News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Michael Whatley's Iran War is Causing "Record High" Fuel Prices & Benefiting His Big Oil Stocks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Michael Whatley's Iran War is Causing "Record High" Fuel Prices & Benefiting His Big Oil Stocks
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As "diesel hit[s] a record price" and high gas prices squeeze North Carolina families during Labor Day Weekend, DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is continuing to push for the Iran War, saying just this week that "I think that is where we need to be"
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App State marks fall 2026 with historic online, graduate, transfer and first-gen student enrollment
BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news:
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App State marks fall 2026 with historic online, graduate, transfer and first-gen student enrollment
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BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University opened its 2026-27 academic year with 21,308 Mountaineer students enrolled at the university for fall 2026 -including the largest online, graduate transfer and first-generation student populations in the university's history. A nearly 21% increase in onlin
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Monitoring Microplastics in Drinking Water
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Monitoring Microplastics in Drinking Water
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require monitoring of microplastics in North Carolinians' drinking water by adding microplastics to its Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
"No one should have to worry about whet
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Bronco Voices: Using AI, FSU Alumna Yvonne Mosley Leads the Way in the Future of Health Care
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news:
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Bronco Voices: Using AI, FSU Alumna Yvonne Mosley Leads the Way in the Future of Health Care
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To say Yvonne Mosley, DBA, a 2021 graduate of Fayetteville State University, is an "AI trailblazer" would be a certifiable understatement. The truth is, Mosley never seems to tire of writing and educating on artificial intelligence and how it is changing our world, specifically within the challen
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Canada advances international collaboration at the G20 Innovation Ministerial
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 3 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development issued the following news release:
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Canada advances international collaboration at the G20 Innovation Ministerial
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Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy, on behalf of the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and
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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Proposes Procurement List Deletions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to delete two products and three services from the Procurement List, affecting supplies and support operations furnished by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
The proposal is intended to give interested persons an opportunity to comment on the planned deletions. The Committee said the action is published under 41 U.S.C. 8503(a)(2
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Division of Marine Fisheries releases annual Fishery Management Plan Review
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Division of Marine Fisheries releases annual Fishery Management Plan Review
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Wondering about the science behind management of state marine fisheries species? Check out the 2025 Fishery Management Plan Review, released today by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF).
The annual review includes 12 species or species group
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Duke University to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
The six-year industry-academia-federal project will combine several emerging technologies to develop the tools and playbook needed to master the next evolution of electronic warfare.
By Ken Kingery
Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Com
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Duke University to Lead $9M Army Project to Bring Intelligence to Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensing
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke to Lead $9M Army Project to Bring Intelligence to Electromagnetic Spectrum Sensing
Six-year grant brings together emerging technologies from Duke, Northeastern, Yale and Raytheon to deliver electromagnetic awareness in a small, light and energy-efficient package.
By Ken Kingery
Electrical and computer engineers from Duke University have been tapped by the U.S. Army Combat Cap
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Electric Summer: Harnett students build skills and knowledge in new pre-apprenticeship program
SANFORD, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news:
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Electric Summer: Harnett students build skills and knowledge in new pre-apprenticeship program
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As he peered up, Alex Rodriguez's eyes widened.
Amid a summer spent learning about electricity, touring CCCC's E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center was a special experience for Rodriguez, a Western Harnett High School senior.
"It's my first time in an industrial building
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Elizabeth Morisette joins SDSU as Stuart Artist-in-Residence
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 4 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Elizabeth Morisette joins SDSU as Stuart Artist-in-Residence
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The South Dakota State University School of Design is hosting artist Elizabeth Morisette as the Stuart Artist-in-Residence Sept. 8-Oct. 2.
Morisette is a 1994 graduate of the North Carolina State University College of Design and received her Master of Fine Arts in Community Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2007. She i
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Erin Cleghorn Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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Erin Cleghorn Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement
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Meredith College has selected Dr. Erin Cleghorn to serve as vice president for institutional advancement. A longtime member of the College's institutional advancement staff, Cleghorn was chosen after a national search.
As vice president for institutional advancement, Cleghorn will provide strategic leadership for Meredith's comprehensive f
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Gillings School names four distinguished professors
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Gillings School names four distinguished professors
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Four new distinguished professors have been named at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Following the dean's recommendation and the provost's approval, all four were formally appointed by the UNC Board of Trustees on July 30, 2026.
Endowed professorships are one of the highest hon
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Governor Announces Nearly $10 Million in Parks and Recreation Grants Awards
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Announces Nearly $10 Million in Parks and Recreation Grants Awards
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Today Governor Josh Stein announced more than $9.8 million in grants to fund 25 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). PARTF is administered by North Carolina State Parks, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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Governor Lamont Urges Trump Administration Not To Retreat From Federal Disability Law
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Urges Trump Administration Not To Retreat From Federal Disability Law
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Coalition of Governors Write to Attorney General Blanche Calling on Him To Protect the Rights of People With Disabilities
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of other governors from across the United States today announced that they have sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanch
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Governor Stein Joins 17 Other Governors in Standing with People with Disabilities
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Joins 17 Other Governors in Standing with People with Disabilities
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Today Governor Josh Stein is urging United States Attorney General Todd Blanche to protect the long-established rights of people with disabilities. Governor Stein and 17 other governors responded to the United States Department of Justice's declaration that it will not rely on its own longstanding O
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Health Warnings Could Reduce Young People's Social Media Use, Stanford Medicine-led Study Finds
STANFORD, California, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Health warnings could reduce young people's social media use, Stanford Medicine-led study finds
Teens and young adults say that health warning labels on social media would help them reduce their social media use, a Stanford Medicine study showed.
By Erin Digitale
Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media -- such as mental health consequences -- have potential to red
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High Point University's Dorms Named Among the Nation's Best
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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High Point University's Dorms Named Among the Nation's Best
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 3, 2026 - High Point University has again been recognized for having some of the nation's best college dorms, this time by House Beautiful, the oldest continuously published interior design magazine in the United States.
House Beautiful released a list of eight universities whose dorms "truly stand out fro
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HPU Expert Johnny C. Taylor Shares Career Advice with Students
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Expert Johnny C. Taylor Shares Career Advice with Students
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Johnny C. Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, a leading human resources company, and High Point University's Human Capital Expert in Residence, provided students with career advice during his Sept. 1 visit to HPU's campus. Student moderator Hailey Crouse participated in a Q&A with Taylor in Congdon Hall's Callicutt Life Skills T
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HPU Physical Therapy Graduates Get Accepted into Residency Programs at Three Times the National Average
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Physical Therapy Graduates Get Accepted into Residency Programs at Three Times the National Average
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 4, 2026 - High Point University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program had a quarter (25%) of its Class of 2025 get accepted into competitive post-doctoral residency programs after graduation.
That mark is more than three times the national average of DPT gra
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Lebanon Valley College to Honor Seven Alumni During Homecoming Weekend 2026
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news:
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LVC to Honor Seven Alumni During Homecoming Weekend 2026
Lebanon Valley College will recognize seven Valley graduates with Alumni Awards during the Alumni Awards and Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Friday, October 9. These outstanding alumni will be celebrated for their contributions to education, the arts, government, the environment, foods and chocolate.
The Awards Ceremony is on Friday, Oct. 9, fr
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Message from Chancellor Dixon: Fallen Eagle Kianna Jones
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Message from Chancellor Dixon: Fallen Eagle Kianna Jones
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Dear NCCU Family:
I am deeply saddened to share that our Eagle community lost one of its own on Thursday, Aug. 20: Ms. Kianna Jones, a junior behavioral and social sciences major.
Affectively known as 'Sunshine', Kianna was a native of Lumberton, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched many lives. She was a dedicated member of
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N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley Hosts Protecting Law and Order Press Conference in Fayetteville
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Hosts Protecting Law and Order Press Conference in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE- Today, Michael Whatley hosted a protecting law and order press conference in Fayetteville. Michael was joined by Sheriff Wayne Coats of Harnett County and Aaron Meredith (Candidate for Harnett County Sheriff) to discuss Roy Cooper's failed leadership, and how he released 4
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Nepal Floods: Response Continues As Medicines, Supplies Depart for Hard-Hit Communities
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Nepal Floods: Response Continues As Medicines, Supplies Depart for Hard-Hit Communities
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 484 shipments of requested medical aid to 42 U.S. states and territories and 27 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.8 million defined daily doses of medication.
Medications and supplies shipped this week included rare disease treatments,
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North Carolina drought expands in some parts of the state
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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North Carolina drought expands in some parts of the state
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A week that saw parts of North Carolina receiving near or above average rainfall was not enough to improve drought conditions statewide, with the extreme drought worsening in parts of the northern Piedmont, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday. Because many river, reservoir
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Optimizing Military Programs Delivery: Louisville District advances innovative barracks delivery at Fort Hunter Liggett
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Optimizing Military Programs Delivery: Louisville District advances innovative barracks delivery at Fort Hunter Liggett
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is helping the U.S. Army deliver critical barracks infrastructure faster and more efficiently through an innovative project at Fort Hunter Liggett, California.
The approximately $250 million project will replace five a
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Pulitzer winner tells students it's OK to not have it all figured out yet
WINGATE, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Wingate University posted the following news:
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Pulitzer winner tells students it's OK to not have it all figured out yet
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#By Chuck Gordon
Before she helped expose the sexual misconduct of Harvey Weinstein that started the #metoo movement, and before she helped bring about changes in working conditions at major employers through her reporting, Jodi Kantor was kicked off the staff of her college newspaper.
"I thought my journalism career was over be
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SC State's Marching 101 builds on tradition with bigger band, bigger opportunities
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 4 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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SC State's Marching 101 builds on tradition with bigger band, bigger opportunities
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Marching 101 set to perform Sept. 13 at HBCU Battle of the Bands in Savannah
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -South Carolina State University's renowned Marching 101 Band is entering the 2026 season with a larger roster, new international members, and opportunities for larger performances, while continuing its traditio
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State Awards Grants to 46 Small Businesses to Accelerate Technology Commercialization
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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State Awards Grants to 46 Small Businesses to Accelerate Technology Commercialization
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(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce, on behalf of the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation, has awarded 50 grants to 46 North Carolina-based small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative new technologies. These te
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They Saved Strangers From the Water. Now These EMPD2 Students Are Learning to Save Lives in a Different Way.
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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They Saved Strangers From the Water. Now These EMPD2 Students Are Learning to Save Lives in a Different Way.
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In This Article
* Sweeping the Cold and Murky Water: Travis Jones
* Navigating the Graveyard of the Atlantic: Kyle Trotta
* From Operational Readiness to the Classroom
Navy Diver 1st Class Travis Jones and Coast Guard Avionics Electrical Technician 2nd Class Kyle Trotta each sav
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UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business: North Carolina Economic Forum to Honor John Connaughton, Introduce Economic Impact Center
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news:
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North Carolina Economic Forum to honor John Connaughton, introduce Economic Impact Center
September 23rd event will bring together national and local economists to discuss the state and U.S. outlook
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The UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business will host the North Carolina Economic Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center Cit
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Years of Work, Generations of Impact: ECSU Biology Professor Margaret Young Named 2026 SIVB Fellow
ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news:
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Years of Work, Generations of Impact: ECSU Biology Professor Margaret Young Named 2026 SIVB Fellow
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Elizabeth City, N.C. -Nearly three decades of advancing science-and more than two decades of bringing students along the journey-have earned Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) biology professor Margaret Young, Ph.D., one of her field's most distinguished honors. Young received the 2
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