News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
'Working - and Playing - Across Genres,' with Author Joseph Bathanti, Sept. 17
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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'Working - and Playing - Across Genres,' with Author Joseph Bathanti, Sept. 17
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#He is the former poet laureate for N. Carolina and a recipient of that state's Award in Literature
Joseph Bathanti, author of several award-winning books of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction, and a recent recipient of the North Carolina Award in Literature, the state's highest civilian honor, will lead a discuss
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ABCA Announces Partnership With QuestFit
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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ABCA Announces Partnership with QuestFit
The American Baseball Coaches Association has announced a new partnership with QuestFit, a baseball technology platform designed to help connect player development, evaluation and recruiting. As part of the partnership, QuestFit will serve as an ABCA Single Partner.
"We're excited to welcome QuestFit as a new partner of the ABCA," said AB
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AIM Exposed Illegal DEI in North Carolina -- And We're Still Watching
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news:
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"We're Still Chugging Along": AIM Exposed Illegal DEI in North Carolina -- And We're Still Watching
City and county employees in Asheville, North Carolina, were caught on hidden camera admitting that DEI programs were still operating inside local government -- even as the political and legal landscape turned sharply against taxpayer-funded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Accuracy in Media investigators we
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America First Policy Institute: Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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Three Strategies for Advancing Workforce Education & Training
Jay Menees, Ph.D. Max Eden September 8, 2026
Introduction
For decades, the public education system offered one value proposition: do well here, get a college degree, and enjoy a meaningful career and a middle-class life--or don't. Workforce education and training programs were deprioritized and viewed as the lower track toward, at be
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Army Reserve's 84th Training Command among suicide prevention programs recognized by Department of War
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve's 84th Training Command among suicide prevention programs recognized by Department of War
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The War Department recognized unique and innovative suicide prevention programs during a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, Sept. 2.
The 11 department and two Coast Guard programs were recognized for building partnerships, equipping leaders and peers, connecting people with resou
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in City of Columbus v. Kennedy, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in support of a ruling by the U.S. District Court for t
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.
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Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College
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#Griffin: 'One pill truly can kill, but preparation and awareness can save lives'
BENTONVILLE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press conference with Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dr. Dennis C. Rittle to announce the
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
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Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall
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Bank of America Co-President Jim DeMare to Participate in the BofA Securities 31st Annual Financials CEO Conference on September 23
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Co-President Jim DeMare to Participate in the BofA Securities 31st Annual Financials CEO Conference on September 23
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bank of America Co-President Jim DeMare will participate in the BofA Securities 31st Annual Financials CEO Conference on Wednesday, September 23, at 1:15 p.m. British Summer Time (8:15 a.m.
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation
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BoatUS Foundation Unveils Speaker Lineup for Turning the Tide Conference on Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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BoatUS Foundation Unveils Speaker Lineup for Turning the Tide Conference on Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
Presenters include state and municipal agency staff, boatyard operators, river keepers and industry leaders working on abandoned and derelict vessel removal and disposal
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SPRINGFIELD, Va., - Today, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water ann
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Campbell University: DHSc Graduate Presents Research at International Pharmacy Congress
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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DHSc graduate presents research at international pharmacy congress
Campbell University Doctor of Health Sciences student Ibrahim Alrwais presented his research on an international stage at the 84th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Montreal, Canada.
Held Aug. 30-Sept. 2, the congress brought together pharmacy professionals, researchers and health leaders from around the w
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Campus preparations for 2027 Military World Games
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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Campus preparations for 2027 Military World Games
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UNC Charlotte will serve as a venue for the 2027 Military World Games, an international multi-sport competition scheduled for June 25 through July 4, 2027, at locations across North and South Carolina.
The games are organized under the International Military Sports Council, known as CISM, and will be managed and
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Capital Research Center Issues Report: Enemies of Energy - Fred Stanback
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report:
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Enemies of Energy: Fred Stanback
A local newspaper explained that North Carolina billionaire Fred Stanback has been a proponent "anti-humanist environmentalism. . . the belief that protecting the environment hinges on population control."
By Ken Braun
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. The pa
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Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and w
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Chowan University Continued Enrollment Growth
MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Chowan University issued the following news:
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Chowan University Continued Enrollment Growth
Chowan University is celebrating continued enrollment growth this fall, including an increase in the number of local students choosing Chowan.
For the third consecutive year, Chowan has increased new student and overall enrollment. Over the span, new student enrollment has increased by 16%, welcoming our largest class of true freshmen since 2022.
"I am
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Commentary: $50 Million NIH Autism Study Ignores Link to Vaccines, CHD Scientist Says
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- 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 by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.
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$50 Million NIH Autism Study Ignores Link to Vaccines, CHD Scientist Says
A $50 million research initiative examining the potential causes of autism is sidestepping any
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Congressman Don Davis Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is proud to announce that the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open for middle and high school students in North Carolina's First Congressional District.
The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition designed to encourage middle and high school students to expl
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Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Agricultural Imports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Agricultural Imports
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WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Rooting Out Mislabeled Agriculture (ROMA) Act alongside Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04), David Rouzer (NC-07), Jim Costa (CA-20), James Gallagher (CA-01), and Don Davis (NC-01). This bipartisan bill would strengthen efforts to prevent low-quality
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Cross Country Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Cross Country Weekly Honors
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CIAA Announces Cross Country Performers of the Week
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 7, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced Natalie Young and Marcus Merritt III of Virginia Union University as the CIAA Women's and Men's Cross Country Performers of the Week following standout performances
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Scandal-Plagued, Toxic, & Out of Touch - What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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SCANDAL-PLAGUED, TOXIC, & OUT OF TOUCH: What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention
With less than two months to go until the midterm elections, GOP Senate candidates gather in Dallas to double down on their toxic, price-spiking record
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DSCC Communications Director Maeve Coyle: "Senate Republicans are running a slate of deeply flawed candidates who a
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Diverse Leadership Strengthens the Board of Trustees at William Peace University
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- William Peace University issued the following news:
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Diverse Leadership Strengthens the Board of Trustees at William Peace University
Before the 2026-27 academic year, William Peace University welcomed two influential leaders to its Board of Trustees: Josh Smith, chief financial officer (CFO) at Element451, and Doug Warf, senior advisor for business engagement to N.C. Governor Josh Stein. Their distinct backgrounds in business and finance will bring d
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Duke's Athena AI Institute Renewed Through 2031
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke's Athena AI Institute Renewed Through 2031
The five-year renewal will focus on developing an AI-native edge stack that supports autonomous interaction among users, agents and the physical environment, integrated with national-priority technologies such as quantum computing.
By Ken Kingery
The National Science Foundation has renewed funding for the Duke-led AI Institute for E
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English Avenue and Vine City Residents Need Community-informed Development, Access to Safe Banking Services and Education to Build Financial Resilience
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 9 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
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English Avenue and Vine City Residents Need Community-informed Development, Access to Safe Banking Services and Education to Build Financial Resilience
Julian Bond Institute Report Highlights Aspirations and Hurdles to Financial Stability for Atlanta's Westside
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DURHAM, NC - Residents of English Avenue and Vine City want planned reinvestment
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Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes List of 95 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received
HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee
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Gillings MCH center hosts national gathering to build Title V skills
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Gillings MCH center hosts national gathering to build Title V skills
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From the National MCH Workforce Development Center
In order to improve the health of women, children and families, it's essential that state agencies partner with other organizations to increase the impact of their Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant fu
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Governor Stein Highlights Efforts to Raise Pay, Recruit, and Retain Talented Educators in Greensboro
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Highlights Efforts to Raise Pay, Recruit, and Retain Talented Educators in Greensboro
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Today Governor Josh Stein hosted a roundtable with pre-service, student, and beginning teachers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Education to highlight recent investments to recruit, support, and retain excellent teachers. During his visit, Governor Stei
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Greensboro: Guilford Metro 9-1-1 Director Melanie Jones, Fire Chief Jim Robinson to Retire in Early 2027
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news:
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Guilford Metro 9-1-1 Director Melanie Jones, Fire Chief Jim Robinson to Retire in Early 2027
Guilford Metro 9-1-1 (GM911) Director Melanie Jones and Greensboro Fire Chief Jim Robinson will retire, after serving the public for 38 years and 31 years respectively, on January 31, 2027.
Jones joined the City of Greensboro in 1999 as a telecommunicator following a stint as a full time sheriff deputy wit
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Harley Buff Discovers New Strengths Through Leadership, Faith and Community at Gardner-Webb
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Harley Buff Discovers New Strengths Through Leadership, Faith and Community at Gardner-Webb
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#By Embracing Theater, Communications and Service, Student Pursues Goals with Confidence
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-The first time Harley Buff, of Hickory, N.C., heard about Gardner-Webb University, she was immediately drawn to the school's size and Christian mission. After meeting GWU Admissions Counsel
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House Judiciary Subcommittee Sets Sept. 14 Hearing on Examining Healthcare Markets - Fraud and Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition" at 9 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2026, at Charlotte Marriott City Center, Uptown Ballroom, 1st/2nd Ward, 100 W Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202:
The field hearing will examine the effect of mergers, certificate of need laws, regulations, vertical integration, a
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LGC Applies Financial Oversight Standards to Larger Local Governments
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release:
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LGC Applies Financial Oversight Standards to Larger Local Governments
The Local Government Commission (LGC) is taking a more consistent approach to identifying local governments that may need additional financial oversight and assistance, regardless of their size.
Cary (Wake County), Greensboro (Guilford County), Rocky Mount (Edgecombe and Nash counties) and Zebulon (Wake County)
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Local Government Commission Chair Commends Ronda Officials for Voting to Dissolve
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release:
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Local Government Commission Chair Commends Ronda Officials for Voting to Dissolve
The Chair of the Local Government Commission (LGC), Treasurer Brad Briner, is applauding Ronda's elected leaders for making the difficult decision to begin the process of dissolving the Town's charter. This vote, taken Tuesday, is the first step in the process, and LGC officials say it is the responsi
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Is Court Packing Constitutional? Don't Be So Sure
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary:
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Is Court Packing Constitutional? Don't Be So Sure
By James Piereson
Wall Street Journal
The precedents don't support what the Democrats want to do, which would be an assault on the separation of powers.
Democrats are trying to revive an idea left for dead nearly 90 years ago: packing the Supreme Court. Many members of the party have proposed expanding the court from nine justices to 13 the nex
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Manna University President Serrano Issues Commentary: We Are Not the First
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Manna University issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano:
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We Are Not the First
One of the unexpected gifts of travel is perspective.
I'm an "aisle seat" guy, so I'm not talking about the perspective from an airplane window. I'm talking about the kind you gain by standing somewhere that reminds you just how small your own moment in history really is.
By the time you read this, I will have spent several
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Milkmen, Monarchs Select Division Series Opponents, Matchups Set For Miles Wolff Cup Playoffs: 10 Things to Know in the AAPB This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Milkmen, Monarchs Select Division Series Opponents, Matchups Set For Miles Wolff Cup Playoffs: 10 Things to Know in the AAPB This Week
Kansas City Claims Best Record for Fourth Time in Six Years, Seeks Third Crown in that Span; Kane County Goes for 'Threepeat'
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MOORHEAD, Minn., September 9, 2026 - The 2026 American Association's 100-game Regular Season
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N.C. Aquarium Society: New Hanover County Awards $25,000 Grant to Support NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Expansion
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Aquarium Society issued the following news release:
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New Hanover County Awards $25,000 Grant to Support NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Expansion
The NC Aquarium Society received a $25,000 grant from New Hanover County to support the expansion and renovation of the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF), helping advance new habitats, educational spaces, and visitor experiences. A division of the No
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N.C. Insurance Dept.: Mecklenburg County Woman Charged With Medical Insurance Fraud
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Mecklenburg County woman charged with medical insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Remonica Corlishia Earl, 48, of 4209 Howie Circle, Charlotte. Earl was charged with insurance fraud.
According to the arrest warrant, Earl is accused of submitting false and misleading information to UNUM Insurance C
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N.C. Office of State Auditor: Education Lottery Audit - Online Slot Machine Gaming Skyrockets, Now Makes Up 40% of Lottery Revenue
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release:
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Education Lottery Audit: Online Slot Machine Gaming Skyrockets, Now Makes Up 40% of Lottery Revenue
The introduction of online slot machine-style gaming by the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL) is driving new lottery sales while also causing a decrease in the percentage of proceeds transferred to the State's Education Lottery Fund (the Education Fund), acc
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N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley Slams Roy Cooper's Soft-on-Crime Agenda and Record of Raising Costs at Republican Midterm Convention
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Slams Roy Cooper's Soft-on-Crime Agenda and Record of Raising Costs at Republican Midterm Convention
DALLAS - Today, at the RNC Midterm Convention Michael Whatley spoke about how Roy Cooper allowed healthcare premiums to rise 183%, to the highest in the nation, as well as Cooper's soft-on-crime record releasing over 4,000 hardened criminals who wen
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Todd W. Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Blanche:
For nearly four decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has embodied a fundamental national commitment that disabili
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National Association of State Energy Officials: U.S. Army Awards $2.2 Billion for Nuclear Microreactor Sites in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Texas
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news:
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U.S. Army Awards $2.2 Billion for Nuclear Microreactor Sites in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Texas
By Camille Norton, NASEO
On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Army announced the selection of 5 vendors to own, construct, and operate nuclear microreactor sites in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.
Kentucky and New York co-chair the NASEO Advanced N
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National Steel Fabrication Company Plans a $19 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Fayetteville
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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National Steel Fabrication Company Plans a $19 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Fayetteville
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Today Governor Josh Stein announced SteelFab, Inc., a steel fabrication company, will add 38 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest more than $19 million to expand operations in Fayetteville.
"North Carolina is a place where businesses like SteelFab can grow," said Gov
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New AMSA 29 facility expands Army Reserve maintenance capability at Camp Pendleton
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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New AMSA 29 facility expands Army Reserve maintenance capability at Camp Pendleton
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -
Army Reserve units across the greater San Diego area have increased maintenance capability with the opening of a new Area Maintenance Support Activity 29 facility at Camp Pendleton.
The 10,853-square-foot AMSA and Vehicle Maintenance Shop in Camp Pendleton's Del Mar Area 21 became
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New CAES Alumnus Spawns Marine Science Career
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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New CAES Alumnus Spawns Marine Science Career
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Myles Saunders '25 stretches out during a dive in Fiji, where he participated in coral reef restoration. The animal sciences major used his love of the ocean to begin a career in marine science.
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2026) - Myles Saunders has barely begun life as a North Carolina Agricultural and Technic
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NRCS in North Carolina Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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NRCS in North Carolina Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs
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(Raleigh, N.C, Sept, 9, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Wo
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PCC Announces New Kirby Director
ROXBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Piedmont Community College issued the following news:
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PCC Announces New Kirby Director
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Devra Thomas as the new Director of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex.
The Kirby is a partnership between PCC and the Person County Department of Recreation, Arts and Parks. Thomas will also serve as the Executive Director of the Person County Arts Council.
"I have served communities across North Carolina thro
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Pinnacle Financial Partners names West Alabama regional president
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners names West Alabama regional president
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Firm taps longtime Tuscaloosa banking leader as growth continues in region
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Sept. 9, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has selected Wade Dailey as regional
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Really Sweet': gluten-free bakery in Angier wins $5,000 Lift-Off Lab grant
SANFORD, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news:
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Really Sweet': gluten-free bakery in Angier wins $5,000 Lift-Off Lab grant
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ANGIER, N.C. -Marchand's, a new gluten-free bakery in Angier, has won a $5,000 grant through the Harnett Lift-Off Lab.
The Lift-Off Lab is an entrepreneur development program presented by the Central Carolina Community College Small Business Center, Harnett County, and the Angier, Lillington, Dunn, Erwin, and Co
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Red Hat Puts Safety and Observability at the Core of Enterprise AI with Red Hat AI 3.5
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, posted the following news release:
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Red Hat Puts Safety and Observability at the Core of Enterprise AI with Red Hat AI 3.5
Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced significant updates across the Red Hat AI portfolio with the release of Red Hat AI 3.5. As enterprise teams move past early experimentation and pilot successes, IT
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Reps. Ross, Bera Introduce the SERVICE for America Act to Provide Pathway to Permanent Residency for Dreamers + Documented Dreamers in Public Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Ross, Bera Introduce the SERVICE for America Act to Provide Pathway to Permanent Residency for Dreamers + Documented Dreamers in Public Service
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the SERVICE for America Act, which creates a pathway to lawful permanent residency for Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in pu
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Rising Risk Complexity Outpaces Organizations' Strategic Readiness Finds New AICPA & North Carolina State University Study
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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Rising Risk Complexity Outpaces Organizations' Strategic Readiness Finds New AICPA & North Carolina State University Study
DURHAM, N.C., -- Organizations are facing a more volatile, interconnected, and unpredictable risk environment than ever before, yet most continue to struggle to fully integrate risk management into strategic decision-making, according to the latest The 2026 State of Risk
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Roger Williams University Research Establishes New Model Organism for Coral Science
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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Roger Williams University Research Establishes New Model Organism for Coral Science
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BRISTOL, R.I. - A decade of research at Roger Williams University's Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) is helping scientists develop a new model organism for studying corals and their relationships with microbes.
Led by Koty Sharp and her research team in CEED, the 10-year, multi-institutional
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S&P Global Ratings Raises Fayetteville State University Credit Rating to 'A' on Improved Enrollment
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news:
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S&P Global Ratings Raises Fayetteville State University Credit Rating to 'A' on Improved Enrollment
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - S&P Global Ratings raised Fayetteville State University's issuer credit rating from A- to A as of Sept. 4. The agency cited the university's increasing financial resources, growing enrollment, and strong state support. The outlook is "stable."
The upgrade continues FS
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from
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SAS Brings Decision Intelligence to Microsoft Fabric at FabCon Europe 2026
CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS brings decision intelligence to Microsoft Fabric at FabCon Europe 2026
SAS Decision Builder is the enterprise decision intelligence solution on Microsoft Fabric, to be showcased at Europe's largest Fabric conference
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For organizations drowning in data insights without clear next steps, SAS(R) Decision Builder on Microsoft Fabric provides a path
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Sen. Wyden, Rep. Harrigan Issue Letter to Defense IG Moring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, and Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following letter to Defense Inspector General Platte B. Moring III:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 4, 2026
The Honorable Platte B. Moring III
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Defense
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
Dear Inspector General Moring:
We write to request that the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) rev
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State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 16 in Raleigh and via teleconference
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 16 in Raleigh and via teleconference
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The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, in-person in Raleigh and virtually, via WebEx.
Meeting Agenda
The meeting will be in-person at the following location:
217 West Jones Street, Raleigh 27603
(Green Square Training R
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States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
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States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds
New Report: America's Public Lands Leaders highlights 11 states developing innovative approaches to expand outdoor access, strengthen outdoor economies, improve health and climate resilience, and advance partnerships with Tribes.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- States across the country
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The Shape of Shifting Exhibition Open Now in Weems Gallery
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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The Shape of Shifting Exhibition Open Now in Weems Gallery
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The Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College features Amy Wetsch's exhibition, The Shape of Shifting, now through September 27, 2026.
Wetsch's practice spans installations, paintings, drawings, mixed-media sculptures, and publicly engaged works. Her practice examines systems in constant motion, including tectonic shifts beneath the earth's su
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TRATON GROUP Opens TRATON ONE OS to Technology Partners Through Collaboration with Red Hat
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, posted the following news release:
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TRATON GROUP Opens TRATON ONE OS to Technology Partners Through Collaboration with Red Hat
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MUNICH AND RALEIGH, N.C. - September 9, 2026 - The TRATON GROUP is expanding the software ecosystem around TRATON ONE OS through strategic technology partnerships and advancing the use of Linux as a common technology standard for futur
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U.S. service members aim for gold in German competitions
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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U.S. service members aim for gold in German competitions
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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -
"I'm really proud of you for going the extra mile and working hard," said Maj. Gen. Scott Linton, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division, during a ceremony here Aug. 16 to award two foreign service badges.
Soldiers, Army Cadets, Airmen, and a Marine signed up
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UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion
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In the last year, Justin Fargo '28 has created a new cybersecurity and compliance firm to help small- and medium-sized companies meet the requirements needed to become U.S. government contractors.
"I really think people should know that just because you're a college student and you have a lot of obl
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UNC Charlotte's Truman Lab awarded new $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte's Truman Lab awarded new $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health
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UNC Charlotte's Truman Lab has secured a new $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance fundamental research on how cells maintain protein health, a process central to diseases ranging from cancer to neurodegenerative disorders. The five-year
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UNCG Faculty Expert Janet Boseovski on Combatting the Culture of Thin Ideal
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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UNCG Faculty Expert Janet Boseovski on Combatting the Culture of Thin Ideal
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Thinspiration. Runway slender. Hungry chic. Skinny culture has come in many fads and phases through the years, culminating in what UNC Greensboro Professor of PsychologyJanet Boseovski calls "a global health crisis."
The co-author of "Beyond Body Positive" is determined in her efforts to educ
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University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CCM welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions
Davis' appointment begins on Oct. 1
By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Jordan M. Davis, MA, as the college's new Assistant Dean of Admissions. In this role, Davis will be responsible for the vision, strategy and execution of all undergradu
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VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band Reaches Historic Milestone, Tops 200 Members for the First Time in School History
ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band Reaches Historic Milestone, Tops 200 Members for the First Time in School History
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Record-breaking growth cements the Trojan Explosion's status as the largest marching band in the CIAA.
The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band has reached a historic milestone. With more than 200 members for the 2026 season, the Trojan Explosion is now the largest m
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WATCH: Republican NC-11 Voter Explains Why He's Voting for Jamie Ager in New TV Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WATCH: Republican NC-11 Voter Explains Why He's Voting for Jamie Ager in New TV Ad
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Fourth generation farmer Jamie Ager is up on the air with his second ad in his campaign to bring commonsense, North Carolina values to Congress.
The ad focuses on a local Fairview, NC Republican voter who has been coming to Jamie's family farm, Hickory Nut Gap, for 30 years and saw Jamie step up t
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