| News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors Newsletter for Friday June 12, 2026 ( 55 items ) |
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"Dems See a Major Black Voter Backlash to SCOTUS" [The Bulwark]
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Dems See a Major Black Voter Backlash to SCOTUS" [The Bulwark]
"There's some evidence that such a groundswell might be coming"
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As vulnerable House Republicans go along with the Supreme Court's latest attack on Black voters, recent reporting from The Bulwark makes it clear that Black voters in critical battleground districts across the country are primed to turnout in November
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2026-2027 candidates for national office
ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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2026-2027 candidates for national office
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The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and
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3 Months Later, DC Insider Michael Whatley Still Refuses To Explain Why He Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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3 Months Later, DC Insider Michael Whatley Still Refuses To Explain Why He Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator
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Three months ago, DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley was exposed for knowingly elevating convicted child sex offender Harvey West. After dodging questions about West at all costs, Whatley faces an enraged base at the NCGOP convention that starts today. When dir
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9th Mission Support Command wraps up relief mission in Saipan after Super Typhoon Sinlaku
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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9th Mission Support Command wraps up relief mission in Saipan after Super Typhoon Sinlaku
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SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands - The U.S. Army Reserve's 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC) has concluded a months-long disaster response and recovery operation in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, following the devastation left by Super Typhoon Sinlaku this spring.
The powerful
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A New Digital Frontline: How IPPS-A is Revolutionizing the U.S. Army Reserve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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A New Digital Frontline: How IPPS-A is Revolutionizing the U.S. Army Reserve
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. - For decades, the Army's personnel and pay process was a labyrinth of paperwork and disconnected databases, leading to frustrating delays and a lack of visibility for Soldiers and commanders alike.
In 2023, a comprehensive, Army-wide solution - the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IP
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Army Reserve civil affairs Soldiers leverage AI to sharpen skills in simulated environments
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve civil affairs Soldiers leverage AI to sharpen skills in simulated environments
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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - In modern conflict, understanding the local population is just as critical as navigating physical terrain.
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, with B Company, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, navigated these complexities during an internal validation training exercise
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At the Intersection of Data, Ethics and Impact
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 11 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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At the Intersection of Data, Ethics and Impact
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Before becoming a leader in global data privacy, Terrance Reeves '01 originated from Warren County, North Carolina, where he was raised in a single-parent household as the middle child. His mother, who had a career in education for more than 30 years, instilled in him the value of education and hard work.
"Warren County, at the time when I g
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in July and August 2026
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in July and August 2026
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CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock:
Series of Preferred Stock Dividend per Shar
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Bank of America Grows Sports with Us Platform With Global Initiative for 10,000 Young People
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Grows Sports with Us Platform With Global Initiative for 10,000 Young People
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Bank of America aims to create a lasting legacy from its FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) partnership through sport based youth development
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* Bank of America is expanding its Sports with Us platform globally through a new sports and skills
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Beyond the trail: USAR drill sergeants conquer final Spur Ride, cementing the 2-415th legacy
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Beyond the trail: USAR drill sergeants conquer final Spur Ride, cementing the 2-415th legacy
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CAMP PARKS, Calif. - The event began at sunrise on June 5, 2026. For the Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 415th Regiment, Operation Iron Spur delivered an immediate physical and mental test. As a team, they first tackled a difficult 10-station Combat Fitness Test, a fast-paced trial of group runs, bu
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Budd, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unlock U.S. Space-Based Chip Manufacturing & Close Advanced Manufacturing Gap with China
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unlock U.S. Space-Based Chip Manufacturing & Close Advanced Manufacturing Gap with China
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Michael Bennet (D-Co.), today introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act. This bipartisan legislation amends Section 48D of the CHIP
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Catawba College Student's GIS Project Helps City of Salisbury Prioritize Sidewalk Improvements
SALISBURY, North Carolina, June 11 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College Student's GIS Project Helps City of Salisbury Prioritize Sidewalk Improvements
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A Catawba College student's applied research project is helping the City of Salisbury identify and prioritize gaps in its sidewalk network, providing city leaders with a practical tool to guide future infrastructure investments.
Natalie Almond, who graduated summa cum laude from Catawba College in May 2026 wi
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Cedarville MBA Earns National Recognition for Entrepreneurship
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 11 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Cedarville MBA Earns National Recognition for Entrepreneurship
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by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations
Cedarville University's online MBA in strategic innovation and entrepreneurship has been named one of the Best 50 Accredited Online MBA in Entrepreneurship Programs by OnlineMasters for 2026.
Cedarville appears on the national list alongside programs from Syracuse University, Pepperdin
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Congdon School of Health Sciences Dean Receives National Career Achievement Award
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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Congdon School of Health Sciences Dean Receives National Career Achievement Award
Dr. Kevin Ford, dean of High Point University's Congdon School of Health Sciences and professor of physical therapy, was recently presented the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Biomechanics Interest Group's Career Achievement Award in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ford, an accomplished researcher in biomec
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Establish Permanent Fraud Prevention Office and Strengthen Federal Spending Oversight
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Establish Permanent Fraud Prevention Office and Strengthen Federal Spending Oversight
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8312 (link is external), the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, legislation to establish a permanent, governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, A
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Stop Fraudulent Federal Payments
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Stop Fraudulent Federal Payments
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8464 (link is external), the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act, legislation to authorize federal agencies to temporarily pause, condition, or segment payments that present an elevated risk of fraud before th
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Stop Identity Fraud in Federal Student Aid
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Stop Identity Fraud in Federal Student Aid
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 7892 (link is external), the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, legislation to require the Department of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to screen every FAFSA application f
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Construction Workers Get Mental Health Support From NJIT Initiative
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Construction Workers Get Mental Health Support from NJIT Initiative
Written by: Mindy Weisberger
Construction is a physically demanding profession. But for many in the industry, a far greater challenge is managing mental and emotional well-being. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction in construction workers often go unreported and untreated. Long workdays, hazardous conditions,
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Countdown to 250: Alumna Shares What Makes NC Special
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Countdown to 250: Alumna Shares What Makes NC Special
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As a curator at the North Carolina State Capitol, Anna Freeman Moore '23 MA leads the process of creating and maintaining its public exhibitions.
She takes the mission of serving the public seriously. "We have to appeal to visitors from all 100 counties and beyond," Moore says. "The museum should not only inform o
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DARPA celebrates 20 years of Young Faculty Awards,...
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news:
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DARPA celebrates 20 years of Young Faculty Awards,...
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For two decades, DARPA's Young Faculty Award (YFA) program has been a catalyst for scientific and technological innovation. The program has supported over 500 rising research stars from more than 60 universities, driving breakthroughs aligned with national security areas of interest.
The YFA program identifies and engages early-career
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Day 2 of Convention: Public Service Awards, Tech-Focused CLEs, TBALL Programming
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Day 2 of Convention: Public Service Awards, Tech-Focused CLEs, TBALL Programming
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Members of the Tennessee legal community met for the second day of the TBA Annual Convention in Knoxville today.
The morning began with a Public Service Awards Breakfast featuring presentation of the Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award to Nashville attorney Garrah Ca
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Five Years Running Strong: Chicago 13.1 Delivers Record Performances and West Side Momentum
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Five Years Running Strong: Chicago 13.1 Delivers Record Performances and West Side Momentum
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Daniel Ebenyo and Daniel Romanchuk set new course records
CHICAGO, IL - On a warm and sunny Sunday morning, 10,000 participants took part in the fifth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1. Created to reimagine what running in Chicago can be, the r
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Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release:
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Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor
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SREB News Release
CHARLOTTE -Former Sen. Bob Plymale, who served more than three decades in the West Virginia Senate, was recognized at the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting June 6 with both the SREB Distinguished Service Award and the Jac
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Fort McCoy hosts 2026 E3B event, testing Soldiers for Army's prestigious expert skill badges
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Fort McCoy hosts 2026 E3B event, testing Soldiers for Army's prestigious expert skill badges
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Soldiers from across the Army's Total Force converged on Fort McCoy in spring 2026 to compete in one of the military's most demanding professional-development and readiness programs as the U.S. Army Reserve conducted its 2026 Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge
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Four Days in October to Move Trucking Forward Together
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Four Days in October to Move Trucking Forward Together
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Summer is just beginning, but the excitement is already building for the trucking industry's most important annual gathering: the American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE). This year, we will come together in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 17-20 under a unifying the
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Harris Leads Letter Urging Treasury Secretary Bessent to Revoke SPLC's Tax-Exempt Status
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Harris Leads Letter Urging Treasury Secretary Bessent to Revoke SPLC's Tax-Exempt Status
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revoke the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) tax-exempt status.
The letter argues that the SPLC has failed to operate as a charitable organizatio
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Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative kicks off third year of Du Bois Scholars Program with additional support
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative kicks off third year of Du Bois Scholars Program with additional support
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Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) Initiative welcomed fellows to the third cohort of the Du Bois Scholars Program earlier this month.
Named after W.E.B. Du Bois, a sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and Harvard Ph.D. graduate, the H&LS Initiative launched the D
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HPU Awards and Honors: June 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Awards and Honors: June 2026
High Point University (r) students, faculty, staff and alumni recently completed service projects and received the following academic and professional awards.
Chemistry Professor Honored by N.C. Biotech Center
Dr. Heather Miller, associate professor of biochemistry, was presented with the Academic Development Excellence Award by the North Carolina Biotechnol
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Hudson Introduces Veterans Package with Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson Introduces Veterans Package with Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg's Congressman, announced the introduction of H.R. 9237, The Take Care of America's Veterans Act, a comprehensive veterans' package which includes more than 60 bipartisan bills to modernize, enhance, and reform the delivery o
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Institute for Justice: Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns
Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to local officials in Nashville, Indiana, urging the town to reconsider proposed restrictions on food trucks.
As drafted, the ordinance would prohibit mobile food vendors from operating in Nashville's downtown "Village District," where
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) Launches 12 Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academies Across the State
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 11 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) Launches 12 Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academies Across the State
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The North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE), through the generous support of the Siemens Foundation's groundbreaking $9.5 million total investment into the Careers Electric initiative, is launching 12 Summer Electrical Academies skillin
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North Carolina Man Charged With Scheme To Fraudently Obtain Hundreds Of Millions Of Shares Of Technology Company
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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North Carolina Man Charged With Scheme To Fraudently Obtain Hundreds Of Millions Of Shares Of Technology Company
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and the Inspector in Charge of the New York Field Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"), Ketty Larco-Ward, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment cha
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Names David Merzazada Office Leader for New Leesburg Location
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners names David Merzazada office leader for new Leesburg location
Veteran banker to lead firm's newest office in Northern Virginia
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Pinnacle Financial Partners has named David Merzazada office leader for its new Leesburg office, further expanding the f
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POLL: Russia's Actions Against U.S. Interests Generate Broad Bipartisan Concern
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Russia's Actions Against U.S. Interests Generate Broad Bipartisan Concern
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A new foreign policy poll released today by Independent Women finds broad bipartisan concern about Russia's actions against U.S. interests and strong support for policies that project American strength and deter adversaries.
The Independent Women Russia Survey, conducted by Wick Insi
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Q&A with Molly Hanley with Gardner-Webb's First Head Coach for Acrobatics and Tumbling
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 10 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following Q&A involving acrobatics and tumbling head coach Molly Hanley:
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Q&A with Molly Hanley with Gardner-Webb's First Head Coach for Acrobatics and Tumbling
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Molly Hanley Discusses Her Coaching Philosophy, Inspiration, and the Vision for Launching a New Program
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Molly Hanley, the first head coach for Gardner-Webb Acrobatics and Tumbling, recently sat down for a Q&A with Gardner-Web
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Raising the Bar: Class of 2025 Sets Elon Law Record for First-time Bar Passage
ELON, North Carolina, June 11 -- Elon University issued the following news release:
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Raising the bar: Class of 2025 sets Elon Law record for first-time bar passage
The Class of 2025 achieved a 90.9% first-time bar passage rate in jurisdictions across the United States, including North Carolina and 11 other states.
By Michael Abernethy, staff
Elon Law's Class of 2025 achieved the highest overall first-time bar passage rate in the law school's history, with 90.9% of graduates passing a b
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REMINDER: Second application period for Dam Safety Grant funding to close June 19
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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REMINDER: Second application period for Dam Safety Grant funding to close June 19
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The Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program is currently accepting a second round of applications for the North Carolina Dam Safety Grant Program, which will close at 5 p.m. on June 19, 2026.
Following completion of the first round of funding, $3,413,745 remain
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Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Expand Menopause Education in Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Expand Menopause Education in Medical Schools
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WASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Menopause Education for Medical Students Act, legislation to strengthen menopause education in medical schools and better prepare future physicians to care for women across specialties.
"Menopause is not a niche
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Rep. Sykes, DWC Urge Speaker Johnson to Remove Amendment That Shields Rideshare Companies From Liability for Sexual Assault
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes, DWC Urge Speaker Johnson to Remove Amendment that Shields Rideshare Companies from Liability for Sexual Assault
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, joined DWC Executive Steering Committee Member Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Co-Vice Chair Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) in leading 128 memb
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SEC Charges North Carolina Resident, Utah Attorney in Alleged Fraudulent Stock Scheme
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-4945; S.D.N.Y. filed June 11, 2026):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles J. Cole, Torben M. Welch, et al., No. 1:26-cv-4945 (S.D.N.Y. filed June 11, 2026)
On June 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against North Carolina resident Charles J. Cole, his lawyer, Utah resident Torben M. Welch, and three entities controlled by Cole, Beacon He
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Tuberville Raises Concerns Over Foreign Seafood and Lumber Imports Undercutting Alabama Producers
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Raises Concerns Over Foreign Seafood and Lumber Imports Undercutting Alabama Producers
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during a Senate hearing examining the challenges facing America's farmers, foresters, and seafood producers. During the hearing, Senator Tuberville asked about the USDA's efforts to combat the
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U.S. Light Vehicle Automotive Aftermarket Expected to Grow 5.2% in 2026
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release:
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U.S. Light Vehicle Automotive Aftermarket Expected to Grow 5.2% in 2026
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BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers today announced the release of the 2026 Joint Channel Market Size and Forecast, offering a comprehensive review of the U.S. automotive aftermarket and
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UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 11 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted the 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium from May 17-20 in the STEM Building. The four-day event brought together students, faculty, admi
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UNC Charlotte expert explains the economic impact of 2026 World Cup on North America
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte expert explains the economic impact of 2026 World Cup on North America
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The eyes of the sporting world will turn to North America this June and July during the FIFA World Cup. The event is spread across 16 cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States - marking its return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994.
The largest and most-anti
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UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, June 10 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news:
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UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
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Dr. Jess Boersma, vice chancellor for strategy, data analytics and institutional performance and chief of staff at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national leadership development program sponsored by the American Assoc
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Valle receives 2026 Hettleman Prize for exceptional early-career faculty
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 11 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Valle receives 2026 Hettleman Prize for exceptional early-career faculty
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Carolina alumn Phillip Hettleman (1921) and his wife Ruth established their prestigious named award in 1986 to recognize the achievements of outstanding junior faculty. The recipients of the $8,000 prize will be recognized at an upcoming Faculty Council Meeting. They will al
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Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Brunswick County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Brunswick County
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An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Brunswick County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards.
The advisory is for the public kayak
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Wingate University: With Harvard Fellowship, Booker Will Promote the Role of School Superintendents
WINGATE, North Carolina, June 12 -- Wingate University issued the following news:
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With Harvard fellowship, Booker will promote the role of school superintendents
By Chuck Gordon
Dr. Russell Booker '91 believes deeply in the power, and necessity, of public education.
"Two hundred and fifty years we're going to celebrate this year," he says, of the nation's semiquincentennial. "I think people forget that we created public education, common schools, because we knew we had to have an educ
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools: Board of Education Wrap-Up
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 12 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news:
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Board of Education Wrap-Up
TSCS Relocation
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education voted on Tuesday night to relocate The Special Children's School starting in the 2027-28 school year. The school will move into space at Ward Elementary School.
WS/FCS currently leases the buildings for TSCS and The Children's Center from the Center for Exceptional Children.
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Wyoming Wells Fargo Bank Branch Employees Latest Group to Win Freedom from Unwanted CWA Union Bosses
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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Wyoming Wells Fargo Bank Branch Employees Latest Group to Win Freedom from Unwanted CWA Union Bosses
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Once CWA union officials' attempt to block election failed, union once again conceded defeat rather than contest decertification election
Casper, WY (June 11, 2026) - Employees at a Wells Fargo branch in Casper have successfully regained their independence from Co
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