Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina
2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Courses List Is Announced
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release:
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The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America(R) Most Historic Golf Courses List Is Announced
The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America(R) Most Historic Golf Courses list has been released by Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America.
This listing of historic resorts chronicles
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Governor Stein Proclaims Stanley Cup Summer
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Proclaims Stanley Cup Summer
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Today Governor Josh Stein proclaimed the summer of 2026 Stanley Cup Summer in recognition of the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, proving unequivocally that North Carolina is a hockey state. Governor Stein also announced that Edwards Mill Road between Wade Avenue and NC 54 would be designated as "Hurricanes Highway."
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Governor Stein Takes Action on Two Bills
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Takes Action on Two Bills
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Today Governor Stein signed two bills into law.
Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 889:
"The cost of living is too high. This law provides tax relief for North Carolinians who are feeling pain in their pocketbooks. But the law helps residents in only a few counties, and it is not our most effective metho
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New York Healthcare Executive Chosen to Lead University Medical Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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New York healthcare executive chosen to lead University Medical Center
A top healthcare leader who oversees a nine-hospital system in New York will become the new chief executive officer of UVA Health University Medical Center in August, officials said Monday.
Tammy Snyder, a senior vice president for Rochester Regional Health in upstate New York, has 15 years of experience guiding "large-scale
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UNC Asheville and GTCC Announce New Direct-Entry MOU
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, June 16 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news:
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UNC Asheville and GTCC announce new Direct-Entry MOU
UNC Asheville and Guilford Technical Community College have signed a new MOU establishing a guaranteed transfer pathway for GTCC students pursuing a bachelor's degree. The agreement's Direct-Entry Admission Program guarantees UNC Asheville admission to GTCC students who complete an associate degree with a 2.0 GPA or higher, with
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VA IG: Review of VA's Oversight of a State Veterans Home at the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System in Asheville
WASHINGTON, June 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 26-00509-126) on June 2, 2026 entitled "Review of VA's Oversight of a State Veterans Home at the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System in Asheville."
Here is the summary:
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The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection at the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System (system) to assess concerns brought forward in October 2025 by an OIG Healthcare
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