News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
American Trucking Associations: Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
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Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the finals of the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships, which are being held this year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
These annual competitions date back to 193
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Army Reserve engineers train across multiple missions during Exercise Northern Strike
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve engineers train across multiple missions during Exercise Northern Strike
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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -
Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to two engineering companies spent the first week of Exercise Northern Strike 26-2, Aug. 1-7, moving between water operations, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training, live demolitions and preparations for urban operations at
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Successful Resolution of FOIA Lawsuit Against Arkansas Board of Corrections
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Successful Resolution of FOIA Lawsuit Against Arkansas Board of Corrections
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#Griffin: 'The Freedom of Information Act serves an essential role in preserving public confidence in our institutions, and I will continue to defend it whenever necessary.'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after a Pulaski Count
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
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August 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Food Bank For New York City in the Bronx as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hick
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Baldwin, Blumenthal Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin Rescind Cancelation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Blumenthal Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin Rescind Cancelation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 28 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Depart
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Clark MFA inspires artists to become 'creative entrepreneurs'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark MFA inspires artists to become 'creative entrepreneurs'
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#'This is where I belong. Right here.'
Dynell Bonner is an Army veteran from Hawaii who is most comfortable with a camera in his hand and a story to tell.
Dena Jones, from North Carolina, is a mixed-media artist who welcomes having her work critiqued from her "blind side."
Anneli Skaar runs a book art studio in coastal Maine and is wary abo
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Class of 2030 arrives on the Wake Forest campus
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Class of 2030 arrives on the Wake Forest campus
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Wake Forest University will welcome more than 1,590 first-year students this year. Many will arrive on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
What to know about the Class of 2030:
* The incoming class represents 42 states and the District of Columbia.
* N.C. students will represent about 18% of the Class of 2030, up from 16.2% last year.
* Wake Forest had a r
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces GATE Act to Protect U.S. National Laboratories from Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces GATE Act to Protect U.S. National Laboratories from Foreign Adversaries
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Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the Guarding American Technology from Exploitation (GATE) Act, legislation to strengthen security at U.S. National Laboratories by restricting access for nationals of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. The legislation is the
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Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Resolution Honoring Shelby as Permanent Home of American Legion World Series, Recognizing 100 Years
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Resolution Honoring Shelby as Permanent Home of American Legion World Series, Recognizing 100 Years
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.Res. 1482, the American Legion World Series Resolution, which recognizes 100 years of American Legion Baseball and the American Legion World Series and honors Shelby, North Carolina for ser
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Congressmen Davis and Finstad Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give States Flexibility to Respond to Local Employment Needs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressmen Davis and Finstad Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Give States Flexibility to Respond to Local Employment Needs
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced the H.R. 10085, Lifelong Learning Act, which would update the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to distribute additional resources to workforce training programs that addres
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Drought improves for much of North Carolina, but not all
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Drought improves for much of North Carolina, but not all
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The recent rainy trend continued in many parts of North Carolina last week, further improving drought conditions. However, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday, parts of the state remain in severe to extreme drought.
Western Brunswick County is continuing to experience exce
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DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security
Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, the critical program remains under constant threat as Republican Senate candidates are backing efforts to disrupt and dismantle the program. Across the country, GOP candidates are on the record supporting the GOP's "backdoor for privatizing Social
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Demanding HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety and Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Demanding HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety and Care
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August 14, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), along with 26 of their Democratic Senate colleag
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Duke Energy Gave Incorrect Residential Rate Increase; Families to Pay 9.3% More, Not 6.8%
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Gave Incorrect Residential Rate Increase; Families to Pay 9.3% More, Not 6.8%
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RALEIGH -Duke Energy Progress claimed in rate case hearings this week that its residential ratepayers would pay about 6.8% more over the next two years. That testimony was incorrect. Duke Energy Progress residential households will actually pay about 9.3% more over the next two yea
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: David Smith Selected for NASA NIAC Fellowship
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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David Smith Selected for NASA NIAC Fellowship
Award will support the pursuit of robotically assembled metamaterials in space for radar systems enabling long-range situational awareness.
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Duke Engineering's David Smith, the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been selected as a 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) fellow.
One
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EPA Marks Two Cleanup Milestones and Announces Public Meeting for the Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa, NC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Marks Two Cleanup Milestones and Announces Public Meeting for the Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa, NC
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NAVASSA, N.C. (August 14, 2026) -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announced two major milestones in the ongoing cleanup and revitalization efforts at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund Site located on North Navassa Road in Navassa, North Carolina. Public Comm
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Faculty Earn $113.3M in Research Funding for FY26, Pushing 5-Year Total Past Half Billion
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Faculty Earn $113.3M in Research Funding for FY26, Pushing 5-Year Total Past Half Billion
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Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., uses hyperspectral imaging to capture spectral signatures that can indicate stress and collect a range of biochemical data. This data will be used to develop models to predict health, yields, survivability and potential of cold-resistant lettuce v
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Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience actions
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Flood Resiliency Blueprint releases final Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy, identifying 33 priority flood resilience actions
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The NC Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint program released the Tar-Pamlico River Basin Action Strategy (RBAS), a comprehensive framework designed to guide long-term flood resilience planning and
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Gardner-Webb and Aramark Introduce New Campus Dining Locations
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb and Aramark Introduce New Campus Dining Locations
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#Bo's Bagels, Zoca, The Dawg House and BYTE Coolers Expand Campus Dining Options
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University in partnership with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, will welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus this fall with four new dining options designed to expand food offerings and enhance the campu
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Here's What's New At CNU
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news wrap up:
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Here's What's New At CNU
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Pull up a new courtyard seat and learn about the latest additions and innovations around campus as the academic year gets underway!
Rock on, Captains
The Great Lawn will always be a campus fav on a sunny day, but there's a new spot that might give it friendly competition. Comfortable rocking chairs now line the courtyard between Luter School of Business and
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Hudson Helps Secure New Verizon Cell Service Near Moore County Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson Helps Secure New Verizon Cell Service Near Moore County Airport
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SOUTHERN PINES, NC -U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, announced Verizon has activated a new cell site near Moore County Airport, improving service for Verizon customers in the surrounding area.
"Folks in Moore County have told
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ICYMI: Senate Rankings - 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Senate Rankings: 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill]
In case you missed it, new reporting in The Hill is highlighting how Democrats are "increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate," with as many as eight Republican-held seats - including North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas - looking incre
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Johnson Outlines Student Success, Academic Excellence and R1 Priorities During Fall Faculty Planning Conference
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Johnson Outlines Student Success, Academic Excellence and R1 Priorities During Fall Faculty Planning Conference
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Florida A&M University President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., outlined a forward-looking vision centered on student success, academic excellence, faculty investment and institutional accountability during a fireside chat at the Fall Faculty
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KFF: Analysis - At Least 37 States Have Medicaid State Directed Payments for Hospital Services That Could Be Reduced by the 2025 Reconciliation Law Limits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 15 (TNSrep) -- KFF, an organization that says it is an independent source of health policy analysis, polling and in-depth news coverage, issued the following news release:
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Analysis: At Least 37 States Have Medicaid State Directed Payments for Hospital Services That Could Be Reduced by the 2025 Reconciliation Law Limits
States with the Biggest Potential Reductions in Medicaid Payments to Hospitals Include California, Illinois, Kentucky, Texas, North Caroli
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L.K. Mondrey Named Virginia Tech's Natural Resources Youth Education Extension Specialist
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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L.K. Mondrey named Virginia Tech's natural resources youth education Extension specialist
New statewide role will expand hands-on natural resources education and leadership opportunities for youth across the commonwealth.
By Max Esterhuizen
L.K. Mondrey has been named Virginia Tech's natural resources youth education Extension specialist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
In this new statewid
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ":
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
August 12
* Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Opens to the Public
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* President Oaks Will Dedicate the Belo H
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Mildew disease confirmed on cucumbers in Branch and St. Joseph counties
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Mildew disease confirmed on cucumbers in Branch and St. Joseph counties
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Downy mildew disease on cucumber plants in a commercial planting that had received downy mildew fungicide sprays has been verified in Branch and St. Joseph counties on Aug. 12, 2026, which is seven weeks later than last year. These counties are in southern Michigan. Results were con
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Nakia C. Davis '01 Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Nakia C. Davis '01 Appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
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North Carolina Central University School of Law Dean Joseph K. Grant has appointed Professor Nakia Davis as associate dean for academic affairs
Davis, who joined the law school faculty in 2006, previously served as associate dean of clinical legal education and experiential learning. In her new role, she will oversee the law
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NCCU on the Rise With Anticipated Historic Class
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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NCCU on the Rise With Anticipated Historic Class
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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is building on its enrollment momentum for fall 2026, with estimated double-digit percentage increases among new first-year, transfer, second-degree, online and graduate and professional students.
Compared with fall 2025 census data, highlights include:
* 15% increase in new undergraduate student
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NCGOP Announces Republican Nominee for NC House District 117
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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NCGOP Announces Republican Nominee for NC House District 117
The North Carolina Republican Party today announced Chelsea Walsh as the Republican nominee to fill the ballot vacancy in North Carolina House District 117.
The vacancy was created after current State Representative Jennifer Balkcom was selected as the Republican nominee for North Carolina's 11th Congres
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North Carolina Man Sentenced for Cyber Extortion Scheme that Targeted International Technology Company in D.C.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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North Carolina Man Sentenced for Cyber Extortion Scheme that Targeted International Technology Company in D.C.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cameron Curry, 27, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for carrying out an extensive cyber extortion scheme against a D.C.-based international technology company, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris P
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Ohio Dominican Welcomes David Cannon as Chief Financial Officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- Ohio Dominican University issued the following news:
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Ohio Dominican Welcomes David Cannon as Chief Financial Officer
Ohio Dominican University is pleased to welcome David Cannon as its new chief financial officer.
A Columbus native and former ODU student, Cannon said the opportunity to return to Ohio Dominican felt like a natural fit after years of serving colleges and universities across the country in interim leadership roles.
"I knew right away that was w
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Old Dominion University Board of Visitors Reaffirms Executive Officers Through 2028
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
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Old Dominion University Board of Visitors Reaffirms Executive Officers Through 2028
At a pivotal moment of transformative achievement and rapid expansion for Old Dominion University, steadfast vision and strong governance remain the cornerstone of progress and success. Reaffirming the institution's long-term strategic trajectory of excellence and impact, the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors has ann
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Pacific Legal Foundation: North Carolina reins in agency power, opens door to more housing
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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North Carolina reins in agency power, opens door to more housing
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Raleigh, North Carolina; August 14, 2026: Governor Josh Stein signed the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026 into law on Tuesday, requiring North Carolina courts to independently review state agencies' rule interpretations instead of deferring to the agencies' interpretations. The law also eliminates local
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Continues Partnership with 23XI Racing in Multi-Year Renewal
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 [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 Continues Partnership with 23XI Racing in Multi-Year Renewal
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Extended relationship to feature additional NASCAR Cup Series races with Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team
Huntersville, N.C., Aug. 14, 2026 -23XI Raci
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Prevent late blight on tomatoes
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Prevent late blight on tomatoes
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Late blight (clonal lineage/genotype US-23) on potatoes was discovered in St. Joseph County in southwest Michigan and confirmed by a private consultant on Aug. 12, 2026. Late blight is a disease that most commonly affects potatoes, but can affect tomatoes when the weather is cool, rainy and humid.
The late blight pathoge
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Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Reduce Medical Waste and Advance Sustainability in Health Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee Introduces Legislation to Reduce Medical Waste and Advance Sustainability in Health Care
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DURHAM, NC -Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Sustainable Hospitals Act, legislation directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study whether certain medical devices currently designated for single use could be safely reprocessed and
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STATEMENT: On the 91st Anniversary of Social Security, Michael Whatley's Toxic Agenda Threatens It
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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STATEMENT: On the 91st Anniversary of Social Security, Michael Whatley's Toxic Agenda Threatens It
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To mark the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act becoming law, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement:
"North Carolina seniors have worked hard and paid into Social Security their whole lives but DC insider Michael Whatley and his Washington Republican allies
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Steve Bannon on Whatley: "No Energy & The Grassroots Hate Him"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Steve Bannon on Whatley: "No Energy & The Grassroots Hate Him"
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Steve Bannon is once again calling out Michael Whatley for lacking enthusiasm from the Republican base after proving that he's a DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist who repeatedly puts his own political and financial gain over North Carolina families.
Steve Bannon: "No energy and the grassroots hate him."
Bannon has slammed Wh
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Students Who Graduated in 4 Years or Less (30 to Graduate)
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Students Who Graduated in 4 Years or Less (30 to Graduate)
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30 to Graduate is a Millersville University initiative that promotes the importance of graduating in four years and provides students with pathways to make it happen. During each academic year, MU students striving to graduate in four years should aim to complete 30 credits, helping them to reach the 120-credit requirement for an undergr
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Syracuse University: Chancellor Haynie, Falk College Dean Jordan Named to National Athletics Leadership Roles
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Chancellor Haynie, Falk College Dean Jordan Named to National Athletics Leadership Roles
J. Michael Haynie was appointed to the ACC's Board of Directors, while Jeremy Jordan will serve as vice chair of the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions.
John Boccacino
Two Syracuse University leaders have been tapped for national roles in college athletics governance. Chancellor J. Michael Haynie will serve on the
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U.S. Senator Cotton Joins Attorney General Griffin, Governor Sanders to Announce Support of STOP FRAUD Medicaid Act
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Cotton Joins Attorney General Griffin, Governor Sanders to Announce Support of STOP FRAUD Medicaid Act
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#Griffin: 'Together, we are protecting taxpayers, preserving program integrity, and ensuring that public benefits remain available for those who qualify for and depend upon them'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after hosti
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UNC Charlotte opens academic year with major momentum, bold goals and expanding opportunities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte opens academic year with major momentum, bold goals and expanding opportunities
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UNC Charlotte opened the 2026-27 academic year at University Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 13, where Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber, Provost Jennifer Troyer and Vice Chancellor for Research John Daniels outlined record achievements, strategic priorities and new opportunities
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UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Adds New Patient Beds to Meet Demand for Care
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Adds New Patient Beds to Meet Demand for Care
Expansion Increases Capacity, Reducing Patient Wait Times
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UNC Health Rex Holly Springs is expanding its capacity to serve one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities. The hospital is opening a new patient care unit on its seventh floor to meet growing demand for inpatient and emergenc
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UNCG Nanoscience Faculty and Students Inspire Future STEM Leaders
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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UNCG Nanoscience Faculty and Students Inspire Future STEM Leaders
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Community outreach at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), an academic unit shared by UNC Greensboro and N.C. A&T State University, goes beyond highlighting its advanced research facilities.
Through STEM education programs, laboratory tours, and hands-on learning experiences, JSN
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University of Arkansas: Planning for the Day America Exhausts Its Supply of Phosphorus
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Planning for the Day America Exhausts Its Supply of Phosphorus
The United States could exhaust its domestic phosphorus supply within 40 years. Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia already depend on imports from China and Morocco to meet their needs. Without phosphorus, crops cannot grow -- and without a reliable supply of the mineral, the world's food supply is at risk.
"You talk to any farmer
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Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative announces $20.5M in new grants to 49 institutions across the country
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative announces $20.5M in new grants to 49 institutions across the country
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With support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Wake Forest University's Educating Character Initiative (ECI) has awarded $20.5 million in Institutional Impact Grants to 44 projects directly impacting 49 colleges and universities. Each institution will undertake a long-term initiative to a
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