WEST POINT, New York, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following community news: By Eric S. Bartelt, West Point Public Affairs Specialist After 39 years of dedicating themselves to managing Morgan Farm, coaching the U.S. Military Academy Cadet Equestrian Team, caring for the Army mules, helping build a world-class equestrian center and serving the West Point community in several different capacities, the husband-and-wife team of Peter and Sherry Cashman will soon drive off into   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Sept. 3, 2024, from Laura E. Hollinger, associate professor of surgery and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1809-P 200 Independence Avenue, SW Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Sept. 3, 2024, from South Carolina Hospital Association, Columbia: * * * To: Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1808-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs and the Children's Health Insura  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Celebration Girl's Summer Pajama Sets Hazard: The recalled children's pajamas violate the flammability regulations for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: November 14, 2024 Units: About 620 Consumer Contact: Petidoux toll-free at 888-381-7171 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Medical King Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails Hazard: When the recalled bed rails are attached to an adult's bed, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. Remedy: Replace/Repair Recall Date: November 14, 2024 Units: About 22  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and 32 Senate colleagues introduced the Stand with Israel Act. This legislation would cut off U.S. funding to United Nations (UN) agencies that expel, downgrade, suspend or otherwise restrict the participation of the State of Israel. "Israel's enemies are trying to manipulate the United Nations to a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden asking his administration to reverse course on supporting constraints on manufacturing and the development of target lists that identify chemicals and plastic products to be banned around the world in a potential plastics treaty. "It is unfortunate the administration appears to ha  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: * * * Continuing effort that recovered $4.1M for more than 2K Southeast care workers in FY24 * * * ATLANTA - Working more than 40 hours a week, a woman providing care to people with disabilities in Augusta thought her employer should be paying her overtime wages. In time, she found the courage to contact the U.S. Department of Labor and soon learned her hunch was worth $11,000 in bac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from Nephron Nitrile LLC. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments on: Department of Homeland Security - HSAR Case 2024-003; RIN 1601-AB15; FAR-2020-0009 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Make Personal Protective Equipment in America Act Restrictions on Foreign Acquisition (HSAR Case 2024-003) Docket Number: Docket No. DHS-2024-0020; Federal Register: Publishe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Two Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Fairfield and York counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Fairfield CountyBoykin Recreation Center1851 U.S. Highway 321 Bypass N. Winnsboro, SC 29180Open Nov. 13-14, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 15-16, closedNov. 17, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.Nov. 18-21, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA is hiring in South Carolina to support recovery from Hurricane Helene. A wide range of skills and expertise are needed. Civil Rights SpecialistDisability Integration AdvisorEnvironmental And Historic PreservationEnvironmental Compliance SpecialistEnvironmental Floodplain SpecialistEnvironmental SpecialistHistoric Preservation Specialist External Affairs   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the right of the duly elected President of the United States to nominate cabinet officials and Article III judges, and make executive appointments. "With respect to Presidents' prerogative to nominate their cabinet and federal judges, the best indication of what I will do in the future is what I have done in the past. I have str  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, issued the following news release: The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation and the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a joint hearing titled, "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth." Members discussed the Depa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: The investments will support continued growth in clean American manufacturing, boosting the competitiveness of clean U.S. industries and the creation of good manufacturing jobs while reducing pollution from the production of concrete, steel, and other bedrock materials of our economy. By catalyzing demand for clean construction materials, the Program complements the Bid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the award of $1.2 billion to 39 State Departments of Transportation under the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Discretionary Grant Program. The investments will support continued growth in clean American manufacturing, boosting the competitiveness of clean U.S. indus  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: The Justice Department announced today its findings that conditions of confinement at the Fulton County Jail (the Jail) in Georgia violate the 8th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The department's report details its findings from a comprehensive investigation of the Jail, funded and operated   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Defendant Received nearly $600,000 in Fraudulent Refunds * * * A South Carolina man currently residing in Brazil pleaded guilty earlier this week in federal court in San Francisco to conspiracy to submit a false claim. According to court documents and statements made in court, Robert Xan Paul, 45, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, conspired with others to defraud the United States by preparin  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs * * * Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company's $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. Founded on Johns Island in 2016, Low Tide Brewing produces award-winning craft beers from quality ingredients. The company's brewery and taproom also  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: Nestle USA, a leading food and beverage company, today announced it is expanding its Cherokee County operations. The company will invest $150 million in its Gaffney production facility. Nestle USA operates 112 offices and facilities in 28 states and opened its Gaffney facility in 1980. The company's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Stouffer's, Nestle Toll House  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Booker Henley, 30, of Columbia, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after being found guilty at trial of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking offense. Evidence presented at trial showed that on March 10, 2023, a deputy with the Richland County   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) being elected to serve as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). "My colleague and dear friend Tim Scott was elected unanimously to be the NRSC Chairman for the 2026 election cycle. "Steve Daines did an outstanding job giving us the majority in the Senate. My c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Baseball Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm pitched for 10 Major League Baseball teams from 1952 to 1972 and was on the World Series winning New York Giants team in 1954. He was born in Huntersville, North Carolina, in 1922 and in 1942, he was signed to play by the Mooresville Moors baseball team of the North Carolina State League. But his baseball career was put on hold when he entered military service with the Army a  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site issued the following news release: The Savannah River Site (SRS) has achieved a milestone with more than 10 million gallons of liquid radioactive waste processed through the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF). This new milestone in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) mission at SRS comes on the fourth anniversary of the start of SWPF "hot commissioning" testing. Completion  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: AUGUSTA, Georgia - (Nov. 14, 2024) - The importance of partnership to complete construction of the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in support of enduring and sustainable nuclear deterrence was on display during a Deliver 2032 banner signing ceremony with the Augusta Building and Construction Trades Council on Nov. 6. Repres  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: The Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) saw a large reduction of transuranic (TRU) waste in fiscal year 2024 (FY24), achieving the highest volume of TRU waste shipped out of state by the facility in the past 10 years. SWMF is responsible for the disposition of SRS' solid wastes, which include sanitary, construction and demolition, h  more