Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors

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100th Opioid Treatment Program Coming to State as N.C. Health Dept. Continues to Reduce Overdose Deaths, Emergency Department Visits
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * 100th Opioid Treatment Program Coming to North Carolina as NCDHHS Continues to Reduce Overdose Deaths, Emergency Department Visits The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the 100th Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) location in North Carolina will soon open, marking a significant milestone in efforts to red  more
A.G. Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona Attorney General Mayes announced Arizona has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 states in suing Amazon alleging the company has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. T  more
AI has a statistics problem. Biostatisticians may help solve it.
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * AI has a statistics problem. Biostatisticians may help solve it. * That distinction matters much more when AI is being used to make decisions about people's health. AI can be confidently wrong. It can learn biases unintentionally embedded in its training data. A model that works well with one population may not work as well with another. And a pre  more
Appeals Court Protects Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Protects Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets * NEW ORLEANS-A federal appeals court has affirmed a district court ruling upholding the National Marine Fisheries Service's 2019 rule requiring some shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices, or TEDs. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Fisheries Service provided a rat  more
Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx)  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales * Lawsuit alleges Amazon illegally overcharges businesses that use its platform to advertise their products OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in challenging deceptive conduct by Amazon.com, Inc.  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a bi-partisan lawsuit against Amazon for secretly and systematically overcharging small businesses for advertising on their platform since 2019. Based on internal documents describing its "hidden" "surcha  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 31 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 21 other state attorneys general today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complai  more
Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion * August 31, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon for secretly overcharging its advertising customers more than $20 billion by manipulating the system that i  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme * Leads to Higher Costs for Customers for Groceries and Other Essential Goods RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Amazon today, alleging that the company has run an illegal advertising pricing scheme that's overcharged more than 1.2 million advertising customers over $20 billion since 2  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses * Aug. 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a group of 22 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, for illegally overcharg  more
Book tells the untold story of how New Farmers of America transformed rural Black life
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Book tells the untold story of how New Farmers of America transformed rural Black life * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -For 30 years, beginning during the Great Depression, the New Farmers of America taught tens of thousands of rural Black boys about farming and helped them develop leadership skills and pursue careers in agriculture. Yet the organization has been largely overlooked and is ba  more
Boost your workplace impact with September's Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Boost your workplace impact with September's Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops * Registration is open for the September 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte's human resources learning and organizational development team. This month's sessions focus on time management, emotional intelli  more
C&T Subcommittee Advances Six Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * C&T Subcommittee Advances Six Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a markup of six bills to strengthen communications networks and mode  more
California Institute of Technology: Growing Bacteria Line Up Single-File, Then Buckle in Liquid Crystals
PASADENA, California, Sept. 1 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Growing Bacteria Line Up Single-File, Then Buckle in Liquid Crystals When scientists study bacteria that are not in a petri dish or a test tube but in environments that more closely mimic their actual microbial home settings, they often find delightfully unexpected behaviors. For Sujit Datta, a professor of chemical engineering, bioengineering, and biophysics at Caltech, those odd  more
Campbell Law Career Center Welcomes Faith McCall, Tara Henderlite
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Campbell Law Career Center welcomes Faith McCall, Tara Henderlite RALEIGH - Campbell Law School's Career Center welcomed Faith McCall and Tara Henderlite to the team in August, Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development Mallory Underwood has announced. "We are thrilled to welcome Faith and Tara to our Career Services team," Underwood said. "Each brings valuable experience, fresh perspectiv  more
Catawba College Paddlers to First Gold at Rowan Dragon Boat Festival
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Paddlers to First Gold at Rowan Dragon Boat Festival * "One, two, three! Look... at... Lee!" The chant carried across High Rock Lake as Catawba College students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends leaned forward in their seats, paddles poised above the water and eyes fixed on drummer Lee Ball. Just a few races earlier, many of them had struggled to paddle in rhythm. Now, with a gold meda  more
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Week Zero Recap/Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Zero Recap/Weekly Honors * CHARLOTTE, NC - : 2026 Opening Week Virginia State and Fayetteville State Earn Opening-Week Victories as CIAA Football Kicks Off 2026 Season The 2026 CIAA football season officially got underway with eight conference programs taking the field during opening week, highlighted by victories from Virginia Stat  more
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Volleyball Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Volleyball Weekly Honors * CIAA Announces Following Opening Week of 2026 Season CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 1, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced its following the opening week of the 2026 season. Elizabeth City State University earned three of the four weekly honors, while Shaw University claimed Setter of the W  more
Chairman Hudson Issues Statement at Subcommittee Markup of 6 Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Chairman Hudson Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Markup of Six Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, del  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 3D-Printed Cookies Made From Plastic Bottles -- Is This the Future of Food?
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- 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 commentary on Aug. 31, 2026, by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 3D-Printed Cookies Made From Plastic Bottles -- Is This the Future of Food? University of Illinois researchers are 3D-printing "edible" vanilla cookies made from plastic bottles and corn waste broke  more
College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty The College is excited to introduce its new faculty members! Alicia Lutz The College of Charleston is proud to welcome its newest faculty members. With a diversity of expertise in a variety of disciplines, they come excited and ready to teach, mentor and inspire students across campus. Over the fall 2026 semester, The College Today will introduce the  more
Congressman Harris Celebrates Passage of H.R. 4499, His Sixth Bill to Pass the House
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Celebrates Passage of H.R. 4499, His Sixth Bill to Pass the House * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) celebrated the passage of, legislation that makes technical corrections to federal statutes and updates references to provisions reclassified to Title 34 of the United States Code, which covers Crime Control and Law Enforcement. The bipartisan legislat  more
Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Track Self-Improving AI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Track Self-Improving AI * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA-27) in introducing the bipartisan Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act, legislation to help the federal government better understand how quickly the most advanced AI systems are evol  more
Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Critical National Security and Veterans Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Critical National Security and Veterans Programs * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2027, legislation that keeps the federal government funded through December 11 while Congress completes work on full-year a  more
Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Extend Government Funding, Avert Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Extend Government Funding, Avert Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, to continue federal funding through December 11, 2026. This legislation prevents a September 30, 2026 government shutdown while allowing Congress to continue working on the full-year FY2027 appropriations bills. "I'm prou  more
Creative Greensboro Announces 58th Season of Drama Programming
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Creative Greensboro announces 58th season of Drama Programming Creative Greensboro's 58th season of drama programming, created in collaboration with local theater artists, creative organizations, and community members, will start this October. Season 58 celebrates excellence in comedic theatre through the Greensboro Playwrights Forum, the North Carolina New Play Project, and a wide range of performa  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: In the States - GOP Affordability Crisis Spikes Costs Across Key Senate Battleground States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Affordability Crisis Spikes Costs Across Key Senate Battleground States Republican Senate candidates have all lined up behind a toxic agenda that includes price-spiking tariffs and a costly war that are forcing families to pay more for everyday essentials - In key Senate battleground states, voters are feeling financial pain from the toxic, price-s  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - Republicans "Growing Anxious" That They "Don't Have the Money Budgeted for Texas" and Beg for Bailouts From MAGA Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Republicans "Growing Anxious" that They "Don't Have the Money Budgeted for Texas" and Beg for Bailouts from MAGA Inc. Republicans are "frustrated" and "growing anxious" over the Texas Senate race as GOP Senators admit they've "got a race in Texas" and they "don't have the money budgeted" to bail out scandal-plagued Ken Paxton. With just over two m  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - Republicans in "Serious Trouble," Bracing for "Historic Losses" as GOP Senate Map Collapses Amid "Grim Political Environment"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Republicans in "Serious Trouble," Bracing for "Historic Losses" as GOP Senate Map Collapses Amid "Grim Political Environment" With just over two months until the midterm elections, Senate Republicans are "trailing" in major battleground races, "looking at historic losses" akin to 2006 - when "voters upset with corruption, the price at the pump and   more
Depression and stress feed long-term fatigue in breast cancer patients
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Depression and stress feed long-term fatigue in breast cancer patients * For breast cancer survivors, new research shows that feelings of depression and perceptions of psychological stress make the biggest difference in whether they experience fatigue up to two years after chemotherapy started. Researchers had thought that damage to the heart caused by chemotherapy would be the main contributor  more
Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion * When Deana Youngblood returned from a trip to South Carolina in 2025, she was coughing up something dark and struggling to breathe. She had no health insurance and nowhere obvious to turn, so she called Wheeling Health Right, the only free clinic in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. By the next day, Youngblood had recei  more
Duke Energy Florida Launches Its Second Battery Facility Capable of Providing Backup Power for Customers
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida launches its second battery facility capable of providing backup power for customers * Advanced microgrid technology automatically keeps the lights on when outages occur - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida has launched its second large-scale battery facility, capable of providing backup power to the local community to prevent outages. The site is located in Trenton, locate  more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Daniel Reker and Katherine Franz Receive Wellcome Leap Funding to Develop Safer Antibiotics
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Daniel Reker and Katherine Franz Receive Wellcome Leap Funding to Develop Safer Antibiotics The Duke team will use AI to make drugs more precise to avoid damage to the microbiome Michaela Martinez Daniel Reker, an assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Katherine J. Franz, the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, were awarded funding through Wellcome Leap  more
Earthjustice: U.S. Appeals Court Rules to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles From Drowning in Fishing Nets
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * U.S. Appeals Court Rules to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets Victory -- Court rejects Louisiana Shrimp Association attempt to exempt shrimp boats from using Turtle Excluder Devices - New Orleans, LA -- A federal appeals court has upheld the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) 2019 rule requiring some shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder dev  more
Emory University Winship Cancer Institute Launches Cellular Therapy Initiative to Advance Development of Next-generation Cancer Treatments
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 31 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Winship launches Cellular Therapy Initiative to advance development of next-generation cancer treatments Cellular therapy has moved from a promising concept to one of the most consequential advances in modern oncology. Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is launching a new initiative to help drive the field forward. Co-led by Gregory Lesinski, PhD, MPH, and Chrystal Paulos  more
Fayetteville State University Sets Another Enrollment Record, Surpasses 80% Student Retention for First Time in University History
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State University Sets Another Enrollment Record, Surpasses 80% Student Retention for First Time in University History * FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Fayetteville State University (FSU) has once again reached a historic milestone, enrolling more than 7,700 students for the 2026 academic year, setting a new all-time enrollment record. The achievement comes as FSU also surpassed 80% stud  more
Fayetteville Technical Community College and the North Carolina Military Business Center Announces Executive Leadership Transition
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Fayetteville Technical Community College issued the following news: * * * Fayetteville Technical Community College and the North Carolina Military Business Center Announces Executive Leadership Transition Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) today announced a succession of executive leadership as Scott Dorney, the organization's founder and Executive Director since 2004, will transition  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition Filed by Carolina West Wireless to Relinquish ETC Designations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 09-197): * * * The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on Carolina West Wireless, Inc.'s (Carolina West) petition for relinquishment of its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designations in North Carolina, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214(e)(4)./1 Carolina West seeks relinquishment of its designations (for which it is eligible to rece  more
FDA Recall Notice: Crystal Temptations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolatey Eyeballs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Crystal Temptations Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolatey Eyeballs Summary Company Announcement Date: August 31, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 31, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk Company Name: Crystal Temptations Brand Name: Little Temptations Product Description: Chocolatey  more
From research to headlines: Wake Forest to host public scholarship initiative
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * From research to headlines: Wake Forest to host public scholarship initiative * Scholars spend decades mastering the art of discovery, but few receive guidance on how to explain their findings to the general public. To close this gap, Wake Forest University has been selected as home for Scholars and Ideas in the Public Sphere, a premier program designed to help academic researchers learn to shar  more
FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme * Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and substantially increased the prices that more th  more
Governor Stein Highlights Work to Keep North Carolinians Fed During Hunger Action Month
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Highlights Work to Keep North Carolinians Fed During Hunger Action Month * Today Governor Josh Stein proclaimed September as Hunger Action Month. More than 1.7 million North Carolinians face hunger each year, including more than 504,000 children. As H.R. 1 continues to create challenges for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Governor Stein is commi  more
Governor Stein Showcases the North Carolina Advantage in Ireland
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Showcases the North Carolina Advantage in Ireland * Governor Josh Stein promoted North Carolina as a top state for economic development investments and tourism while in Ireland for meetings with Irish officials and executives. "North Carolina's relationship with Ireland is strong through our deep political, economic, and cultural ties," said Governor Josh Stein. "Ne  more
Greensboro City Council Hosts Data Center Work Sessions
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Greensboro City Council Hosts Data Center Work Sessions On Tuesday, August 18, Greensboro City Council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers. The moratorium temporarily pauses the acceptance, processing, and approval of development applications for data centers, data storage and processing facilities, and similar uses with an electrical power demand exceeding 10 megawatts. During the morator  more
Greensboro News & Record: Michael Whatley Once Again "Declines To Comment On His Ties To A Convicted Sex Offender"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Greensboro News & Record: Michael Whatley Once Again "Declines To Comment On His Ties To A Convicted Sex Offender" * Nearly 6 months ago, DC insider Michael Whatley was exposed for repeatedly appointing Harvey West, a convicted child sex offender, to NCGOP leadership - and Whatley still refuses to answer for it. West, who served six years in prison for sexually abusing three minors, has a  more
HPU Awards and Honors: August 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Awards and Honors: August 2026 * High Point University's Workman School of Dental Medicine recently marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its inaugural cohort of post-doctoral residents and fellows. From left, Dr. Jerry Reeves, assistant Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program director for the dental school, with the school's first AEGD residents Hatice Burcu Tuzcu   more
ICYMI: DNC Brings Largest-Ever Campaign Training Program to Chicago Ahead of Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: DNC Brings Largest-Ever Campaign Training Program to Chicago Ahead of Midterm Elections With a focus on the Midwest, the DNC's NextWave Regional Bootcamp convened more than 100 campaign leaders and staff from 13 states at IBEW Local 134 for three days of intensive training ahead of the 2026 midterms. - Last week, the DNC turned its focus to the Midwest while convening mo  more
Indiana University Media School: 10 New Faculty Join The Media School
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 1 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * 10 new faculty join The Media School The Media School is pleased to welcome 10 new faculty this semester, whose backgrounds span journalism, sports media, audio storytelling, film, game design, advertising, and emerging media technologies. Their experience ranges from decades in newsrooms, broadcast production, and independent media to research and teaching focused on artificial intelligence, ana  more
Internship promise in action
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Internship promise in action * UNC Charlotte's commitment to real-world learning is more than a promise -it's a guarantee. Before they graduate, every Niner can access an internship experience that builds skills, confidence and career-ready momentum. Powered by the university's location in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a Career Center designed arou  more
Justice Dept.: Honeywell Aerospace Inc. Agrees to Pay Over $2M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Failing to Comply With Cybersecurity Requirements in a U.S. Department of Defense Contract
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Honeywell Aerospace Inc. Agrees to Pay Over $2M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Failing to Comply with Cybersecurity Requirements in a U.S. Department of Defense Contract The Justice Department announced today that Honeywell Aerospace Inc. has agreed to pay $2,042,518 to resolve allegations that it is liable under the False Claims Act for failing to comply with cybersecuri  more
Kingfishes (sea mullet) scoping period begins today
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Kingfishes (sea mullet) scoping period begins today * The Division of Marine Fisheries' scoping period for Kingfishes (sea mullet) begins today, providing fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide input about stock and fishery issues, and share ideas on management strategies for the scheduled 5-year review of the N.C. Kingfishes Fishery Manageme  more
KnowledgeWorks: Student-centered Policy Trends
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Student-centered Policy Trends What the year's legislative sessions tell us about what states are focusing on KEY TAKEAWAYS: * In 2026, we identified at least 50 bills across 26 states enacted during this legislative session that support student-centered learning * States are increasingly moving beyond one-size-fits-all education models by investing in competency-based learning, flexible pathways and personaliz  more
LSU AgCenter researchers receive $1.5 million grant to study hidden links among crop diseases
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * LSU AgCenter researchers receive $1.5 million grant to study hidden links among crop diseases * (09/01/26) BATON ROUGE, La. -For many years, farmers have battled leaf spot diseases caused by fungi in the genus Cercospora. And for almost as many years, plant pathologists have studied the diseases, searching for fungicides, growing practices and other ways to limit their negative effect  more
Lynchburg to host virtual lecture by chieftess of Gullah/Geechee Nation
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Lynchburg to host virtual lecture by chieftess of Gullah/Geechee Nation * The University of Lynchburg will host a virtual presentation by Marquetta L. "Queen Quet" Goodwine, chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled, "We de Land and de Land da We: Sustainable Solutions of the Gullah/Geechee." It is c  more
Mapping the Forest
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Mapping the Forest * #HIGHLIGHTS * The project mapped more than 1,000 individual trees across 90 acres, capturing more than 300 million laser data points and documenting more than 135 species. * Wake Forest is now one of six academic institutions in North Carolina to hold Level II Arboretum accreditation from ArbNet. * The 3D interactive tree map is publicly accessible. It took one drone,  more
Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Coalition Of Attorneys General and FTC Allege Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in Its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, 21 other attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive  more
Md. A.G. Brown Opposes EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes EPA's Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) from semi-trucks and other heavy-duty  more
Meet GW Law's 10 Public Interest Scholars
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * Meet GW Law's 10 Public Interest Scholars * The GW Law Public Interest and Public Service Law Center is excited to welcome 10 Public Interest Scholars for the 2026-27 school year. For the past 10 years the Public Interest Scholars program has chosen a select group of incoming, full-time students to be scholars for the academic year. These students receive a $5,000 stipend to support the fundi  more
MICC Launch Program builds elite talent, strengthens contracting force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC Launch Program builds elite talent, strengthens contracting force * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - More than 30 of the Army's newest contracting noncommissioned officers completed the first Mission and Installation Contracting Command Launch Program July 28-30, strengthening the technical expertise and operational understanding they wil  more
N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Sept. 9-10
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Sept. 9-10 * The NC Environmental Management Commission will meet Sept. 9-10 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. The committee meetings will be held September 9. The full commission meeting will   more
N.C. Insurance Dept.: Charlotte Brothers Plead Guilty in Wake County Roofing Scam
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Charlotte brothers plead guilty in Wake County roofing scam North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that two Mecklenburg County brothers have pleaded guilty to charges related to a roofing scam sting in Wake County late last year. Brett William Bentley, 28, and Robert Allen Bentley, 36, both of 6617 Elmstone Drive, Charlotte, offer  more
N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley Accepts Endorsement of National Border Patrol Council
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Michael Whatley Accepts Endorsement of National Border Patrol Council On Friday, the non-partisan National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) endorsed Michael Whatley for US Senate due to his commitment to border security and the men and women who patrol our US borders every day. NBPC President Paul Perez made the endorsement announcement at a series of events across Nor  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Renews Call for EPA Action on Microplastics
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Renews Call for EPA Action on Microplastics Attorney General Jennifer Davenport led a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) once again urging it to include microplastics on its Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) 6. The letter follows two prior multistate efforts -- both led by New Jersey -- requesting the i  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Amazon With FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Amazon with FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits Amazon's Manipulation of Auctions Overcharged Businesses and Trickled Down to Consumers, Bipartisan Coalition Alleges - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the Federal Trade Commissio  more
NCCU Sets Pace in Online Education and Financial Support for Military Students
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Sets Pace in Online Education and Financial Support for Military Students * No. 1 in military financial assistance; No. 2 online college for active-duty military and veterans overall North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been recognized as one of the nation's best online colleges for active-duty military and veterans, earning the No. 2 overall spot and No. 1 seat for military fi  more
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on 401 Water Quality Certification Application for Stamey Farm Road/Compass Data Center
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on 401 Water Quality Certification Application for Stamey Farm Road/Compass Data Center * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a public hearing on Sept. 28, 2026, to accept public comments on the Clean Water Act 401 Water Quality Certification Application  more
New Department Chairs Elevate Academic Excellence at William Peace University
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * New Department Chairs Elevate Academic Excellence at William Peace University Ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, William Peace University appointed three new department chairs to boost student success: Mike Porter, associate professor and department chair of simulation & game design; Amanda Ransom, associate professor and department chair of exercise & sport science; and Greg Ryan, associate profess  more
NEW FROM AXIOS: Rising Grocery Prices Are "Only Going To Get Worse" After Michael Whatley Claimed "Grocery Prices Are Down"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW FROM AXIOS: Rising Grocery Prices Are "Only Going To Get Worse" After Michael Whatley Claimed "Grocery Prices Are Down" * New reporting from Axios warns that "the next grocery price shock could hit much harder -and much wider" as North Carolina families face soaring grocery costs. Meanwhile, DC insider Michael Whatley has repeatedly claimed that "grocery prices are down," as he backed  more
NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement - The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violenc  more
NIH Researchers Identify Rare Antibodies With Potential to Combat Alpha-gal Syndrome
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * NIH researchers identify rare antibodies with potential to combat alpha-gal syndrome The discovery, made through malaria research, is a breakthrough for allergic condition associated with tick bites that has no treatment or cure. - National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have discovered rare antibodies that could inform the develop  more
Office of Research Security works to safeguard Clemson research
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Office of Research Security works to safeguard Clemson research * Clemson University has expanded its research security program and renamed the Office of Export Compliance and Research Security to the Office of Research Security (ORS). The new name reflects Clemson's expanding research security mission, which now encompasses export controls, research information security, controlled unclassified informa  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Amazon Over Deceptive Advertising Scheme
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Amazon over deceptive advertising scheme Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon.com, Inc., over deceptive practices that cost advertisers billions. The coalition alleges that Amazon inflated advertiser costs by enter  more
Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch * (Washington, DC) -Today, NASA, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Named for NASA's first chief astronomer, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, or "Roman," is NASA's newest flagship ob  more
Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Lofgren, Foushee Congratulate NASA and Partners After Successful Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Launch Today, NASA, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Named for NASA's first chief astronomer, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Tele  more
Red Hat Recognizes Auckland Transport, Defence Science and Technology Group, and Westpac New Zealand at Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2026 for Australia and New Zealand
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, posted the following news release: * * * Red Hat Recognizes Auckland Transport, Defence Science and Technology Group, and Westpac New Zealand at Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2026 for Australia and New Zealand MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA -- Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the winners of the Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2026 f  more
Rep. Mark Harris Honors Retiring ATF Agent Darren Solomon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Honors Retiring ATF Agent Darren Solomon Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) spoke on the House floor to honor Darren Solomon on his retirement following 33 years of dedicated public service, including 26 years as a federal agent. In his remarks, Congressman Harris recognized Solomon's unwavering patriotism and lifelong commitment to serving his country and community.  Rep  more
Royal Kickoff: Queens University welcomes the Class of 2030
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Queens University of Charlotte posted the following news: * * * Royal Kickoff: Queens University welcomes the Class of 2030 * Queens University of Charlotte welcomed hundreds of new Royals to the start of their collegiate studies when the Class of 2030 moved into campus in the final days of August. The incoming class brought with it a wide range of academic interests, with intended majors spanning biology, business, nursing, and exercise and sport scien  more
SECU Public Fellows: Charlotte students driving community impact
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * SECU Public Fellows: Charlotte students driving community impact * The SECU Public Fellows Internship Program connects UNC Charlotte students with nonprofits that shape the Charlotte region. Supported by the SECU Foundation and administered by the University Career Center, the program offers hands-on roles that allow students to serve, learn and lead. This summer,   more
State reminds recreational fishermen to report flounder harvest
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State reminds recreational fishermen to report flounder harvest * Recreational flounder season starts tomorrow, and the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is reminding recreational fishermen that a new law requires them to report their harvest of flounder, as well as four other species. Recreational fishermen must repor  more
Summer 2026 graduates announced
RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 graduates announced * Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15. Graduates are listed below by the state/territory they have reported in their Workday profile, with Louisiana listed first. LOUISIANA Alexandria * Jamal Sami Farhat - Bachelor of Science * Madisyn Danielle Mcclanahan - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studie  more
Syracuse University: Accelerating the Search for Rare Earth Elements
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Accelerating the Search for Rare Earth Elements Earth sciences professor Tao Wen and his students are part of an interdisciplinary effort to improve the ability to identify and evaluate potential rare earth element resources in the U.S. Dan Bernardi The critical metals powering your phone, electric vehicle and countless advanced technologies are increasingly at the center of a national supply challenge. Alth  more
Together, We Keep Meredith Going Strong
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Together, We Keep Meredith Going Strong * Throughout fiscal year 2025-26, alumnae, faculty, staff, and friends of Meredith College continued to demonstrate the power of the Meredith community through their generosity and engagement. Through their gifts and volunteer service, supporters helped create new opportunities for students and enrich campus life. Their gifts made a meaningful difference, no matter th  more
UK leads way in disrupting shadowy Russian sanctions evasion network
LONDON, England, Aug. 31 -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news: * * * UK leads way in disrupting shadowy Russian sanctions evasion network * * Chancellor ramps up pressure on Kremlin-backed networks linked to Iranian regime as he attends first G20 in North Carolina. * Healey to say allies must step up international cooperation to 'cut off the financial networks that fuel Russia aggression' * First ever industry-wide alert issued exposing methods of Russia's notorious A7 ne  more
UNC Awarded Up to $35 Million to Lead Landmark Initiative to Build World's Largest Data Resource for Rare Disease AI
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Awarded Up to $35 Million to Lead Landmark Initiative to Build World's Largest Data Resource for Rare Disease AI This data resource will provide physicians and researchers with new capabilities to identify patterns, support clinical decisions, and accelerate research aimed at transforming rare disease diagnosis and care. - More than 10,000 rare diseases affect an   more
UNC Charlotte breaks enrollment record for third consecutive year
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte breaks enrollment record for third consecutive year * The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has enrolled 33,045 students for the fall 2026 semester, surpassing the University's previous record of 32,207 in 2025. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking enrollment at the University. Charlotte's enrollment was boosted by a recor  more
UNC Charlotte expert explains recovery challenges after Nepal's catastrophic flooding
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte expert explains recovery challenges after Nepal's catastrophic flooding * Catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border in August claimed hundreds of lives, decimated entire communities and damaged critical infrastructure. While the immediate damage is clear, it will take time before the devastation is completely understood. The individuals and comm  more
UNC-School of Medicine: Thaxton Awarded Prestigious Grant for T-Cell Metabolism Research
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Thaxton Awarded Prestigious Grant for T-Cell Metabolism Research The Mathers Foundation, a highly selective national funder of innovative basic biomedical research, is supporting Thaxton's work on a discovery that has the potential to transform human health. - Jessica Thaxton, PhD, MsCR, associate professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at the UNC   more
UNCP linguistics professor Dr. Jeon earns international book award
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP linguistics professor Dr. Jeon earns international book award * UNC Pembroke linguistics professor Dr. Eun Hee Jeon has received an international award recognizing her research into second-language proficiency and the factors that influence how people learn and use a language. The Japanese Language Testing Association (JLTA) has named Jeon and her co-editor, Dr. Yo In'nami of  more
University of North Carolina Greensboro campus: First Graduate of UNCG's MLIS Public Library Certification Takes Her Skills on the Road
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * First Graduate of UNCG's MLIS Public Library Certification Takes Her Skills on the Road * #Alumna Dawn Gaug revs up the Person County Library Book Mobile Dawn Gaug has a new nickname in Person County: the Library Lady. A 2025 graduate of UNC Greensboro's Master's in Library and Information Science program and one of the first to also earn her Public Library Concentratio  more
WASHINGTON EXAMINER: "The GOP Candidate Quality Problem Has A Name: Michael Whatley"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WASHINGTON EXAMINER: "The GOP Candidate Quality Problem Has A Name: Michael Whatley" * DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley has spent his life developing a toxic resume full of lobbying for Big Oil, enriching himself at the expense of working families, elevating predators, and embracing weak on crime policy. The conservative Washington Examiner is putting Whatley's out-of-tou  more
Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing * A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. "Many small business owners in Washington rely on Amazon   more
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Carteret County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Carteret County * State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Carteret County. The advisory was lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's standards  more
Western Carolina University Business Students Compete at FBLA National Conference in Las Vegas
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * WCU business students compete at FBLA national conference in Las Vegas Two Western Carolina University students are back on campus for the fall semester after advancing to the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference over the summer, bringing back a little hardware for the trophy case in Forsyth Building, home to the College of Business. The students - Baylie Christense  more
When AI Products Become an AI Portfolio: The AI Governance Shift Needed in Physician Enterprises
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * When AI Products Become an AI Portfolio: The AI Governance Shift Needed in Physician Enterprises * KEY TAKEAWAYS: * AI tools interact through the data they produce, creating value across the portfolio that no individual tool's measurement captures. * Managing AI tools at a departmental level may hide the true cost of the program: infrastruct  more
Where Science Meets the Sea: UNCW Program Immerses Teens in Marine Research
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * Where Science Meets the Sea: UNCW Program Immerses Teens in Marine Research * For many teens, summer means a family vacation and their first job. Through UNCW, summer offers aspiring marine scientists an immersive, deep dive into the field. For more than 45 years, MarineQuest, the official marine science outreach program for UNCW, the Watson College of Education and th  more
White House Honors McGuireWoods' Jake Pryor for Prosecution of International Narco-Terrorist Figures
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White House Honors McGuireWoods' Jake Pryor for Prosecution of International Narco-Terrorist Figures McGuireWoods associate Jake Pryor was honored by the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the U.S. Interdiction Coordinator (USIC) for his leadership of a major money-laundering and narcotics-trafficking prosecution during his tenure at the U.S. Department of Justice.   more