PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * CH-53K transports F-35 airframe * A CH-53K heavy lift helicopter transported an inoperable F-35B Lightning II airframe from Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina on Aug. 27. The King Stallion helicopter was flown by a Marine aircrew from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, MCAS New River, North Caroli  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk returns home to Key West, Florida after 75-day maritime border security patrol * KEY WEST, Fla. -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to their home port in Key West, Friday, following a 75-day maritime border security patrol in the Windward Passage, Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea. During the patrol, Mohawk's crew deployed t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC: Sam's Club to Pay $60K Over Disability Discrimination * Retailer settles after firing worker who requested disability accommodation ATLANTA - Sam's East, Inc. and Walmart Inc., which together operate a chain of warehouse club retail stores known as Sam's Club, will pay $60,000 and undertake remedial measures to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (TNSFR) -- Dominion Energy South Carolina Inc., Cayce, has prompted a federal review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The company, which operates the Parr Hydroelectric Project on the Broad River in Newberry and Fairfield counties, is seeking to extend a seasonal turbine venting period. The company's request, filed on June 24, 2025, asks for approval to prolong the turbine venting through October 31, 2025. This process, which is conducted annually from June 15, 2  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding the southern hognose snake, a small burrowing reptile native to southeastern coastal plains and sandhills, to the list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This move follows a review of scientific data indicating the snake faces risks from habitat destruction and other pressures. Found in states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mis  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace's Bill Puts An End To Political Agendas In Military Schools * (Washington, D.C., August 28, 2025) -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act to ensure schools overseen by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) focus on education, not political agendas. The legislation prohibits the teaching or promotion of Criti  more