News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
ACC Opens Direct Path to College for Local High School Seniors Through NC College Connect
GRAHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Alamance Community College issued the following news:
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ACC Opens Direct Path to College for Local High School Seniors Through NC College Connect
09/15/2026
Graham, N.C. -- Alamance Community College is helping make the path from high school to college simpler for students across Alamance County through NC College Connect, a statewide effort that provides eligible North Carolina high school seniors with a direct path to college admission.
This fall, 1
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Accuracy in Media: 'It Was Mostly Cosmetic' - Missouri Professor Reveals How DEI Survives State Bans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news:
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"It Was Mostly Cosmetic": Missouri Professor Reveals How DEI Survives State Bans
September 14, 2026
Last year, Missouri banned DEI initiatives at its public universities. However, an Accuracy in Media investigation revealed that DEI ideology remains in university classrooms.
Wayne Brekhus, Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Missouri, was recorded speaking with an AIM investigator
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Alumnus Excited to be Karpovich Keynote and Celebrate AT Program
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Springfield College issued the following news:
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Alumnus Excited to be Karpovich Keynote and Celebrate AT Program
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By: Damon Markiewicz
When alumnus Brian Pietrosimone '05, PhD, received an email from Springfield College Dean of the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sports Leadership M. Sue Guyer, DPE'03, he couldn't hold back how extremely honored he was at Guyer's request.
"To be asked to be the keynote speaker at the Peter V. Kar
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America's Electric Companies Protect Customers by Ensuring Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Protect Customers by Ensuring Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
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WASHINGTON (September 15, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) welcomes the House's consideration of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which reinforces work already underway across the country to protect families and small businesses from costs associated with serving data centers and
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American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending
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American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable John Joyce, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
2102 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
407 Cannon House Office Bu
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Americans Feel the Financial Squeeze as Rising Prices Put Households Under Pressure, Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Americans Feel the Financial Squeeze as Rising Prices Put Households Under Pressure, Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds
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Catawba College-YouGov national survey of U.S. adults finds broad affordability concerns across partisan groups, with lower-income households reporting difficulty meeting monthly expenses and cutting back on purchases.
An Update from the Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Se
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Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail
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Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the Supreme Court has blocked a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have undermined vote-by-mail systems ahead
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Bank of America Chicago Distance Series Details Ways to Secure Entry into the 2027 Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Chicago Distance Series Details Ways to Secure Entry into the 2027 Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1 and Shamrock Shuffle
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CHICAGO, I.L. - Today, the teams behind Chicago's premier racing portfolio announced registration information for the events that will make up the fifth annual Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. Th
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Bluefield State Names Keith Sigmon Director of Mining Engineering Technology Program
BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Bluefield State University posted the following news:
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Bluefield State Names Keith Sigmon Director of Mining Engineering Technology Program
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Bluefield State University has named alumnus and longtime mining industry leader Keith Sigmon director of its Mining Engineering Technology program. Sigmon will also serve as an assistant professor.
A 1993 graduate of Bluefield State's Mining Engineering Technology program, Sigmon returns to the University wi
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Butterball Resolves EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit for $230,000
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Butterball Resolves EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit for $230,000
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Settles federal suit alleging meat producer denied accommodation for cancer treatments and fired employee because of her disability
RALEIGH, N.C. -Butterball, LLC, a poultry processing company doing business in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, will pay $230,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimi
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Campbell University: Blackman Named CPHS Director of Student Affairs
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Blackman named CPHS director of student affairs
September 15, 2026
Brenda Blackman has been named director of Student Affairs for Campbell University's College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Blackman transitioned into the role after serving as director of Pre-professional Advisement and Retention.
Blackman has served Campbell students for more than two decades in roles focused on academic advisemen
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Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Launch 3rd & Goal
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Launch 3rd & Goal
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* Flagship community platform to reach 10,000 students across the Carolinas in first year through programs focused on literacy, physical wellness and personal well-being
* More than 400 students from Title I schools celebrated the launch with a special field day at Bank of Ameri
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Catawba College Announces Creation of the R. Paul Propst & Sara Jean Arey Propst Endowed Fund
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College Announces Creation of the R. Paul Propst & Sara Jean Arey Propst Endowed Fund
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The children of R. Paul Propst '48 and Sara Jean Arey Propst '51 have established the R. Paul Propst & Sara Jean Arey Propst Endowed Fund at Catawba College, honoring their parents' lifelong commitment to education, faith, family, and service.
Established by Robin Propst Blackwell and her husband, Robert Black
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Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Volleyball Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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Volleyball Weekly Honors
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CIAA Announces
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 15, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced its for the third week of the 2026 season. Elizabeth City State University, Claflin University and Virginia State University are represented among this week's honorees.
The CIAA are voted on by the C
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing to Address Medicare Provider Payment Challenges and Bolster Cybersecurity in American Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing to Address Medicare Provider Payment Challenges and Bolster Cybersecurity in American Health Care
Sep 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at tod
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Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson Looks Back on Her First Year at Rutgers-Newark
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson Looks Back on Her First Year at Rutgers-Newark
By Carrie Stetler
September 15, 2026
Since she arrived at Rutgers University-Newark last year, Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson has navigated a new school, a new city, a new state, and the relationship between all three.
As she begins a new academic year, Smith-Jackson, who was previously provost of North Carolina A&T State Universi
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: AI Data Center Boom Fueling 'Tidal Wave' of New PFAS Production
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- 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 Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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AI Data Center Boom Fueling 'Tidal Wave' of New PFAS Production
PFAS chemicals are quietly powering the AI boom's data centers. The chemicals are used in cooling systems that keep servers from overheating as demand
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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU consistently ranked among best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release:
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Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU consistently ranked among best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
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By Kate Marino
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU has once again been named a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns on Healthcare Fraud and Competition During Field Hearing in Charlotte
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns on Healthcare Fraud and Competition During Field Hearing in Charlotte
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- During the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust field hearing in Charlotte, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) raised concerns about fraud and government subsidies driving up healthcare costs for North Carolina familie
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Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital named among best in nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15th year in a row
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Corewell Health issued the following news release:
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Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital named among best in nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15th year in a row
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 15, 2026 - Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation's leading pediatric hospitals in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. The hospital
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Cornell College Announces Faculty Promotions
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- Cornell College issued the following news:
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Cornell announces faculty promotions
14 September 2026
Three Cornell College faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to associate professor beginning this academic year.
* Tyler George - Associate Professor of Statistics
* Melanie King - Associate Professor of Mathematics
* Alex McKenzie - Associate Professor of Art
Receiving tenure means a committee of their peers and college leaders has thoroughl
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Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Named the Top Pediatric Cancer Program in the Nation for 2026-2027
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Named the Top Pediatric Cancer Program in the Nation for 2026-2027
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U.S. News & World Report has recognized Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center as the #1 pediatric cancer program in the nation in its 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals report. Dana-Farber/Boston Children's has been recognized as one of
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Demond Martin to Share Journey from North Carolina Roots to National Impact
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Demond Martin to Share Journey from North Carolina Roots to National Impact
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The Greensboro community is invited to hear the inspiring experiences of a nationally renowned entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and health equity advocate. On Sept. 22, Demond T. Martin will give talks at UNC Greensboro, culminating in an evening program that is free and open to the pub
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DEQ Launches New Online Resource for The Topsail Nature Preserve
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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DEQ Launches New Online Resource for The Topsail Nature Preserve
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The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has launched a new webpage for The Topsail Nature Preserve, providing residents and visitors with a central online resource for information about the Preserve, public access, responsible recreation and DCM's manage
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Duke Researchers Join $30M Project to Uncover Hidden Layers in the Human Genome
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke Researchers Join $30M Project to Uncover Hidden Layers in the Human Genome
9/15/26
Five-year, National Science Foundation "GENIE" Science and Technology Center will work to understand how the genome's 3D structure helps cells establish their identities, remember past experiences and respond to their environments.
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $30 mil
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Economic Development Administration - Overview of Roles, Structure & Goals Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), was established pursuant to the enactment of the Public Works and Economic Developmen
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Edwards Files OCC Complaint Against Ethics Committee Leaders for Circumventing Their Own Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Edwards Files OCC Complaint Against Ethics Committee Leaders for Circumventing Their Own Rules
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced that he has filed a formal submission with the Office of Congressional Conduct against House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest and Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier, alleging that they circumvented the Committee's own rules to recom
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Environmental Advocates and Community Leaders Applaud AG Jackson's Historic $590 Million Settlement with Chemours/DuPont Over PFAS Contamination
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Environmental Advocates and Community Leaders Applaud AG Jackson's Historic $590 Million Settlement with Chemours/DuPont Over PFAS Contamination
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RALEIGH -On Thursday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson announced the largest environmental damages recovery in state history: A $590 million settlement between the sta
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Environmental Justice Coalition Pushes Back to Defend Communities Against EPA Move to Abandon Power Plant Climate Protections
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release:
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Environmental Justice Coalition Pushes Back to Defend Communities Against EPA Move to Abandon Power Plant Climate Protections
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September 15, 2026
Contact: Ashley Sullivan, ashley.sulivan@weact.org, 1 (917) 837-1183
WASHINGTON - Environmental justice groups in the Clean Air for the Long Haul cohort condemn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest actions
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Five New Members Join UNC Pembroke Alumni Association Board
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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Five New Members Join UNC Pembroke Alumni Association Board
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The UNC Pembroke Alumni Association has welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, bringing a range of professional experience and a shared commitment to strengthening connections between the university and its alumni.
The new members are Heath Pierce '97, Danny Cook '93, Nancy Hunt '86, '02, Jessica Lancaste
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Gardner-Webb School of Divinity Hosts Church Historian Dr. Joao B. Chaves for Mary Washburn Wilson Lectures
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb School of Divinity Hosts Church Historian Dr. Joao B. Chaves for Mary Washburn Wilson Lectures
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#Baylor Associate Professor Presents 'Re-Inventing Church History in The Americas'
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Brazilian native Dr. Joao B. Chaves has built an academic career studying the intersections of religion, culture and public life across the Americas. An associate professor at Ba
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Governor Stein Highlights NC College Connect at Emsley A. Laney Public High School
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Highlights NC College Connect at Emsley A. Laney Public High School
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Today Governor Josh Stein visited Emsley A. Laney Public High School in Wilmington to share how the NC College Connect program is opening pathways to higher education for students throughout the state. Through the NC College Connect program, every high school senior with a 2.8 GPA or higher is dir
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Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Reaffirm Support for Film Industry in Wilmington
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Reaffirm Support for Film Industry in Wilmington
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Today Governor Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley toured Cinespace Studios in Wilmington and discussed the impacts of changes to the state's film incentive program to North Carolina's economy.
"North Carolina's film industry is an important part of our economy, supporting thousands of jo
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Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Reaffirm Support for Film Industry in Wilmington
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Reaffirm Support for Film Industry in Wilmington
Today Governor Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley toured Cinespace Studios in Wilmington and discussed the impacts of changes to the state's film incentive program to North Carolina's economy.
"North Carolina's film industry is an important part of our ec
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Greensboro City Council Advances Voluntary Central Business Zoning Initiative Near Downtown Greenway
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news:
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Greensboro City Council Advances Voluntary Central Business Zoning Initiative Near Downtown Greenway
The Greensboro City Council has approved a resolution allowing the City to begin a voluntary rezoning initiative for interested property owners adjacent to, within and near the Downtown Greenway.
The initiative creates a pathway for eligible property owners to consider rezoning their properties to
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Greensboro: Human Rights Commission Launches Community Mental Health Survey
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news:
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Human Rights Commission Launches Community Mental Health Survey
The City's Human Rights Commission launched a Community Mental Health Survey Tuesday to help commissioners better understand the social, economic, and environmental conditions that shape residents' well being. Find the survey online (https://greensboronc.jotform.com/262244190207046).
The survey focuses on five areas: economic stabilit
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Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors
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Press Release
PORTLAND, Maine - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture commenced a new, annual "Years of Service Ceremony" to honor NASDA members for years of service to their st
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Ingenuity in action: App State spotlights faculty research and creativity
BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news:
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Ingenuity in action: App State spotlights faculty research and creativity
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BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's 2026 Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event (RECAPP) celebrates a growing research enterprise at App State that links numerous disciplines, partnerships and initiatives for community impact -work that is inspiring a new generation of problem solvers. The event, to b
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Institute for Justice: Study Lands as Supreme Court Weighs Whether Cities Must Pay for Property Destroyed by Police
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026:
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New Study Lands as Supreme Court Weighs Whether Cities Must Pay for Property Destroyed by Police
First nationwide data on law enforcement property damage suggest compensating victims would barely register in municipal budgets
IJ is a public interest law firm. We represent clients free of charge in cutting-edge litigation defending vital constitutional rights. You can
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Merrill Launches New Services to Support Portfolio Transitions and Systematic Cash Investing
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Merrill Launches New Services to Support Portfolio Transitions and Systematic Cash Investing
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#Key points
* New Tax Efficient Transition Service and Dollar Cost Averaging Service help clients implement tax-efficient transitions and systematic cash deployment within personalized investment strategies.
* The new services help streamlin
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N.C. Community College System: N.C. College Connect Opens a Direct Path to Higher Education for State High School Seniors
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news:
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NC College Connect Opens a Direct Path to Higher Education for North Carolina High School Seniors
Published: September 15, 2026
More than 105,000 North Carolina public high school seniors will receive direct admission to their local community college this fall through NC College Connect, an initiative designed to make the path from high school to higher education simpler and more acc
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N.C. Health Dept. Shares Update on Rare Brain Infection Source
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
NCDHHS Shares Update on Rare Brain Infection Source
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has posted findings of a public health investigation to identify the source of exposure for a previously reported rare brain infection case caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba (one-celled living organism) commonly fou
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NCDEQ Secretary joins Hot Springs Helene recovery celebration, wastewater treatment plant ribbon cutting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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NCDEQ Secretary joins Hot Springs Helene recovery celebration, wastewater treatment plant ribbon cutting
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NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson joined partnership agencies today at the Town of Hot Springs Helene Recovery Celebration, featuring a ribbon cutting for the Town's wastewater treatment plant. The event celebrated the new,
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Nemours Children's Health Among the Nation's Best in the Latest U.S. News & World Report Children's Hospitals 2026-2027 Rankings
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release:
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Nemours Children's Health Among the Nation's Best in the Latest U.S. News & World Report Children's Hospitals 2026-2027 Rankings
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 15, 2026) - Nemours Children's Health, one of the nation's largest multistate pediatric health systems, has once again been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. This year, Nemours Childr
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New Dinner Club Offers Opportunities for Connection and Community
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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New Dinner Club Offers Opportunities for Connection and Community
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A new program called MC Dinner Club aims to provide students with an opportunity to have conversations and build community while enjoying a special seasonal meal.
The program is sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, but it is open to both residents and commuter students. It will feature meals planned and prepared by students in Mere
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Newmark Arranges $56 Million Sale of Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $56 Million Sale of Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection
September 15, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $56 million sale of the 120,000-square-foot Carolinas Medical Outpatient Collection, comprising two fully leased medical outpatient assets in Summerville, South Carolina and a
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Protect Our Care Statement: House Judiciary Republicans Hold Another Pointless Hearing to Dodge Accountability for Health Care Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: House Judiciary Republicans Hold Another Pointless Hearing to Dodge Accountability for Health Care Cuts
September 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Republicans on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust are holding a field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina on fraud and competition within health care markets. While claiming to crack down on fraud,
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Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to North Carolinians After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to North Carolinians After Gutting Rural Health Care
September 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Trump administration announced misleading "rural health investments" in North Carolina, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged North Carolina's health care system and left rural communities in th
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Protect Our Care: ICYMI - Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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ICYMI: Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care
September 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration continues to tout new "investments" in rural health care, but communities across the country are being left to pick up the pieces from Trump and Republicans massive health care cuts. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Government Agencies Must Be Held Responsible for Negative Outcomes From Their Use of AI
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news:
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Government agencies must be held responsible for negative outcomes from their use of AI
Government agencies must pair artificial intelligence deployment with clear rules, human oversight, and enforceable accountability for internal and vendor use.
Richard Sill
Technology Policy Analyst
September 15, 2026
Government agencies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce administrativ
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Republican Attorneys General Association Joins Vice President Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Unveiled Massive Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Expand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Joins Vice President Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Unveiled Massive Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Expand
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Republican Attorneys General Association joined Vice President J.D. Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Justice Department's Nati
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SAS Viya Copilot Wins SiliconANGLE TechForward Award for AI Innovation
CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS Viya Copilot wins SiliconANGLE TechForward award for AI innovation
Conversational AI assistant recognized in the AI Copilots & Assistants category
Cary, NC (Sep 15, 2026)
SAS today announced that SAS Viya Copilot is the winner of the AI Copilots & Assistants category in SiliconANGLE's 2026 TechForward Awards.
Built on the SAS(R) Viya(R) platform
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SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Attorney General Jackson; Strikes Down Mid-Election Postal Service Rule Changes
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Attorney General Jackson; Strikes Down Mid-Election Postal Service Rule Changes
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RALEIGH - This evening, the Supreme Court of the United States rejected an attempt by the United States Postal Service to change mail-in voting rules after voting had already begun in North Carolina. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued to prevent the unlawful rule fr
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Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release:
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Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races
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Battleground state voters who will decide the balance of the U.S. Senate say that Social Security will be a deciding factor in their choice this November, according to a new survey released today by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Voters in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas are far more likely to vo
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Names Dr. Russell Greenfield Founding Executive Director of Institute for the Advancement of Whole Health
WHITTIER, California, Sept. 16 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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Published On: September 15, 2026
Southern California University of Health Sciences Names Dr. Russell Greenfield Founding Executive Director of Institute for the Advancement of Whole Health
New Institute aims to accelerate national healthcare transformation through education, research, advocacy, standards, and clinical care
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Southern California University of Health Scien
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Three UConn School of Pharmacy Alumni will be recognized at the 2026 UConn School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Awards
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Three UConn School of Pharmacy Alumni will be recognized at the 2026 UConn School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Alumni Awards
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Thomas Nolin
Thomas Nolin, a 1989 graduate from the UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.
After his time at UConn, he continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
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Two Students Named 2026 Astronaut Scholarship Recipients
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 14 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Two Students Named 2026 Astronaut Scholarship Recipients
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Victoria Little and Avery C. Love
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduates Victoria Little and Avery C. Love have been selected as 2026 Astronaut Scholars, an elite scholarship awarded annually to the nation's most academically ac
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U.S. News & World Report Names Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital Among Best Children's Hospitals for 2026-2027
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release:
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U.S. News & World Report Names Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital Among Best Children's Hospitals for 2026-2027
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#Inova ranks #32 in the country for Neonatology
Fairfax, Virginia - Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking #32 for Neonatology in the nation. The ranking
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U.S. News & World Report names Loma Linda University Children's Hospital among Best Children's Hospitals for 2026-2027
LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 14 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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U.S. News & World Report names Loma Linda University Children's Hospital among Best Children's Hospitals for 2026-2027
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Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This is the sixth year LLUCH has been recognized as a Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News.
LLUCH ranked 7th in California and 8th in t
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UNCP Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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UNCP Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
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UNC Pembroke will honor four distinguished alumni whose professional achievements, leadership and service exemplify the university's enduring Brave spirit during the 58th Annual Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Oct. 23.
The 2026 Alumni Award recipients are John Lowery, Meritorious Service Award; Lydia Locklear Canty a
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UNCW Researchers Awarded Over $1 Million in NIH Funding
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Sept. 14 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news:
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UNCW Researchers Awarded Over $1 Million in NIH Funding
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The University of North Carolina Wilmington has received more than $1 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to support innovative research projects in the Departments of Biology and Marine Biology and Psychology.
Sarah Fausett, assistant professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology,
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University of Arkansas: New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement
Sep. 15, 2026
When Jim Stevens was announced in June as the next dean for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A, he was teaching study abroad students at Clemson University's center in Genoa, Italy. Navigating the seven-hour time difference, he prepared for this transition over the summer. Once
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Unlocking Career Opportunity With William Peace University's RN to BSN Program
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- William Peace University issued the following news:
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Unlocking Career Opportunity with William Peace University's RN to BSN Program
Sep 15, 2026
In 2019, as William Peace University prepared to welcome the first cohort to its online RN to BSN program, Jason Wilson '20 was working as a nurse at WakeMed when he met a member of the University's admissions team. He had been in nursing for 9 years and was ready for more career opportunities than his assoc
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Va. A.G. Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule
Supreme Court rules in favor of coalition, blocking chaotic and burdensome requirements on Virginia's vote-by-mail systems ahead of 2026 midterms
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RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania won in the Supreme Court, following t
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Wake Forest partners with Historic Bethabara Park to save 18th-century artifacts
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Wake Forest partners with Historic Bethabara Park to save 18th-century artifacts
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Archaeologist Terry Brock and a team of students are working to salvage artifacts from Historic Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem. Their efforts to conserve and catalog thousands of pieces of pottery and other items from Bethabara (pronounced beth-ab-uh-ruh) will shed light on the first Moravian settlement in North
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Washington & Lee University: Art Goldsmith to Deliver 2026 Provost's Lecture
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Art Goldsmith to Deliver 2026 Provost's Lecture
The annual address that celebrates W&L faculty excellence in scholarship and teaching will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 in University Chapel.
By Brian Laubscher
September 15, 2026
Art Goldsmith, the Jackson T. Stephens Professor of Economics at Washington and Lee University, will deliver the 2026 Provost's Lecture, titled "Reimagining Employmen
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Washington & Lee University: Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative
This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines.
By Brian Laubscher
September 15, 2026
The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students
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White House Sends 41 Nominations to Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 41 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations & Appointments
September 14, 2026
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Samuel D. Adkisson, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee.
Philip Axt, of North Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota.
Daniel Lewis Ballou, of Kentucky, to
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White House: First Lady Melania Trump's Special Visit to Ashe County, North Carolina Bearing Witness to a Community's Resilience
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House issued the following news:
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First Lady Melania Trump's Special Visit to Ashe County, North Carolina Bearing Witness to a Community's Resilience
September 15, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump returned to North Carolina to visit Mountain View Elementary School in Ashe County, nearly two years after her initial visit to a community devastated by Hurricane Helene.
"True resilience means having the courage to look ahead and move society forward, creating
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WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints New District Leaders
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news:
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WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints New District Leaders
September 16, 2026
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has approved Dr. Kristina Mason as the new Interim Chief of Schools and Chad Williams as the new Executive Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management.
Mason has more than 20 years of leadership experience in education, working as a
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