FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 88th Readiness Division Collaborates Across Staff Sections to Create Robust Facilities Dashboard * FORT MCCOY, Wis. - The U.S. Army Reserve's 88th Readiness Division (RD) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is knocking down data silos to create a new robust facilities management dashboard. Partnering with other staff sections and stakeholders, the 88th RD is consolidating reporting component  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Executes Approximately $150M in Facility Upgrades in FY25 * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The U.S. Army Reserve marked a major milestone in fiscal year (FY) 2025 by completing nine military construction and major renovation projects totaling approximately $146 million. These efforts spanned a diverse range of facility types-barracks, training ranges, fitness centers, maintenance shops,   more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces "Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork" transformation initiative for the Army's Civil Works program Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, "Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork," for the Army's Civil Works program. "Building In  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Announces Justice Anita Earls as Guest for State of the Union * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced her guest for the State of the Union: North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls. Justice Earls has been a leader in the fight for voting rights in North Carolina and worked to combat egregious gerrymandering by Republican legislators.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Three Mexican Citizens Charged with Trafficking Agricultural Workers into Servitude on Farms in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida A federal grand jury returned a 35-count indictment, unsealed Friday, charging three Mexican citizens for trafficking Mexican farmworkers into forced labor and harboring them in the United States after their visas expired for the defendants' financial  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation commits $500,000 to support local environmental resilience programs across North Carolina * Up to 20 nonprofits will each receive a $25,000 grant - apply by March 13 * Funding will support projects aimed at enhancing and preserving the state's natural surroundings * Duke Energy Foundation is committing $500,000 to support local environmental resilience projects across North Car  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Many Cancers Could Be Prevented. What Does Prevention Look Like? As National Cancer Prevention Month highlights ways to reduce risk, Duke researchers study cancer's origins, immune defenses and early detection * Cancer is often described as a genetic roll of the dice. A matter of bad luck. But new global estimates from the World Health Organization suggest something different: four in 10 cancer cases could b  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A on Feb. 23, 2026, by Andrew Tie with Aaron Franklin, associate dean for faculty affairs and distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering: * * * Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Aaron Franklin Aaron Franklin studies nanomaterials as disruptive complements or replacements for conventional silicon technology. * In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family name  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Lankford, Quigley, Edwards, Pappas Recognize 175th Anniversary Of The YMCA * February 23, 2026 Headquartered in Chicago, the YMCA delivers programming to 11 million adults and 6.5 million children each year WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Democratic Whgip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK), and U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11), and Chr  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Environmental groups challenge Virginia water permit for controversial MVP Southgate pipeline * February 23, 2026 CONTACT: Renner Barsella, renner.barsella@sierraclub.org RICHMOND, Va. -Today, environmental groups filed a legal challenge to the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension's water permit in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Environmental Qu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing the repeal of several amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coal and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. This action reverses specific 2024 updates to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The repeal targets three primary areas: the filterable particulate matter (fPM) emission standard for existing coal-fired units, the mandatory use of continuous   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * FBI Investigative Update of the Mar-a-Lago Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting on February 22, 2026 FBI Miami, in coordination with the United States Secret Service, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and FBI Charlotte, continues to investigate the fatal officer-involved shooting at Mar-a-Lago during the early morning hours of Sunday, February 22, 2026. The following is an update of the investigative st  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Fort Hunter Liggett's Historic Hacienda Upgrading HVAC, Domestic Hot Water System * FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - The historic Hacienda lodge on the U.S. Army Reserve-funded installation, Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey, CA, will receive a $9.6 million upgrade to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and domestic hot water (DHW) system. The much-needed upgrades will   more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Hosts Dr. Jerusha Matsen Neal for Greene Lectures on March 3 Duke Divinity Professor to Present on Creation Justice and Congregational Leadership Amid Climate Change * The School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University will host noted homiletics professor Jerusha Matsen Neal for The Rev. and Mrs. C.O. and Eliza Greene Lectureship in Ministry on Tuesday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a list of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program from Jan. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2026. This notice identifies individuals seeking compensation for injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. While the Secretary of Health and Human Services is named as the respondent, the United States  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH/ APRIL 2026 * Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE NEW YORK - February 23, 2026 - Magnolia Network is warming up for spring with an inspiring lineup of new and returning series. The slate kicks off with a new season of Storied Spaces, premiering with back-to-back episodes each week beginn  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Why chronic pain lasts longer in women: Immune cells offer clues * Chronic pain lasts longer for women than men, and new research suggests differences in hormone-regulated immune cells, called monocytes, may help explain why. In a new paper in Science Immunology, researchers at Michigan State University reported that a subset of monocytes releases a molecule to switch off pain. These cells are mor  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Pushes Policies That Spike His Individual Stocks Here's your reminder that DC insider and "longtime oil lobbyist" Michael Whatley was caught advocating for policies that enrich himself, cheering on the Trump administration's pledge to increase oil production in Venezuela and boosting his individual stocks in oil and gas companies up to   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * NC Principal of the Year Finalists Announced Nine public school leaders from across the state have been recognized as regional Principals of the Year. On May 15, one will be named the 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year at a ceremony hosted at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary. "Being a principal is a unique role that combines lead  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * NAM Tour Highlights How Tax Reform Fuels Growth in North Carolina * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Charlotte and Concord, North Carolina CHARLOTTE - The National Association of Manufacturers-official partner of America250-in partnership with the North Carolina Chamber, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour today in Charlotte and Concord,  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NC's greenhouse gas emissions lowest in decades, but temporary uptick projected * North Carolina's annual greenhouse gas emissions are now at their lowest levels in decades. However, forecasts indicate that increased reliance on natural gas and coal for electricity generation could temporarily offset these gains in the coming years. The North Carolina Departme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release: * * * New Polling Shows SAVE America Act Commands Broad Support Across Battleground States * Washington, D.C. - New polling from Heritage Action across five battleground states demonstrates that the SAVE America Act is broadly supported by voters. Across Alaska, Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, and Ohio, more than 70 percent of likely voters oppose non-citizen voting. More than 80 per  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * North Carolina National Guard Analyzes Behavior, Builds Stronger Recruiting Force * For the North Carolina Air National Guard recruiting and retention team, continuous improvement begins with understanding the people behind the recruiting mission. The team participated in an in-person performance assessment and team development session with a civilian sales training and development organization that partners  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee to Boycott Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, DC (February 23, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she will not attend the 2026 State of the Union Address scheduled for tomorrow, choosing instead to stand in principled opposition to an agenda that continues to fail working families and the most vulnerable people in our nation. "Wh  more

CARY, North Carolina, Feb. 24 (TNSrep) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Study: Only 11% of banks have cracked the code on trustworthy AI Even as AI spending surges, few banks have established the necessary governance and guardrails - and nearly half misjudge their own AI readiness * In banking, trust isn't optional - it's everything. Yet, even as banks accelerate AI investment faster than other sectors, most are   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Foreign-Trade Zones Board received a notification of proposed production activity from Alder SOL Holdings LLC dba StayOnline for its facility in Henderson, North Carolina. This facility operates within FTZ 93. The production activity at the StayOnline site would be restricted to the specific foreign-status components and finished products identified in the submission. According to the documents, the finished products intended for production include power cords  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Two HPU Students Elected to National Leadership Positions with Dental Association * HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 23, 2026 - Two High Point University students who are part of the Workman School of Dental Medicine's inaugural class were elected to national leadership positions with the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). The ASDA is a student-run organization that protects and advances th  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District stands ready to deliver innovative solutions The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Savannah District oversees a multi-million-dollar military construction program at 11 Army and Air Force installations in Georgia and North Carolina and manages water resources across the Eastern and Coastal Georgia region, including mainte  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * New research validates 2 brief screeners to measure diet quality in Southeastern US From the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) * A new study, Validation of a Brief and Very Brief Screener to Assess Overall Diet Quality in a Southeastern US Sample, has been published in the latest issue of the Journal of Nutrit  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 24 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following Q&A on Feb. 23, 2026, with Mississippi filmmaker Antonio Tarrell: * * * Q&A With Filmmaker Antonio Tarrell on 'Cole: Bridge to Justice' New documentary details impact of longtime UM leader Donald Cole * Antonio Tarrell is a Mississippi filmmaker who recently co-directed "Cole: Bridge to Justice," a documentary on the life and legacy of University of Mississippi icon Donald Ray Cole. In this Q&A, Tarrell disc  more