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News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors Newsletter for 2026-09-27 ( 5 items )  
Bryant Mangum, Longtime VCU English Professor and F. Scott Fitzgerald Scholar, Dies at 83 (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 24, 2026 Bryant Mangum, longtime VCU English professor and F. Scott Fitzgerald scholar, dies at 83 His half-century tenure was marked by numerous honors for his scholarship and teaching. By Sian Wilkerson Bryant Mangum, an author and prominent F. Scott Fitzgerald scholar whose Virginia Commonwealth University career spanned more than 50 years, died Sept. 13 at age 83. Mangum, Ph.D., retired in 2022, and throughout his distinguished car more PR

Direct Relief Tracking Hurricane Nolo's Impacts Across the Pacific (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Tracking Hurricane Nolo's Impacts Across the Pacific * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 615 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories, and to 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 10.6 million defined daily doses of medication. This week's shipments included rare disease therapies, vitamins, cardiovascular treatments, antibiotics, and more. #Aid Shipped Ahead of Nol more PR

Federal Register: EPA Proposes Reconsideration of Air Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Gasoline Distribution Facilities and Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals Reconsideration On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): Gasoline Distribution Technology Reviews and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Review for Bulk Gas more PR

Governor Stein Shares Plan to Support Western North Carolina's Long Term Economic Growth (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Shares Plan to Support Western North Carolina's Long Term Economic Growth * Today in Chimney Rock, Governor Stein met with local business owners and shared the new Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan, a framework to rebuild and grow the region's economy. Last year, Chimney Rock received a $5.5 million grant from the state to rebuild its downtown and reopen small businesses. Now Governor Stein continues to more PR

Reinhardt University: Remembering Dr. Jessica Wood (1951-2026) (10)
WALESKA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news: * * * Remembering Dr. Jessica Wood (1951-2026) September 24, 2026 Jessica L. Wood, Ph.D., director of the North Fulton Center (NFC) of Reinhardt College from 1998 to 2005, passed away on August 17, 2026, at age 74. Reinhard's satellite locations flourished under Dr. Wood's leadership. "Before Reinhardt offered online classes, many non-traditional students attended in the evening," reflected Ken Wheeler, vice president for Academic Affairs. "Jessica was friendly,  more PR