WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Tokuda Call on USDA to Reinstate Rural Business Center Program for Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Members of the House Agriculture Committee, sent a letter signed by 38 House Democrats to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins calling for the USDA to reverse the reckless elimination of the   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- Cirba Solutions, a battery recycling and materials company, issued the following news release: * * * New Battery EPR Laws - Prepare your Business with Battery Recycler Cirba Solutions Battery Extended Producer Responsibility laws have passed in nine states, while others have active legislation * Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 6, 2025) - As new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for batteries sweep across the United States, companies throughout the batter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Joins Britt, Colleagues in Effort to Ban Noncitizens from Voting in D.C. Elections * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and 20 of their Republican colleagues in introducing legislation to ban noncitizens from voting in D.C. elections. "The American people's right to vote in free and fair elections is diminished when jurisdictions like D.C.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Howard Building Science, Inc., a North Carolina-based homebuilding company, has submitted a public comment letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, urging policymakers to prioritize energy efficiency in residential construction. The letter emphasizes the role of building codes and energy standards in making homes not only affordable to purchase but also to own and operate in the long term. In the letter, Howard Building Science's President highlights his extensiv  more

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Dean co-edits statewide medical journal issue on pharmacists' expanding roles Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Dean Dr. Jeff Mercer partnered with Dr. Angela Kashuba, former Dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, to guest co-edit the latest issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal (NCMJ), titled "From Access to Outcomes: Pharmacists as Catalysts for Better Hea  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The International Chiropractors Association issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care Applauds North Carolina Board's Inclusion of CBCT in Chiropractic Scope The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and its Council on Upper Cervical Care are proud to announce a major milestone: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is now included within the chiropractic scope of practice in North Carolina. This breakt  more

ELON, North Carolina, Aug. 7 (TNSrpt) -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Commission/Elon University Poll: Americans split on pivotal issues reshaping college sports Public opinion is divided on athlete compensation, employment and the governance of college sports, though Americans are unified in support of academic standards and the importance of college athletics opportunities in all sports. * As NCAA Division I college athletics undergoes a historic transfo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State Experts Can Discuss Tariffs, Effects North Carolina State University experts can provide commentary on the United States' imposition of tariffs on products from numerous countries, as well as the impacts of reciprocal tariffs by those countries on the U.S. Andrew Greenland, assistant professor of economics, is an expert on tariffs with research interests in trade policy and th  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara hospitals recognized by the American Heart Association for life-saving stroke care * Sentara Health partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) eight years ago to 'Get With The Guidelines'. The program's mission is to consistently improve patient care using the latest research, guidelines, and measurement tools. All twelve Sentara hospitals have been recognized with 2025  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * Communicating Science at JSNN Omiya Ayoub arrived in the United States in August 2022. It was her first time living outside of Pakistan. She started a blog to navigate this unique experience, but what she did not anticipate was finding a new home so easily at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN). "JSNN is a great place with many international stu  more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- Methodist University issued the following news release: * * * Way: Your Next Steps to MU Online Transferring to any university can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to figure out credit equivalency, application requirements, and balancing the everyday demands of life. For students looking to make a smooth transition, Methodist University Online (MU Online) offers an affordable solution with a flexible schedule and a supportive path to earning a   more