RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * 6 NC State Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows Six NC State faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. Each year, the AAAS Council - the policymaking body of the society - elects members who have shown "scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to ad  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 26 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * A rural redesign for street medicine * From Innovate Carolina In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Ashley Jarrett, DNP, RN, CPH, came home at 3 a.m. after working all day and night for the Burke County Health Department. She'd been slogging away to help find shelter for a growing number of people in need within the western North Carolina county  more

ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Admitted Class of 2030 seeks real-world impact * Part of a military family, Mason Hilburgh has lived everywhere from South Korea to Maryland to Missouri to Rhode Island and now calls Wetumpka, Alabama home. Ryan Hu lives in Berwyn, Pennsylvania now, but he was born in Montreal, grew up in Australia and trained as a figure skater in Novi, Michigan. Faith Baker's journey to Cornell will be shorter, coming fro  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve culinary team showcases excellence at international competition * FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. - The Army Reserve Culinary Arts Team demonstrated technical skill, adaptability, and competitive excellence during this year's Joint Culinary Training Exercise, Feb. 27 to March 4, earning medals across every category and securing a third-place overall finish among top military teams. B  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve division hosts annual training briefing to enhance readiness * JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - The U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division hosted its Yearly Readiness Brief March 5-7 here at Timmermann Center. The three-day event was designed to approve the command's Unit Training Plans through face-to-face dialogue among the commanding general, subordinate com  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Tariff Refunds * RALEIGH - After the Supreme Court ruled the federal government's tariffs unlawful last month, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on Congress to refund businesses and consumers for increased costs. Those tariffs imposed $3.5 billion in costs on North Carolina businesses and consumers. "North Carolina's busin  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 26 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Statement on NC Supreme Court Case Decision; AG Jackson Argued the Case in September * RALEIGH - The North Carolina Supreme Court last week ruled in favor of the state in a criminal case that Attorney General Jeff Jackson personally argued before the state's highest court. In September, Attorney General Jackson appeared before the state Su  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 26 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the screen: Teen digital literacy and brain health * HIGHLIGHTS * WFU's Center for Literacy Education hosted an interdisciplinary symposium exploring how tablets, smartphones and laptops are affecting teens. * Experts from private universities, public research institutions, a medical school, and a state government agency shared insights. * The gathering advances the University's  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium, Summerville, South Carolina, has filed written notifications with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division to update its membership status. These filings, also submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, were made in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which provides legal protections for joint ventures. This latest update adds a diverse group of domesti  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Ernst Lead Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act to Deter Iranian Aggression Across the Middle East * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act today, which would require the U.S. Secretary of Defense to establish a defense cooperation initiative to stre  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Slow Growth Impacts Nation's Largest Counties Hardest Population growth slowed in a majority of the nation's 3,143 counties and the District of Columbia between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Among the 2,066 counties that grew between 2023 and 2024, nearly 8 in 10 saw their growth slow   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Chief of the Army Reserve visits 9th Mission Support Command * FORT SHAFTER FLATS, Hawaii - The Chief of the Army Reserve, Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, visited the 9th Mission Support Command headquarters at Fort Shafter Flats on March 21, engaging with leaders and Soldiers to assess readiness, sustainment operations, and ongoing initiatives across the Pacific theater. During the visit, Hart  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Leadership Academy Hosts SAAC Advisors for Spring Culmination Experience in Richmond * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 26, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) continued its commitment to developing transformative leaders with the latest installment of the CIAA Leadership Academy, welcoming SAAC Advisors for a two-day spring culmin  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is seeking public comment on several proposed changes to the federal procurement list. The primary addition involves base operations and maintenance services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. If approved, the U.S. Air Force will source these services from Skookum Educational Program, based in Bremerton, Washington. This proposal is part of the ongoing effort to provide  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Visits Coastal Communities to Hear Funding Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Davis (NC-01) met with local officials across six coastal counties, including Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde, and Pamlico, to discuss capital improvement priorities and explore opportunities for federal investment through Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding. He also announc  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harrigan Votes to Ensure Pay for Homeland Security Personnel During Shutdown * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026, legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and ensure frontline personnel are paid during the ongoing government s  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the Permanent Housing Affordability Act, legislation aimed at addressing the ongoing housing affordability crisis and increasing access to home ownership. Companion legislation was introduced in the United States Senate by Senator Lisa Blunt  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Colleagues in Requesting Briefing on Joint Task Force to Hold Perpetrators of Oct. 7 Attack Accountable * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) this week joined his colleagues in requesting that United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel convene a briefing on the Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF) to update Congress on  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 27 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hai "Helen" Li Named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow Li was recognized for contributions to the hardware design and implementation of machine learning algorithms, their translation to industrial practice, related educational endeavors, and service to the profession. * Hai "Helen" Li, chair of Duke University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engin  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Durham County Sheriff About The Impact Of Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign On Local Law Enforcement * March 25, 2026 WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Clarence Birkhead, Sheriff of Durham County, North Carolina, about the Trump Admin  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 25 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on March 24, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the National Community Investment Conference: * * * Developing Communities through Public-private Partnerships Thank you for inviting me here today. Let me also thank those at all 12 of the Reserve Banks, the Board of Governors, and the staff at FedCommunities for their efforts to bring this year's National Community Investment Conference (NCIC) to life, and a specia  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foushee Letter Demands Transparency After Army Follow-Up to Bull City Battalion Relocation Inquiry * WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to United States Army Brigadier General Maurice Barnett after receiving a response to her November 24, 2025 letter regarding the reclassification of the Bull City Battalion. The Bull City Battalio  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, March 27 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Offers Grant Writing Certificate to Equip Professionals Five-Session Program Taught by Dr. Bobbie Cox Provides Hands-on Training in Developing Competitive Proposals * Gardner-Webb University is offering a comprehensive Grant Writing Certificate through Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE). Taught by Dr. Bobb  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 26 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Capital Group Will Establish Major Operations Hub in Charlotte * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Capital Group, one of the world's largest and most experienced active asset managers, will establish a major East Coast operations hub in Charlotte. "We're excited that Charlotte's reputation as one of the nation's top banking centers has attracted C  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Women's History Month * Today Governor Josh Stein hosted a reception at the North Carolina Executive Mansion to celebrate Women's History Month. Governor Stein also hosted a roundtable to discuss the North Carolina Council for Women's latest report and share his commitment to promoting economic opportunity for all North Carolinians.  "Women's History Mo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 26 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Joins Groundbreaking Ceremony for AdventHealth Weaverville New Hospital * Today Governor Josh Stein joined the groundbreaking ceremony for AdventHealth Weaverville's new hospital. The new hospital will create 1,300 jobs and make health care more affordable and accessible for people in Madison and Yancey Counties. "Where ever people get sick in North Carolina, they  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 26 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Proposes Third Hurricane Helene Recovery State Budget to Rebuild Western North Carolina * Today Governor Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to invest $792 million Opens in new window in the next phase of Hurricane Helene recovery and support western North Carolina's families. The Governor announced his latest budget request at a home being reconstructed by Ap  more

NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation's Fourth Annual Encuentro of North Carolina Latino Organizations Strengthens Community Resilience and Advances Equity * Contact: media@hispanicfederation.org Summit brought together nonprofit leader  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Hudson Holds Hearing on Modernizing Telecommunications Law 30 Years After Landmark Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, held a hearing to review the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and examine how Congress can modernize communications policy for today's economy. "The Telecommunications Act was a huge  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Killers, Sexual Assailants, and Car Jackers * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are criminal illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for despicable crimes including manslaughter, sexual assault of a child, and carjacking. "Yesterday, ICE arrested  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Mexican Criminal Illegal Alien for Fatal Hit-And-Run of 62-Year-Old Man in North Carolina * Lopez-Gomez illegally crossed the border and was RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodgin  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Democrats Slam Trump's Health Care Crisis on ACA Anniversary On the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), state Democratic Party chairs and advocates highlighted the devastating costs of Donald Trump and Republicans' health care crisis. From Republicans' Big Ugly Bill to their refusal to extend lifesaving ACA premium tax credits, Republicans have ripped away  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Launch AI-Powered Meeting Journey * NEW YORK, NY - Bank of America's Wealth Management businesses, Merrill Wealth Management and Bank of America Private Bank, today announced the full-scale rollout of AI-Powered Meeting Journey, an integrated solution that helps optimize how advisors and their team  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of DHS Funding Once Again to Keep America Safe * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of FY26 Department of Homeland Security funding to keep America safe, eliminate long security lines at airports, help Western North Carolinians rebuild their lives, and counter cyber threats to the nation. "I am proud to once again support funding  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 26 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Water Resources now accepting grant proposals to address stream restoration, stormwater management and water-based recreation * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources is now accepting proposals statewide for projects that address stream restoration, water-based restoration and water management until   more

WINGATE, North Carolina, March 27 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Nonprofit leaders Clark, Dodson to address Wingate graduates in May Wingate students graduating in May will hear words of wisdom from executives at a couple of Charlotte's most consequential nonprofits. Laura Yates Clark will give the undergraduate commencement address on May 9; Tracy Dodson will address graduate students on May 8. Both ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. in the Academic Quad. As president of Fo  more

BOONE, North Carolina, March 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Pound to unveil labor history monument on April 17 * March 25, 2026 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org On Friday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m., the town of Pound will unveil a new labor history monument, titled "Labor in Motion." Based on feedback from Pound residents, the monument takes the form of a public stage that will be a corn  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, March 26 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Professor wins award to study color-changing plastic and shape-shifting springs * HIGHLIGHTS * Chemistry Assistant Professor Cedric Schaack has won an NSF CAREER Award * Schaack's five-year award totals more than $687,000 * He and his team are studying and building new polymers, or plastics * Schaack is hosting "sip-posiums" to teach the public about chemistry Imagine putting a ba  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Quarterly board develops leaders, fosters friendly competition between Army Reserve Soldiers * FORT EUSTIS, Va. - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers currently attached to the 841st Transportation Battalion and 842nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade, U.S. Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS), paused their demanding sustainment missions to compete in the Quarterly Soldier and  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Record-breaking Performance Highlights 45th Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle * The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle hosted the 16th Deloitte Elite Club Competition, featuring 70 elite USATF-member club teams from around the country. The teams competed head-to-head for a $30,000 prize purse. On the men's side, Hansons-Brooks ODP won with t  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 27 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Regulators approve Duke Energy's proposal for new natural gas generation to support South Carolina's growing energy needs * The facility in Anderson County builds on decades of partnership and investment in the region; creates thousands of construction jobs and millions of dollars in annual property tax revenue * The state-of-the-art combined cycle plant is first to be approved after enactment of Ener  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ross, McCormick, Amo Introduce Resolution to Designate a National Science Appreciation Day * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Rich McCormick (GA-07), and Gabe Amo (RI-01), members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing support for the designation of today, March 26, as National Science  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces PLOT Act to Combat Communist China's Ownership of American Farmland * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Property Location Oversight and Transparency (PLOT) Act in the Senate. The bill strengthens U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) foreign land ownership reporting system by requiring the USDA to publish geospatial data on foreig  more

CARY, North Carolina, March 27 (TNSrep) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Global study finds many government organizations overrelying on unproven AI Public sector AI maturity is outpacing trustworthy AI safeguards Government organizations demonstrate surprisingly strong overall AI maturity, yet public sector investments in trustworthy AI technology and governance often lag behind. This suggests agencies may be de  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott introduces Sheria Clarke at nomination hearing * Click here or on the thumbnail above to watch the full introduction. WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered an introduction for Sheria Clarke during her nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Judiciary. Full transcript of Sen. Scott's remarks, as delivered: "I am proud to introduce and strongly  more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, March 26 -- Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Serving Those Who Serve: MU Earns Military Friendly(R) Gold Ranking for 2026-27 Methodist University has once again been recognized for its commitment to supporting those who serve. Today, Military Friendly(R) - a national organization that ranks colleges across the country by measuring their commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for active-duty servi  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, March 27 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Soaring Fuel Costs May Impact Start of Shrimp Season Southern Shrimp Alliance Analyzes Fuel Costs and Effects on American Food Security * The largest ongoing expense for shrimpers is fuel. As we approach the start of the critical shrimping season openings in May and June, the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) provides an analysis of the surge in diesel prices and forecasts their detrime  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, March 26 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Triad Business Journal Names Two Alumnae 2026 Outstanding Women in Business * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 26, 2026) -North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Shawanna Nicole Moore-Geter and Jamilla Pinder are among 25 honorees named Triad Business Journal's 2026 Outstanding Women in Business. Moore-Geter, founder of Counseling With a  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 27 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * Powering the future: Sukumar Kamalasadan receives 2026 Charlotte Distinguished Research Award UNC Charlotte has named Sukumar Kamalasadan, professor of electrical engineering, the recipient of the 2026 Charlotte Distinguished Research Award. Established in the late 1980s, this prestigious honor recognizes senior full time faculty members who demonstrate scholarly   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback, Threatening Health and Safety of Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Colu  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Introduces the PLOT Act to Protect Nebraska Ag Land, Combat Communist China * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his Senate introduction of the Property Location Oversight and Transparency (PLOT) Act, which combats foreign adversaries' efforts to buy American ag land. Ricketts opened the press  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * M.D. Class of 2026 celebrates Match Day With an overall match rate of 99%, VCU School of Medicine's graduating medical students will continue their journeys at residency programs in Virginia and across the U.S. By Laura Ingles and Grace McOmber On Friday, March 20, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine's M.D. Class of 2026 gathered at the Science Museum of Virginia to reveal t  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Blasts Republicans' False Narratives About Sanctuary City Policies * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, slammed Republicans' lies about sanctuary city policies during a Constitution Subcommittee hearing. He denounced Republicans for deflecting from the Trump Administration's failure to adh  more