JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach that leaked personal patient information thro more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 26 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Urges Congress to Add Women's Sports Protections to College Sports Bill September 24, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall submitted a letter urging House and Senate leadership to support legislative language in an amendment to S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, that protects the privacy, safety, and opportunities for women student-athletes. The letter was co-led by M more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Annual Required Training to launch in Workday Learning September 29 * Clemson's annual required training program will launch for all faculty and staff on Tuesday, September 29. The annual practice equips faculty and staff with the knowledge and resources needed to foster a safe, ethical and supportive campus community. This year's training will cover two essential areas: * Conflict of Interest (COI), including disclosures * Information Security A more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Campuses Recognized for Excellence in Dining and Local Sourcing September 25, 2026 Creating meaningful dining experiences is an important part of student life, and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality partner campuses continue to be recognized for programs that enhance the student experience through innovation, sustainability, local sourcing, a more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolvin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt collector, the American Medical Collection Agency more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition of 47 other states and territories to distribute fu more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Bronx Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Prison For Trafficking More Than 100 Guns To New York City * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF"), Bryan DiGirolamo, and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica S. Tisch, announced tod more PR

MACON, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * CGTC's Dr. Deborah Burks Honored for More Than Two Decades of Service to SACCR * Macon, Ga - The Southern Association of Community College Research (SACCR) recently presented Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Deborah Burks with the prestigious Edith Carter Outstanding Service Award during its annual conference in September in Charleston, South Carolina. The Edith Carter Outstanding Service more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Changes to Paid Parental Leave effective Oct. 1 * Finance and Operations The state of South Carolina has updated the Paid Parental Leave guidelines, providing additional benefits to eligible Clemson faculty and staff. The changes expand eligibility, extend leave duration for certain employee groups, and increase covered events. The following changes apply to qualifying events occurring on or after October 1, 2026. Any events that happen before Octobe more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Delayed fall colors could create one of the most vibrant seasons in recent years * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences For now, the Blue Ridge Mountains remain more emerald than amber. But beneath the green canopy, trees are quietly preparing for a dramatic seasonal transformation that Clemson University forest ecologist Donald Hagan says could produce one of the region's most vibrant fall color displays in years. Warmer temperatures in more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Demand for Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine Apparent with 2031 Applicant Class * Over 1,200 students chose to apply to be one of the 80 members of the second class of Clemson's Harvey S. Peeler College of Veterinary Medicine. The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) wrapped up the 2027-28 academic year period for veterinary colleges around the world on Sept. 15, and 1,277 students selected Clemson as a destination  more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Drs. Eggerding and Shultis Present at World Congress of Music Therapy in Italy * Dr. Carol Shultis and Dr. Liz Eggerding presented at the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy in July. Dr. Shultis was in attendance while Dr. Eggerding participated virtually. The first part of the presentation included a video of Dr. Eggerding sharing specific sections of her dissertation research about Therapeutic Presence. Dr. Shultis closed the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-227): * * * On August 10, 2026, Verizon ILEC affiliates (collectively, Verizon),/1 filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requesting authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214, and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec. 63.71, to discontinue residential and business legacy TDM-based voice se more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone 38; Application for Subzone; JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc.; Greer, South Carolina An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, requesting subzone status for the facility of JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc., located in Greer, South Carolina. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone 38; Application for Subzone; Magna Mirrors of America Inc.; Duncan, South Carolina An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, requesting subzone status for the facility of Magna Mirrors of America Inc., located in Duncan, South Carolina. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone 38; Application for Subzone; Schaeffler Group USA Inc.; Fort Mill, South Carolina An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, requesting subzone status for the facility of Schaeffler Group USA Inc., located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The application was submitted pursuant to the provision more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Hanaa Khan '28 writes opinion piece about penny sales tax * Hanaa Khan, a junior at Furman University, has written an opinion piece in The Greenville News in favor of a proposed penny sales tax for Greenville residents. The tax, which will appear on the ballot this November, has the potential to raise more than $510 million over eight years to fund road and infrastructure projects as well as provide property tax relief to residents. "For just a small more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Insurance open enrollment to begin Thursday, Oct. 1 * Finance and Operations Open Enrollment will kick off later this week on Thursday, October 1, 2026. During Open Enrollment, eligible employees can enroll or make changes to their insurance coverage to take effect January 1, 2027. If changes are not made by the deadline (October 31, at 11:59 p.m.), employees cannot make changes until the next open enrollment period, or within 31 days of a qualifying more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Holds the First Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime September 25, 2026 The Department also held a memorial to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims - On Thursday, the Attorney General gathered victims and survivor families together at the first Summit on Victims of Violent Crime ahead of a memorial for National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims held on September 25. At the Summit, Justi more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Like Mother, Like Major: A Clemson English Legacy * College of Arts and Humanities The Ott Family bleeds Clemson orange, but when Cynthia Ott '86 stepped on campus in the 1980's, she wasn't sold on the idea. "I was originally accepted to the University of Georgia and fully intended to go there. My older sister had graduated from Clemson, and I was determined to be 'different,'" she recalled. But her parents made her try Clemson for a semester. "I fel more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Marketing major says embracing opportunity has enriched his USC experience * If you ask Grant Hunter what the best way to get involved on campus is, he will tell you to just step out of your dorm and be open to whatever opportunity comes your way. "One of the greatest parts about the University of South Carolina is that you never know what you're going to get yourself into," says Hunter, a sophomore marketing major in the Darla Moore Sch more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer alumnae rise to top levels of Greek organizations * Alumnae from Mercer University's sorority chapters are continuing to make an impact in their Greek organizations at the regional, national and international levels. These Mercerians have carried the skills and sisterhood experiences they gained as students into their lives and careers. Many stay involved in their sororities long after graduation, and several have risen to high-ranking leadership positi more PR

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Coker University issued the following news: * * * New Faculty Join Coker University Sep 25, 2026 Coker welcomes 11 faculty across eight academic areas - Coker University welcomed 11 new faculty members this semester. With specialties in art, education, business, history, and criminology, the incoming faculty are dedicated to developing students' analytical and creative thinking in each subject area. "It is always exciting to welcome new faculty into the Coker community," said Provost Susan Daniels  more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * NSF grant expands research opportunities for PC students September 24, 2026 Presbyterian College will receive more than $700,000 through statewide EPSCoR initiative focused on research and STEM workforce development Presbyterian College students and faculty will gain new opportunities for scientific research through a four-year, $10 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to South Carolina's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Rese more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their students by establishing a $1 more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women * Firm is ranked among 16 finalist companies nationwide Pinnacle Financial Partners earned the No. 1 spot nationwide on the 2026 list of Best Places to Work for Women from Best Companies Group. This is the first time the more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Friday: Dr. Suzie Smith '82 By Cassidy Oldham '28, Russell Program Intern September 25, 2026 Presbyterian College business administration professor reflects on 40 years of teaching, research, and community - For Dr. Suzanne Smith, the Robert M. Vance Professor of Business Administration, Presbyterian College has served her as a student and she has served it as an educator for more than four decades now. After graduating from PC in 1982 an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Morrison, and Sen. Murray Lead House & Senate Democrats to Demand RFK Jr. & HHS Return Millions in Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Reproductive Task Force Co-Chairs & Liaisons Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 92 Democratic Senators & Members in a letter to the Department of Human & Health Services ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries' announcement of the 2026 recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic in which the agency issued new Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) requested by Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott introduces legislation to crack down on foreign birth tourism industry * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced legislation targeting the commercial birth tourism industry and the misuse of U.S. temporary travel programs. The Birth Tourism Elimination Act would prohibit foreign nationals from using certain temporary travel programs for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States to obtain U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S. * Bipartisan, bicameral legislation from lawmakers from film production states follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) alongside U more PR

CENTRAL, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Southern Wesleyan University issued the following news: * * * Southern Wesleyan's President Dr. Bill Barker Addresses United Nations Summit on Antisemitism in Higher Ed Sep 25, 2026 NEW YORK CITY -- Southern Wesleyan University President Bill Barker recently spoke to a United Nations pre-General Assembly summit on combatting antisemitism on university campuses. His speech was one of several addresses promoting a range of policy issues from supporting traditional marriage and family values and protecting  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Student artists recognized at KU Libraries' celebration of 2026 LibArt exhibition * LAWRENCE -University of Kansas Libraries' LibArt program, a year-round, juried exhibition of student art displayed throughout library spaces, celebrated a diverse exhibit of student work and recognized award recipients Sept. 17 at a reception in Watson Library. In its 16th year, the LibArt show includes 228 pieces of artwork from 101 students in 49 different majors, hig more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UDRI at 70: Building on a legacy of innovation * Seventy years ago, Air Force requests for support solving complex technology challenges ignited the formation of the University of Dayton Research Institute. Today, UDRI is a nationally recognized research powerhouse, advancing technologies that strengthen national defense, support industry, and move innovation from the laboratory into the real world. "As UDRI celebrates its 70th anniversary, the Institute is more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Wofford College awarded NSF grant worth nearly $2 million Funding will create inaugural BOSS Scholars program for STEM majors 2026-09-25 Wofford College is launching a new program focused on providing STEM opportunities and support for students from low-income households through a $1.998 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program. The Building Opportunities for STEM St more PR