ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army to Rename 7 Installations * Seven Army installations renamed in 2023 will be renamed once again in honor of soldiers who were decorated for heroic actions in conflicts from the Civil War through the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, the Army said in a news release. The changes were first announced by President Donald Trump during a June 10 visit to Fort Bragg, N  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Announces Redemption of $3,000,000,000 1.319% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, Due June 2026 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on June 19, 2025 all $3,000,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 1.319% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due June 2026 (CUSIP No. 06051GJD2)   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 12 -- The Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * CEA Applauds North Carolina Legislators for Supporting a More Reliable, Affordable Energy Future - Calls on Governor Stein to Sign Legislation into Law * Passage of Senate Bill 266 by the North Carolina General Assembly marks progress on grid reliability, cost savings, emissions goals * Bill will help North Carolina meet new energy demand from manufacturing, population & data center growth * RA  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Addison McDowell Launches 2025 Congressional App Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Addison McDowell today announced the start of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's 6th District, inviting middle and high school students to design and code their own original apps. The competition is open to students who live or attend school within North Carolina's   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Honor Troops Deployed to the Southern Border WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 3780, the Border Operations Service Medal Act, to honor U.S. service members and federal personnel who have defended the southern border under President Trump's 2025 National Emergency declaration. The bill direc  more

NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Defying the Will of the People, Gun Lobby-Backed Lawmakers in North Carolina Ram Through Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill * Gun Safety Advocates United in Opposition as Lawmakers Pass SB 50-- Despite 77% of North Carolinians Rejecting Permitless Carry ; Bill Now Heads to Governor Stein's Desk RALEIGH, N.C. -- Today, the North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students De  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following statement on June 11, 2025: * * * Defying the Will of the People, Gun Lobby-Backed Lawmakers in North Carolina Ram Through Dangerous Permitless Carry Bill Gun Safety Advocates United in Opposition as Lawmakers Pass SB 50--Despite 77% of North Carolinians Rejecting Permitless Carry; Bill Now Heads to Governor Stein's Desk * Today, Brady issued the following statement, alongside Giffords, Moms Rising, North  more

BOONE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * EPA decision to reverse health protections will harm Appalachians * June 11, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (540) 798-6683, dan@appvoices.org WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce that it will be rolling back health protections related to emissions from power plants. Specifically, reports indicate th  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule (Docket No. FAA-2025-0932; Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-9) entitled "Amendment of Class D and Class E5 Airspace Over Kinston, NC." This action proposes updates to air traffic procedures near Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field Airport in Kinston, North Carolina. The Federal Aviation Administration proposes amending the Class D airspace at Kinston Regional Jetpor  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule (Docket No. FAA-2025-0946; Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-11) entitled "Amendment of Class D and E Airspace Over Hickory and Morganton, NC." This action revises an earlier proposal published on May 22, 2025. This revised action addresses an incorrect reference point in the prior proposed rule for Class D and Class E2 airspace descriptions. It proposes to replace the Tawba   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups challenge Duke Energy refusal to power multifamily affordable housing unit using rooftop solar * CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-Nonprofit EMPOWERment Inc., represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a consumer complaint at the North Carolina Utilities Commission over Duke Energy's refusal to provide electrical service to an EMPOWERment m  more

CARY, North Carolina, June 12 -- INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry issued the following news release: * * * INDA and EDANA Boards Approve Formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA) Paris, 11th of June 2025 - The Boards of Directors of INDA and EDANA have officially approved the formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA) and have concurrently agreed to become its founding members. Both Boards have also approved a motion authorizing each organization to appoint six re  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott Condemns Violent Riots in Los Angeles Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement condemning the violent riots in Los Angeles and the mass illegal immigrant invasion. "The American people voted to end mass migration and for a secure border. When simply enforcing our law spurs violence, riots, and mass destruction from criminal illegal aliens, the point could not be cle  more

BANNER ELK, North Carolina, June 12 -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news: * * * Lees-McRae College celebrates records and biggest year of fundraising in institution's 125-year history By Maya Jarrell Lees-McRae College marked the end of its fiscal year by breaking records across the college. In the Fall 2024 semester Hurricane Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, and catastrophic wind and rainfall left the area devastated by the storm's impact. Despite the challenges of t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Create New Way to Remove Phosphorus from Contaminated Water By Matt Shipman Researchers have created an inexpensive hydrogel that can filter phosphorus from contaminated surface waters, drinking water supplies or wastewater streams to reduce phosphorus pollution and reuse the phosphorus for agricultural and industrial applications. In addition to efficiently captu  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Develops Optimal Cover Crop Adoption Thresholds By Mick Kulikowski Researchers have developed a new model that can suggest the optimal conditions for farmers to plant cover crops, or crops grown in between cash-crop seasons, to help ensure long-term cash-crop success. The findings could help improve farm budgets and serve as aids to farmers making decisions about their   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Turtle Crossing: Study Identifies Local Hot Spots for Turtle/Car Collisions By Tracey Peake It's summer and turtles are on the move - but while they are on the lookout for mates and nesting sites, they definitely aren't looking both ways before crossing the street. Which is where a new study comes in. Aswini Cherukuri, a former NC State veterinary student now in private prac  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * What Comes First: The Chicken or The Housing for a Cage-Free Egg? NC State researchers found that hen breeds vary in their ability to adapt to cage-free environments. This can influence how farmers meet market demand for cage-free eggs and animal welfare goals. * Cage-free eggs have become a popular grocery purchase due to growing concerns about animal welfare. In early 2024  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to "Strengthen and Expand" Pension Healthcare * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined fellow Senators Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), and Thom Tillis, (R-North Carolina) to introduce the Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025, which would allow for overfunded 401(H) retir  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Op-Ed: The Senate's One Big, Beautiful Opportunity * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) published an op-ed in The Hill outlining the Senate's one big, beautiful opportunity to deliver tax relief and pass President Trump's agenda. Read the full op-ed HERE. Senator Tillis on Delivering President Trump's Campaign Promises: "President Trump ran -- and won -- on a bol  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Formally Proposes Repeal of Bedrock Greenhouse Gas Standard, Sells Out North Carolina * Raleigh, N.C. - Today, the Trump Administration issued a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal the agency's Clean Air Act Section 111 carbon pollution standards, which limit climate-disrupting greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants. This c  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 12 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following Newsworthy from the School of Medicine for Week of June 6-12, 2025: * * * The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, June 6, 2025. Q&A: Managing Insulin Allergy in Clinical Practice (https://www.physiciansweekly.com/qa-managing-insulin-allergy-in-clinical-practice/) - Dr. Onyinye I. Iweala (Ph  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Treatment for Common GI Infection May be Less Effective Than Traditional Therapy for Preventing Severe Disease, Study Finds A new comparative study led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine found that a new therapy for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection may be less effective than traditional therapy when it comes to preventing  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Disastrous Wildfires * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), alongside U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) and David Valadao (R-Calif.), introduced the bicameral, bipartisan National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 today. The legislation would support prescribed burns as an essential, cost-effective, science-based   more