News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
310th Soldier's 42-year journey to service in the Army Reserve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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310th Soldier's 42-year journey to service in the Army Reserve
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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -
CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. - The Army Reserve has groups entering its ranks at many stages in their careers: fresh out of high school, newly graduated from college, or, more often, later in life.
Supporting this increasingly common later-life transition, the Army has increased its maximum non-prior-service
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American Academy of Neurology: Blast Exposure in Military Associated With Conditions Like Seizures, Stroke Years Later
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Blast exposure in military associated with conditions like seizures, stroke years later
SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Highlights:
* Exposure to high-level blasts among military veterans is associated with an increased risk of conditions such as seizures, neuropathy and stroke years later.
* The study does not prove that exposure to blasts causes these conditions; it only shows an association
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Campbell University: From PA Charter Student Named Doctor of Medical Science Program Director
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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From PA charter student named Doctor of Medical Science program director
September 16, 2026
Campbell University's College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences has named Ashley Nordan, DMSc, MHPE, MSCR, PA-C, program director of its new Doctor of Medical Science program, bringing her Campbell education, diverse clinical experience and commitment to developing future PA leaders full circle.
"As a member of
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CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate, Leaving Opportunity to Strengthen Local Lending Protections
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Ohio Bankers League posted the following news:
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CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate, Leaving Opportunity to Strengthen Local Lending Protections
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The Senate yesterday failed to advance the CLARITY Act, with cloture on the motion to proceed falling short by a vote of 49-50, below the 60 votes required. All Democrats present voted against advancing the bill, joined by four Republicans: Susan Collins (Maine), Josh Hawley (Missouri),
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Common Defense Endorses Retired Major Richard Ojeda for U.S. House in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news:
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Common Defense Endorses Retired Major Richard Ojeda for U.S. House in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
September 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Common Defense, a grassroots organization of veterans and military families, announced its endorsement of Retired Major Richard Ojeda for US Congress in North Carolina's 9th District to fight for American Familie
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Congressman Don Davis Urges Action to Protect Eastern North Carolina Soybean Growers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Urges Action to Protect Eastern North Carolina Soybean Growers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to prioritize American soybean producers and secure reliable access to Chinese markets during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
"Agriculture is the economic backbone of eastern North Ca
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Congressman Onder Examines Healthcare Regulations at Judiciary Field Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Onder Examines Healthcare Regulations at Judiciary Field Hearing
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September 16, 2026
Contact: Brooke Morgan(link sends email)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) attended a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he questioned witnesses Katherine Restrepo Martin of the UNC System; Brian Miller, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., of
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Helps Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Helps Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to launch the bipartisan Congressional Hydropower Caucus, a new forum focused on expanding reliable American energy production, strengthening the electric grid, and lowering costs for
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces REACH Act to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces REACH Act to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside co-leads Congressmen Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) and Don Davis (D-NC-01), introduced the Resources for Essential Access to Community Health (REACH) Act, legislation to address the shortage of health care
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California Shipping Mandate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California Shipping Mandate
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.J. Res. 210, a Congressional Review Act resolution overturning an Environmental Protection Agency action allowing California to enforce its own emissions requirements for ocean-going vessels while they are docked at p
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Sonia Bansal Named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Sonia Bansal Named 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow
Michaela Martinez
9/16/26
Bansal was recognized for a final project proposal that challenges students to balance technical know-how and real-world challenges
Sonia Bansal, an assistant professor of the practice in Duke University's Department of Biomedical Engineering, was named a 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow by the Kern
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Sonia Bansal Receives ASEE Biomedical Teaching Award
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Sonia Bansal Receives ASEE Biomedical Teaching Award
Michaela Martinez
9/15/26
Bansal was recognized for her efforts to transform Duke BME's biomaterials and biomechanics curriculum
Sonia Bansal, an assistant professor of the practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Duke University, received the Biomedical Engineering Teaching Award from the American Society
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Energy Forums and Cyber Exercises Drive Next-Level Resilience at Fort Hunter Liggett
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Energy Forums and Cyber Exercises Drive Next-Level Resilience at Fort Hunter Liggett
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For more than a decade, the U.S. Army Reserve-funded installation Fort Hunter Liggett has steadily advanced one of the Department of the Army's most resilient and forward leaning energy and water programs. Through sustained investment in modern technologies, the installatio
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Fayetteville State University Secures $10 Million Department of War Award to Advance Applied AI Research
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news:
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Fayetteville State University Secures $10 Million Department of War Award to Advance Applied AI Research
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FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Fayetteville State University has secured a $10 million research award from the U.S. Department of War to establish an interdisciplinary research program focused on applied artificial intelligence for defense systems, including contested logistics technologies and
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Fayetteville Technical Community College: Carolina Cyber Network Named Finalist for NC TECH Public Sector Innovation Award
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Fayetteville Technical Community College issued the following news:
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Carolina Cyber Network Named Finalist for NC TECH Public Sector Innovation Award
16 September 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Carolina Cyber Network (CCN), headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), has been named a finalist for the 2026 NC TECH Public Sector Innovation Award, recognizing the network's innovative approach to advancing cybersecurity educatio
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Federal Register: Justice Dept. Issues Antitrust Notice Following Customer Experience Hub Membership Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Customer Experience Hub
Notice is hereby given that, on January 7, 2026, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ("the Act"), The Customer Experience Hub ("CX Hub") has filed written notifications si
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First Citizens Bank Gift Supports WCU Students Through Access to Stock Market Data
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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September 15, 2026
First Citizens Bank gift supports WCU students through access to stock market data
Students in the College of Business at Western Carolina University now have access to real-time stock market trading information through laboratory space made possible through a financial contribution from First Citizens Bank.
The renovated lab is home to two Bloomberg Terminals, a subscripti
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Four KU seniors to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill scholarships
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Four KU seniors to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill scholarships
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LAWRENCE -Four University of Kansas seniors have been endorsed for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom with the support of KU's Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Saad Awan, Kaitlyn Carson, Katherine Goodwin and Jaden Huehl have been endorsed for the Marshall scholarship, which provides funding fo
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From diagnosis to drill sergeant: Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand's fight to serve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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From diagnosis to drill sergeant: Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand's fight to serve
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Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand was mid-career and moving fast when a routine test came back with two words: cervical cancer.
"I had these plans to do something big and grand with my life," she said. "It felt like everything just came to a screeching halt."
Today, Lamirand is a
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Governor Stein Announces Women's Tennis Association Moving to Charlotte
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Announces Women's Tennis Association Moving to Charlotte
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Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Charlotte will host the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Women's Tennis Association Finals with the support of a $14.4 million grant from North Carolina's Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund (MEGA). Offered by the N.C. Department of Commerce, the grant will assist the Charl
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for U.S. Senate
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Victory in the Tar Heel State Key to Regaining Pro-Equality Majorities in Congress
RALEIGH, NC -Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced its endorsement of former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for U.S. Senate.
A victory by
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McDowell's Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act Passes Energy and Commerce Committee 37-0
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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McDowell's Bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act Passes Energy and Commerce Committee 37-0
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell's bipartisan Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (H.R. 6152) unanimously passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee by a vote of 37-0.
The legislation brings together experts from the federal government and private sector to identify
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Meet Employers and Develop Networking Skills Today at Fall 2026 Career Fest
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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Meet Employers and Develop Networking Skills Today at Fall 2026 Career Fest
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Meredith's Office of Career Planning (OCP) will hold the Fall 2026 Career Fest today, Wednesday, September 16, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Cate Student Center.
Register for this networking opportunity on Handshake.
Career Fest is a great opportunity for Meredith students to meet employers with internship and full-time job opportu
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Moore Comfort Home Care to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Sex Harassment Suit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Moore Comfort Home Care to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Sex Harassment Suit
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Home health care company settles federal lawsuit alleging company owner subjected female workers to verbal and physical misconduct
NORFOLK, Va. -Moore Comfort Home Care, LLC, a private home healthcare services provider to clients in Suffolk, Virginia and the surrounding areas, will pay $60,000 and provide other reli
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N.C. A&T College of Education Has Been Designated an Apple Distinguished School
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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N.C. A&T College of Education Has Been Designated an Apple Distinguished School
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Recognized for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence using technology
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2026) - The College of Education (COEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Disti
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New Ad: WinSenate Nails Michael Whatley For Getting Rich as North Carolina Gets Gouged At The Pump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release:
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New Ad: WinSenate Nails Michael Whatley For Getting Rich as North Carolina Gets Gouged At The Pump
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Today, WinSenate dropped a new ad campaign going after Michael Whatley f
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New Book Addresses Mental Health of Black College Men
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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New Book Addresses Mental Health of Black College Men
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While all college students may experience mental health challenges, Black students sometimes see a higher incidence, particularly of anxiety and stress.
Mental health challenges can be even worse for Black college men.
"Black men are four times as likely to die by suicide than Black women, according to the Centers for Disease Contr
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Protect Our Care Statement: Dr. Oz's Latest Assault on Health Care Is Ripping Away Care From Children With Autism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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STATEMENT: Dr. Oz's Latest Assault on Health Care Is Ripping Away Care From Children With Autism
September 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- The latest reporting from POLITICO details how Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former TV host who is now leading the Trump administration's so-called Medicaid fraud crackdown, is jeopardizing vital care for children with autism. After Republicans gutted Medicaid funding to fund tax breaks for billi
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Red Hat Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Server Virtualization Platforms
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, posted the following news release:
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Red Hat Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Server Virtualization Platforms
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RALEIGH, N.C. - September 16, 2026 - Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner(r) Magic Quadrant(tm) for Server Virtual
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Rep. Ross' Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ross' Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously
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Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, introduced by Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), August Pfluger (TX-11), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives. This bill would li
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
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*WATCH REP. McDONALD RIVET'S OPENING REMARKS HERE*
WASHINGTON-Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) led 25 Members of Congress in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development.
Last ye
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Stokes County Commissioners Approve Hyperscale Data Center Development
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Stokes County Commissioners Approve Hyperscale Data Center Development
DANBURY, N.C. -- The Stokes County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night to silence its own community and approve a massive hyperscale AI data center known as Project Delta.
The highly contentious project converts 1,850 acres of residential-agricultural land along the
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Temperature measurement error may cause climate-impact studies to understate impacts by 15% or more
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Temperature measurement error may cause climate-impact studies to understate impacts by 15% or more
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#HIGHLIGHTS
* New study shows temperature proxies can contain substantial measurement error.
* Measurement error varies systematically across locations and geography.
* The study provides practical guidance for researchers.
When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, th
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The ASAM Weekly for September 15, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for September 15, 2026
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ASAM Weekly -September 16
Non-Opioid Overdose & Emerging Trends
Last week, I opened with the encouraging news that overdose deaths are plateauing, citing opioid studies. This week, our focus shifts to non-opioid substances and polysubstance overdose.
Unfortunately, US drug overdose deaths involving stimulants
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UNCG's Speech and Hearing Center Celebrates 20 Years of Audiology Externs
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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UNCG's Speech and Hearing Center Celebrates 20 Years of Audiology Externs
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Every year, audiology graduate students from across the country come to the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center (SHC) for an immersive experience that serves as the final step between the classroom and professional practice. While the clinic provides essential speech, language, and hearing services t
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University of Auckland: Supporting Kids' Hearing Health
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news:
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Supporting kids' hearing health
15 September 2026
Researchers are raising awareness about CMV, a common virus which can cause lifelong hearing loss in kids, in the hopes of improving outcomes.
Associate Professor of Audiology Holly Teagle is leading work to increase understanding of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and support those impacted by it. CMV is a widespread virus that stays in the body for life an
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Washington & Lee University: Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute
The associate dean of student affairs will facilitate discussions surrounding misconduct in higher education.
By Lily Caldwell
September 16, 2026
Kyle McCoil, associate dean of student affairs at Washington and Lee University, was recently named chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute (SOMI). The in
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Wenting Ma Awarded Second Place for 2025 Jensen Prize by the Journal of Financial Economics
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Wenting Ma Awarded Second Place for 2025 Jensen Prize by the Journal of Financial Economics
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Wenting Ma, assistant professor of finance at the Isenberg School of Management, along with co-authors Paige Ouimet and Elena Simintzi from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School, were awarded second place for the 2025 Jensen Prize by the Journal of Financial
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