes this expanded access and appreciates ef more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 17 -- University of Charleston posted the following news: * * * University of Charleston Releases Award-Winning Adventure Guide for Second Year * Expanded 2026 edition features nearly 100 experiences on campus, in Charleston and across West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV -As a new class of students prepares to call the University of Charleston home, the University is once again inviting them to discover everything waiting for them on campus and beyond. The University of Charleston has announced the return of its a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Aug. 17 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC School of Nursing Class of 2026 Achieves 100% NCLEX Pass Rate * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -West Virginia Wesleyan College's School of Nursing is celebrating an outstanding achievement, with 100% of its Class of 2026 nursing graduates taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and successfully passing the exam. The 100% pass rate reflects the strength of Wesleyan's nursing program, the dedication more PR