News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
Accomplished professor, leader and participant in the arts promoted to assistant dean of Tusculum's Humanities Division
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Accomplished professor, leader and participant in the arts promoted to assistant dean of Tusculum's Humanities Division
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GREENEVILLE - An accomplished professor and leader with a breadth and depth of experience teaching English, theater and communication and practical experience in those fields has been promoted to assistant dean of the Humanities Division at Tusculum University.
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Americans for Tax Reform: North Carolina Ends Mandatory Parking Minimums for New Developments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian:
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North Carolina Ends Mandatory Parking Minimums for New Developments
North Carolina faces a shortage of housing in many parts of the state, but new legislation enacted this summer will help address that challenge. On July 7th, Governor Josh Stein signed HB 162 into law, which would ban local governments from instituting mandatory minimum parking space requirements for new
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Army Reserve career counselors support Soldiers during WAREX 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve career counselors support Soldiers during WAREX 26
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FORT MCCOY, Wis. - Retention and career counselors from the 8th Battalion Army Reserve Careers Group and 86th Training Division are assisting Soldiers with professional progression during the large-scale warrior exercise WAREX 2026.
"We are approaching units in the field to see Soldiers in need of extensions or reenlistment,"
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As Gas Prices Soar, Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Reaps "Banner Profits" & Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As Gas Prices Soar, Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Reaps "Banner Profits" & Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran
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As North Carolina families face sky high gas prices from the Iran War and "feel the pinch," DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is financially profiting from his oil and gas stocks while urging to "stay the course" in Iran. As Big Oil companies are bring
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly tox
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financial's (OppFi) applicatio
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
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Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire and mer
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER
Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 18 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB),
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Rese
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in North Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in North Carolina Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region
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From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in North Carolina were 251,507, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 212,979, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Co
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Breaking: Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Breaking: Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for possibl
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments on Aug. 7, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of eight Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Rashida Adams, to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Denise Hippach to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six; David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Lauri Damrell to the Third Distri
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Community Celebration Marks Completion of Engineering and Medical Engagements at Igam Barracks During Tamiok Strike 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Community Celebration Marks Completion of Engineering and Medical Engagements at Igam Barracks During Tamiok Strike 26
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LAE, Papua New Guinea - A closing ceremony at Igam Barracks Primary School marked the completion of the Engineer Civic Action Project (ENCAP) and health engagement, highlighting both tangible improvements and the strengthened relationship between U.S. Army Soldiers, the Pap
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Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Race Raters Shift Four Senate Races Toward Democrats as Momentum Builds for Democrats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Race Raters Shift FOUR Senate Races Toward Democrats as Momentum Builds for Democrats
Analysts at Inside Elections shift Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, and Texas Senate races toward Democrats, citing toxic GOP agenda and flawed Republican candidates
With less than 90 days to go until the midterm elections, Republicans are losing ground across the country as Democrats co
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DNC: In the States - Trump and Republicans Admit They Take Care of Their Billionaire Friends While American Families Struggle To Afford Living
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Trump and Republicans Admit They Take Care of Their Billionaire Friends While American Families Struggle To Afford Living
This week, Donald Trump and Republicans admitted that they are taking care of their billionaire friends while families across the country are struggling to pay for groceries, healthcare, gas, and rent.
Since taking back the majority, Trump and R
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Duke Energy Florida, Sea Turtle Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Return to Treasure Island to Mark Progress in Protecting Hatchlings
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Duke Energy Florida, Sea Turtle Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Return to Treasure Island to Mark Progress in Protecting Hatchlings
* Partners gathered on Sunset Beach where turtle-friendly amber lighting was first piloted in 2021
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida, Sea Turtle Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium returned to Treasure Island last week to review p
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Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure
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The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026.
Faculty members and researchers approved for pro
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FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. -The FAA today announced the opening of Asheville Regional Airport's (AVL) new 121-foot air traffic control tower, which replaces the old facility built in 1961. The new facility provides controllers with a modern workspace to support growing a
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Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - Status & Issues in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on July 29, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Leasing Program Status ... 1
Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3
P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4
Selected Issues for Congress ... 4
Issues Relate
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HBC4Us Commissioners Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing HBCU Athletics at Summer Meeting in Washington, D.C.
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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HBC4Us Commissioners Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing HBCU Athletics at Summer Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 7, 2026) -Commissioners representing the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) athletic conferences gathered in Washington, D.C., for the HBC4Us Summer Meeting to reaffirm their collective commitment t
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ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Stumps for Laurie Buckhout in Old North State
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Stumps for Laurie Buckhout in The Old North State
In case you missed it, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited the Old North State this week to support retired Army Colonel and NC-01 Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout, who's running to defeat do-nothing Don Davis this November.
During his visit, the Speaker slammed Davis's radical party:
"We're in a contrast el
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Lifepoint Health: Private equity joint venture hospitals
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Lifepoint Health: Private equity joint venture hospitals
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Private equity's expansion into healthcare is increasingly happening through joint ventures with nonprofit health systems rather than traditional acquisitions. Our recent report, Private equity's joint venture takeover of nonprofit healthcare, examines this growing ownership model and the questions it raises for p
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Livingston to lead Faculty Senate, Cannon continues chairing Staff Council
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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Livingston to lead Faculty Senate, Cannon continues chairing Staff Council
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Columbus State University's Faculty Senate begins the 2026-27 academic year with Dr. Judith Livingston serving as its executive officer, and Katherine Cannon, GCPCA continues to chair the Staff Council for a second consecutive year.
Livingston, Faculty Senate
Livingston will serve as the Faculty Senate's executive officer. The
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Meredith Student's Summer Project Expands N.C. Women's Oral History Collection
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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Meredith Student's Summer Project Expands N.C. Women's Oral History Collection
History major Kaysha Kovadia spent her summer expanding the North Carolina Women's Oral History Collection by interviewing women from the Triangle's South Asian community.
The North Carolina Women's Oral History Collection is a collaboration of Meredith's history program and Carlyle Campbell Library. The collection includes nearly
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N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley and Law Enforcement Officials Call Out Roy Cooper's Soft on Crime Record in Craven County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 8 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Michael Whatley and Law Enforcement Officials Call Out Roy Cooper's Soft on Crime Record in Craven County
CRAVEN COUNTY - Today, Michael Whatley, local sheriffs, and local elected leaders hosted a press conference to discuss why law enforcement organizations are backing Whatley's campaign. Topics included Governor Cooper's tragic decision to prematurely release viole
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NPB Highlights School Nutrition Strategies at National Conference
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Peanut Board issued the following news:
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NPB Highlights School Nutrition Strategies at National Conference
The National Peanut Board (NPB) continues to remove barriers to peanut consumption by empowering K-12 foodservice professionals to serve more peanuts in more ways. That mission took center stage at the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference (SNA ANC), held July 13-15 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Perseverance, resilience, and hope: CCCC celebrates summer graduates
SANFORD, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news:
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Perseverance, resilience, and hope: CCCC celebrates summer graduates
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SANFORD, N.C. -To earn her Cosmetology diploma, Peyton Burgess completed 1,500 hours of training -and spent more time working with mannequin heads than she had ever imagined.
"Those 1,500 hours taught me that success does not come easy and it definitely isn't about getting everything right the first time," said Burgess
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Save the Children Urges Administration to Preserve the Core Promise of Head Start While Pursuing Practical Improvements
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 8 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Save the Children Urges Administration to Preserve the Core Promise of Head Start While Pursuing Practical Improvements
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Save the Children and its political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), today expressed concern that the Admi
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Senator Coons, Tillis, Introduce Legislation to Further Protect Law Enforcement After Targeted Shootings of Officers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Senator Coons, Tillis, introduce legislation to further protect law enforcement after targeted shootings of officers
Introduction follows killing of Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook in Delaware last December
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), today introduced the Protect and Serve Act of 2026 to deter
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Supporting the surge: Fort Hunter Liggett at its best
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Supporting the surge: Fort Hunter Liggett at its best
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - Thousands of Soldiers descend each summer to Fort Hunter Liggett from all around the nation to validate their readiness across complex command structures, pitting their skills directly against opposing forces (OPFOR). The sleepy rural road leading to the installation is now like Highway 101 with a steady str
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Transition to Provost Model Advances Academic Innovation at William Peace University
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 8 -- William Peace University issued the following news:
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Transition to Provost Model Advances Academic Innovation at William Peace University
William Peace University has changed the title of vice president for academic programs to provost, signaling a larger trend of academic growth and momentum at Peace. Dr. Lynda Szymanski, who has served as the University's chief academic officer since 2022, will hold the title of provost. The change reflects Peace's co
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Trump Reportedly Weighing Executive Order on Vaccines, Autism
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news:
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Trump Reportedly Weighing Executive Order on Vaccines, Autism
The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order addressing the childhood vaccine schedule, autism research, and parental choice. Unnamed sources told Reuters that the order could come as soon as next wee
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WHAT NORTH CAROLINIANS ARE WATCHING & READING: Michael Whatley Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator Despite Concerns From His Own Party
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WHAT NORTH CAROLINIANS ARE WATCHING & READING: Michael Whatley Elevated A Convicted Child Sex Predator Despite Concerns From His Own Party
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"Republican officials told Cardinal & Pine that they warned party leadership, including current US Senate candidate Michael Whatley, that Harvey West Jr., a convicted sex offender, should not hold leadership roles or host fundraisers."
DC insider and
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
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JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center.
"The white coat
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White House Sent 21 Nominations Sent to Senate on Aug. 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Aug. 7, 2026, the nominations of 21 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Leslie Becera, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation.
Justin Bytheway, of Utah, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Tonga.
Marc Dillard, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counsel
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White House: Fraud.gov - Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Fraud.gov: Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are waging war on the fraudsters and scammers who have looted hardworking Americans for far too long.
Today, that war becomes fully transparent at fraud.gov -- a new website where Americans can track every action, every takedown, and every dollar recovered as part of the unrelenting eff
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With ARPA-H Award, UC San Diego Engineers will Develop a Soft, Autonomous Robot for Stroke Care
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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With ARPA-H Award, UC San Diego Engineers will Develop a Soft, Autonomous Robot for Stroke Care
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Key Takeaways
* Only 12% of stroke patients eligible for a thrombectomy are able to access this treatment, due to distance from a specialized hospital with highly trained surgeons.
* With up to $22.9M from ARPA-H, engineers at UC San Diego will lead development of a soft robot that
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