WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * "Clear Vision" Rep. Knott Comments on State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement after attending President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night. "President Trump laid out a clear, patriotic vision for the remainder of his presidency. From securing the border and strengthening our national defense to addressing th  more

ALFRED, New York, Feb. 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * A variety of ceramics-focused workshops offered during Summer Arts at Alfred * Several ceramics-focused workshops are being offered during Summer Arts at Alfred, welcoming artists and art educators to the Alfred University campus as part of Summer at Alfred 2026. Alfred Summer Arts 2026 features Summer Arts workshops in a variety of media designed for participants of all levels-including artists, educat  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart yesterday over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * An Army in Motion: How Army Medicine is Adapting for a New Era * U.S. Army medical professionals gathered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, for the three-day Operational Medical Summit hosted by the newly activated U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command, Feb. 24-26, 2026. More than 100 Soldiers and civilian medical professionals from across the globe and at all levels of leadership came together to focus on o  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 27 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Conway Man on Child Pornography Charges * Griffin: 'Protecting Arkansas's children and ensuring justice for victims will always remain a top priority of this office' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after agents in his Special Investigations Division (SID) arrested Diego Santana Juarez, 1  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * Thursday, February 26, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 North Carolina's drivers to receive up to $2 million RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general, along with the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in North Carolina 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 2.5 percent of wage and salary workers in North Carolina, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 113,000. Nationwide, un  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bluefield State Holds Off Virginia State 71-66 to Reach CIAA Championship * BALTIMORE, MD - February 27, 2026 -Bluefield State (16-14) is headed to the CIAA Men's Basketball Championship Game after surviving a wild second-half rally from Virginia State (20-10) to earn a gritty 71-66 semifinal victory on Thursday afternoon at CFG Bank Arena. Fueled by a co  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- Brighthouse Financial issued the following news release: * * * Brighthouse Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. * * * Original text here: https://www.brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/newsroom/brighthouse-financial-announces-fourth-quarter-and-ful  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Announces Tens-of-Millions of FEMA Funding for North Carolina, Including Long Awaited Funding for Helene, COVID-19 Pandemic * $165.9M in Approved PA Includes $73.8M From Covid-Era Grants, $92.1M for Disaster Recovery Post-Helene Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem ap  more

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Chowan University Prepares Future Healthcare Professionals Through Strong Pre-Medical Pathways By Corrie Warren For students aspiring to careers in medicine, healthcare, and the sciences, Chowan University provides a strong foundation. Through its Biology program and pre-professional pathways, Chowan equips students with rigorous academics, hands-on learning experiences, and personalized support to pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces $16.5 Million in Additional FEMA Funding for Lake Lure, Burke County, and Polk County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced that communities across Western North Carolina will receive more than $16.5 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.   more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years for the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Avionics Equipment * Tampa. Florida - Mario Mercier Hernandez (61, New Port Richey) has been sentenced by United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison for the interstate transportation of stolen property. Mercier ple  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins 'GRIP Act' to Block State Gun Registries * Washington, D.C. \-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has teamed up with U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) and U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) to continue a bicameral fight to prohibit states, localities or any other organization from using federal funding and background check information to maintain gun registries. "Federal   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * CRL Supports AFFORD Act to Strengthen CDFIs * WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Mark Warner (D-VA) recently introduced the Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development (AFFORD) Act to increase and strengthen community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Mike Calhoun, president of the Center for Responsibl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Claim Victory At the Polls and in the Courts While Trump and Republicans Fail to Sell Their Toxic Agenda As Donald Trump's disastrous State of the Union address began, Democrats were continuing to clinch victories across the country. In Pennsylvania, Democratic candidates Ana Tiburcio and Jennifer Mazzocco claimed victory in two special elections, success  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Trump and Republicans Are Waging an All-Out Assault on Black Americans' Voting Rights Black voters' access to the ballot box is under attack as Trump commands Republican-led states to rip away voting rights, including from communities of color. Trump knows his trail of broken campaign promises and his deeply unpopular agenda is catching up to him -- and now he's using desperate p  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Next-Generation Transistor Performance Inflated in Most Lab Testing Duke engineers show how a common device architecture used to test 2D transistors overstates up to sixfold their performance prospects in real-world devices. Andrew Tie For nearly two decades, two dimensional (2D) semiconductors have been studied as a complement or possible successor to silicon  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * A Case for Processed Foods Rather than insisting people avoid fast or processed food, how do we as a society make the food people already eat better? * Food can be many things to many people: comfort, memories, gathering, tradition. At the same time, conversations about food often revolve around nostalgia, about the scratch foods, just like our great great grandparents used to eat. Though today's processed   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of $165.9 million in FEMA reimbursement funds to support North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene and COVID-19 emergency measures. Funding secured for North Carolina's 11th District includes the following projects: * $1,135,211 to Henderson County Hospital Corporati  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown For Gun Safety Endorses First Round of Moms Demand Action VolunteersRunning for Office in 2026 * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced the endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office in North Carolina and Texas. These endorsements, the first round for 2026 elections, are a testament to the growing power of Moms Demand Action and Students Dema  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars posts another year of solid growth with global revenue exceeding $5.7 billion Forvis Mazars, a global leader in audit, assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services, today announces global revenue of $5.7 billion as of August 31, 2025. Highlights * FY 2024/2025 combined revenue $5.7 billion+, reflecting approximately 11% year-over-year growth * Stable, u  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Help Vote for the USO Canine Volunteer of the Year * Throughout the decades, USO-certified therapy dogs have been instrumental in supporting the mental, physical and emotional health of warfighters as they deal with the stressors of a difficult job. Strengthening those needs maintains readiness and stability across the force. Therapy dogs and their handlers play a critical role within the military community,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-511) on the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act (H.R. 6365). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Feb. 23, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 6365 is to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes. Background and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Budd Discusses Powering the AI Age at Washington Post Live * "I don't worry about being replaced because humanity is going to be collaborating with AI. Let's remember that AI exists inside of human ingenuity." Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, was a featured guest speaker at The Washington Post   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Inside the Winning Designs from Interior Architecture Students' Awards Sweep * An old, unused building on a busy street can mean something different to each person who passes by. Where some might experience a burst of nostalgia, others might see a dilapidated relic from a fading point in time. Students in UNC Greensboro's Department of Interior Architecture (IARc) see   more

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- American Tire Distributors issued the following news: * * * Ironman Tires Launches All Country(R) HT 4S, the Brand's First All-Weather Highway Terrain Tire New Highway Tire Delivers Improved Ride Comfort, Wet Handling and Snow Traction * Ironman Tires today announced the launch of the All Country(R) HT 4S, the brand's first all-weather highway terrain tire designed to deliver year-round confidence, enhanced ride comfort and dependable traction for ev  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Johnson C. Smith Stuns Virginia Union in Final Seconds, Advances to CIAA Semifinals * BALTIMORE, MD -Johnson C. Smith (12-15) delivered the signature moment of the 2026 CIAA Tournament Thursday night, knocking off nationally ranked Virginia Union (24-5) in a dramatic 64-63 quarterfinal thriller at CFG Bank Arena. With the game -and their season -on the li  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Federal Judicial Center issued the following news: * * * Judiciary Says Courthouses Are in Crisis, Seeks Real Property Authority The condition of federal courthouses around the country is in a deepening state of crisis, compelling the Judiciary to ask Congress (PDF) for authority to directly manage properties that are essential to carrying out its constitutional mission. The General Services Administration (GSA) has long served as the Judiciary's landlord. But over  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Roy Cooper for Election to the U.S. Senate * AFGE says Cooper values public service and the dignity of workers WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Roy Cooper for election to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina in the 2026 elections. The statewide   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jeffrey Smith, incoming board chair of the Medical Group Management Association, and CEO of Piedmont HealthCare, Statesville, North Carolina, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "The Doctor Is Out: How Washington's Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the important subj  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * GOP Base: Whatley "Is a Lobbyist" From "The DC Swamp" With days to go before the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, the Republican base continues to sour on Big Oil lobbyist and DC political hack Michael Whatley. The Daily Haymaker: "Whatley is a lobbyist who has spent his entire adult professional life in the DC swamp." Whatley's opponents have slammed him for being a DC insider running an u  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * NAM Wraps National Tour in Phoenix Urging Action on Infrastructure and Permitting Reform * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Makes Final Stop in Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, concluded its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour in Phoenix under the theme "Building for the Future." After 10 d  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * English professor examines Black policing during the long civil rights movement Assistant Teaching Professor Justin De Senso highlights archival research examining race, law enforcement and civil rights during presentation By Ryan Abramson February's Research and Discovery Forum at Penn State Lehigh Valley featured Justin De Senso, assistant teaching professor of Engli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Powering the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Energy Leadership and Infrastructure at Schneider Electric, Port of Houston * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Houston, Texas HOUSTON - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour today in Houston, Texas, under the theme, "Powe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - January 2026 In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-on ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Announces Legislation to Close AI Research Funding Gaps and Establish AI Institutes at HBCUs * WASHINGTON, DC (February 27, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, announced she will be introducing the HBCU Artificial Intelligence Research Leadership Act, legislation to provide federal  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Rice selected for 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network * The original version of this story was posted by Matthew Johnson, Office of the Provost Dana Rice, DrPH, is among five faculty leaders from UNC-Chapel Hill selected to participate in the 2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network, a competitive initiative aim  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- SAS Institute Inc., Cary, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for clearer regulatory guidelines to facilitate the adoption of AI within clinical care settings. As AI technology transforms various industries, SAS emphasizes that healthcare lags due to barriers surrounding data privacy regulations and the complex governance of AI systems. The organization's commentary highlights the need for a   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Taxwell, Franklin, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding Notice 2025-68, which outlines forthcoming regulations for Trump accounts under section 530A. The company emphasizes its experience in tax administration, given its platforms handle a large portion of federal income tax returns each year. In the letter, Taxwell supported the planned introduction of Trump accounts and outlined concerns over the processes rel  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 23 -- Thomas Built Buses, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, issued the following news: * * * Thomas Built Buses' 'If You Pass' school bus safety campaign sparks community support and conversation Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America and a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has selected Bryan County Schools in Georgia as the recipient of proceeds from its recent 'If You Pass' school bus safety awareness   more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Two Gillings School faculty honored with University Teaching Awards * Melanie Studer, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, and Ronald Strauss, PhD, DMD, adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology, have been honored with 2026 University Teaching Awards. Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and interim Provost J  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney Dunavant adds Additional Attorneys and Support Staff to U.S. Attorney's Office U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, is pleased to announce the recent hiring and assignment of five (5) new Assistant U.S. Attorneys, one (1) new Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (JAG SAUSA), and two (2) new s  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * 'Paradigm-shifting' study confirms effectiveness of long-acting HIV treatment UC is leading site for groundbreaking LATITUDE trial addressing barriers to daily oral medication By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu A recent clinical trial involving the University of Cincinnati targeted the challenges of medication adherence in people living with HIV. Results were published in The New Engl  more

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * University of Mount Olive Celebrates 75 Years, Announces $23.7M Raised GOLDSBORO -- With music, memories, and meaningful announcements, the University of Mount Olive marked its 75th anniversary during a gala held Thursday, February 26, at The Maxwell Center in Goldsboro. More than a milestone celebration, the evening served as a powerful testament to the University's enduring mission of fai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Volvo Group has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for a proposed United Nations Global Technical Regulation (GTR) on Automated Driving Systems (ADS). This initiative seeks to establish a unified framework for the safe deployment and operation of ADS technologies across the United States and internationally. In the letter, Volvo commended the collaborative efforts that have brought the draft GTR to fr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Construction on Future Simulation Hospital Reaches Important Milestone Realistic Training Facility Will Prepare More Health Care Professionals * The final beam has been secured atop what will soon be one of the largest and most comprehensive simulation hospitals in the United States. A "topping out" ceremony was held Thursday for Wake Tech's Perry Family Simulation Hos  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: McDowell Builds Growing Coalition for the PRESS Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since introducing the PRESS Act, H.R. 7184, on January 21, Congressman Addison McDowell has continued to build strong momentum in the House of Representatives and among leading law enforcement organizations. The bipartisan bill now has 22 cosponsors and endorsements from the National Fraternal O  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Winston-Salem State Overpowers Claflin 67-32 to Advance to CIAA Championship Game * BALTIMORE, MD - February 27, 2026 -Winston-Salem State (25-3,) wasted no time asserting its dominance on Thursday afternoon, unleashing one of its most complete defensive efforts of the season in a commanding 67-32 semifinal victory over Claflin (17-9) at CFG Bank Arena. T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Fourth Circuit to Affirm Exclusion of Unreliable Expert Testimony in Product Liability Case "Unreliable expert evidence threatens the integrity of federal judicial proceedings and produces unfair outcomes." - Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here (https://www.wlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/25-2196-WLF-Amicus-Brief-Williams-  more