GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 7 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * A&T to Host Talk, Book Signing for Graves' 'Why Black People Die Sooner' By Jackie Torok North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a talk and book signing by MacKenzie Scott Endowed Professor of Biology Joseph L. Graves Jr., Ph.D., on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The event celebrating Graves' latest book, "Why Black People Die Sooner: Medical Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Additional $155 Million Approved to Support North Carolina Recovery * This federal assistance will help communities repair critical infrastructure, restore essential services and continue rebuilding efforts WASHINGTON - Under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem announced an additional $155 million in reimbursement funds for North Carolina Tropical Storm Hele  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) advocating for regulatory reform to enhance the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in healthcare. The ASE is recognized as the largest global organization dedicated to cardiovascular ultrasound professionals, setting practice standards since its inception in 1975. In its letter  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Appalachian Voices to co-host energy affordability event in Christiansburg * November 6, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. On Nov. 20, Appalachian Voices and Virginia Organizing are hosting an energy affordability event at the Christiansburg Library from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature organizations  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Ten Preview: Championship Berths on the Line * CHARLOTTE, NC (November 7, 2025) - The final week of the 2025 CIAA Football regular season features six matchups across the conference, with championship implications still in play for Virginia Union, Johnson C. Smith, and Fayetteville State. Virginia Union and Johnson C. Smith can each clin  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy kicks off monthlong campaign providing more than $600,000 to help fight hunger in South Carolina * Effort will assist at least 60 feeding programs amid funding uncertainties as colder weather and holiday season approaches * Since 2021, Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation have dedicated more than $2.6 million to support the efforts of these agencies * Campaign begins with Yam Jam, a volun  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * Additional $155 Million Approved to Support North Carolina Recovery ASHEVILLE, N.C. - FEMA announced an additional $155 million for 130 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene and past disaster recovery projects. Here are some of the notable FEMA grants obligated to the state and communities: * $54 million to the North Carolina Department of Transportatio  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 8 -- North Carolina State University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 8, 2025, by Lauren Barker with Rob Handfield, Bank of America distinguished professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management: * * * Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping? The holiday season is ramping up and shopping lists are getting longer by the day, but many of us are wondering how recently imposed tariffs could affect our holiday plans. To get answers, we sat down with Rob Handfield  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Nov. 7 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Helps Shape National Conversation on AI and the Future of Work * The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) is advancing national efforts to shape the future of artificial intelligence education and workforce development. Siobahn Grady, Ph.D., founding director of IAIER, is helping lead a Howard University-based  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Davis put politics first, now North Carolina families are losing SNAP Millions of Americans are losing access to SNAP because Don Davis chose political brinkmanship over keeping government services running. While families struggle with rising food costs and rely on these benefits to put meals on the table, Davis prioritized leverage and headlines instead of protecting vulnerable households.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams, Democrats Raise Concerns Over Education Department Capacity During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Ranking Member of the House Education Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led a letter signed by 22 House Democrats to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Directo  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Trigon Sports Announces Acquisition of Proper Pitch, Inc. * MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (November 7, 2025) Trigon Sports announced the acquisition of Proper Pitch, Inc., headquartered in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Proper Pitch has been a producer of American-made pitching mounds since the mid-1990s and has operated under the ownership of Glen Passner since 2002. Unde  more