News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
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WASHINGTON (July 23, 2026) -Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), released a statement today highlighting how investor-owned electric companies are serving customers while driving opportunity and economic development in communities across the country.
" America's ele
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American Airlines Continues to Execute on Commercial Priorities, Delivering Highest Quarterly Revenue in Company History
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 24 -- American Airlines posted the following news on July 23, 2026:
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American Airlines continues to execute on commercial priorities, delivering highest quarterly revenue in company history
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, including record quarterly revenue, driven by strong demand for American's product and solid commercial execution.
Second-quarter highlights:
* Record revenue of $16.7 billion
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration for imposing unlaw
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepriston
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs
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July 23, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration to stop illegal new threats to billions of dollars in c
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Upholds Criminal Convictions in Kidnapping and Road Rage Cases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Upholds Criminal Convictions in Kidnapping and Road Rage Cases
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Department of Justice preserved criminal convictions in 11 Court of Appeals opinions released July 15, including a kidnapping and rape case in Surry County and a shooting case in Alamance County.
The convictions were
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Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds
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July 23, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use billions of dollars in federal emergency management and homeland security funding to coerce states into complying with the administ
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING
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Raoul Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal c
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding
SALEM, Oregon, July 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding
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AG Rayfield Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding
Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to stop the Trump administration from holding billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism funding hostage to force states to fall in line with the
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Bank of America and Carolina Panthers Extend Naming Rights for Bank of America Stadium, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Charlotte and the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America and Carolina Panthers Extend Naming Rights for Bank of America Stadium, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Charlotte and the Carolinas
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Tepper Sports & Entertainment showcases fan-focused enhancements in new renderings and increases private investment, bringing the total project to more than $1.3 billion
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Broadwell College of Business and Economics at FSU Earns Top 20 National Ranking in Princeton Review's "Top Online MBA Programs for 2027"
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 23 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news:
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Broadwell College of Business and Economics at FSU Earns Top 20 National Ranking in Princeton Review's "Top Online MBA Programs for 2027"
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Fayetteville State University's Broadwell College of Business and Economics earned national recognition, with The Princeton Review's 2027 Top 50 Online MBA Programs on July 14, ranking FSU's online Master of Business Administration
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Budd, Welch Bipartisan Bill Supporting the Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Welch Bipartisan Bill Supporting the Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statements after an amended version of their bipartisan Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act passed out of co
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Building a lethal force with IPPS-A: Army Reserve strengthens HR readiness at Fort Bragg
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 23 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Building a lethal force with IPPS-A: Army Reserve strengthens HR readiness at Fort Bragg
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The U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) teams collaborated recently to launch two mission-critical workshops. The IPPS-A University and Duty Calendar/Duty Participation Train-the-Trainer (T3) Training sessions educated the force on recent system enhancements
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Chemistry major earns undergrad research experience at NC State through National Science Foundation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 23 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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Chemistry major earns undergrad research experience at NC State through National Science Foundation
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By Ian Wesselhoff
S enior chemistry major Jayden Kypri is spending his summer at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, after being accepted into a U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program there.
NSF REU programs give undergraduate stu
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Converse University Announces 2026-2027 Trustees
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, July 23 -- Converse University posted the following news:
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Converse University Announces 2026-2027 Trustees
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Converse University is pleased to welcome 4 new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees :
* Walter Goldsmith
* Nakia Martin Alexander '97
* Cary Perkins '96, Ex Oficio
* Anne Richardson Seabrook '82
Walter Goldsmith
Walter Goldsmith, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the CEO of First Tryon Advisors, a financial advisory firm t
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Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
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By Zekeya A. Harrison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Through hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and immersive learning, the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture's RANGE program is helping high school students discover that agriculture is far more than farming
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Defending Champions Ready to Take on Stacked Field at 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Defending Champions Ready to Take on Stacked Field at 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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CHICAGO, I.L. - Returning Bank of America Chicago Marathon champions Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa will defend their titles against one of the deepest fields in race history on Sunday, October 11. Announced today, the professional athlete fields fe
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Duke Energy: Data Center Growth Will Deliver Billions of Dollars in Customer Savings
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 24 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy: Data center growth will deliver billions of dollars in customer savings
* With the Customer Protection Plus framework, Duke Energy is committed to responsibly managing growth while maintaining reliability and creating customer benefits
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Duke Energy customers will benefit from billions of dollars in long-term bill relief as data centers begin operations.
"Data centers will provide billio
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: DOE Funds Duke-Led AI Platform to Design Transformative DNA-Based Materials
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 24 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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DOE Funds Duke-Led AI Platform to Design Transformative DNA-Based Materials
By Ken Kingery
Duke engineers are leading a Phase 1 Genesis project funded by the Department of Energy to develop an AI platform capable of designing large-scale DNA-based materials for next generation energy technologies.
A team of researchers led by engineers at Duke University have been awarded a Phase
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Injectable Biomaterial Harnesses the Immune System to Promote Brain Repair After Stroke
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Injectable Biomaterial Harnesses the Immune System to Promote Brain Repair After Stroke
Delivered more than 24 hours after a stroke in mice, the biomaterial promoted vascular repair, neural remodeling and improved motor performance
Michaela Martinez
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed an injectable biomaterial that helps transform the cavity left behind
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amended instrument flight procedures and related takeoff and departure requirements at airports across the U.S. in a final rule published July 23, 2026, to support safe and efficient operations within the National Airspace System.
The rule establishes, amends, suspends or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at airport
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Federal Register: HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Final Rule, Rescission of Vocational Education Non-Discrimination Guidelines
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinds the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs. The Department also makes conforming amendments by removing cross-references to the Guidelines in its regulations. The Guidelines were developed and issued by HHS's predecessor, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), in 1
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From "Krazee" candy to comfy childcare, kids pitch business ideas at CCCC camp
SANFORD, North Carolina, July 23 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news:
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From "Krazee" candy to comfy childcare, kids pitch business ideas at CCCC camp
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SANFORD, N.C. -Coming up with feasible business plans is a challenge for adults, let alone middle schoolers.
But that was the adventure students took on at the Learning Entrepreneurship through Action and Play (LEAP) summer camp run by CCCC's Small Business Centers July 13-16.
At LEAP, students have four d
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GAO Report Finds Taxpayers Continue to Subsidize Poverty Wages at Walmart, Amazon, Other Large Corporations as Corporate Welfare Spikes Since 2020
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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GAO Report Finds Taxpayers Continue to Subsidize Poverty Wages at Walmart, Amazon, Other Large Corporations as Corporate Welfare Spikes Since 2020
According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, some of the largest and most profitable American corporations and their wealthy CE
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Gardner-Webb Alumna Shelby Putnam Combines History, Community and Storytelling at Carolina Theatre
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 22 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb Alumna Shelby Putnam Combines History, Community and Storytelling at Carolina Theatre
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The 2020 Graduate Credits GWU's Liberal Arts Education, Faculty Mentorship and Leadership Experiences for Helping Shape Her Career
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-On those rare occasions when Gardner-Webb University 2020 alumna Shelby Putnam catches a show at the historic Carolina Theatre in Greensbor
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Gardner-Webb University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in The Science of Reading
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 23 (TNSrep) -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb University Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in The Science of Reading
Elementary Education Program Achieves Top Marks in New Report from The National Council on Teacher Quality
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The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Gardner-Webb University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The
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Hyatt Strengthens Commercial Leadership in the All-Inclusive Segment with New Inclusive Collection Appointment
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt Strengthens Commercial Leadership in the All-Inclusive Segment with New Inclusive Collection Appointment
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Eduardo Schutte brings more than 30 years of hospitality, travel technology and distribution expertise to his new role as SVP, Commercial, Hyatt Inclusive Collection
CHICAGO (July 23, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced th
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ICYMI: DC Insider Michael Whatley Called the Police on Reporters TWICE in Two Weeks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: DC Insider Michael Whatley Called the Police on Reporters TWICE in Two Weeks
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DC insider Michael Whatley continues to be in the spotlight for calling the police on two reporters in the past few weeks. This comes after he has dodged reporter questions on his record of elevating a convicted child sex predator, pushing FEMA recommendations that benefit his stock portfolio, and having
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Jabari is Back, the Home Run Chase is On: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 24 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Jabari is Back, the Home Run Chase is On: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
Henry Raps Two Home Runs, Sermo Counters with Five, Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League
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MOORHEAD, Minn. - Welcome back, Jabari Henry. The league's all-time home run champ returned after missing more than six weeks (preface
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Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court
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Washington, D.C. -After court filings revealed that Nexstar Media Group stacked the board of TEGNA Inc. exclusively with its own current and former executives -despite a federal injunction ordering the two broadcast rivals to remain separate while their illegal $6.2
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Lander Field Hockey Coach Part of Team USA at World Cup
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, July 22 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Lander Field Hockey Coach Part of Team USA at World Cup
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While many coaches spend the summer preparing for their upcoming sports seasons, Lander University's head field hockey coach is competing in one of the sport's biggest competitions.
Robbert Schenk is a member of Team USA at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup, which began this week and continues through Aug. 1 in Schiedam, Netherlands. He wi
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Manna University Issues Commentary: Spiritual Formation Beyond the Classroom
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 24 -- Manna University issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by adjunct professor Julie Johnson:
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Spiritual Formation Beyond the Classroom
My response to a total stranger's disrespect in the supermarket shocked me. Although no harsh words were exchanged, I flounced through the checkout line with a surly attitude toward everyone around me, including the undeserving cashier. I knew my reaction was unreasonable. The slight wasn't personal. That
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Manna University President Serrano Issues Commentary: Why Mentorship Matters in Theological Education
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, July 23 -- Manna University issued the following statement on July 21, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano:
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Why Mentorship Matters in Theological Education
One of the few undergraduate courses that I still get to teach at Manna University is Mentoring and Coaching. Almost every undergraduate student takes the course, which means I get the opportunity to connect with nearly every student who journeys through our university.
One of the things I tell studen
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Md. A.G. Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general and governors to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds - specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds - to coe
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Montana State's Community Design Center marks 50 years of empathetic architecture
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 23 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State's Community Design Center marks 50 years of empathetic architecture
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BOZEMAN -Inspired architecture breathes new life into small towns across Montana. Laying the groundwork in nearly every corner of the state is Montana State University's student-run Community Design Center, which marks its 50th anniversary this year.
Whether it's a Boys and Girls Club in Sidney, a downtown revitalization
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N.C. Insurance Dept.: Virginia Man Faces Insurance Fraud, Related Charges in Wake County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Virginia man faces insurance fraud, related charges in Wake County
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of Matthew Stewart Edwards, 35, of 10404 Morning Dew Lane, Mechanicsville, Virginia. Edwards was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.
Special agents with
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N.C. Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, State Leaders Commend Child Care and Early Education Investments in State Budget
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release:
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NC Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, State Leaders Commend Child Care and Early Education Investments in State Budget
Budget Investments Make North Carolina First in the Nation to Set a Floor for Child Care Subsidy Reimbursement Rates
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Leaders from the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations appla
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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AG Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
Co-Leads Coalition Suit Against Unlawful Conditions on Counterterrorism and Other Funds
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal c
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Nation's leaders honor the fallen during dignified transfer
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Nation's leaders honor the fallen during dignified transfer
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DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware -
President Donald J. Trump; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth; Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and others attended a dignified transfer July 22 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to honor four soldiers killed in the U.S. Central Command
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Nation's Leaders Honor the Fallen During Dignified Transfer
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Nation's Leaders Honor the Fallen During Dignified Transfer
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President Donald J. Trump; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth; Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and others attended a dignified transfer today to honor four soldiers killed in the U.S. Central Command region.
The deaths are related to Iranian aggression.
Army 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, was ki
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National Nurses United, UE Local 150, community activists say North Carolina's 'A.I. Strategic Roadmap' falls short
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United, UE Local 150, community activists say North Carolina's 'A.I. Strategic Roadmap' falls short
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National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States, will host a press conference on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C., to call on the state to impleme
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Navy Nurse Awarded for Pediatric Trauma Care Research, Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Navy Nurse Awarded for Pediatric Trauma Care Research, Improvements
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A nurse assigned to the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune in North Carolina is being recognized for her research and process improvement efforts in pediatric trauma care.
Navy Cmdr. Emily Latimer, an emergency clinical nurse specialist, was recently awarded the Defense Health Agency Nursing Award for Evidence-Based Practice. Latimer spearh
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NCCU Hosts All-Boards Meeting, July 28
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 23 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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NCCU Hosts All-Boards Meeting, July 28
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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will host an orientation and a retreat for its Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, Foundation Board and Real Estate Foundation on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. The session will take place at Research Triangle International, located at 3040 E. Cornwallis Rd., in Research Triangle Park
The agend
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NEW OP-ED: "Whatley Is A Duke [Energy] Shareholder, Getting Rich Off The High Rates He Lobbied For"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW OP-ED: "Whatley Is A Duke [Energy] Shareholder, Getting Rich Off The High Rates He Lobbied For"
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NC Voices: " He has refused to denounce the upcoming rate hikes that will hurt working families and spike his stock value...He'd rather quietly profit than stand up for North Carolina families.."
As families across North Carolina struggle with rising summer energy bills and face Duke En
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New public charge policy will create fear, confusion, and barriers for immigrant families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The North Carolina Justice Center posted the following news release:
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New public charge policy will create fear, confusion, and barriers for immigrant families
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RALEIGH (July 22, 2026) - The North Carolina Justice Center condemns the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the clear and specific 2022 public charge guidance and replace it with a broad, undefined grant of "discretion" that allows immigration off
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Now We Know Why Sarah Stevens Won't Give Up Harvey West's Money
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Now We Know Why Sarah Stevens Won't Give Up Harvey West's Money
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Sarah Stevens knows that her support from convicted child predator Harvey West is a problem for her campaign. She went so far as to lie and say she didn't know him, despite proof showing otherwise. But despite all that, she stubbornly refuses to give up the major donation she raised from him. And now we know why; she cannot
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NSF Awards N.C. A&T, Partners $160M to Build Sustainable Bioeconomy in Rural Communities
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 23 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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NSF Awards N.C. A&T, Partners $160M to Build Sustainable Bioeconomy in Rural Communities
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 23, 2026) -A North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University team is a part of the National Science Foundation Biobased Rural Innovation for Domestic Growth and Economic Security (NSF BRIDGES) Engine that will receive up to $160 millio
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections
The Trump Administration's decision to withhold homeland security funding threatens public safety and critical emergency preparedness work happening across the Commonwealth.
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Today, Governor Jos
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Piedmont Community College Partners With Western Carolina University for Transfer Agreement
ROXBORO, North Carolina, July 24 -- Piedmont Community College issued the following news:
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PCC Partners with Western Carolina University for Transfer Agreement
Through a new partnership with Western Carolina University (WCU), Piedmont Community College (PCC) is expanding opportunities for Emergency Medical Science graduates to seamlessly transfer credits and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care.
"It's exciting to expand the pathways available to our EMS students and cr
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
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Firm hires 74 experienced revenue producers in 2Q26, bringing year-to-date total to 124
ATLANTA, July 23, 2026 - Pinna
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R.I. A.G. Neronha Co-Leads Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Conditions on Critical Emergency Grants
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to stop unlawful conditions on critical emergency grants
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose un
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Ranking Member Don Davis Opening Statement at Sports Event Contracts Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Don Davis Opening Statement at Sports Event Contracts Hearing
Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Ranking Member Don Davis (NC-01) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled "E
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Rep. Foushee Introduces Slow Down Act to Target Repeat and Extreme Speeding
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee Introduces Slow Down Act to Target Repeat and Extreme Speeding
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 23, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Slow Down Act, legislation designed to provide further federal assistance to states looking to establish and strengthen programs targeting drivers who repeatedly or severely exceed speed limits.
"When someone repeatedly
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Reps. Foushee, Lee, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act to Increase Transparency and Combat Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Foushee, Lee, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act to Increase Transparency and Combat Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 23, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC-04), Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-09) introduced the bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, legislation to establish transparency
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State Board Selects Monty Sullivan to Lead N.C. Community Colleges
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 24 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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State Board selects Monty Sullivan to lead NC Community Colleges
Higher education leader, who transformed Louisiana's community college system, would oversee 58 colleges serving 600,000 students. The nomination now goes to the General Assembly.
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The State Board of Community Colleges selected Dr. Monty Sullivan to lead the North Carolina Community College System, choosing a leader wh
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TFAS Announces Seven Recipients of 2026-27 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news:
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TFAS Announces Seven Recipients of 2026-27 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship
The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is pleased to announce the 2026-27 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship recipients. The Fellows are Frannie Block of The Free Press, Faith Bottum, Rago '21, and Mary Julia Koch of The Wall Street Journal, Gilbert Guerra '20 and Grayson Logue '24 of The Dispatch, John Sailer of the Manhattan Instit
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Tillis, Coons Renew Call for Release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Tillis, Coons Renew Call for Release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, led a group of seven Senators urging for the immediate release of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu on the third anniversary of his arrest and released the following statement:
"This week marks three years since Azerba
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Transforming healthcare starts by meeting people where they are
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Transforming healthcare starts by meeting people where they are
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The future of healthcare will not be defined only by what happens inside the walls of a hospital or clinic. It will be defined by how well we understand the lives of the people we serve-and how intentionally we redesign care around their needs.
That is what transformation means to me: focused work that moves good ideas i
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UNC Charlotte bioinformatics and genomics expert shares insights on the cyclosporiasis outbreak
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 22 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte bioinformatics and genomics expert shares insights on the cyclosporiasis outbreak
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As federal and state health officials continue investigating one of the nation's largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreaks, questions remain about how the parasite spreads, why identifying contaminated food sources is so challenging and what advances in genomics and bi
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UNCW Swimmers Leverage Coast for Competitive Edge
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, July 23 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news:
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UNCW Swimmers Leverage Coast for Competitive Edge
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Just before sunrise on a warm June morning, the UNCW swimming and diving team slipped into the waters of Banks Channel near Wrightsville Beach. The swimmers set off around the Causeway Drive Bridge, their first lap marking the start of a day of training. A few minutes later, a pod of dolphins surfaced behind them.
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
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(Washington, D.C., July 23, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broad
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Virginia State University Welcomes New Dean To Lead The College Of Education
ETTRICK, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Welcomes New Dean To Lead The College Of Education
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Dr. Gerrelyn Patterson brings more than 25 years of experience preparing teachers, developing academic programs, and empowering future education leaders.
Virginia State University has appointed Dr. Gerrelyn Patterson as Dean of the College of Education. Dr. Patterson brings more than 25 years of experience in P-12 and higher
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Volleyball Standout Avery Jolley Repeats as Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 23 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Volleyball Standout Avery Jolley Repeats as Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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HIGHLIGHTS
* The Knoxville, Tennessee, resident is the first back-to-back female scholar winner since 2005-07, and the Eagles' first back-to-back winner.
* Other honors for Jolley included the 2025 Big South Volleyball Player of the Year and the Big South Christenberry Award winner for Academic Excellence. She gradua
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Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Beaufort County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- 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 Beaufort County
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An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Beaufort 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 access
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Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Dare County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- 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 Dare County
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An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state recreational water quality 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
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