ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 26, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.98 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics repor  more

FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina, June 28 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Guy McSweeney, and U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity A dynamic shift in the way the Army operates, from counterinsurgency to large-scale combat operations, has been occurring for almost a decade. Soldiers need to remain lethal, and medics need to keep warfighters on the objective. Prolonged field care initiatives will help keep patients alive for longer periods of time, in the absence of   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Grant supports jobs, training assistance in 10 North Carolina counties * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an incremental award of $600,000 to the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Division of Workforce Solutions to continue employment and training services for workers dislocated by layoffs in 10 counties after a fire led to  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Federal Election Commission has declared Jill Stein and her principal campaign committee, Jill Stein for President 2024, eligible to receive public matching funds for her 2024 presidential campaign for the Green Party nomination. To become eligible for matching funds, candidates must raise a threshold amount of $100,000 by collecting $5,000 in 20 different states. Although an individu  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes involving approximately $2.75 billio  more

ALBANY, Georgia, June 28 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany issued the following news: By Jennifer Parks, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer Jr. assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's sergeant major on Feb. 9, coming to southwest Georgia after serving as the command senior enlisted leader of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. He now expects to build on the current foundation at MCLB Albany to set up a legacy for the future. The Ch  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: As of June 1, there were 74.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 1% from June 2023 and up slightly from March 1, 2024, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). * * * [View chart in the link at bottom.] * * * Other key finding  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 28 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: The North Carolina Community College System is hosting its biennial conference October 13-15 in Raleigh under the theme, "The Extraordinary 58: Paving the Way for Economic Mobility and Successful Futures." This year's conference will feature a variety of workshops and breakout sessions to offer attendees a diverse selection of professional development opportunities. "The conference   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 -- The U.S. Army Environmental Command issued the following news: By Conner Beckwith The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) bid farewell to Col. Matthew F. Kelly, who led USAEC for the past two years and officially welcomed its new commander, Col. Vance M. Brunner, during a change of command ceremony on June 27. The event was officiated by Lt. Gen. Omar J. Jones IV, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Command at Join  more