RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * ACLU of North Carolina Files Lawsuit Against Cleveland County Schools Media Contact Keisha Williams, communications@acluofnc.org SHELBY, N.C. - The ACLU of North Carolina and Charles Johnson of the law firm of Robinson, Bradshaw filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the Cleveland County Board of Education for violating the First Amendment and Equal   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement Opposing Attacks on Federal Workers in North Carolina Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's plans to fire significant numbers of federal workers, including in North Carolina: "Federal employees are exemplars of selflessness and public service. Every day, in ways large and small, they work hard to mak  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 4, 2025 ARMY Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $133,017,600 firm-fixed-price contract for M1093 Low Velocity Air Drop vehicles and M1081 vehicles. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 5, 2025 NAVY Contrack Watts Inc., McLean, Virginia (N44255-21-D-5003); Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington (N44255-21-D-5004); Nova Group Inc., Napa, California (N44255-21-D-5005); R.E. Staite Engineering Inc., San Diego, California (N44255-21-D-5006); The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California (N44255-21-D-5007); Triton Marine Construction Group, Bremerton, Washington (N44255-21-D  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ to Hold Public Engagement Sessions on the Development of Federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office is holding a series of public engagement opportunities in February and March to provide information and gather feedback on the Department's initia  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Hospital Payment Program and Medical Debt Relief Initiative Approved for Another Year El Programa de Pago a Hospitales y la Iniciativa de Alivio de Deudas Medicas aprobados por otro ano -- Version en espanol abajo PRESS RELEASE -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received approval from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services to  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * How the Piedmont Teaching and Learning Hub is empowering North Carolina community college faculty In the heart of North Carolina's community colleges, lies the Piedmont Teaching and Learning Hub, a dynamic resource dedicated to fostering professional growth for faculty and staff across 11 affiliate colleges. Offering free professional learning opportunities, the Piedmont Hub is a beacon  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * John Kane named Vice Chair of State Board of Community Colleges The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges unanimously selected Raleigh developer John Kane as its new Vice Chair during a board meeting on January 17. The board election followed the vacancy left by Dr. Grant Campbell, who stepped down after being elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in Novemb  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Nearly 900 Small Businesses Have Applied Since Friday * * * Governor Josh Stein announced that the Duke Endowment has committed $5 million to the Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative grant program, which will support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Since its initial announcement on January 31, the WNCSBI grant program has already seen nearl  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Cold-Link Logistics to build $85 million facility in Lumberton * * * Governor Josh Stein announced that Cold-Link Logistics, a cold storage management firm, will create 123 new jobs in Robeson County. The company will invest $85.5 million to build a cold storage warehouse in Lumberton. "North Carolina is consistently ranked as a top state to do business thanks to ou  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: Governor Josh Stein joined leaders from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to discuss strategies to support North Carolina workers, particularly veterans in the workplace. Governor Stein also toured Wilmington's NCWorks site and discussed career resources available to jobseekers. North Carolina's economy has been ranked  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * NCDHHS Invests $3 Million to Expand Child First, Strengthening Support for Young Children and Families Across North Carolina NCDHHS invierte $3 millones para expandir Child First, fortaleciendo el apoyo para ninos pequenos y familias en Carolina del Norte -- Version en espanol abajo PRESS RELEASE -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services i  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * The New York Public Library Selects Five Finalists for the 38th Annual Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism Media Assets February 5, 2025--The New York Public Library has announced the five finalists for its 38th annual Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism. The Bernstein Award recognizes works written by working journalists that raise awareness about current events o  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * North Carolina Community College System Launches Boost Program Accelerated college to career program is designed to train the workforce that will drive North Carolina's economic prosperity Committed to meeting North Carolina's workforce development needs, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) announced NC Community Colleges Boost, a new program designed to quickly move st  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released the following statement expressing concern over the unprecedented access to federal government systems, including federal employment data, sensitive payment systems within the Department of the Treasury, and USAID, given to Elon Musk by the President:   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2025: Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's enactment of additional tariffs on China, including suspending the de minimis privilege. "President Trump is taking bold action to ensure America is not ripped off in our trade relationship with China," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "I am particularly grateful to see that the de m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2025: Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the confirmation of Doug Collins to serve as Secretary of Veterans Affairs: "Congratulations to Secretary Doug Collins on being confirmed by the United States Senate to serve our nation as Secretary of Veterans Affairs," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "I am confident he will do an exceptional job leading the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Richard Hudson Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Surviving Spouses of Fallen Servicemembers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (R-NC) led Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Morgan Luttrell (R-RX), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Kelly Morrison (D-MN) in reintroducing the Love Lives On Act (link is external) to ensure military spouses of fallen se  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses Surge In North Carolina Surgen enfermedades respiratorias estacionales en Carolina del Norte -- Version en espanol abajo PRESS RELEASE -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis to Chair Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property for the 119th Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis released the following statement on his role as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property for the 119th Congress: "I'm excited to receive the gavel from my colleague and friend Senator Coons and to return as Chairman of the U.S  more