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News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors Newsletter for Thursday June 11, 2026 ( 44 items )  

2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced The 2026 NJCAA Division I, II and III All-America Teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods in conjunction with the NJCAA national office. In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 17. ABCA/Rawlings National   more

A&T to Transition from Starship Robot Delivery Service
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T to Transition from Starship Robot Delivery Service * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 10, 2026) -North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will conclude its autonomous food delivery service with Starship Technologies as the company shifts its business strategy away from university campus operations in the United States. Starship Technologies rec  more

American Academy of Neurology: High Blood Pressure Associated With Lower Risk of Dementia in Frail People
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * High blood pressure associated with lower risk of dementia in frail people Study did not find lower risk in people who were more robust - For people with physical frailty, having high blood pressure may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study published on June 10, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The   more

Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more

Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more

Bank of America Introduces New Ways to Reward Clients, Manage Payments and Track Credit
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Introduces New Ways to Reward Clients, Manage Payments and Track Credit * Refer-a-Friend, Custom Pay Plan and My Credit now available to BofA Clients Key points * With Refer-a-Friend, eligible clients can earn referral bonuses by recommending credit cards to friends and family. * Custom Pay Plan gives cardholders added f  more

Biobehavioral health researcher earns Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Biobehavioral health researcher earns Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) has announced Mohanraj Krishnan as the recipient of the 2026 Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research made possible by an endowment created by Penn State Professor Emeritus Thomas Lloyd, a former College of Medicine faculty member  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Regional prices rose 0.5 percent in May, up 3.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 3.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food a  more

BLS: Buncombe, NC, Leads Large Counties in Employment Growth Over the Year Ended December 2025
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Buncombe, NC, leads large counties in employment growth over the year ended December 2025 From December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased in 169 of the 372 largest U.S. counties. Buncombe, North Carolina, had the largest over-the-year increase in employment, with a gain of 3.7 percent. Within Buncombe, the largest employment increase occu  more

Catawba College Presidential Honor Roll Announced
SALISBURY, North Carolina, June 10 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Presidential Honor Roll Announced * A total of 234 students have been named to the Presidential Honor Roll List for the 2025-2026 academic year at Catawba College, according to Dr. Monica Cowart, Executive Vice President and Provost of the College. Students named to the Presidential Honor Roll List have achieved a 3.7 grade point average in 30 or more semester hours. Students on the 202  more

Chancellor's Professor Steven Rogelberg receives Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor's Professor Steven Rogelberg receives Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service Steven G. Rogelberg, chancellor's professor at UNC Charlotte, was honored with the 2026 North Carolina Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service during a ceremony hosted by VolunteerNC on May 11 in Raleigh. The Medallion Award is the state's highest recognition f  more

Columbia Journalism School: Award-Winning Alumni Putting CJS2030 Initiatives Into Practice
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Award-Winning Alumni Putting CJS2030 Initiatives Into Practice This spring, alumni earned honors for reporting, storytelling and innovation that advance the goals of the J-School's CJS2030 Initiatives. - For more than a century, Columbia Journalism School has prepared journalists to report with integrity and precision. Through Dean Jelani Cobb's CJS2030 Initiatives, the J-School is expanding  more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (link is external), legislation to modernize federal rules governing state taxation of interstate commerce by establishing a clear physical presence standard a  more

Congressman Tim Moore Announces More Than $63 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces More Than $63 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $63.2 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery projects across North Carolina's 14th District. The funding supports debris removal, in  more

Congresswoman Ross Votes Against $70 Billion Blank Check for Trump's Immigration Policies
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes Against $70 Billion Blank Check for Trump's Immigration Policies * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement after voting against Republicans' partisan budget reconciliation package, which would give Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) $70 billion to execute the Trump admi  more

Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) to introduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from fede  more

Data Centers Are Opposed by Over Half of Americans
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Data Centers Are Opposed by Over Half of Americans * Key Takeaways 1 A campaign in The Guardian last year and related media hype about AI and its data centers have convinced over half of all Americans to strongly oppose nearby construction and led them to link rising electricity prices to their proliferation. 2 Some states and locales are moving to prohibit or delay data cent  more

Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Meeting the Grand Challenges of Neural Engineering, Together
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 11 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Meeting the Grand Challenges of Neural Engineering, Together The inaugural neural engineering symposium highlights Duke's collaborative vision for neurotechnology Michaela Martinez Advanced neurostimulation therapies. Cutting-edge biomaterials for stroke recovery. High-resolution brain imaging technologies. These were just a few of the topics discussed during the inaugural Neural   more

FEMA Announces Nearly $300 Million for North Carolina
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * FEMA Announces Nearly $300 Million for North Carolina Total Public Assistance funding to the state now tops $2 billion for Hurricane Helene recovery projects - ASHEVILLE, N.C. - FEMA announced an additional $298 million this week for nearly 70 recovery and mitigation projects to help North Carolina communities recover from Hurricane He  more

Fenn Tower Through Time: The Story of CSU's Enduring Landmark
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 10 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Fenn Tower Through Time: The Story of CSU's Enduring Landmark * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share A notable landmark at Cleveland State University is set to return in time for the fall semester. Fenn Tower has evolved alongside the history of CSU, whose roots date back to 1870, when the Cleveland YMCA first offered free evening classes. The YMCA needed accreditation to recognize its e  more

Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, after he was wrongfully arrested due to a faulty facial recognition match. The police relied on an incorrect result from fa  more

Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, aft  more

Four Accomplished Alumni Join SBU's Board of Trustees
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 11 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees St. Bonaventure University has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board's May 15 meeting on campus. The new trustees bring deep experience in healthcare, finance and energy, investment banking, technology, governance, military and logistics operations, and alumni service at a time when S  more

Governor Stein's June Column: Driving into a Great Summer
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein's June Column: Driving into a Great Summer * This month Governor Josh Stein is sharing tips for a smooth DMV experience. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. \-- School is out, which means summer vacations, family road trips, and long-awaited time at the swimming pool. It also means one of the busiest times of the year at the  more

Greensboro: Annual City Drinking Water Quality - Consumer Confidence Report Available
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Annual City Drinking Water Quality - Consumer Confidence Report Available The City's Water Resources Department recently published its annual Drinking Water Quality-Consumer Confidence Report for 2025. Available online in English at greensboro-nc.gov/CCR and in Spanish at greensboro-nc.gov/CCRSP, it shows the City's drinking water is safe and meets or surpasses all state and federal standar  more

How Two Texas Tech Researchers Hope to Keep Firefighters Safer
LUBBOCK, Texas, June 11 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * How Two Texas Tech Researchers Hope to Keep Firefighters Safer * Older firefighters could unintentionally face greater cardiac risk under a new wellness standard. The rhythmic howl of a siren fills the nighttime air of a sleepy neighborhood. A firetruck seemingly appears from nowhere and pulls beside a building engulfed in bright orange-yellow flames. Firefighters pour out of their red transport, shouldering o  more

ICE Arrests Man Who Threatened to Shoot HSI Agents
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Man Who Threatened to Shoot HSI Agents ICE law enforcement have been facing an 8,000% increase in death threats  - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested a man in Washington state who threatened to shoot ICE law enforcement   more

ICYMI: Sen. Sheehy - Soft-on-crime Judges Need Consequences, JAIL Act Delivers
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting the JAIL Act, a bill that would eliminate judicial immunity for federal and state judges whose leniency towards repeat offenders leads to new violent crimes. In case you missed it... SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The  more

In DC, Governor Stein Shares Updates on Helene Recovery and Calls for Congress to Invest in Western North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * In DC, Governor Stein Shares Updates on Helene Recovery and Calls for Congress to Invest in Western North Carolina * Today in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina's Congressional delegation to urge them Opens in new window to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina hurricane recovery. Governor Stein was   more

Inflation Hit Record High in May After Whatley Promised a "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Inflation Hit Record High in May After Whatley Promised a "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2 * New Consumer Price Index data reveals inflation " jumped to 4.2%" in May - a new high - "as the Iran war pushed energy prices higher." But last December, DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley promised "an economy that's growing and very, very strong first quarter, second quarter" in 2026. M  more

Kilpatrick Continues Government Relations Team Growth: Jaime Martin Joins as Senior Government Relations Advisor in Seattle
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Continues Government Relations Team Growth: Jaime Martin Joins as Senior Government Relations Advisor in Seattle Former Director of External Relations in the Office of Governor Bob Ferguson Brings Extensive Tribal Leadership and Public Policy Expertise to the Firm's Government Relations Team - Kilpatrick is pleased to announce that Jaime Martin has joined the Firm a  more

Manna University Issues Commentary: Global Church Is Not a Case Study
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, June 11 -- Manna University issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano: * * * The Global Church Is Not a Case Study On the northeast side of the Bay of Bengal sits one of Southeast Asia's hidden jewels: Myanmar (Burma). Myanmar is home to more than 55 million people and 135 ethnic groups. If London is the "whole world in one place," then Myanmar is one place with hundreds of worlds. Different faces. Different foods. Deep soci  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more

Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Debuts The Racquet Club
TORONTO, Ontario, June 10 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Debuts The Racquet Club * Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort unveils its brand new Racquet Club, ushering a new era of elevated tennis along the Gulf coast. Notably, the resort stands as the only beachfront property in Old Naples to offer racquet sports and delivers a mix of programming and personalized instruction oversee  more

NCCU Provost Earns Spot in Program Shaping Future College Presidents
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 10 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Provost Earns Spot in Program Shaping Future College Presidents * Ontario Wooden, Ph.D., provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been selected for the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national program that has helped launch more than 170 college and university presidents and chancellors. Admi  more

Portland Hearts of Pine, Bank of America Announce Partnership that Celebrates Community Impact through Soccer
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Portland Hearts of Pine, Bank of America Announce Partnership that Celebrates Community Impact through Soccer * Bank of America will partner to expand Hearts of Pine youth programming, and will serve as the presenting partner of Hearts' FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) activations in Maine Key points * Bank of America named premier banking and  more

Representatives Ross, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Energy Independence and Security in Moldova
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ross, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Energy Independence and Security in Moldova * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), co-chairs of the Congressional Moldova Caucus, introduced the Promoting Oversight With Energy Resilience for Moldova, or the POWER Moldova Act of 2026. This legislation would help Moldova build m  more

Revisions to air quality permit for Egger - Lexington Particleboard Plant open for public comment
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Revisions to air quality permit for Egger - Lexington Particleboard Plant open for public comment * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a draft air quality permit for Egger - Lexington Particleboard Plant in Davidson County. The plant, operated by Egger Wood Products LLC, currently holds an   more

STATEMENT: Ahead of NCGOP Convention, Reminder That Republicans Are Disgusted Whatley Knowingly Elevated a Child Predator
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Ahead of NCGOP Convention, Reminder That Republicans Are Disgusted Whatley Knowingly Elevated a Child Predator * As DC insider Michael Whatley is set to speak at the NCGOP Convention that starts tomorrow, here's a reminder that he will face a base enraged by the fact that he knowingly appointed convicted child sex predator Harvey West to NCGOP leadership multiple times: Miche  more

The 2026 National Principal of the Year is a Spartan
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * The 2026 National Principal of the Year is a Spartan * Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson traces his leadership skills back to the G Before he came to UNCG, before he became a high school principal, and before the National Association of Secondary School Principals named him the 2026 National Principal of the Year, Jason Johnson '02 MSA, '11 EdS was a high scho  more

The ASAM Weekly for June 9, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 9, 2026 It's been just under a year since the ASAM Weekly rounded out our co-editorial team of four, and it has been less than six months since we announced applications for the next editor in chief, wrapped in acknowledgment for the legacy that came before. And now that legacy continues: (drumroll, please) On behalf of the   more

University of North Texas selected to be part of Inaugural Innovation Sandbox Cohort of the Future Universities Alliance
DENTON, Texas, June 10 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * University of North Texas selected to be part of Inaugural Innovation Sandbox Cohort of the Future Universities Alliance * DENTON (UNT), Texas -The University of North Texas has been selected as one of 49 "proven innovator" institutions, across 23 countries, to participate in the Inaugural Innovation Sandbox of the Future Universities Alliance (FUA), organized by Duke University. The Alliance i  more

Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine produc  more

Walmart+ Travel Doubles Down on Member Savings
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart+ Travel Doubles Down on Member Savings While summer is the most popular time to travel in the U.S., Walmart+ is making every trip even more rewarding this year for members, whether it's a summer getaway, fall weekend escape, or their next big vacation. Walmart+ members can now earn double the Walmart Cash, now up to 10%, on eligible hotels, car rentals and activities booked through Walmart+ Travel powered by Ex  more