COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 23 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson asks federal government to make fentanyl money laundering on payment apps a national security priority Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today asked the president and the federal government to take action to address the issue of drug traffickers using messaging apps like WeChat and its Chinese-based sister app, W  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bluefield State Claims Southern Division Crown at Quail Ridge * LEADERBOARD - https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/242577/scoring/player TEAM SCORES - https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/242577/scoring/team SANFORD, N.C. -Bluefield State held off Winston-Salem State and host Fayetteville State to win the CIAA Southern Division Golf Tournam  more

CARY, North Carolina, March 25 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Build AI brilliance at SAS Innovate 2026 Register today for the premier data and AI conference, April 26-30 in Grapevine, Texas * Agentic AI in action, models at work in industry, the latest in quantum AI: all this and more awaits attendees of SAS Innovate 2026, the flagship conference of data and AI leader SAS. Hosted this year fro  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Bill to Strengthen Financial and Housing Support for Troops * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congresswoman McDonald Rivet in co-leading the Military Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2026, legislation expanding credentialed, personalized financial and housing counseling to members of th  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Expatriate Terrorists Act * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), introduced the Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026, legislation to ensure that individuals who become U.S. citizens and then turn against this country by committing or supporting terrorism can be  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Alma Adams Convenes Regional Leaders to Address Hunger and the Future of SNAP * CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) convened regional leaders, policy advocates, and community partners on Monday, March 23, 2026, for a discussion on hunger, federal nutrition programs, and the policy decisions shaping access to food across North Carolina and the nation.   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 24 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Eighth Army, ROK Army forge combined readiness in Freedom Shield 26 river-crossing exercise * SOUTH KOREA - During the exercise, ROK and U.S. soldiers mastered combined operational procedures by executing a series of linked wartime tasks, including occupying assembly areas, conducting the river crossing, securing the far bank and performing a link-up operation. The event involved over 700  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's exclusive coverage of NCAA Women's March Madness marches on to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight * ESPN's exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One continues this week with the Sweet 16 tipping off on Friday, March 27, ahead of Elite Eight play as the countdown to the 2026 Championship continues. Games are ava  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Concedes in BRIC Funding Case; Files Plan to Reinstate Water, Sewer, and Flood Protection Program, Make $1 Billion in New Grants Available * Download the full video here. RALEIGH - On Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conceded to the court that it will comply with the court's ruling in favor of Attorney General Jackson to reinstate the Buildin  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * FEMA Grants States Additional Time to Complete Critical Hazard Mitigation Projects Work Aligns with FEMA's Commitment to Empowering States to Protect Communities * The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that 19 states and two U.S. territories will have more time to finish projects that help prevent damage from  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Provides Nearly $23 Million in Funding to Support Survivors in Southeast FEMA approved $22.9 million in funding to support state-managed recovery programs as a result of Hurricane Helene and other past disasters across the Southeast. These funds directly support individuals, families and communities by addressing some of their most urgent needs a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 24 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Brazilian Energy Company Selects Rockingham County for its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility * Today, Governor Josh Stein announced TSEA Energy, a manufacturer of energy equipment, will establish its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Rockingham County. The company says it will create 160 jobs and invest $25 million in Eden. "I am delighted to welcome TSE  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 24 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Reacts to Nonpartisan Consensus Revenue Forecast Projections of $360 Million Less Revenue Next Year * Today the Office of State Budget and Management and the Fiscal Research Division released their nonpartisan consensus revenue forecast, which projects that North Carolina will have $360 million less in revenue next year to keep the state running. The forecast indica  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 24 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, NCDHHS, and N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition Announce $1.5 Million Expansion of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Programs * Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) today announced an expansion of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs, an effort to connect pe  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Governor Stein, NCDHHS, and N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition Announce $1.5 Million Expansion of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Programs 7 Sheriff Offices and Police Departments Supported by Initiative to Connect People with Treatment and Recovery Services, Reduce Repeat Crime * Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 25 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Available for Public Review The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) announces the availability of the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for public review and comment. The plan identifies transportation safety challenges and prioritizes strategies to reduce serious injuries and fatalities across the Greensboro urban area. It es  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott's Bipartisan Aviation Bill Passes House * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 (H.R. 6267), a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03). This commonsense, industry-supported legislation aims to modernize safety documents related   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Michael Whatley Turned to a Convicted Felon for Campaign Cash American Journal News: "Blagojevich was found guilty on 17 counts related to the attempted sale of the Senate seat, as well as additional extortion charges..." * New reporting is highlighting how DC insider Michael Whatley cozied up to convicted felon Rod Blagojevich for campaign cash at a Chicago fundraiser last week. Blagoj  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * North Carolinians Condemn Michael Whatley For Elevating A Known Child Sex Predator, Endangering NC Children Today, outside the Wake County GOP Convention where DC insider Michael Whatley was scheduled to speak, North Carolinians condemned Whatley for using his position of power to knowingly elevate convicted child sex predator Harvey West to NCGOP leadership. After Whatley put West in a   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 24 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Trump's $1 Billion "Handout to Polluters" * In response to reports that the Trump administration will pay $1 billion to French energy giant TotalEnergies to abandon two U.S. offshore wind leases, the campaign group 350.org condemned the move as a reckless misuse of public funds that undermi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Strengthens Rural and Primary Care Workforce with Strong 2026 Match By Amy Ostroth The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is celebrating another successful year of residency matches, with students across all four campuses securing placements that advance the College's mission to serve rural and medically underserved communities. Overall, VCOM's final matc  more

WINGATE, North Carolina, March 25 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Psychology research study benefits students, community and science itself By Chuck Gordon Science centers provide a fun and interesting day out for families. But how much do kids actually learn while they're splashing at the water table or gazing upward in the planetarium? And how much can a touch of parent involvement change the equation? Dr. Candace Lapan, associate professor of psychology, and some o  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Sports Broadcasting Students Cover NCAA Women's Tournament in Chapel Hill * MACOMB, IL - - For two Western Illinois University Sports Broadcasting students, covering the Leathernecks in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament was more than a road trip. It was a firsthand look at the highest level of college sports media and a reminder of where hard work can lead. WIU's Sports Broadcasting p  more