| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Saturday May 09, 2026 ( 58 items ) |
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#4S Winston-Salem State upsets #1N Bowie State 7-1 in CIAA Opening Round
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 7 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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#4S Winston-Salem State upsets #1N Bowie State 7-1 in CIAA Opening Round
Orangeburg Recreational Park | Orangeburg, S.C. - Winston-Salem State delivered one of the most significant results of the opening day of the CIAA Softball Championship Tournament, upsetting top-seeded Bowie State 7-1 on Thursday night at Orangeburg Recreational Park.Â
The Rams struck
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2026 Faculty Award of Excellence Winners Named
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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2026 Faculty Award of Excellence Winners Named
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Three members of the Arkansas Tech University faculty have been recognized for their contributions to the campus community with a 2026 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence.
Dr. Soumia Amrine, associate professor of chemistry, is the 2026 ATU Faculty Award of Excellence winner in the teaching category.
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, professor of curriculum and instr
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2026 summer travel trends revealed
AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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2026 summer travel trends revealed
This summer's travel is shaped by three things: playcations, nostalgia, and the allure of what's close to home. We've seen a notable increase in domestic travel this summer in the US-travelers are exploring nearby destinations to enjoy their favorite active hobbies, while hidden gems are offering budget-savvy explorers experiences at
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3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 8 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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3 Gillings School graduate students honored with 2026 teaching assistant awards
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Every year, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health presents the Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards to recognize teaching assistants who inspire students; enhance student learning through creative, engaging and/or innovative teaching methods; support studen
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta
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Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful
SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful
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Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru
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Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again.
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again.
Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Two Arrests Made by His Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Two Arrests Made by His Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
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Griffin: 'When individuals attempt to bill Medicaid for services involving their own children, they undermine a system designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing two arrests for Medicaid fraud:
"On April 30, Po
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Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule
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Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American EconomyÂ
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In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i
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Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
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Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts
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Bluefield State delivered an emphatic opening-round performance with 14-5 win over Shaw
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 7 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Bluefield State delivered an emphatic opening-round performance with 14-5 win over Shaw
Orangeburg Recreational Park | Orangeburg, S.C. - Second-seeded North Division champion Bluefield State delivered an emphatic opening-round performance at the CIAA Softball Championship Tournament, pulling away early and often for a 14-5 victory over No. 3 South Shaw on W
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Bowie State continues title hunt with 8-0 win over Lincoln (Pa.)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Bowie State continues title hunt with 8-0 win over Lincoln (Pa.)
Orangeburg Recreation Park | Orangeburg, S.C. - Bowie State delivered a dominant performance Friday afternoon, shutting out Lincoln (Pa.) 8-0 to advance in the CIAA Softball Championship Tournament at Orangeburg Recreation Park.Â
The Bulldogs struck early, scoring two runs in the bottom of t
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Bowie State earns 7-5 victory over Virginia Union to advance to CIAA Semifinals
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Bowie State earns 7-5 victory over Virginia Union to advance to CIAA Semifinals
2026 CIAA Softball Championship TournamentÂ
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Bowie State pieced together a pair of key middle innings to rally past Virginia Union, earning a 7-5 victory in CIAA Softball Championship Tournament action.
After two scoreless frames, Virginia Union struck first in the third inn
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Braxton leads Bowie State's offense to late 5-4 win over Fayetteville State
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Braxton leads Bowie State's offense to late 5-4 win over Fayetteville State
Orangeburg, S.C. | Orangeburg Recreational Park -- Bowie State kept its CIAA Softball Championship hopes alive Thursday night, rallying with three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Fayetteville State 5-4 in elimination-round action.Â
The contest was a tightly contest
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Built through Persistence
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Built through Persistence
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For Veron Achaleke, the path to graduation was anything but typical -but it was always the goal.
Originally from Cameroon, Achaleke moved to the United States and later joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves, completing six years of service as a medical administrator with the 911th Airlift Wing in the Pittsburgh area. While balancing monthly military commitments, he enrolled at PennWest's C
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CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October.
"The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont
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Claflin Claims Inaugural CIAA Baseball Series Championship
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Claflin Claims Inaugural CIAA Baseball Series Championship
Ettrick, Virginia - After three exciting days of action, Claflin University captured the 2026 CIAA Baseball Series Championship with a dominant 24-0 victory over Virginia State University in the title game.
The Panthers completed an impressive series run that included a 5-4 opening-round win over Vi
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Claflin Shuts Down Winston-Salem State 9-3 for Championship Game Appearance
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Claflin Shuts Down Winston-Salem State 9-3 for Championship Game Appearance
2026 CIAA Softball Championship TournamentÂ
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Claflin responded to an early deficit with a pair of big innings to defeat Winston-Salem State, 9-3, as CIAA Softball Championship Tournament play continued.Â
Winston-Salem State jumped out to a fast start, scoring three runs in the
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Con Edison Announces $2 Billion At-The-Market Equity Offering Program
NEW YORK, May 9 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news on May 8, 2026:
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Con Edison Announces $2 Billion At-The-Market (ATM) Equity Offering Program
Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") (NYSE: ED) today announced a $2 billion ATM equity offering program pursuant to which it may sell its common shares ($.10 par value). Con Edison has entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the "Equity Distribution Agreement") with Ba
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Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal
LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal
The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: In the States - GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S.
In case you missed it, with gas prices "up in every state" and the average national gas price over $4.50 a gallon, new reporting from The Bulwark is highlighting how Republican Senate candidates are dismissing concerns about skyrocketing costs.
From telling voters th
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Donor's 'LIFE' Endowment Paves the Way for Scholar
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 8 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Donor's 'LIFE' Endowment Paves the Way for Scholar
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School of Education scholar Shameeka M. Wilson '18, '20 MEd established an endowment at UNCG in 2019 as she was finishing her master's program. Her first scholarship was awarded in 2020.
This eastern North Carolina native created the Shameeka Monay Wilson Legacy in Furthering Education (LIFE) Endowed Scholarship in Edu
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Duke Energy Florida Celebrates FAMU Partnership, Highlights Customer Savings During Rattler Renewable Energy Center Unveiling in Hernando County
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 9 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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Duke Energy Florida celebrates FAMU partnership, highlights customer savings during Rattler Renewable Energy Center unveiling in Hernando County
* The solar energy site is located on land that Duke Energy Florida leases through an agreement with Florida A&M University
* Customers will save an estimated $250 million over the site's operational lifetime
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Today, Duke En
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FEMA Approves an Additional $59 Million for More Than 150 Property Buyouts in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Recovering Families
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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FEMA Approves an Additional $59 Million for More Than 150 Property Buyouts in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Recovering Families
Under Secretary Mullin's Leadership, as Promised, FEMA is Clearing the Backlog of Funding Requests and Delivering Relief to Survivors
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Today, FEMA continues its renewed commitment to those affected
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Forvis Mazars Announces 50 New Partners and Managing Directors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors
Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026.
These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Un
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Gardner-Webb University Commencement Programs Celebrate Achievements of Over 500 Students
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, May 9 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news:
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Gardner-Webb University Commencement Programs Celebrate Achievements of Over 500 Students
Alumnus and National Security Expert Patrick Woody Challenges Graduates to Stay 'FIRED' for Lifelong Growth and Service
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Gardner-Webb University celebrated the achievements of over 500 graduates on May 8 in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Traditional undergraduate students were honored at 9 a.m., with gr
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HPU Family Donates More Than 1,000 Pounds of Food for Stamp Out Hunger Campaign
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 8 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Family Donates More Than 1,000 Pounds of Food for Stamp Out Hunger Campaign
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HIGH POINT, N.C., May 8, 2026 - High Point University students donated more than 1,000 pounds of food at the end of the spring semester to support the National Association of Letter Carriers' (NALC) annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which takes place on the second Saturday of May. This year's food drive lands o
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Jimmy Onate is the New Dean of Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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Jimmy Onate is the new dean of Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
James "Jimmy" Onate, an international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention, will join the Pitt health sciences leadership team as dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), effective June 1.
"Beyond his extensive accomplishments in movement assessment, injury risk mitigati
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Late Seventh-Inning Surge Lifts Virginia Union Past Fayetteville State in CIAA Softball Opener
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 7 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Late Seventh-Inning Surge Lifts Virginia Union Past Fayetteville State in CIAA Softball Opener
ORANGEBURG, SC -Virginia Union used a dramatic two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning to edge Fayetteville State, 4-3, in the opening round of the CIAA Softball Championship on Thursday night at Orangeburg Recreation Complex. The Panthers improved to 18-23
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Lincoln (PA) advances in Elimination Round with 16-8 win over Shaw
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Lincoln (PA) advances in Elimination Round with 16-8 win over Shaw
Orangeburg Recreational Park | Orangeburg, S.C. - Lincoln (Pa.) used a relentless offensive attack to stay alive in the CIAA Softball Championship Tournament, rolling past Shaw 16-8 on Thursday night in elimination-round action at Orangeburg Recreational Park.Â
The Lions struck early and ne
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Lincoln (PA) edges Bluefield State 2-1 in sixth inning
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Lincoln (PA) edges Bluefield State 2-1 in sixth inning
Orangeburg Recreation Park | Orangeburg, S.C. -ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Lincoln (PA) broke through with two runs in the sixth inning and made it stand, edging Bluefield State 2-1 on Friday afternoon at the CIAA Softball Championship Tournament.Â
The game unfolded as a pitchers' duel through five scoreless in
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Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs
Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs
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Mount Union Names Dr. Keith Miller '08 Dean of Undergraduate Studies
ALLIANCE, Ohio, May 5 -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news:
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Mount Union Names Dr. Keith Miller '08 Dean of Undergraduate Studies
After a nationwide search, the University of Mount Union is pleased to announce that Dr. Keith Miller '08 has been named its dean of undergraduate studies.
Miller, a professor of biochemistry and chemistry at Mount Union, was named the University's interim dean of undergraduate studies in December 2025 and will now fill the role full-ti
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NEW REPORT: Whatley Claims on Helene Aid Collapse Under Scrutiny
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 8 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW REPORT: Whatley Claims on Helene Aid Collapse Under Scrutiny
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Smoky Mountain News: "Claims made by Helene recovery czar and Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley are increasingly at odds with the state's own data."
New reporting from Smoky Mountain News is exposing Michael Whatley for lying about Western North Carolina's recovery following Hurricane Helene as he seeks to cover
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New resource available to answer Red Snapper season questions
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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New resource available to answer Red Snapper season questions
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Have questions about the upcoming Red Snapper season? The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has answers in an FAQ list on its Red Snapper Season webpage.
North Carolina is one of four Southeastern states that received a Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Per
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Penn State names five new Evan Pugh University Professors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State names five new Evan Pugh University Professors
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Five Penn State professors have been named Evan Pugh University Professors, an elite and prestigious distinction conferred by the University on only 84 faculty members since the establishment of the designation in 1960.
The five professors newly bestowed with the University's highest faculty honor, effective
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PJM To Lead Market Reform Effort To Support Generation Investment and Reliability
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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PJM To Lead Market Reform Effort To Support Generation Investment and Reliability
New report describes changed investment climate and choices to be made about shared reliability, consumer protections and the role of markets
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PJM today launched an effort to rethink the future of
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Progress Virginia: Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Voters' Decision on Redistricting; Advocates Condemn Ruling
EARLYVILLE, Virginia, May 9 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Voters' Decision on Redistricting; Advocates Condemn Ruling
Richmond--Today, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the results of April's statewide referendum on redistricting, ruling that the process used to advance the constitutional amendment was p
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Q&A: Cancer in Iowa
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Cancer in Iowa
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Q: What did you learn from the recent report issued by the Iowa Cancer Registry?
A: The report found Iowa ranked second highest in the United States for new cancer cases. The findings show we've got more work to do to advance cancer awareness, prevention and treatments. It also helps explain why cancer is top of mind for Iowans who contact my office or when I visit with peo
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Report: U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Losses Continue Following Federal Rollbacks
NEW YORK, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release with Atlas Public Policy:
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Report: U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Losses Continue Following Federal Rollbacks
New analysis finds $1.4 billion in canceled investments and a loss of 8,100 jobs announced in Q1 2026
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Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in Q1 2026, showing clean energy manufacturing cancellations a
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Scott Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Decision on Redistricting Referendum
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Decision on Redistricting Referendum
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement:
"Two weeks ago, Virginia's voters stood up to Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' unprecedented attempt to redraw congressional maps in the middle of the decade in an effort to rig the midterms. And now the Virginia Supreme Court has o
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Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release:
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Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources
PJM May Implement Load Management Measures During Peak Demand, Similar to Last Summer
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PJM forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer and is prepared to call on contracted demand response r
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Proposed Settlement in Agri Stats Antitrust Case
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Proposed Settlement in Agri Stats Antitrust Case
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of states in announcing a proposed settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. resolving allegations that the company illegally drove up prices of chicken, pork, and turkey for consumers.
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Top-seeded Claflin continued its run with 12-6 win over Bluefield State
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Top-seeded Claflin continued its run with 12-6 win over Bluefield State
Orangeburg Recreation Park | Orangeburg, S.C. - Top-seeded Claflin continued its run through the CIAA Softball Championship Tournament on Thursday afternoon, using a balanced offensive attack to pull away from Bluefield State for a 12-6 victory at Orangeburg Recreation Park.Â
The teams
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UNC Health Selects Evidently as Its Clinical Data Intelligence Partner for an Enterprise Deployment Across Hospitals and Clinics in Triangle Region of North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 9 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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UNC Health Selects Evidently as its Clinical Data Intelligence Partner for an Enterprise Deployment Across Hospitals and Clinics in Triangle Region of North Carolina
This enterprise deployment across UNC Health's Triangle-region facilities will enhance patient safety, clinician efficiency, and documentation accuracy by surfacing insights from the longitudinal patient reco
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UNC-Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center: Der, Yeh Provide Scientific Context for Recent Progress in RAS Therapeutics for Pancreatic Cancer
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news:
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Der, Yeh provide scientific context for recent progress in RAS therapeutics for pancreatic cancer
UNC Lineberger researchers Channing J. Der, PhD, and Jen Jen Yeh, MD, have published an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine as part of the journal's Science Behind the Study series. Their paper, "Advances in RAS Therapeutics for Pancr
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UNC-School of Medicine: Perou Named Honorary Doctor by Karolinska Institutet
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 9 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Perou Named Honorary Doctor by Karolinska Institutet
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is proud to announce that Charles "Chuck" Perou, PhD, Professor of Genetics, was awarded the title of Honorary Doctor by Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Sweden in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to breast cancer research.
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The UNC School of Medicine is pro
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UNC-Wilmington: Five Faculty Named 2026 Research Achievement Award Recipients
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, May 9 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news:
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Five Faculty Named 2026 Research Achievement Award Recipients
Ben Blumenthal
Five faculty researchers have been named recipients of the 2026 Research Achievement Awards for significant contributions to advancing knowledge, discoveries with broad societal impact and the meaningful engagement of students in the research process. Honored with the Rising Research Excellence Aw
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University of Dubuque: Lasting Legacy - Rev. Bradley Longfield Retires From Full-Time Teaching
DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 9 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release:
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A Lasting Legacy: Rev. Bradley Longfield Retires from Full-Time Teaching
An extraordinary era for the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will come to an end this month as Rev. Bradley Longfield, PhD, the longest-serving faculty member currently on staff at the Seminary and the University, retires from full-time teaching.
A respected professor, scholar, and minister in the Presbyterian Church (U
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University of Michigan: Anonymous School Tip Lines Reveal Patterns in Threats, Mental Health Concerns Among Youth, Study Finds
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Anonymous school tip lines reveal patterns in threats, mental health concerns among youth, study finds
Written By: Kate Barnes, Office of the Vice President for Research
Anonymous school safety tip lines are providing critical insights into when young people report threats of violence and mental health concerns, according to a new study.
Led by researchers at the University of Michigan Institu
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University of Mount Olive Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement
MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, May 9 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news:
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University of Mount Olive Celebrates Spring 2026 Commencement
Wearing commemorative 75th Anniversary stoles, members of the University of Mount Olive's Class of 2026 passed through the Alumni Crosswalk before commencement as students and returned through it as graduates. The Friday, May 8 ceremony marked both the completion of their degrees and their formal place within the University's 75-yea
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VA. A.G. JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians
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Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased
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VSoft Corporation Agrees to Pay Nearly $2.3 Million to Resolve Allegations It Improperly Obtained A PPP Loan
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina posted the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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Vsoft Corporation Agrees to Pay Nearly $2.3 Million to Resolve Allegations It Improperly Obtained A PPP Loan
U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced today that VSoft Corporation (VSoft), a banking and payment solutions provider located in Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to pay $2,291,927.07 to resolve allegations that it violated the
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Why young voters tune out
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Why young voters tune out
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Fewer than a quarter of Americans under age 30 say they follow politics in the United States closely. With that stat often comes the assumption that young people are simply politically unmotivated and uninformed. But what if the story goes deeper?
That's what School of Arts & Sciences fourth-year Glynn Boltman set out to explore when she interviewed 65 young vote
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Wingate University: Degree Earners Learn About the Importance of Place During Graduate Commencement
WINGATE, North Carolina, May 9 -- Wingate University issued the following news:
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Degree earners learn about the importance of place during graduate commencement
By Chuck Gordon
On a sunny, cool morning under the oaks on the Academic Quad, Tracy Dodson had some good news for graduate and professional students earning degrees today from Wingate University.
"We are the second-largest job producer in the country," she said of the Charlotte region. "Last year, there were more than 37,000 ne
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Winston-Salem State continued its impressive run with 12-4 win over Virginia Union
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Winston-Salem State continued its impressive run with 12-4 win over Virginia Union
Orangeburg Recreation Park | Orangeburg, S.C. - Winston-Salem State continued its impressive run through the CIAA Softball Championship Tournament on Thursday, rolling past Virginia Union 12-4 in winners-bracket action behind a potent offense and a strong start in the circle.Â
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Winston-Salem State secures Championship berth with 7-5 win over Bowie State
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Winston-Salem State secures Championship berth with 7-5 win over Bowie State
Orangeburg Recreation Park | Orangeburg, S.C. - Winston-Salem State secured its spot in the 2026 CIAA Softball Championship Game with a gritty 7-5 semifinal victory over Bowie State on Friday afternoon in Orangeburg.Â
The Rams set the tone early, erupting for four runs in the top
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