Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors

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9/9 Native South Art Show Returns to UNCP for Fifth Year
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * 9/9 Native South Art Show Returns to UNCP for Fifth Year * Native artists from across the Southeast will bring their work and perspectives to UNC Pembroke this fall for the fifth annual Nine-Nine Native South Art Show, presented by the Museum of the Southeast American Indian. The juried exhibition opens with a public reception on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in histo  more
An Obie Legacy Takes Flight
OBERLIN, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * An Obie Legacy Takes Flight * It's a story as old as time: The strong woman, often a wife, plays a critical but largely unrecognized role behind a famous man. But in the case of Katharine Wright Class of 1898, it's the strong sister behind her two famous older brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, who launched the world's first successful powered flight in 1903. For many years, Katharine Wright was a   more
Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to cr  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
As first-time students move in, Wingate expects a sizable freshman class
WINGATE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Wingate University posted the following news: * * * As first-time students move in, Wingate expects a sizable freshman class * #By Chuck Gordon Thanks to a boost from North Carolina students, Wingate University is expecting a large group of first-year students as the new school year approaches. Move-in for first-time students kicked off this morning, with freshmen and transfers expected to number around 1,025. Of those, 62 percent, or 640, were expected   more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
Chief Deputy Jackie Obusek Set to Retire From N.C. Insurance Dept.
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release: * * * Chief Deputy Jackie Obusek set to retire from Department of Insurance North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the upcoming retirement of a longtime department leader who is recognized as one of the nation's top insurance regulators. Chief Deputy Commissioner Jackie Obusek will step down, effective Oct. 1. Obusek's 30-year tenure will end a career d  more
DC Insider Michael Whatley RUNS AWAY When Asked How He Would Lower Costs For Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * DC Insider Michael Whatley RUNS AWAY When Asked How He Would Lower Costs For Families * In new reporting from WRAL, DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley was asked by a reporter how he would make life more affordable for North Carolinians - but Whatley ran away and refused to answer. He also hasn't shared any plans for how he would lower costs for families in the U.S. Senate. W  more
Defending Champion Fayetteville State Tops 2026 CIAA Volleyball Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Defending Champion Fayetteville State Tops 2026 CIAA Volleyball Predicted Order of Finish * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 17, 2026) \- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) announces the 2026 Preseason All-CIAA Volleyball Team and Predicted Order of Finish, as voted on by the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. Defending CIAA cha  more
Duke Engineering Receives Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Grant to Expand Community Impact
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Duke Engineering Receives Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Grant to Expand Community Impact The $450,000 grant will support projects that empower teachers, inspire young learners, and build new connections between universities and local communities. - Duke Engineering's Community-Based Innovation (CBI) program has received a new three-year, $450,000 grant from the Mary Duke Biddle Foun  more
FSU: CEO of N.C. Convenience Store Chain to Receive Recent Alumni Achievement Award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news: * * * CEO of N.C. convenience store chain to receive Recent Alumni Achievement Award Cody Lewis still touts a transformative trip to Omaha, Nebraska, as an undergraduate student in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University. Lewis and classmates visited Berkshire Hathaway, the Fortune 500 conglomerate of legendary investor Warren Buffett. "I got to pick his  more
Georgia State Names Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Names Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands The Georgia State University School of Music has named T. Devin Reid (M.Mu. '15) as director of athletic bands and associate director of bands, effective fall 2026. Reid has held both positions on an interim basis since June 2025, and the appointment makes his leadership permanent. In these roles, Reid leads the Panther Band, condu  more
Governor Stein Vetoes House Bill 377
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Vetoes House Bill 377 * Today Governor Stein vetoed House Bill 377. Governor Stein made the following statement on vetoing House Bill 377: "This bill would have a chilling effect on judicial independence by giving the Chief Justice authority to suspend trial judges without pay, a power no other Chief Justice in the country has. North Carolina voters elect the vas  more
Lauren Lee '30 brings passion for poetry to Queens
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Queens University of Charlotte issued the following news: * * * Lauren Lee '30 brings passion for poetry to Queens * For incoming first-year student Lauren Lee '30, writing has always provided a sanctuary, a processing tool, and a way to build community. That passion for connection made her a natural fit for the Queens Leadership Scholars Program, a selective two-year experience that equips students with real-world leadership skills through hands-on civi  more
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Bring Legendary Country Music to GPAC
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Bring Legendary Country Music to GPAC * Givens Performing Arts Center launches its 2026-2027 season with an unforgettable evening of country music, as five-time GRAMMY Award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Marty Stuart brings his acclaimed band, The Fabulous Superlatives, to the GPAC stage on Sept. 18. The show starts at 7:3  more
More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa  more
More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing  more
N.C. Health Dept.: Back to School Means Time to Ensure Children and Teens Are Up to Date on Required and Recommended Vaccines
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Back to School Means Time to Ensure Children and Teens Are Up to Date on Required and Recommended Vaccines As children and teens across North Carolina return to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations remain an important part of overall health and school success. "Back-to-school season   more
N.C. State to Spearhead 10-Year, $480 Million Effort to Bolster Defense Textile Manufacturing
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State to Spearhead 10-Year, $480 Million Effort to Bolster Defense Textile Manufacturing North Carolina State University has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of War initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the United States to support the defense industry. The FutureTEX award - which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling of $480 million ove  more
N.C. State: Study Finds Some Microbes Drastically Change Behavior Outside the Lab
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Some Microbes Drastically Change Behavior Outside the Lab A new study is underscoring the importance of studying microbes in their natural setting, rather than relying solely on laboratory research. Researchers found that a set of corn root bacteria behaved completely differently when grown on the plant rather than in a lab, with thousands of proteins changing when  more
NEW FROM SPECTRUM NEWS: Duke Energy Lobbyist & Shareholder Michael Whatley Dodges Questions On Duke Rate Hike Once Again
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW FROM SPECTRUM NEWS: Duke Energy Lobbyist & Shareholder Michael Whatley Dodges Questions On Duke Rate Hike Once Again * Spectrum News: "Whatley and other lobbyists reported receiving $3.5 million for their work, and $1.2 million of that money came from energy-related clients." New reporting from Spectrum News is spotlighting DC insider Michael Whatley's long career of lobbying for Big  more
New member joins CCCC Board of Trustees
SANFORD, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news: * * * New member joins CCCC Board of Trustees * SANFORD, N.C. -Sam Shumate of Lee County has joined CCCC's Board of Trustees after being appointed to membership on the board by the North Carolina Senate. He attended his first board meeting as a trustee on Aug. 5. Trustees James C. Kelly Jr., Brooks Mathews, and Norman "Chip" Post Jr. were also reappointed this year, and Board Chairman Julian P  more
New UNCP, NCSSM Partnership Expands STEM Opportunities in Southeastern North Carolina
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * New UNCP, NCSSM Partnership Expands STEM Opportunities in Southeastern North Carolina * Standing in the middle of a cattle pasture, Hannah Ahn watched as a veterinarian performed an ultrasound on a cow to determine whether she was pregnant. For the rising freshman at Jack Britt High School who hopes to become a veterinarian, it wasn't something she had read about in a textbook -it   more
Rep. Thanedar, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CDC Acting Director Bhattacharya, FDA Acting Commissioner Diamantas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Jay Bhattacharya, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 24, 2026 Dr. Kyle Diamantas Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 - Dr. Jay Bhattachar  more
Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Researchers searching for genetic clues to the growing problem of malaria drug resistance identified new mutations associated with the parasite's decreased susceptibility to current treatment. By sequencing the whole genomes of malaria parasites from the blood   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students   more
Storm Ready: How N.C.'s Coastal University Navigates Severe Weather
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * Storm Ready: How N.C.'s Coastal University Navigates Severe Weather * Hurricane season may be the furthest thing on the minds of most students as they start a new academic year. But across UNCW, university employees are in constant preparation. Long before a storm appears on National Weather Service radar, staff and leadership teams are planning for the challenges that c  more
UNCG Media Studies Student Takes First Place With Documentary of Family Legacy
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Media Studies Student Takes First Place With Documentary of Family Legacy * When media studies alum Cole Smith '26 first walked into his visual history class, he didn't expect a simple classroom prompt to launch one of the most meaningful projects of his undergraduate career. The Greensboro native wasn't thinking about research grants, travel, or winning awards. He   more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more