RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, June 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * 2025 MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenges Returns to Aftermarket Technology Conference for 3rd Year * MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced the launch of the 2025 MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge (MASC), providing an opportunity for emerging technology companies to present their innovations to the broader aftermarket community and  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 5 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * ABCA & Mizuno Partner for Coaches Gear Giveaway The ABCA is teaming up with Mizuno to bring our members an exclusive month-long giveaway! Four lucky winners will be selected across four weeks -- with incredible prizes designed specifically for coaches. Whether you're looking to upgrade your on-field gear or elevate your apparel game, Mizuno has you covered. Giveaway Schedule & Pri  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * As Summer Begins, Ross & Skin Cancer Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline FDA Review of Nonprescription Sunscreens * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus, joined the other three Co-Chairs, Congressmembers John Joyce (PA-13), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Dave Joyce (OH-14), to introduce the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act. Thei  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on network infrastructure demands for AI and uses in the media and entertainment industries. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled AI in the Everyday:   more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 5, 2025: * * * Amazon announces massive NC data center By Bill Glahn Sound familiar? The AP reported yesterday: Amazon plans to invest $10 billion toward building a campus in North Carolina to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. That's billion, with a "b." An e  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following opening statement on June 4, 2025, at a hearing entitled "AI in the Everyday: Current Application and Future Frontiers in Communications and Technology": * * * Subcommittee Chairman Hudson's opening statement as prepared for delivery: "Good morning, and welcome to today's subcommittee hearing on examining artificial intelli  more

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, June 6 -- College of the Albemarle issued the following news release: * * * College of The Albemarle Students Shine at UNCW's Community College Undergraduate Research Experience Showcase ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. -- College of The Albemarle (COA) students participated in the Community College Undergraduate Research Experience (CCURE) this spring. This opportunity, made possible by the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), enables community college students  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Relocate SBA Offices Out of Sanctuary Cities * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 2931 (link is external), the Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill directs the Small Business Administration to relocate its offices out of jurisdictions that actively obstruct federal immig  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 6 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Correcting Josh Stein's Lies About President Trump, FEMA Left-wing radical Gov. Josh Stein went on national television with Stephen Colbert to trash the Trump Administration this week, telling lies about the One, Big, Beautiful Bill and the handling of Hurricane Helene response in Western NC. Lie #1: President Trump is getting rid of FEMA Truth: President Trump's administration ha  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 3, 2025, at a committee hearing to consider four bills. The bills are SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 2931), American Entrepreneurs First Act (H.R. 2966) and Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act (H.R. 2987). * * * Here is the text of the remarks: (As prepared   more

CARY, North Carolina, June 6 -- INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry issued the following news release: * * * In Light of Recent NGO Report: Reaffirming Tampon Quality Standards Cary, NC, June 5, 2025 - INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry in the US, EDANA, the global association for the nonwovens and related industries in Europe, and the Absorbent Hygiene Product Manufacturers Association (AHPMA) in the UK, are addressing a recent NGO report claiming to have d  more

BOONE, North Carolina, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * NC regulators to hold public hearings on Enbridge's water quality permit for T-15 Pipeline * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will hold two public hearings in June to gather feedback on Enbridge's 401 water quality permit application on its proposed T-15 Pipeline project. Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Piedmont Community College Auditorium 1715 College D  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 5 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association posted the following news release: * * * Northwest Florida State's Cailyn Heyl named 2025 DI Pitcher of the Year * Jun 05, 2025 Charlotte, NC: A few weeks after leading Northwest Florida State to its first softball national championship, Cailyn Heyl has been named the 2025 NJCAA Division I Softball Pitcher of the Year. "I am ecstatic for Cailyn to receive this incredible and well-dese  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Questions Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer in House E&W Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) questioned Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on enforcing child labor protections in the face of historic cuts, as well as the Department of Labor's impact on HBCUs, in the House Education & Workforce hearing on "Examining the   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * What do you call it when the world's wealthiest man, leading some of the most innovative companies in history, offers his unmatched genius to save American taxpayers billions? You call it a blessing, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to urge my colleagues to not let t  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Storm season prep: Duke Energy Foundation powers emergency response with $1.5 million in grants * Targeted funding to boost readiness, response and recovery across six states * Grants strengthen local disaster response, deepen Red Cross partnership CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As communities across the country prepare for another active storm season, Duke Energy Foundation is committing $1.5 million through the 2  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Helps Secure Helene Recovery Funding for North Carolina * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis applauded the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) announcement of its Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity, which allocates approximately $1.45 billion in federal funding for disaster-impacted communities, including those in Western North Ca  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, June 6 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNC Pembroke's McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing Receives 10-Year CCNE Accreditation The McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing at UNC Pembroke has been granted a full 10-year accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which will extend through June 30, 2035. The decision announced following CCNE's April   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 6 -- Wake Forest School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Wake Forest University School of Medicine receives $585,000 from The Duke Endowment Wake Forest University School of Medicine has received two grants totaling $585,000 from The Duke Endowment. A grant of $360,000 will support two new programs designed to create a culture of coaching to enhance well-being and professional fulfillment in medical school leaders and faculty. Both vir  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * WSJ Editorial Highlights Tillis Bill to End Predatory Litigation Funding Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal published an editorial supporting the Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act, legislation introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) which would impose a new tax on profits earned by third-party entities that finance civil litigation and curb predatory prac  more