GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 8 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Approved to Launch Ph.D. in Bioengineering * Yeoheung Yun, Ph.D., professor and graduate program coordinator for bioengineering, leads the National Institutes of Health-funded Center for Neurovascular Engineering Research and adVanced Education, or NERVE Center. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 8, 2026) -North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 9 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Advising Online Grad Students becomes Book Chapter * In a book chapter titled "Student Perspectives on HBCU Graduate Student Advising," Tryan McMickens, Ed.D., and eight graduate students get their say about what works in the world of online advising. The chapter is part of a new online book, "Celebrating Students and their Experiences at HBCU's," which was published by the University of So  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Honors Eddie Caldwell, Jr. with Dogwood Award * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson recognized Eddie Caldwell, Jr. with the Attorney General's Dogwood Award last week. The Dogwood Award recognizes people who are improving their fellow North Carolinians' health, safety, and well-being. "For decades, Eddie Caldwell has helped lead the work   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Highlights Surging Demand for AI-Led Treasury, Fx Solutions in Asia Pacific * Key points * 250+ corporate and financial institution leaders convene in Singapore as APAC payments market reaches ~US$18 trillion [1] * Bank of America held its annual Treasury Leaders Summit (TLS) and Financial Institutions (FI) Forum event  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in North Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026 * * * Employment rose in 10 of the 14 largest counties in North Carolina from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Buncombe County (+3.7 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employmen  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Releases Statement After FEMA Announces Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced over $267 million in Public Assistance (PA) grants for another 65 projects to repair   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Clover Hill Dairy Recalls Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: June 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: June 09, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Company Name: Clover Hill Dairy, LLC. Brand Name: C  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 9 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Dingel, Harrington among 10 winners of 2026 Impact Awards * Doctoral students Hanna Dingel and Cailee Harrington from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health are among the 10 winners of UNC-Chapel Hill's 2026 Impact Awards. Each year, The Graduate School honors graduate students in programs throughout the University for powerful discoverie  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Disaster Contracting: Actions Needed to Encourage Advance Contract Use and Improve Information Sharing and Oversight * Fast Facts The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Army Corps of Engineers, states, localities, and Tribes can award contracts in advance of a disaster to support quick response and recovery actions. For instance, having contracts for debris removal in place before   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke ECE Hardware Startup Selected for Y Combinator Researchers Tania Roy and Sanjeev Chauhan will take their retina-inspired semiconductor startup, Synapse Semiconductor, to Y Combinator this summer. Andrew Tie A hardware startup spun out of Duke's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has been selected for Y Combinator's upcoming summer batch, placing it among   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Duke Energy Lobbyist & Investor Michael Whatley In Spotlight for Refusing to Denounce Duke Rate Hike * NC Voices : " Between his years lobbying on behalf of utility companies, his substantial Duke Energy holdings, and his refusal to take a position on the company's latest rate hike proposal, questions remain about whose interests he would prioritize in Washington." As thousands of North   more

SINGAPORE, June 9 -- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School issued the following news: * * * DASH 2026 opens a new horizon for cross-Pacific collaboration What began as a meeting of minds between Singapore and Durham, North Carolina, has set the stage for a new chapter of collaboration across Duke University, Duke-NUS Medical School and the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (AMC). Held from 2 to 4 June, the inaugural DASH summit launched the Durham and Singapore Horizon, a cross-Pacific   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Four leaders appointed to William & Mary Board of Visitors * Four business and civic leaders have been appointed to William & Mary's Board of Visitors, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced on June 5. Former deputy attorney general of Virginia Jeff Bourne '99, J.D. '07; professor and former senior diplomat Jennifer Davis P '27, P '30; Capital One executive Osman "Oz" Parvaiz '99, P '30; and former chie  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 10 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Receives Dover Foundation Grant for Dover Chapel Lighting Renovation Upgrades will Brighten Worship, Gatherings, and Student Performances in Campus Landmark - Gardner-Webb University has received a generous $66,500 grant from The Dover Foundation to support a major lighting renovation in Dover Chapel. The project will enhance one of the University's most treasured and  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Showcase the North Carolina Advantage in Europe * Over the past week, Governor Josh Stein and Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley traveled to Switzerland and Germany to promote North Carolina as a top state for economic development investments and tourism. "North Carolina's partnerships with Switzerland and Germany are strong and steadfast,  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics * For former NCAA Division I softball player Olivia Gott, life post-sports challenged her identity and mental health. "As a college athlete, they really make it impossible to not be successful. Everything is scheduled for you, including classes, study time, practice, workouts and t  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Applauds Passage of Secure America Act to Fully Fund ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed, the Secure America Act, which provides historic, multi-year funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of Homeland Securi  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Stefano Domenicali, CEO Formula 1 Group 2 St. James's Market London, SW1Y 4AH United Kingdom - Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President Federation Internationale de l'Automobile 8 place de la Concorde 75008 Paris France - Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr.  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following remarks at a hearing to evaluate four pieces of legislation, including the Secure America Act and three anti-fraud oversight measures: * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider four separate measures: S. 2, H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, and  more

TAMPA, Florida, June 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers * Tampa, FL -An illegal alien was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a federal racketeering conspiracy that relied on fraudulent submissions to immigration authorities and used fraud and coercion  more

ELON, North Carolina, June 9 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * John Walz named inaugural dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success. A former president of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and longtime leader in engineering and technology educat  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott Votes to Restore ICE and CBP Funding After 100 Days of Democrat Obstruction * WASHINGTON- Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) issued the following statement after the House passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, a reconciliation bill that restores critical funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). "For years now, the Democrats have waged a re  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 9 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Leading Technology Futurist Joins HPU as Artificial Intelligence Expert in Residence * HIGH POINT, N.C., June 9, 2026 - New York Times bestselling author Daniel Burrus, who is considered one of the world's leading technology futurists and artificial intelligence strategists, has joined High Point University's Access to Innovators Program. He will share his expertise in AI, global trends and d  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Local artists lead W&M Juneteenth celebration * The theme of this year's Juneteenth celebration at William & Mary is "Remembering, Restoring and Renewing." The celebration will be held Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Sadler Center, and the event is free and open to the campus community and the public. The program will feature three Williamsburg artists to lead the community in powerful and   more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, June 10 -- Methodist University issued the following news: * * * CCF Contributes $1M to New School of Medicine The words "Generational Impact" are ever-present when the topics are the Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF) or the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine. One has a long tradition of supporting causes that make our community better for future generations, and the latter is about to do the same. The words "Generational Imp  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * Careers Electric(TM) Launches National Coalition to Expand Workforce Training for the Electrical Careers of Today and Tomorrow Following the recent selection of ten state community colleges for the $2.5 million Careers Electric(TM) Training Network, the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is proud to amplify the launch of the newly formed, national Careers Electric(TM) coal  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State Experts on the New World Screwworm in the U.S. The New World screwworm, a fly larva that eats living flesh and lays its eggs in open wounds of animals, has been detected in the continental United States for the first time since the 1960s. NC State experts below are available to speak with the media about the parasite and what it may mean for animal agriculture and the economy.  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Funding Approved for Centennial Authority To Modernize and Enhance Lenovo Center Carolina fans gear up for game 4 of the Stanley Cup, their home ice is preparing for an upgrade. The Local Government Commission (LGC) approved the Centennial Authority's debt request for $200,000,000 in bond anticipation notes to continue its improvements of the Lenovo Center. This investment is meant   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 9 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Graduate School Launches Purpose-to-Profession Exchange * The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Graduate Studies has launched a new professional development initiative designed to help graduate students and alumni translate their academic training into career opportunities. Called the Purpose to Profession (P2P) Exchange, it was developed in collaboration with the Soci  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDOJ, NCDEQ Sue to Stop Durham Company's Contamination of State Waters * Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson took legal action on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to stop Brenntag Mid-South from continuing to illegally discharge contaminants into state waters and require the company to act immediately to clean up the damage it's   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * NCDOJ, NCDEQ Sue to Stop Durham Company's Contamination of State Waters * RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson took legal action on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to stop Brenntag Mid-South from continuing to illegally discharge contaminants into state waters and require the company to act immediately to clean up the damage it's   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * New Tracker Monitors State Legislation to Protect Public Servants Against Threats of Violence, Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Public Citizen launched a new tracker monitoring the progress of state legislation to protect elected officials. The tracker reveals that dozens of states have introduced or passed bi-partisan legislation to shield public servants from threats, harassment, doxing  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news: * * * Qorvo Advances X-Band Radar Performance with a More Efficient and Sensitive Compact Front-End Module * Qorvo (r) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today introduced an X-band radar front-end solution that enables defense system desi  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry * This is a story of two Spartan MFA poets, born six decades apart. Sage Short '26 MFA, a Myrtle Beach native with roots in West Virginia, grew up in post-9/11 America. After graduating from Coastal Carolina University, she got a master's at Clemson, where she was assistant editor of the South Carolina Review. There, she was awarde  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 10 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH wins first place overall at NASA 2026 Student Launch Initiative Russ Nelson A team of engineering students from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, captured the overall championship at the NASA 2026 Student Launch Initiative (NSLI) after a nine-month engineering challenge that culminated in a final launch event, with the awards announced by NAS  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Names New Athletic Director Brent Blaylock will join the University of San Francisco as athletic director, effective June 9. USF has sought an athletic director since October, when Larry Williams, who held the position from 2022-25, passed away while working out on campus. Blaylock has more than 20 years of experience working in the athletics programs of large state universities  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * A Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers When the government decides to use its power to silence those who defend life, it doesn't just threaten one ministry - it threatens every American's right to speak, to believe, and to serve according to their conscience. That's exactly what's at stake in  more

WINGATE, North Carolina, June 10 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Niland moves from classroom and lab to administration By Chuck Gordon It seems like Erika Niland '04 was destined to go into academia, but she resisted as long as she could. It wasn't until her Ph.D. days that Niland embraced her fate, but even as an undergraduate she was being told how great she'd be in the classroom. The late Dr. Pat Plant, a longtime Wingate biology professor, was one of her biggest e  more