WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following brief on September 16, 2026, entitled "Public Safety Without Weaponization: A Balanced Approach to Automatic License Plate Readers": Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) have become one of the most contested tools in American policing. More than 200 local governments have canceled or declined to renew their contracts since the start of 2025; Texas and Florida have pulled state support; a Senate subcommittee more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Brings Fresh Grab-and-Go Dining to Students with "Godegas" September 28, 2026 Aramark Student Nutrition is helping students access fresh, convenient meal options with its Godega concept, a mobile serving line inspired by the neighborhood bodega. Designed to complement traditional cafeteria service, Godegas bring grab-and-go meals directly to s more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * AU Pathologists' Assistant Students Earn AAPA Student Delegate Scholarships * Two Anderson University Pathologists' Assistant students took their research from the classroom to a national audience, presenting their work at the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Graduate students Kayla Thomas and Delaney Alyse-Souza received AAPA Student Delegate Scholarships, supporting their attenda more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Biochemistry Major Begins SCICU Grant Research at Hobcaw Barony * Biochemistry major Ava Wells '27 (Nisbet Honors), began conducting her research project titled "Analysis of Microplastic Contamination in Tidal Wetlands" at Hobcaw Barony Heritage Preserve under the mentorship of Dr. Jennifer Hawk, Associate Professor of Chemistry. Hobcaw Barony is a 16,000-acre tract on the Waccamaw Neck peninsula in Georgetown County, South Carolina Funded by a SC more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson researchers will use AI to explore how plant cells respond to stress * When crops face drought, extreme heat or disease, every part of the plant does not respond in the same way. Through a three-year, $830,055 grant from the National Science Foundation, Clemson University researchers will use artificial intelligence to study how individual plant cells control their genes. The answers could eventually help researchers and breeders develop more more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Converse University Celebrates 137th Convocation * By Elizabeth Klanderman '28 On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Converse University community gathered for its 137th Fall Convocation in Zimmerli Performance Center at Twichell Auditorium for a long-standing tradition. The university community gathers to fill the auditorium with hope and joy for the upcoming academic year, reflecting on long-standing Converse values, recognizing faculty and student more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 28, 2026 WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map The Washington Sun: "The path for Republicans to keep their Senate majority is getting smaller by the day -- a once-unthinkable prospect for the party" GOP Strategist: "Things were bad. But they started to go worse recently and if it keeps on this track, it's gonna be real bad" Axios: "What once looked like a long shot more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Fetterman, Colleagues Urge Health Department to Reinstate Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After penning a July letter to top officials at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging the reconsideration of the termination of grants awarded to Pennsylvania organizations for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined his colleagues in  more PR

GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Lander University posted the following news: * * * Lander Career Fairs Offer Networking Opportunities to Students * Entering the workforce is top of mind for many college students. During a trio of career fairs last week, students at Lander University were able to meet potential employers and explore options for internships and post-graduation employment. Casey Cline, Lander's director of workforce and career development, said the career fair is for every student no matter the phase of their career pu more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor recipient known as "the real Forrest Gump" to visit Wofford Sammy Davis will give talk as part of Hipp Lecture Series 2026-09-28 Spartanburg, S.C. - Wofford College will host a lecture by Sammy Davis, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient who inspired parts of the 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," on October 19 at 6 p.m. Davis will speak about duty, honor and country. Davis' talk is the latest installment in the Hipp Lecture Series on Int more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 29 -- Oklahoma City University issued the following news: * * * OCU community remembers life of Jan McDaniel Sep 28, 2026 By Rod Jones, OCU Marketing & Communications For 27 years, Jan McDaniel stood at the heart of Oklahoma City University's artistic and academic life as a beloved faculty member, creative collaborator and mentor whose impact on his students, colleagues and the overall performing arts landscape remains immeasurable. When he passed away in August following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [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 adds eight to Jacksonville team * New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringing expertise in commercial banking, automotive dea more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Remembering Judith Bainbridge, 1936-2026 * Dr. Judith Bainbridge, a longtime Furman administrator and Professor Emerita of English, passed away recently on Sept. 18, 2026. She was 89. Dr. Bainbridge received a B.A. in English from Mary Washington College, and she later earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from the University of Iowa. Following brief teaching stints at Johnson C. Smith University and Queens College, she came to Furman in 1976 as Direct more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Shine a Light on Pesticide Use on Federal Land * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 28, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today introduced the Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act, legislation requiring federal agencies to publicly disclose pesticide applications on federal land, providing needed transparency to taxpayer-funded land and facilities. The legislation directs the Environmental Protection Age more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Reynolds IGA Foodliner to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit * Piggly Wiggly franchisee settles federal suit charging it denied an employee's request to observe her Sabbath and then fired her ATLANTA -Reynolds IGA Foodliner, Inc., owner and operator of a chain of grocery stores, will pay $65,000 and provide other equitable relief to settle a religious discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal E more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House sent to the Senate Sept. 28, 2026, the nominations of 17 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034. John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032. James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board,  more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * York County to Host National Disc Golf Championship and Community Festival at Winthrop * #HIGHLIGHTS * The United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) and the Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship will bring together the world's top disc golfers and an energetic community to celebrate an event that combines world-class competition and a community/festival experience. * Now in its 28th consecutive year in Rock Hill, the championship will take more PR