CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Two Men Sentenced and Third Man Pleads Guilty in Separate Schemes to Transport Contraband into FCI McDowell with Drones BLUEFIELD, W.Va. - Hector Luis Gomez DeJesus, 32, of Sanford, North Carolina, and Raymond Luis Saez Aviles, 37, of Poinciana, Florida, were each sentenced today to three years of probation, including two mo  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American Airlines named an Official Airline Partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, providing fans with exclusive travel benefits and experiences * Airline strengthens local ties in hub city with high-impact, multiyear sports sponsorship CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - American Airlines, which operates its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), toda  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- A protest filed by DS Imports LLC, a company based in Galveston, Texas, against a government contract awarded to Marine Structures LLC, of Morehead City, North Carolina, has been dismissed by the General Accountability Office. The protest concerned a purchase order for trapezoidal marine rubber fenders and mounting hardware, issued by the Department of Transportation's Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. DS Imports argued that its bid was unreasonably  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * Compliance Director and Office Manager of Substance Abuse Company Convicted in Scheme to Pay Medicaid Kickbacks to Patients NEW BERN, N.C. - Two former leaders of Life Touch LLC, a Kinston-based substance abuse treatment company, have pleaded guilty to their roles in a scheme to pay kickbacks to Medicaid patients. Keke Komeko Johnson, of Pikev  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida offers immediate savings for income-qualified customers * Customers participating in Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-EBT), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or Duke Energy Neighborhood Energy Saver may qualify for the Clean Energy Connection program * ST. P  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Honors WWII Veteran, Cabe Monroe Lambert, for His Service * CHEROKEE, NC - Earlier this month, a tribal military honor ceremony was held to recognize Cabe Monroe Lambert, the last living World War II veteran of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Born on September 25, 1926, Mr. Lambert served with distinction in the United States Army during World War II. As a service member with  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Fayetteville Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II sentenced Celestio Lefranz Harrington, 34, of Lillington, to 24 years in federal prison on Wednesday for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine, cocaine, and fent  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Federal Court Sentenced Clayton Woman for Laundering Millions for Cartels and Moving Kilo Quantities of Narcotics WILMINGTON, N.C. - On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced a Clayton woman to 11 years in federal prison for money laundering and trafficking large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine. Oralia Rodriguez-Flores  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Gardner-Webb Hosts Meet and Greet for New VP of Athletics and Athletic Director Brendan Michael Fahey Campus and Community Invited to Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. in Tucker Student Center * BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--Gardner-Webb University will introduce new Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Director Brendan Michael Fahey to the campus and community on Tuesday, S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Adams Statement on Horrific Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the horrific school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN. "My prayers are with the people of Minnesota, the victims, and their families after today's horrific shooting at Annunciation Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Two Self-Professed Religious Leaders Who Used Physical and Psychological Abuse to Coerce Victims to Solicit Tens of Millions in Donations Federally Charged and Arrested * A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a ten-count indictment against two defendants for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy that victimized individuals in Michigan, Flo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Whatley-Backed Tariffs Send Back-to-School Costs Soaring for NC Families As North Carolinians start back to school today, the cost of groceries and school supplies are on the rise thanks to Michael Whatley-backed tariffs. Last week, Whatley falsely claimed costs are down -- but here's the reality for North Carolina families, thanks to a chaotic trade war that Whatley has   more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Aug. 27 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * Women in Remanufacturing Network Celebrates 5 Years of Connection, Inspiration and Leadership * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers marks the fifth anniversary of the Women in Remanufacturing Network. Launched in August 2020 in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Women's Equality Day, the Network has  more