WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Lawmakers Recognize National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA-01), alongside Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. Th  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in October and November 2025 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock: October and November 2025 Preferred   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * C&T Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing titled Examining Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting. "Closing the digital divide has long  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 19 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Week 3 Football Preview * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 19, 2025) \- The intensity is cranking up as CIAA football rolls into Week 3, with the action shifting fully into conference play. Five pivotal matchups are on deck, each carrying major implications for the early-season standings. Saturday's slate is highlighted by a primetime meeting between the defen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing on Streamlining Broadband Permitting Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered the following opening statement at today's   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 19 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Schools Johnson C. Smith University and Bluefield State University Selected to Attend APPLE Training Institute * CHARLOTTE, NC (September 19, 2025) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) proudly announces that Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) and Bluefield State University (BSU) have been selected to participate in the Athletic   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Edwards Votes in Favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) voted to keep the federal government funded and continue critical Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. "Every vote I cast is focused on the needs of Western North Carolina. Our mountain communities need federal resources to continue rebuild  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Releases Statement on Vote to Honor Charlie Kirk and Condemn Political Violence * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after voting for H. Res. 719 (link is external), a resolution condemning the assassination of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk and honoring his life and legacy:  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Taxpayers * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 5371 (link is external), the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a measure that prevents a government shutdown and ensures critical federal services continue operating through Novem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Keep Government Open, Continue Helene Rebuilding Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore voted to pass a Continuing Resolution (H.R. 5371) to keep the government open and funded through November 21, 2025. The resolution ensures that critical services, including disaster relief funding, continue without interruption -- a priority for Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Republican Shutdown Bill * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans' partisan continuing resolution: "For months, Trump and Congressional Republicans have taken a chainsaw to the services that North Carolina relies on, including FEMA, the VA, Medicaid, and SNAP. Now, they are refusing to work with Democrats on bipartisan leg  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * CRL Urges Education Department to Withdraw Proposed PSLF Rule Harming Borrowers Proposal defies congressional intent and undermines borrowers' reliance on the program * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) submitted a comment letter yesterday urging the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw its proposed changes to the Public Service Loa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Announces Additional $64.2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced an additional $64.2 million for Hurricane Helene recovery project reimbursements in Western North Carolina. This funding brings the amount released to more than $228 million in the l  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 20 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * How GSPS Shapes Student Life at Duke Engineering The Graduate Student Programs & Services team provides a uniquely embedded support system that empowers master's and PhD students from around the globe to thrive academically, professionally and personally. * Starting a new graduate program is both exciting and a little daunting. For many engineers, graduate school poses its own se  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * Multi-Convicted Felon Is Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Assault Of Federal Officer Erik Dezjhion Tillman, 29, of Charlotte, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by two years of supervised release for assaulting federal officers attempting to arrest him on outstanding warrants, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds House Passage of Government Funding Package * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to fund the federal government. "The House has successfully voted to keep the government running and deliver on our agenda to put the American people first," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Leads Effort to NC General Assembly Urging an Override of Governor Stein's Veto of School Choice Tax Credit Eligibility * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-09), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Mark Harris (NC-08), Addison McDowell (NC-06), and Tim Moore (NC-14), sent a letter to Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representative  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 20 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State Experts Can Discuss Possible Changes to Earnings Report Regulations President Trump has raised the idea of altering regulations that require publicly traded companies to issue quarterly earnings reports, instead allowing companies to issue the reports every six months. North Carolina State University experts can provide insight and analysis on the potential change, including   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Votes Against Assault on Healthcare in GOP Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) voted against the Republican-led continuing resolution that fails to address the urgent healthcare needs of everyday Americans, including the looming expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies that would cost the average enrolled fam  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Opposes GOP's Partisan Stopgap Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican short-term government funding bill, H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. "Today, House Republicans chose to push forward a partisan spending   more

MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 20 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news: * * * Robinhood's Money Drills Levels the Financial Playing Field: Expanding Financial Education to New Campuses and More Athletes University of Delaware, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Pennsylvania State University, and Stanford University to introduce financial education coursework with support from Robinhood Money Drills; Program expands to support certifications for P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Joins Colleagues in Introducing Redistricting Reform Act * Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in introducing the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025. This legislation would prohibit mid-decade redistricting nationwide and require every state to establish independent redistricting. She spoke at a press conference, highlighting extreme, partisan gerryma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Padilla, Miller-Meeks, Paul, & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Documented Dreamers * Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (Deborah Ross (NC-02), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced their bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act. This legislation will protect the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Budd, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Fight to Strengthen DoD Report on Communist China's Military Developments * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan China Military Powers Transparency Act to extend and update the Department of Defense's (DoD) Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the   more

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, Sept. 20 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * University of Mount Olive Announces New School of Education The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has officially launched its new School of Education, a move that strengthens its long-standing commitment to preparing educators and leaders for North Carolina's classrooms. "In consideration of the current climate in public education, the creation of a new School of Education is both timely and  more