WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the State of the Union, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Reads Resolution Honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of the State of the Union address, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) read her resolution honoring the life and service of Melissa and Mark Hortman on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melis  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Tonight's State of the Union, Advocates and Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Workers Rally Outside DC Circuit * WASHINGTON, DC - With the State of the Union tonight, advocates and former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) staff gathered today across from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The full court heard  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * As Arbitration Drive Up Healthcare Costs, Diverse Stakeholders Call for Stronger Federal Oversight The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) along with more than 60 groups representing employers, labor, patients, and consumers today urged The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the Tri-Departments) to take immediate action to address severe and negative conse  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Wedding Photographers After 166 Complaints, About $750K in Financial Loss * RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Holly Christina Scott Ayscue, Christopher Owen Ayscue, and their wedding photography company, Holly Christina Photography, alleging that the defendants misled and defrauded brides, engaged couples, and their fam  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- North Carolina Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 24, 2026 * * * North Carolina had 231,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 247,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in North Carolina was 4.3 percent in December and 4.6  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bluefield State Surges Past Shaw to Continue CIAA Tournament Run * BALTIMORE, MD -February 24, 2026 -Bluefield State (15-11) delivered one of the most dominant opening-round performances of the 2026 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament, racing past Shaw (8-17) in an 82-56 victory at CFG Bank Arena. Behind a commanding interior showing from Food Lion Player   more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Names Winner of the North Carolina Collegiate Hunger Challenge * Catawba College has been named the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Private Sector Hunger Champion of the North Carolina Collegiate Hunger Challenge, a statewide competition recognizing student-led efforts to address hunger and food insecurity on college campuses. The North Carolina Collegiate Hunger Chal  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Professor Jeremiah Nelson Honored with National Teaching Award at USASBE 2026 * The Catawba College Ketner School of Business announces that Dr. Jeremiah Nelson has received the Online Entrepreneurship Education Excellence in Teaching Award at USASBE 2026, the annual conference of entrepreneurship educators, scholars, and practitioners. The award recognizes outstanding innovation, impact, a  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Claflin Surges in Second Half to Edge Lincoln (PA) 53-50 in CIAA Tournament Opener * BALTIMORE, MD -February 24, 2026 -The 2026 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament opened with a dramatic early-morning matchup, as Claflin (16-8, 12-5 CIAA) overcame a slow start to defeat Lincoln (PA) (2-25, 0-17 CIAA) 53-50 at CFG Bank Arena. Behind a dominant second half a  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Exploring Shared Governance Academic Council discussion examines faculty role in university decision-making, strategy Faculty at Duke are tackling a fundamental question at the heart of higher education: What does shared governance look like at a time of increasing complexity for universities? Duke's Academic Council examined this topic recently in a conversation featuring Chair Mark Anthony Neal, Arts & Sci  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * The Lasting Effects of Incarceration What happens to people's health behind bars, and how long does that trauma last? Lauren Brinkley Rubinstein wants to know * As a sociology student interested in big social issues, Lauren Brinkley Rubinstein thought she might work in federal law enforcement. But after a disastrous FBI interview and time spent living in New York City, she started to change her mind. "It be  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Elite Treats LLC Recalls Single Lot of Chicken Chips Due to Salmonella Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 24, 2026 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Pet Food Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: May be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Elite Treats, LLC.   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Eller Education Scholarship Pushes Spartans' Aspirations Forward * A mirror in her aunt's dining room inspired Candy Chambers to create her first classroom. The 9-year-old wrote lesson plans on that mirror using washable markers to teach her brothers and cousins as she pretended to work in her dream job. This straight-A, first-generation Spartan in UNC Greensboro's Sch  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's men's college basketball week tips off with four Top-25 showdowns and College GameDay in Gainesville * * Saturday slate highlighted by four matchups of ranked teams * College GameDay live from Gainesville ahead of No. 20 Arkansas at defending national champion and No. 7 Florida ESPN's industry-leading men's college basketball coverage rolls on with six con  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Five Individuals Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Over Warrantless Immigration Arrests in North Carolina * NORTH CAROLINA -A lawsuit was filed today on behalf of five individuals -and a class of similarly situated people -to prevent unlawful   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Former Google Executive Discusses Ways to Thrive During an AI Era with Students * Teena Piccione, who serves as High Point University's Data Expert in Residence in addition to her role as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, spoke with students about using their skills to help improve artificial intelligence during her Feb. 6 visit to campus. HIGH POINT, N.  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * GCC eCommerce students raise revenue for charities * Over the last nine years, Grove City College students have raised more than $35,000 for charity through an Entrepreneurship class that teaches students how to create, market and sell products online. The donations are the proceeds of businesses that students started in an eCommerce course taught by Cedric Lewis, assistant professor of Ent  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Hecimovich speaks at unveiling ceremony for marker honoring Hannah Crafts * Two historic markers unveiled in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, on Feb. 7 honor the lives of African Americans who hailed from the region and contributed much to their community and beyond. One of the markers commemorates Hannah Crafts, the earliest known Black woman novelist and the subject of Gregg Hecimovich's book, "The Life   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Homeland Republicans Warn DHS Shutdown Jeopardizes Public Safety House Committee on Homeland Security members are sounding the alarm on impacts of the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), caused by Senate Democrats' refusal to pass the bipartisan, full-year DHS funding bill passed by the House in January. This concern follows a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on Feb. 23, 2026, to consider the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R. 4626) and Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758): * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider two measures: H.R. 46  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE-led investigation leads to prison time for MS-13 ringleaders in North Carolina * WASHINGTON -An ICE Homeland Security Investigations Charlotte-led investigation led to a 30-year prison sentence for Fredy Mauricio Buruca and a 20-year prison sentence for Santos Guillermo Ramiraz Mancia, two MS-13 gang leaders convicted of RICO conspiracy. Both men ar  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Feb. 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Institute to host spring speakers, events focused on strengthening democracy * The Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community at St. Olaf College will host a wide range of events on campus this spring focused on what it takes to preserve, protect, and strengthen democracy. The events in the Strengthening Democracy series are free and open to the public, and most will also be streamed and available for on-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Aims to Save Coastal Black-Throated Green Warbler * RICHMOND, Va. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to make an initial decision on whether to protect coastal black-throated green warblers under the Endangered Species Act. The Center and five organizations petitioned the agency in November 2023 to protect  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Livingstone Dominates Fourth Quarter to Defeat Elizabeth City State 59-46 and Advance to CIAA Quarterfinals * BALTIMORE, MD - February 24, 2026 -Livingstone College (9-19) flipped a sluggish start into a statement finish, outscoring Elizabeth City State (5-21) 26-8 in the fourth quarter to win 59-46 in the opening round of the CIAA Women's Basketball Tour  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturers Spotlight AI, Advanced Technologies and America's Strong Food and Beverage Supply Chain in Milwaukee * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin MILWAUKEE - The National Association of Manufacturers-official partner of America250-in partnership with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufactur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Hold Hearing on Health Care Workforce Shortage * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Health subcommittee hearing on the current and worsening health care workforce shortage in America and Medicare's role in financing the training of physicians through graduate medical education (GME) payments. A video and full transcri  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Always Sides With DC Politicians At The Expense Of North Carolinians Ahead of the State of the Union, here's a reminder that Michael Whatley has repeatedly championed his fellow DC insiders' efforts to raise prices and hurt working families across North Carolina. From health care to groceries, costs are skyrocketing - and Whatley has cheered it on every  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How Studying Yeast in the Gut Could Lead to New, Better Drugs A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases. "Yeast is promising as a drug-delivery platform," says Nathan Crook, corresponding author of the study and an associate prof  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Online Racism Associated With Black Young Adults Seeking Mental Health Support A new study finds that Black young adults who experience high levels of online racism are also more likely to use digital mental health tools - regardless of whether they have clinically significant levels of anxiety or depression. "This work sheds light on both how pervasive online rac  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ, NCDOJ continue to pursue cleanup of illegal mine in Western North Carolina * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) have taken additional legal measures to ensure an unpermitted Mitchell County mine site is properly returned to a safe and stable condition. On Feb. 17, 2026, DEQ and N  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 100 Groups Are Standing Up for a Strong, Robust, and Independent CFPB Any attack on the CFPB's independence or ability to fulfil its consumer protection mandate is an attack on the finan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 175th Anniversary of YMCA * YMCA delivers programming to 11 million adults and 6.5 million children each year Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Camp Caucus, joined Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11), and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (IL) and Senator James Lankford (  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear Dr. Caroline Smith is App State's lead for this collaborative research with NC State By Bret Yager Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout gear, or personal protective equipment (PPE). To ensure next-generation PPE meets   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris: "No More Irynas -- Trump's Historic Crime Drop Proves Tough Enforcement Works" * WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, Rep. Mark Harris (NC-08) penned an op-ed in championing President Trump's tough-on-crime policies ahead of his State of the Union address. Some key quotes are below: * "[Iryna's murder] exposed the deadly consequences of soft-on-crime policies in Democrat-run cit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Mackenzie Introduce Military Family Diaper Partnership Act * WASHINGTON, DC (February 24, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) introduced the Military Family Diaper Partnership Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish a Military Family Diaper Fund to support military families in need and ensure that children of se  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * RESCHEDULED: Appalachian Voices to host Community Preparedness and Resilience Workshop in White Bluff * On March 14, Appalachian Voices will host a Community Preparedness and Resilience Workshop in White Bluff, Tennessee, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The workshop is free and open to the public. The workshop is designed to equip rural communities with the knowledge and practical t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rouzer Urges Support for ALERT Act * February 24, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 WASHINGTON, DC - Following consideration of S. 2503, the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act on the Floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), who voted against the legislation, issued the following statement: "The crash of Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Timmons: The State of Manufacturing Is Boundless if Policymakers Clear the Skies * Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the 2026 State of the Union address, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement during the NAM State of Manufacturing Tour : "The state of manufacturing is boundless if policymakers will help clear   more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Computer Science Professor Named Fellow of Preeminent Computing Organization * After decades of pushing the boundaries of how computers think, Pegasus Professor Yan Solihin of the Department of Computer Science has earned the highest professional distinction in computer architecture. The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named Solihin to its 2025 class of fellows -a distinction a  more

KEENE, California, Feb. 24 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * UFW Demands H2A Visa Cap Following Latest Forced Labor and Human Trafficking Incident in H2A Guestworker Program * Keene, CA -This week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an indictment against a farm labor contractor for trafficking Mexican farm workers to Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia and subjecting them to forced labor via the H2A agricultural guest worker program  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Former Chancellor Leads Heartfelt Restoration of Historic Hometown School Andrea M. Weaver When former UNCW Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli thinks about the earliest chapters of his life, he often reflects on lessons learned in a sun washed schoolhouse in Ribeirao Bonito, Brazil. More than 95% of the town's residents, including Sartarelli and members of his family, attende  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP Launches Vision 2031 Strategic Plan UNC Pembroke announced today the launch of Vision 2031, a comprehensive five-year strategic plan outlining a bold roadmap for student success, academic excellence, affordability and economic impact. The UNCP Board of Trustees unanimously approved the plan at their Feb. 20 meeting. Organized around four core pillars, it clarifies priorities,   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * USARPAC synchronizes future operations during Pathways Planning and Coordination Conference * FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - U.S. Army Pacific hosted the Winter Pathways Planning and Coordination Conference, Feb. 17-20, 2026, bringing together more than 200 planners in person and virtually from more than 70 major commands, joint organizations, allied partners and State Partnership Program participa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Democrats Showed Whose Side They're On -- And it's Not the American People Tonight, President Donald J. Trump delivered a historic State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress -- proudly declaring the dawn of a new Golden Age after just one year of transformative leadership in his second term. In a powerful speech, President Trump highlighted unprecedented accomplishments: a fully secure border, plummetin  more