WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Zeldin Gets EPA Back on Track to Eliminate Animal Testing After Biden Admin Halted Phase Out * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency was getting back on track with reducing mammalian animal testing and recommitting to the ambitious goal laid out during the first Trump Administration to eliminate the practice b  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 [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 adventures.   more

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State honored as 2025 Large Business of the Year by Boone Area Chamber of Commerce The award recognizes App State's leadership and impact in the High Country By Brian Miller Appalachian State University has been recognized by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce as Watauga County's Large Business of the Year, as part of the chamber's 2025 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. The honor re  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Major Victory Against MV Realty for Deceptive Agreements and Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that the North Carolina Department of Justice has won a major victory against MV Realty and its executives. The court granted NCDOJ's motion for summary judgment, permanently barring MV Realty from enforcing   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Davis Announces the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announces that the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is now open to high school students residing in North Carolina's First Congressional District. Sponsored annually by the Congressional Institute, the competition recognizes and celebrates the creativity and artistic achievemen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * North Carolina Man Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation A Charlotte, North Carolina, man was sentenced today to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for a federal civil rights violation after he threatened eight individuals with force because of their race, color, religion and national origin. Maurice Hopkins, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of interfere  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN College Basketball Schedule Changes - Jan. 24-25 * Due to the impending winter storm, the following college basketball changes have been made to ESPN's schedule, Jan. 24-25. Men's college basketball changes (as of January 22 at 3 p.m. ET) * Saturday, Jan. 24 * No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia moves from 2 p.m. on ESPN to noon on ESPN2 * NC Sta  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Federal Grand Jury Indicts Charlotte Man With Felony For Assaulting Federal Officers A federal grand jury has returned a criminal indictment charging a Charlotte man with a felony for assaulting federal officers conducting immigration enforcement operations, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Fort Buchanan: Modernizing infrastructure to advance mission readiness * FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico - Construction of a modern operations center is underway at Fort Buchanan, which represents a significant investment in infrastructure that further develops command-and-control capabilities and enhances mission readiness across the Caribbean. Located adjacent to Davidson Road, at the Army'  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * From Number Cruncher to Strategic Partner: The Evolving Role of Finance Leaders * There's a moment in every growing company when the finance function stops being about closing the books on time and starts being about opening doors to the future. Maybe it's when the CEO turns to the CFO mid-strategy session and asks, "Can we actually afford this expansion?" Or when the board wants to know not just wha  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU's First-Year Biology Students Make Scientific Discoveries with Research in New Lab Class * First-year biology students at High Point University are conducting research alongside hundreds of other students around the world and making scientific discoveries through a new program at HPU. HPU freshmen biology students are participating for the first time in a year-long undergraduate research  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk host Innovation Industrial Conference * FORT POLK, La. - The Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk hosted their first Innovation Industrial Conference Jan. 14-15, bringing together defense industry vendors and Army modernization experts to support efforts to modernize JRTC's transformation in contact (TIC). The two-day conference fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Introduces Legislation to Boost American Cotton Consumption * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Buying American Cotton Act, alongside Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL), legislation to create a tax credit to incentivize the consumption of products made with American-grown cotton. "American cotton growers, especially those in Eastern North Carolina, play  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Senior Combines Tech with Social Justice through Hey Justice App * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University political science junior Danielle Bunker is turning legal confusion into clarity with Hey Justice, a technology-driven app that blends social justice and digital innovation to support those   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * As Failures in Western NC Pile Up, Michael Whatley Renounces Role President Trump Gave Him Charlotte Observer: "Whatley's campaign did not specifically answer individual questions about whether Whatley was appointed to lead Hurricane recovery in western North Carolina, what Whatley's authority is in his role, and whether he has any responsibility to address ongoing reimbursement delays and  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Reporting Questions What "Recovery Czar" Whatley Has Done For WNC As Families Receive "Abrupt Eviction Notices" From FEMA New reporting from WSOC is highlighting yet another failure of Hurricane Helene "recovery czar" Michael Whatley, as "families in western North Carolina say they... have received abrupt eviction notices" from FEMA. This leaves families in "unstable housing situations" as  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Statement On GOP Senate Candidates' Records On the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Today, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, NCDP spokesperson Mallory Payne released the following statement: "53 years ago, Roe v. Wade was decided, protecting a woman's right to make her own decisions about her body. But thanks to extreme judges and politicians who ripped away those rights and f  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORT: Up To 120,000 Ohioans Lose Coverage Under Jon Husted's Health Care Crisis * Columbus Dispatch : 'Ohio saw the second-largest percentage decline in signups in the nation' Columbus, Ohio -New reporting shows that 120,000 fewer Ohioans have signed up for coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace compared to last year after Jon Husted refused to support extending the ACA tax credits and  more

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's Infrastructure Receives a 'C-' Grade | ASCE * RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2026 Report Card for North Carolina's Infrastructure today, assigning seven categories of infrastructure a cumulative grade of 'C-', demonstrating successes in several area  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces 2026 PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors 12 Social Studies Teachers from Across the Country Recognized  * Today, PBS announced a cohort of social studies educators selected to serve as PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors. Leading up to this year's historic Semiquincentennial, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this honor recognizes the recipients' e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Hudson, Balderson Introduce "Replacement Parts Availability Act" to Protect Consumers and Keep Vehicles Safe * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-09) and Troy Balderson (OH-12) introduced the Replacement Parts Availability Act, which amends the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) to remove unnecessary and burdensome restrictions on automotive manufacturers. "  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings A new report released today by the Sierra Club finds that most major U.S. public pensions are failing to adopt climate-solutions investing strategies needed to protect workers' retirement savings from escalating climate-related financial risks. This kind of investing is   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Josh Stein on 53rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade * Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade : "Fifty-three years ago, the United States Supreme Court assured women they had the constitutional right to make their own health care decisions. Regrettably, that guarantee has been stripped away. Last January,  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNC Pembroke Research Published in World's Leading Alzheimer's Journal By Mark Locklear A research team led by Dr. Ben Bahr, the William C. Friday Chair and Distinguished Professor at UNC Pembroke, has achieved a significant milestone in Alzheimer's disease research with a new study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, widely reg  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU helps make the Ethics Bowl a philosophy spotlight for high school students By Sian Wilkerson  It doesn't quite have the hype of the Super Bowl - and there's no halftime show, either. But for young, philosophy-minded scholars, the annual Virginia High School Ethics Bowl is a prime-time affair. The competition - hosted by Collegiate School in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth Universit  more