RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * AG Denounces Live Nation/Ticketmaster Deal, Will Stay in Fight Attorney General Jeff Jackson released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement with Live Nation in its ongoing antitrust case. USDOJ and 40 Republican and Democratic attorneys general began their trial over Live Nation's illegal entertainment monopoly last week, but USD  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order (PDF) requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * American Oversight Sues ICE and DOJ for Records on Sensitive Voter Data Collection and Sharing * Tuesday, American Oversight filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the agencies failed to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that could shed light on how DOJ is collecting voter data fr  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * As March Madness nears, faith and basketball intersect for Sallman '27 * When March arrives, faith and basketball intersect for Tika Sallman '27 like no other time. It's not just because of March Madness, the unifying cultural phenomenon where people come together to celebrate a love for college hoops. Sallman experienced this firsthand last season as a member of William & Mary's first team, men's or wome  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in North Carolina 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - March 10, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 196 in 2024 for North Carolina, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the number of work-related fatalities in North Carolina was up 10.7 percent from 177 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 4.1 fa  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA AI and Digital Innovations Fuel 30 Billion Client Interactions AI-driven solutions, global payments, and personalized financial planning tools have propelled Bank of America clients' digital engagement to record levels. Clients connected with their finances approximately 30 billion times last year through a combination of digital logi  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, March 10 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Documentary Life in the Gap to Air on PBS North Carolina * Catawba College's faculty-student documentary Life in the Gap is reaching a broader audience across the state after being acquired for broadcast on PBS North Carolina's North Carolina Channel. Originally premiering on campus in September 2022, Life in the Gap explores the realities facing working Americans who earn too much to qu  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 10 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Four Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 10, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Four Softball Honors for games played March 1 through March 7. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, in the field, and from a standout rookie across the conference. Pitcher  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act to Counter Growing Energy Vulnerabilities * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026 (link is external), bold legislation to harden a critical weak point in the Indo-Pacific balance of power:  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Court Overreach Ends Affordable Student Loan Relief for Millions of Borrowers Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit directed a lower court to enter a settlement that would dismantle the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan, an affordable student loan program designed to keep payments manageable and prevent balances  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors * Counselors from 20 Mississippi school districts received school crisis training through the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Network in February. School counselors from 20 school districts attended the Crisis Recovery Network training on Feb. 24 and 25, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Approves Historic Number of Settlements to Camp Lejeune Victims and Families Today, the Department of Justice Civil Division announced the approval of 649 Elective Option (EO) offers in the past three weeks, totaling $175 million, under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Since Jan. 20, 2025, the Department of Justice has paid more than $421 million in EO sett  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Division of Marine Fisheries schedules public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Hyde County for March 18 The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish bottom and water column leases in Hyde County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy prices upsized offering of $1.3 billion of 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) announced the pricing of its offering of $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of its 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The size of the offering was increased from the prev  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reaches agreement with South Carolina customer groups and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress * Settlement guarantees hundreds of millions of dollars of savings to Duke Energy customers * Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached a settlement agreement in South Carolina on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke En  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy reaches agreements with North Carolina customer advocates, NC Attorney General's office and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress * Settlement guarantees hundreds of millions of dollars of savings to Duke Energy customers * Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached settlement agreements on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Caroli  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Researchers Uncover Hidden Genetic World in Antarctic Waters The discovery of vast numbers of previously unknown microbial genes in Antarctic waters could improve understanding of how the ocean shapes Earth's climate. * The Southern Ocean -- vast, boundless waters surrounding Antarctica -- plays an outsize role in global climate, largely thanks to tiny drifting or  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Trustees Reappoint Price to Third Term as President Trustees also approve tuition and fees for next academic year * At its quarterly meeting, the Duke University Board of Trustees reappointed President Vincent E. Price to a third term beginning July 1, 2027. In addition, the board held the third session of a yearlong program of engagement focused on the next phase of Duke Science and Technology (referred to  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Why Deadly Mutations Persist Duke researchers find a surprising genetic source of lethal mutations in fruit flies, with possible implications for conservation and health * Scientists have puzzled for decades over a basic evolutionary question: If lethal mutations are so deadly, why do these harmful bits of genetic code persist and spread through generations? Sarah Marion began exploring the myster  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments to the Virginia Parole Board, Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments, and Virginia Racing Commission. The Governor's appointment of highly qualified professionals will ensure these boards can uphold their missions and rest  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 10 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Exceptional North Carolinians at Long Leaf Pine Presentation Today Governor Josh Stein inducted 12 North Carolinians into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the state. The award recognizes exemplary service to the state of North Carolina.  "These North Carolinians have selflessly spent their careers serving others and strengthenin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 10 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, President Pro Tem Berger, Speaker Hall Announce Formation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education Today Governor Josh Stein, President Pro Tem Phil Berger, and Speaker of the House Destin Hall announced the formation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education.  "Excellent public schools create meaningful opportunity for every North Carolinian to succe  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers * Alexander Villatoro Moreno, age 53, also known as Quichi, pleaded guilty in federal court in Tampa, Florida, to conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida had pre  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Whatley Claims Prices Are "Way Down" As Costs Skyrocket Here's a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley is completely out of touch with North Carolina families and has repeatedly claimed inflation is "way down" and "costs are coming down." The truth is that prices have spiked 2.4% from last year. Inflation also rose more quickly than expected this past Dece  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * NASSP Announces National Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists * The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) today announced 12 outstanding school leaders as finalists for the National Middle Level and High School Principals of the Year and Assistant Principals of the Year awards. There are three finalists e  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Union] (TNSrpt) -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * New Report Finds States Have Deprived Schools of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Since 2016 * WASHINGTON -Forty-two states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did 20 years ago. This decrease in education "effort" represents a loss of nearly $600 billion in state and local K-12 revenue between 2016 and 2023, accord  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 10 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Opening Doors in Psychology * UNC Greensboro psychology professor Dr. Susan Keane, the holder of the Candace Bernard and Robert Glickman Distinguished Professorship, says she can make a stronger impact because of the generosity of the Bernard-Glickman family. Keane first bonded with Candace Bernard over their passion for Dream Camp, a program for children with social   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Public hearings scheduled on proposed PFAS monitoring, minimization rules The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold three public hearings to receive public comment on proposed rules for monitoring and minimizing three PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in wastewater discharged into North Carolina's surface waters. The hearings a  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news: * * * Qorvo Recognized with 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award * GREENSBORO, NC - March 10, 2026 - Qorvo(r) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced it has been named a recipient of the 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award (ETA),  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on March 12, 2026, at 216 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Colin McDonald, to be an Assistant Attorney General * James Bishop, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina * Melissa Holyoak, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah * Phillip Williams, Jr., to be United States Attorney for the Northern Distric  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Steeles establish $100,000 fund for library student assistants * Clemson Libraries Clemson alumnus Dave Steele spent many hours in Cooper Library as a student. He wasn't always there to study, though -Steele was a student employee. He credits the job, which he started in his sophomore year, with setting him on a path for success to graduation and beyond. Now Steele and his wife, Lisa, are giving back  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Clear communication and teamwork help stop mistakes. Patient safety is everyone's job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8-14. This year's theme is "Teaming Up for Patient Safety." The t  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Housing & Residence Life Presents Resolution of Appreciation and Service Award at SEAHO * During the business meeting of the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) annual conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Thursday, March 5, 2026 Western Kentucky University Housing & Residence Life (HRL) presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Lana Kunkel, former Director of Housi  more