AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventure  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Armed Drug Dealer Convicted at Trial and Sentenced to Federal Prison for Nearly 20 Years NEW BERN, N.C. - A federal judge sentenced Anthony Travis Slaughter, age 31, to almost 20 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of the crimes of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a gun by a felon, a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces $15.6 Million Health Care Conviction * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson secured a fraud conviction against Francine Sims Super of Kinston, who pleaded guilty for her role in kickback schemes that defrauded the North Carolina Medicaid program out of more than $15 million. Super was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Jan. 15, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 12 states from November 2024 to November 2025 From November 2024 to November 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 12 states, decreased in the District of Columbia, and was essentially unchanged in 38 states. * * * Chart: Change in nonfarm employment by state, November 2024 to November 20  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Bill to Protect the Identity of Special Operations Forces Executing Dangerous U.S. Military Operations * Reps. Hudson & Harrigan will lead effort in House of Representatives Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Special Operator Protection A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Tillis Announce Strong Support for President Trump's U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of N.C. Nominee, Dan Bishop * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) today announced their support for the nomination of Dan Bishop, former U.S. Congressman and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to become the Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney for   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hudson Leads C&T Subcommittee Markup of Six Bills to Improve Public Safety Communications * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a subcommittee markup on six bills to strengthen public safety communications, improve emergency alerts, and modernize how American  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Beyond 99.99%: Why billion-dollar PFAS cleanup must account for airborne byproducts By Emilie Rusch New technologies that tout their ability to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) need to be evaluated not only for their effectiveness and efficiency but also for the byproducts they might release into the air. That's the message from an international group of PFAS experts hailing fr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Votes to Support Small Businesses and Counter Narcotics Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted to advance H.R. 7006, a bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package funding Financial Services-General Government and National Security-Department of State and Related Programs, with a vote of 341 to 79. The two-bill package makes targeted FY2  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Leads House Effort to Protect Identities of U.S. Special Operations Forces * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Special Operator Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to protect the identities of U.S. Special Operations Forces, federal law enforcement officers attached to SOF, and other Department of Defense personnel conducting   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Advance America First National Security and Fiscal Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 7006 (link is external), the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that reduces federal spending w  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Convicted Drug Trafficker On Federal Supervised Release Pleads Guilty To Distributing 63 Kilograms of Cocaine A convicted drug trafficker pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute more than 63 kilograms of cocaine, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew G  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Creative Greensboro and New Arrivals Institute Launch Bus Shelter Art Project Creative Greensboro and New Arrivals Institute (NAI) have partnered on a new community-led public art initiative that will bring original artwork to three bus shelters across Greensboro. The project, Community Art in Transit: Stories of Hope and Home, is now accepting applications from Guilford County-bas  more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 16 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research Attorney General Kathy Jennings today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institut  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 16 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters Hundreds of millions of dollars intended to cut energy costs have been funneled to costly manure digesters, benefitting industrial-scale livestock operations * Washington, D.C. -- Today, a coalition of 34 organizations filed a rulemaking petition urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Leads North Carolina Delegation to Review Hurricane Helene Recovery with Governor Stein * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) led a North Carolina delegation meeting with Governor Josh Stein to review ongoing disaster recovery efforts more than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina. To date, North Carolina has received a  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Jan. 16 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Experts: AI should be key retention tool in SC State academics Spring Faculty Development Institute highlights ethical, practical uses of artificial intelligence Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer * Faculty members at South Carolina State University learned how they can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as a partner -- not a replacement -- in retaining students and enhancing learn  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Bethany Greene, Anthony Tringali and Riverbird Research of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: * * * How Small Businesses Are Faring in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene This article is a collaboration between the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Riverbird Research of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. * Introduction In the year plus since Hurricane Helene made  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina ATLANTA - FEMA announced more than $116 million in federal funding to support the state of North Carolina's recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and help prevent future disaster damage across the state. Of the approved funds, more than $72 million will go to rebuilding or restoring critical infras  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 (TNSrpt) -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Public sector report details strategies for building resilience amid mounting challenges Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, has released a new report identifying five core priorities for public sector entities as they navigate mounting challenges and rising expectations. From staffing shortages and bud  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces 14 Honorees Selected for Induction Into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 21 st class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Provides NC Strong Update: Promoting Safe & Healthy Families Across North Carolina * Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to reaffirm his commitment to a healthier North Carolina, including announcing new funding for rural health care and summer meals for kids and calling on the General Assembly to pass a comprehensive state budget that fully fu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Jan. 12, 2026, at a hearing on five bills. The bills are the Flexibility for Workers Education Act (H.R. 2262), Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act (H.R. 2270), Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312), Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 2988) and Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366). * * * Good afternoon,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, vice chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following opening remarks from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Drugs, Thugs, and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Effort": * * * Thank you, everyone, for joining the Subcommittee today to discuss the Coast Guard's law enforcement missions. Specifically, we want to highlight the amazing wo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * How States Are Reining in Costly Regulations * Georgia continues to grapple with a complex, outdated and steadily expanding regulatory environment. Debates over the state's regulatory burden, including proposals such as the " Red Tape Rollback Act " introduced last year, are not occurring in isolation. They reflect a broader national movement in which states are reassessing long-standin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * In First Year, Attorney General Jeff Jackson Protects More Than $1.5 Billion in NC Taxpayer Dollars * Thursday, January 15, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - In his first year in office, Attorney General Jeff Jackson has successfully protected more than $1.5 billion in North Carolina taxpayer dollars after federal agencies attempted to unlawful  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Assistant Attorney General, Six U.S. Attorneys and Six Judicial Nominations, Along with Bipartisan Foreign Lobbying Bill * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Daniel E. Burrows, to be an Assistant Attorney General, by a vote of 12-10; * Megan Blair Benton, to be United States District Judge for the Western Dis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Assistant Attorney General, Six U.S. Attorneys and Six Judicial Nominations, Along with Bipartisan Foreign Lobbying Bill The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Daniel E. Burrows, to be an Assistant Attorney General, by a vote of 12-10; * Megan Blair Benton, to be United   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * KINSTON WOMAN SENTENCED TO 6 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON AND ORDERED TO REPAY OVER $15 MILLION IN RESTITUTION FOR HEALTHCARE FRAUD NEW BERN, N.C. - A federal judge sentenced a Kinston woman to 6 years in federal prison and ordered her to pay restitution in the amount of $15,286,912.91 to North Carolina Medicaid and $373,810.00 to   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Statement on Davidson County Department of Social Services Effective Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily assume leadership of child welfare services at the Davidson County Department of Social Services (DCDSS), as authorized under state law. This is the sixth time NCDHHS has taken  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 16 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * State Auditor Recommends Cuts, Reinvestment in First DAVE Act Report The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) today released a comprehensive, data-driven performance audit (https://www.auditor.nc.gov/documents/reports/performance/per-2026-3319/open) examining long-term vacancies across state agencies and the significant impact of the  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Many Drug-Use Treatment Providers in N.C. Demand Unpaid Labor, Limit Access to Evidence-Based Treatment A new study finds many organizations that provide residential drug- and alcohol-use services in North Carolina have mandated labor requirements. Organizations with labor requirements are less likely to provide recommended evidence-based treatment for opioid-use disorders and  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Leader Selected for Fulbright Award, Expands Global Impact * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) continues to strengthen its global footprint. James Ham '93, director of NCCU's Office of International Affairs, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators (IEA) HBCU Awardee for the 2026-27 academic year, a prestigious honor recognizing senior higher  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries to hold public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County on Feb. 12 * The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The hearing will be held in person at the Holly Ridge Commun  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Educational Impact Ohio Wesleyan Advances National Leadership in Teaching and Faculty Development Through GLCA Fellowship By Cole Hatcher Ohio Wesleyan University is strengthening its national leadership in teaching excellence and faculty development through the selection of Andrea Colvin, Ph.D., as an Academic Leadership Fellow with the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) - a competitive appoin  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Professor April Dawson named 2026 ABA Legal Rebel * Professor April Dawson has been named a 2026 ABA Legal Rebel, a national honor from the American Bar Association recognizing individuals who are reshaping the legal profession through innovation and leadership. The designation recognizes Dawson's work at the intersection of legal education and technology, including her leadership in advan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUICK CLIP: "Candidate Quality Matters" - Democrats Successfully Recruit "Top-Tier Candidates" to Flip GOP-Held Senate Seats [Punchbowl News] * Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer : "Recruitment is something where we have seen Republicans struggle this cycle in state after state" In case you missed it, Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer highlighted how Democrats are defying expectations ahead of t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Introduces Impeachment Articles Against DHS Sec. Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) joined 70 House Democrats in introducing Articles of Impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self-dealing. North Carolina has been directly impacted b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Spring & Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: January 14, 2026 FDA Publish Date: January 15, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella Company Name: Spring & Mulberry Bran  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, vice chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following opening remarks on Jan. 13, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Drugs, Thugs, and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Effort": * * * Thank you, everyone, for joining the Subcommittee today to discuss the Coast Guard's law enforcement missions. Specifically, we want to highlight the amazing wor  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte names MBA program in honor of Joe L. Price '83 UNC Charlotte has named its Master of Business Administration program the JL Price MBA Program in recognition of the totality of alumnus and longtime University leader Joe L. Price's decades of service and generosity. Price's latest philanthropic commitment supports the Belk College of Business, student me  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Community Advisory Board engages NC communities in the fight against cancer About 1 in 3 North Carolinians have had cancer or know someone who has. The vast reach of North Carolina's second-leading cause of death underscores the need to raise public awareness of cancer's signs and symptoms, and to make sure cancer research reflects c  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * New Paramedics Strengthen Emergency Response Workforce By Michelle Fauver Wake Tech is celebrating 32 new paramedics who are prepared to support the region's growing emergency response needs. The college held a graduation ceremony Tuesday for students who completed the non-degree Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT P) program. These graduates were already servin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 13, 2026, the nominations of 66 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Oren E. Whyche-Shaw. Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years, vice Julia Akins Clark, term expired. Matthew Anderson, of Colorad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Winston-Salem government officials admit to pushing DEI initiatives under alternative terminology The city government in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is using public resources to impose Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on its citizens, in defiance of federal law. In fact, the city's former Equity Assurance Administrator, Julie Puckett, says the city is lucky to have "city management, city leadership, that supports DE  more