WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Ag Container Recycling Council, Apex, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the definition of "municipal waste combustion unit" within the other solid waste incinerators (OSWI) rules to possibly exclude pyrolysis and combustion units. The ACRC advocates for clarification that pyrolysis units used in advanced recycling are not to be classified as solid waste incineration units. The ACRC is a longstandin  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Center for Responsible Lending, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule concerning the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 and the verification of eligible status for housing subsidies. CRL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing abusive lending and rental practices, contends that the proposed rule would harm low-income families, pa  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSxrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following research: * * * Drinking water of almost 1 in 5 Americans contains nitrates linked to cancer and birth defects Overview * Nitrate pollution of drinking water is mainly caused by fertilizer and manure from agriculture. * Even with nitrate's known health harms, about one-fifth of the U.S. population drinks water contaminated with elevated nitrate levels. * Climate change is making the problem worse and fed  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Organizations Appeal Ruling Upholding Discriminatory NC Law Targeting Youth Voters WINSTON-SALEM -- Three voting rights organizations announced their appeal today of the recent federal court decision upholding restrictions to same-day registration in Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which targeted the voices of North Carolina's youngest voters and unnecessarily put thei  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued a performance audit report on April 21, 2026, entitled "North Carolina State Bar - Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts": Here are excerpts: * * * Auditor's Transmittal The Honorable Josh Stein, Governor The Honorable Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore The Honorable Destin Hall, Speaker of the House Honorable Members of the North Carolina General Assembly Katherine Anne Fyre, President, N  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Robinson Nuclear Plant receives approval from U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to continue operating until 2050 * License extension supports growing energy demand, helps keep customer costs as low as possible * Extended operation provides significant economic benefits for Pee Dee region * The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating license for Duke Energy's Robinson Nucl  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 24 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Rouse Named University's First Truman Scholar * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 24, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is celebrating the naming of Terrence "Olu" Rouse as a 2026 Harry S. Truman Scholar - the first in the university's history. The Truman Scholarship is the nation's premier graduate fellowship for students pursuing   more