ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * 315th OSS Airmen recognized for Artemis II support * JOINT BASE LINDSEY GRAHAM, S.C. - NASA Exploration Ground Systems' landing and recovery director recognized 315th Operations Support Squadron Airmen Aug. 27 for their support of the agency's Artemis II mission. Liliana Villarreal presented the recognition to squadron members who provided contingency search, rescue and recovery support for the Artemis II astronauts during the mission's la more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: September 2026 Update * #AFA Education Awards at the Field Awards Banquet We celebrated several presentations to outstanding individuals. Among them: our top individual honor of the Buck Buckwalter Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Education Award (DSEA), the AFA Thompson Mallett Teacher of the Year Awards, Outstanding AFJROTC Cadet of the Year, Outstanding AFJROTC Unit Lea more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces SC victims' services groups awarded more than $29 million in grants * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that groups that help crime victims across South Carolina will soon be getting more than $29 million in federal and state grants. The S.C. Public Safety Coordinating Council formally approved the grants earlier this year, and the projects will begin more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary to protect th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Michigan and a coalition of 47 other more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Brad Rostolsky Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Trailblazers in Healthcare' List * PHILADELPHIA - Sept. 30, 2026 - Brad M. Rostolsky, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Health Care & FDA Practice in Philadelphia, was named to City & State's 2026 "Trailblazers in Healthcare" list. According to City & State, this year's list recognizes "the most influential people making a difference across th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes South Carolina Town's Passage of Hate Crime Ordinance September 29, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a decision by the town council of Hollywood, South Carolina, to adopt a hate crime ordinance. The town council adopted the ordinance during a meeting yesterday, making them the 20th municipality in South Carolina to do  more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * CCU breaks ground on new Health and Human Performance Building * Coastal Carolina University has officially broken ground on the new $75 million Health and Human Performance Building, its largest construction project to date. University leaders, faculty, staff, students, and members of the public gathered on Sept. 30, 2026, for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the milestone. The 85,000-square-foot facility will be located on the former tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nancy Mace Weighs In On Horrific South Carolina Child Stabbing * SPARTANBURG, S.C., (Sept, 30, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace released the following statement on the stabbing of two children in Spartanburg County: "Two young children are fighting for their lives because the one person meant to protect them became their greatest threat. "We're sick of seeing this headline. Sick of hearing the excuses. There is NO excus more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Cooper Library celebrates 60th anniversary * Clemson Libraries The year was 1966. Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States. The country was embroiled in war in Vietnam. "The Sound of Music" won the Oscar for Best Picture. "Star Trek" premiered on television. NASA started a series of missions to explore the possibility of landing a man on the moon. And at Clemson University, the Robert Muldrow Cooper Library opened its doors. Clemson Librar more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy grants $326,500 to boost Florida's economy September 30, 2026 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Twenty-seven organizations that are strengthening the workforce, supporting business growth and fostering economic development in Florida just received a collective $326,500 from Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation. From nonprofits to government entities, these grant recipients will use the funds to promote careers in emerging industries, attract hig more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Elevate Well-Being: Move more, live well * Student Affairs The monthly "Elevate Well-Being" blog series shares thoughts and reflections of Clemson Well-Being Council members and University faculty, staff and students. Our October 2026 blog is courtesy Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Hallenbeck. In the Division of Student Affairs, well-being is the first of five strategic priorities that guide our team's work, and that placement is intentional. more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 English lit scholar endows fund to support online archive of Carlyle letters at WCU A faculty member in Western Carolina University's Department of English Studies who has spent his career studying the works of literary notables Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle has created an endowed fund to ensure that an online collection of their letters and other materials will be preserved at his home campus in perpetuity. Brent Kinser, WC more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Finland-native Sisu Siitonen '30 explores new paths at Furman * When Sisu Siitonen '30 arrived at Furman University this fall, he knew he was coming a long way from home. He just didn't expect the president of his home country to be waiting for him. Siitonen, a first-year student from Finland who plans to major in politics and eventually attend law school, arrived at Furman after spending his final years of high school at a boarding school in Costa  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Industry leader makes endowment gift for the Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, powered by the Roofing Alliance * College of Architecture, Art and Construction After its founding in 2024, Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, powered by Roofing Alliance, at Clemson University continues to gain credibility for its powerful work happening across the roofing industry. So much of the success is driven by professionals who are passionate  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 30 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces Ninth Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its ninth cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients. The 20 scholars join the class of 2030 as some of the university's highest-achieving incoming students. "This cohort reflects the talent, ambition and commitment to service we see in more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Navigate Clemson with these useful campus apps * From staying informed during an emergency to managing your TigerOne ID and completing workplace tasks, the right apps can make life at Clemson more convenient, connected and secure. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, these useful campus apps can help you navigate daily responsibilities and make the most of Clemson's resources. #Safety and security * Rave Guardian: Rave Guardian is a fre more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Open enrollment 2026 is underway * Finance and Operations The annual insurance open enrollment period is now underway through October 31! During open enrollment, eligible employees can enroll in or make changes to insurance coverage to take effect January 1, 2027. The open enrollment deadline is October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) is the state agency responsible for administering and managing t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * OPERATION SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: Trump's Transportation Department Joins Multi-State Operation, Removes More than 75 Unqualified Truckers from U.S. Roads * Contact: FMCSA.PublicAffairs@dot.gov(link sends email) #Operation conducted 552 inspections that placed 78 drivers and 25 vehicles out of service COLUMBIA, SC -The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administratio more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [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 Equipment Finance Marks Five-Year Anniversary * Team has grown from its founding members to 39 experienced professionals and a $2.5 billion portfolio NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners' Equipment Finance team marks its fifth anniversary in September, cel more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State announces recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award 30 September 2026 The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year's Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award: Derek H. Hoffine and Dr. Sabuhi Sardarli, PhD. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant professional growth and advancement since the completion of their degree or last credit hours. Candidates must more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Calls Out Lindsay Clancy's Defense Attorney After He Names Her in Court * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 29, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) responded to Kevin Reddington, defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, after he named Rep. Mace during a court hearing this morning. During the hearing, Reddington singled out President Trump and Rep. Nancy Mace, calling their public comments "outlandish" as he defended his own con more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Clear the Way for Public Release of Pesticide Data * WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 30, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Pesticide Data Transparency Act, legislation which removes a legal barrier keeping the most dangerous category of pesticide use from public view. Companies applying restricted-use pesticides (RUP) are required to track their use, in recognition RUPs are the most to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Supports $130,909 Federal Grant to Protect Hanahan Firefighters * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 29, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced the Hanahan Fire Department has been awarded a $130,909 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to install vehicle exhaust removal systems at all three of the department's fire stations. The funding will help protect firefight more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Newark Appoints Deidra Hill as Inaugural Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications September 30, 2026 Rutgers University-Newark has appointed Deidra Hill, who has more than 25 years of communications leadership experience in higher education, as the inaugural vice chancellor for marketing and communications. Hill has served as director of advancement communications at Howard University, where she built and led a new communications unit to advan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Chairman Scott Statement on Federal Reserve Inspector General Report Washington, D.C. -- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the Federal Reserve Office of Inspector General's report examining cost overruns related to the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation project: "In April, I called for a full accoun more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * The art of 'genius': UCLA's Rodney McMillian wins a MacArthur Fellowship * More than two decades ago, artist Rodney McMillian spotted a battered armchair by a trash heap, brought it to his art studio and began thinking about what happens when everyday objects are removed from one setting and placed in another. His resulting found-object sculpture, "Chair," was an early example of the type of artistic inquiry that has defined his care more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * The Journey That Shaped a Nurse * When Haily Barnes' great-grandmother was receiving hospice care, she was moved by watching those who provided her care in those last days. "The way that those nurses took care of her, the kindness that they showed her-they treated her like a person-more than a room number or a patient," recalls Barnes, who was about seven years old at the time. "They really took care of her and us. I just remember sitting in  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * These remarkable women changed USC for the better * As the University of South Carolina marks 225 years since its charter, in 1801, the historic milestone is being recognized with stories, conversations and other tributes across campus. Naturally, Carolinian wanted in on the action. We also wanted to make sure we're sharing stories you might not have heard. To that end, we decided to shine a light on a few remarkable women whose efforts  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13322) by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Measles Outbreaks 2025-2026: Overview and Issues for Congress As of September 24, 2026, the United States has seen the highest number of annual reported measles cases since 1991, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. This 2026 total has already exceeded the 2025 total, which was also signific more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT To Celebrate 100 Years of Gen. Neyland at Football Game vs. Auburn * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome fans to campus Saturday, Oct. 3, for the football game against Auburn University. The matchup is the 55th meeting between the Volunteers and the Tigers. The teams first met on the gridiron in 1900. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. inside Neyland Stadium. Gates will open at 1 p.m. Neyland Legacy, Champions Weekend The game wil more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Subramanyam, Lawmakers Warn Utility Merger May Increase Prices, Urge Federal Regulator to Scrutinize Deal * "[M]erger would give the combined company control over approximately a quarter of the electricity in the New England region, leading to considerable negotiating leverage over states and the ability to demand abusive terms at the expense of households." Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Represent more PR

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- West Virginia University Parkersburg campus posted the following news: * * * WVU Parkersburg announces Summer 2026 President's and Dean's scholars * Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 29, 2026) -WVU Parkersburg is pleased to announce its President's and Dean's scholars for the Summer 2026 semester. President's Scholars Students on the President's List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include: WEST VIRGINIA - JACKSON COUNTY -Ravenswood:  more PR