News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
A Triple Major, an Open Hearth, a One-of-a-Kind Career
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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A Triple Major, an Open Hearth, a One-of-a-Kind Career
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Most people don't grow up planning to make a career out of preparing 18th century dishes.
Yet nearly every day, UNCG alumna Abbey Shoaf '16 stands before hundreds of visitors at Colonial Williamsburg, recreating historically accurate recipes over a fire, discussing archaeology and food history, and bringing the p
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A.D. Gallery to Present Body to Body Exhibition Featuring UNC Chapel Hill Artists
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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A.D. Gallery to Present Body to Body Exhibition Featuring UNC Chapel Hill Artists
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The A.D. Gallery at UNC Pembroke will present Body to Body, an exhibition featuring the work of four artists exploring how the body is shaped by intimacy, memory, culture and ecology.
The exhibition will be on view Sept. 22 through Oct. 22 in Locklear Hall.
The exhibition brings together Ena Sun
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AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws
STANFORD, California, Sept. 17 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news:
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AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws
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(Originally published by The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on September 8, 2026.)
In Michigan, it is against the law for a non-citizen of the U.S. to become a licensed private investigator. In Memphis, Tennessee, the board of education is still required to "provide and maintain separate schools for the use and accom
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American Society for Horticultural Science: Study Explores U.S. Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Fresh-Market Grape Attributes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release:
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Study Explores U.S. Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Fresh-Market Grape Attributes
Raleigh, NC - A recent study has examined U.S. consumers' preferences and willingness to pay for different attributes of fresh-market grapes, providing insights for growers, retailers, and the fresh produce industry.
The research evaluated how factors such as grape size, sweetness
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
John Kartch 09/16/2026
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Rou
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: No Tax on Overtime Success Stories
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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No Tax on Overtime Success Stories
Emma Coyne and John Kartch 09/16/2026
Americans for Tax Reform has compiled testimonials on the impact of the No Tax on Overtime provision successfully enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans:
"President Trump's working family's tax cuts has been a great help in our continued success, passed only with Republican votes. That law is delivering on both
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Army Reserve patient insertion team amplifies readiness, interoperability during UC26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve patient insertion team amplifies readiness, interoperability during UC26
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - More than 30 Army Reserve Soldiers of the Aurora, Colorado-based 7450th Medical Operational Readiness Unit, a downtrace unit of the Army Reserve Medical Command hierarchy, trained and operated as the patient insertion team in synchronization with other military and civilian
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Ash Walker Earns Highest Distinction From National Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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Ash Walker Earns Highest Distinction From National Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association
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UNC Pembroke assistant professor Ash Walker has earned the highest distinction awarded by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, bringing more than two decades of leadership and expertise in the field back to students at his alma mater.
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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#Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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September 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Tax Fraud Convictions Against Two Charlotte-Area Bars, Returning More than $1 Million to the State
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Tax Fraud Convictions Against Two Charlotte-Area Bars, Returning More than $1 Million to the State
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson secured convictions in two felony tax fraud cases against two Mecklenburg-area bars this week, securing $1,057,248.99 in repayment to the state of North Carolina.
"This money belonged to the ta
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Upholds Criminal Convictions in Hit-and-Run, Murder, and Attempted Murder Cases Across North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Upholds Criminal Convictions in Hit-and-Run, Murder, and Attempted Murder Cases Across North Carolina
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Department of Justice upheld criminal convictions in 10 Court of Appeals opinions released in September, including a hit-and-run case out of Guilford County, an attempted murder
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns North Carolinians of Scams Targeting Domestic Violence Victims
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns North Carolinians of Scams Targeting Domestic Violence Victims
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning domestic violence victims in North Carolina of new scams in which scammers impersonate law enforcement to steal victims' money.
Scammers pretend to be law enforcement officers or court officials. They often reach out to v
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
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#Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with
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B of AsBofA's CashPro App facilitates more than one hundred billion eurosEUR100 billion in payments approved by European companies
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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B of AsBofA's CashPro App facilitates more than one hundred billion eurosEUR100 billion in payments approved by European companies
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European clients increasingly rely on mobile treasury tools, with payment volumes rising 25% in the first seven months of 2026
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* Mobile treasury usage has reached mainstream adoption across Eur
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BofA Provides $150,000 to the American Red Cross Emergency Response Fund following the storms in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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BofA Provides $150,000 to the American Red Cross Emergency Response Fund following the storms in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
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Funding will help provide shelter, meals, relief supplies, medical and mental health support, and financial assistance for people affected
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* Bank of America is directing $150,000 to the American Red
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Catawba College Natural Science Faculty and Students Inspire Young Scientists at Femme in STEM Event
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College Natural Science Faculty and Students Inspire Young Scientists at Femme in STEM Event
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Catawba College faculty members Dr. Erin Witalison, Dr. Carmony Hartwig, and Dr. Amanda Rushing led a team of natural science students, Jeslyn Nunez Romero, Baydn Sweatt, Samantha Giraldo, and Marit Reckmann, at the Femme in STEM event held at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
This annual even
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Catawba College to Sustain North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program After State Funding Ends
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College to Sustain North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program After State Funding Ends
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A statewide program that has certified more than 1,600 environmental educators is finding a new home at Catawba College.
The North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program will move from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to Catawba's Center for the Environment
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Catawba College-YouGov Survey: Americans Divided Over 2026 Midterms as Pessimism About Country's Future Outpaces Optimism
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College-YouGov Survey: Americans Divided Over 2026 Midterms as Pessimism About Country's Future Outpaces Optimism
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Among intended registered voters, Democrats lead Republicans 49% to 38% in a hypothetical U.S. House ballot; Americans are more likely to expect Democratic control of the House and Republican control of the Senate, while a majority are pessimistic about the country's future during th
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CCCC soccer teams make conference debut
SANFORD, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news:
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CCCC soccer teams make conference debut
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SANFORD, N.C. -CCCC's men's and women's soccer teams are making their debut as Region 10 conference participants this fall.
That is a big step up from the club team status they held last fall, when both teams were first starting.
"There's more hunger for sure, just because it's our first year competing in conference," said sophomore Johnny Jim
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Chemistry major researches exactly what's in cold brew coffee during internship
WINGATE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Wingate University posted the following news:
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Chemistry major researches exactly what's in cold brew coffee during internship
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#By Chuck Gordon
Neither Todd Griffin nor Caleb Lethgo drinks coffee, but they sure know a lot about it.
During a summer internship overseen by Griffin, Wingate's chemistry safety officer, Lethgo, a junior chemistry major, tested cold-brew coffees from the Daily Grind brewery in Statesville to determine their caffeine and
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CNU Celebrates 65 Years Of Excellence
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news:
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CNU Celebrates 65 Years Of Excellence
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Before there were many graduates, there was just one: Lois Wright
1962 was a year of firsts. The Beatles released their first album. John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Johnny Carson began his iconic run as host of The Tonight Show.
But for future generations of Captains, there was another milestone-this one much closer to home-whe
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Coast Guard awards $30.5 million contract for new child development center at Base Alameda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard awards $30.5 million contract for new child development center at Base Alameda
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WASHINGTON - The Coast Guard awarded a $30.5 million design-build contract Sept. 10 to J.I. Garcia of Fresno, California, to build a new child development center at Coast Guard Base Alameda.
The project will replace most of the existing facility with a new 18,930-square-foot child de
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Secures $20 Million Authorization for Mooresville Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Secures $20 Million Authorization for Mooresville Water Infrastructure
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that includes a major win he secured for Mooresville, increasing the city's federal authorization for water and
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, legislation strengthening information sharing between federal law enforcement and state agencies to help identify, investigate, and
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, legislation establishing a dedicated National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to strengthen the federal government's ability
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia and Iran
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Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation imposing sweeping economic pressure on Russia and those helping finance, supply, and sustain its w
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges
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WASHINGTON - Following the conclusion of "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect the $140 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the "On
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Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
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Watch a recording of the press conference HERE.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ross joined fellow members of Congress, labor leaders, and environmental advocates in front of the Capitol to call out the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind and demand accountability for billions o
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Congresswomen Adams and Hinson Hold Briefing, Introduce National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswomen Adams and Hinson Hold Briefing, Introduce National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day Resolution
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), and Ashley Hinson (IA-02), alongside Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19, 2026, as National S
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Congresswomen Ross, Pressley, Leger Fernandez Introduce Legislation to Establish Financial Relief Fund for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswomen Ross, Pressley, Leger Fernandez Introduce Legislation to Establish Financial Relief Fund for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence
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Legislation Addresses Financial Burden for Survivors Whose Rights Were Violated by Federal Government
Washington, D.C. -This week, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC), alongside Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Teresa Leger Fern
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
Hazard: During operation the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: September 17, 2026
Units: About 4,600
Consumer Contact: Hayward Industries toll-free at 855-500-5288 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday throug
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving BedsPick Mattresses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: BedsPick Mattresses
Hazard: The mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 17, 2026
Units: About 818
Consumer Contact: Regfear toll free at 800-614-1901 from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) or email at BedsPickRecall@
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Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) unanimously off the floor of the House of Representatives. This biennial, bipartisan legislation also passed out of the House Transportation and Infra
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Democrats Who Win Battleground Districts Run as Problem Solvers, Not Manufactured Candidates, New PPI Report Finds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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Democrats Who Win Battleground Districts Run as Problem Solvers, Not Manufactured Candidates, New PPI Report Finds
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WASHINGTON (September 17, 2026) -Democrats who hold competitive, heavily working-class districts make up just 10% of state senators and 13% of state house members across the seven battleground states that decide presidential elections. Among 28 such
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Duke BME Receives $500,000 Investment in Teaching Labs
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke BME Receives $500,000 Investment in Teaching Labs
9/17/26
This generous support will help strengthen the teaching labs that prepare students for the ever-evolving field of biomedical engineering
Duke University's Department of Biomedical Engineering received a $500,000 investment to strengthen its teaching laboratories, providing new support for the hands-on, practical educa
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -On Tuesday, the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated anti
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Elon University Poll finds strong support for three constitutional amendments on the North Carolina November ballot
ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Elon University posted the following news release:
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Elon University Poll finds strong support for three constitutional amendments on the North Carolina November ballot
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A new Elon University Poll also found support for less regulation of marijuana in North Carolina.
Three constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November general election receive strong support in a new Elon University Poll, conducted August 21-31.
#Constitutional Amendment - Ph
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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 16
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 178) on Sept. 16, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260916-01. Released: 2026-09-16. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-425094A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425094A1.pdf) DOC-425094A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425094A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260916-01. Released: 2026-09-16.
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep
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Forbes Recognizes Hogan Lovells Cadwalader CEO and Three Partners Among America's Top Lawyers for 2026
LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Forbes recognizes Hogan Lovells Cadwalader CEO and three partners among America's Top Lawyers for 2026
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Washington, D.C. - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader announced today that Forbes has named CEO Miguel Zaldivar and partners Des Hogan, Jessica Ellsworth, and Cate Stetson to its 2026 America's Top Lawyers list, recognizing their leadership and impact across so
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Four earn IU Kokomo Alumni Hall of Fame recognition
KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news:
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Four earn IU Kokomo Alumni Hall of Fame recognition
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KOKOMO, Ind. -Four Indiana University Kokomo alumni will join a distinguished group of graduates recognized for their professional accomplishments, community service, and contributions to the Kokomo campus when they are inducted into the IU Kokomo Alumni Hall of Fame.
Lori Dukes, Douglas Hall, Ph.D., Dr. Christopher Hayes, and Jennifer Hindman
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FRCE Cuts Ribbon on New Global TransPark Facility, Strengthening Capacity for Future Growth
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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FRCE cuts ribbon on new Global TransPark facility, strengthening capacity for future growth
Sep 17, 2026
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.--Officials from the Department of War, Department of the Navy and the state of North Carolina cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art repair complex at the North Carolina Global TransPark Sept. 17, significantly boosting Fleet Readiness
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Genentech, Roche Announce Grand Opening of Boston R&D Innovation Center
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release:
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Genentech and Roche Announce Grand Opening of Boston R&D Innovation Center
* Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston strengthens its research presence in Boston, reflecting a long-term commitment to one of the world's leading life sciences hubs
* Research focuses on cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases leveraging artificial intelligence and data science to ad
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Genrette Named RFK Human Rights John Lewis Young Leaders Fellow
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Genrette Named RFK Human Rights John Lewis Young Leaders Fellow
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 16, 2026) - A senior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected as a 2026-27 Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights' John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) program fellow.
Aysha Makayla Genrette, of Newark, Delaware, is a Dowdy Scholar pur
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Goodlander, Harrigan Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus to Lower Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander, Harrigan Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus to Lower Energy Costs
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) launched the bipartisan Hydropower Caucus, a new forum to bring together Members of Congress with hydropower and marine energy experts across federal agencies, industry, and stakeholder organizations.
The
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Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina's Aviation Tradition and World-Class Workforce at Aircraft Facility Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina's Aviation Tradition and World-Class Workforce at Aircraft Facility Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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Today Governor Stein joined officials with the N.C. Global TransPark and the U.S. Navy in Kinston for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the U.S. Navy's Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) military aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul complex. The
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Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina's Workforce at NC AFL-CIO Annual Convention
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina's Workforce at NC AFL-CIO Annual Convention
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Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina AFL-CIO's Annual Convention to share his commitment to lowering costs for families and investing in the state's workforce. The North Carolina AFL-CIO represents more than 250 local unions and labor councils and nearly 150,000 North Carolina wor
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House Passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 Priorities Included
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Water Resources Development Act with NC-07 Priorities Included
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, following unanimous approval by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 14. The legislation includes Surf City's federal beach renourishment p
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Hudson, Newhouse Introduce Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson, Newhouse Introduce Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg's Congressman, introduced a bipartisan resolution alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) designating September 20 through September 26 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor the families of servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrif
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Hudson-Backed Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles Passes House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Hudson-Backed Bill to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles Passes House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, applauded House passage of bipartisan legislation he championed to keep free AM radio available in new vehicles.
"AM radio is about more than what you listen to on the dri
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IFA Names Lightbridge Academy's Rebecca Grovenstein as First-Ever Franchisee Cornerstone Award Recipient
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Names Lightbridge Academy's Rebecca Grovenstein as First-Ever Franchisee Cornerstone Award Recipient
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North Carolina franchise owner recognized with top award for franchisees for building opportunities for families, educators, fellow franchisees and her local community
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Rebecca "Becky" G
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Johnson C. Smith University: Dr. Kinloch Challenges the Class of 2030 to Be Bold and Remember the Assignment
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Johnson C. Smith University posted the following news on Sept. 17, 2026:
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Dr. Kinloch Challenges the Class of 2030 to Be Bold and Remember the Assignment
By Cheryl Butler Brayboy, Ph.D.
CHARLOTTE, N.C./Sept. 10, 2026 - An important moment of initiation begins with an auspicious sound: the African drums with infectious rhythm, the click-clack of heels all in a row calling across the landscape. The Johnson C. Smith University Class of 2030 began its
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LIBRE Celebrates 15 Years of Driving Progress for Latinos
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release:
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LIBRE Celebrates 15 Years of Driving Progress for Latinos
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Arlington, VA - This week, The LIBRE Initiative gathered elected officials, community leaders, and advocates to celebrate 15 years of building a movement - and the results speak for themselves.
The Gala showcased LIBRE's community impact, policy victories, and the trust its earned from the community - all while highli
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Manna University: How Christian Colleges Develop Student Leaders - An Interview With an SGA Member
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- Manna University issued the following commentary by Student Life Director Daniel McBride:
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How Christian Colleges Develop Student Leaders: An Interview with an SGA Member
September 17, 2026
As Student Life Director at Manna University, I'm blessed to be able to work with our students, providing them with resources and prayer during their academic development. I also get to be involved in student leadership development through my role with the S
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McDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Use Under FISA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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McDowell Leads Bipartisan FISA AI Reporting Act to Increase Oversight of Artificial Intelligence Use Under FISA
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a bipartisan bill with Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to direct the intelligence community to report to Congress on how it uses artificial intelligence with data collected under Section 702 of the F
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N.C. Commerce Dept.: Governor Stein Announces Women's Tennis Association Moving to Charlotte
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Governor Stein Announces Women's Tennis Association Moving to Charlotte
$14 Million State Grant Helps Charlotte Secure the 2027-2029 Women's Tennis Association Finals and new WTA Global Headquarters
Raleigh, N.C.
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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
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N.C. Health Dept.: State Child Welfare Staff Exits Bertie County, Returns Control to County
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 18 (TNSida) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
State Child Welfare Staff Exits Bertie County; Returns Control to County
Raleigh
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is returning control of child welfare services to the Bertie County Department of Social Services, effective today. NCDHHS temporarily assumed leadership in August 2025 after identifying ser
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N.C. State Auditor Boliek Statement on Court of Appeals Election Board Ruling
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
State Auditor Boliek Statement on Court of Appeals Election Board Ruling
Raleigh, N.C.
State Auditor Dave Boliek released the following statement on the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling upholding the transfer of election board appointments to the State Auditor's Office:
"Today's ruling affirms the constitutional independence of the State Audi
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National Park Service Seeks Comments on 27 Historic Place Nominations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency received the nominations before August 29, 2026, and is accepting comments on their significance under National Register evaluation criteria.
According to the notice, nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers cover properties in 19 states, i
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NCDEQ awards second round of grants to repair high-hazard dams damaged by Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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NCDEQ awards second round of grants to repair high-hazard dams damaged by Hurricane Helene
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From left: Polk County Commission Chairman Myron Yoder, DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson, DEMLR Director Toby Vinson, Polk County Emergency Management Director Bobby Arledge and Polk County Manager Marche Pittman pose in front of the Turner Shoals Dam, which received $1.3 mill
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New Calculator Helps Poultry Industry Rapidly Estimate HPAI Depopulation Resources
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 17 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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New Calculator Helps Poultry Industry Rapidly Estimate HPAI Depopulation Resources
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When highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strikes a poultry operation, responding quickly and having the right resources available are critical to controlling the spread of disease. New research funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation has produced a pract
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Newsworthy From the UNC-School of Medicine, Week of Sept 11- Sept 17
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of Sept 11- Sept 17
September 16, 2026
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, September 11, 2026.
Healthy Southern Diet Could Maintain Weight Loss - Dr. Thomas Keyserling (knowridge)
MRI scans minus the loud sound? Scientists dev
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Pig Farmers from 24 States Press Lawmakers for Prop. 12 Solution in Final Farm Bill
URBANDALE, Iowa, Sept. 17 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Pork Producers Council posted the following news release:
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Pig Farmers from 24 States Press Lawmakers for Prop. 12 Solution in Final Farm Bill
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Spread the love
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 - Nearly 150 pork producers from California to New York joined forces in Washington to advocate for their farms and livelihoods as the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry passed the Agricultural Act of 20
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Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
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Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), joined members of Congress and labor and environmental advocates in front of the U.S. Capitol to speak out against the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind. Pingree joined Representatives Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Salud
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Plant science graduate student receives prestigious research fellowship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Plant science graduate student receives prestigious research fellowship
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Kashish Verma, a student in the agricultural and environmental plant science doctoral program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named a Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellow for 2026-29.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carol
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Pocket Radar Extends Partnership With ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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Pocket Radar(R) Extends Partnership with ABCA
September 17, 2026
ABCA and Pocket Radar(R) announce partnership extension The American Baseball Coaches Association and Pocket Radar(R) have renewed their partnership, continuing a relationship focused on providing coaches with accessible technology and resources to support player development. As part of the renewed agreement, Pocke
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Remarks by John A. Squires at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law 3rd Annual Washington D.C. Conference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Remarks by John A. Squires at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law 3rd Annual Washington D.C. Conference
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Remarks as delivered
John A. Squires
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and 60th Director of the USPTO
University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Center for Transnational Law and Business (CTLB)
3rd Annual
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Rep. Chris Smith: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Passes House, on Its Way to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passes House, on its way to President Trump's desk
Providing critical funding for Lyme disease research
Washington, Sep 16, 2026
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to provide $150 million over five years in continued funding for Lyme disease research at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sen
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Reps. Adams, Ruiz, Sen. Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Community Health Worker Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Adams, Ruiz, Sen. Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Community Health Worker Services
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12),Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE) introduced the Community Health Worker Access Act, legislation that would improve Medicare coverage for community health worker services and encou
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Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE
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#The Make ICE Pay Act would establish a federal grant program using funds previously appropriated to ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced legislation that would establish a federal grant program to reimburse states
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Safety and Well-being Reminders
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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Safety and Well-being Reminders
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As a university in an urban setting, we want to remind all members of Niner Nation about the protocols, services and resources in place to help keep our campus community safe and healthy. From understanding NinerNotices and NinerAlerts to knowing how to report suspicious activity and access support, the information below can help
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School of Nursing is Designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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School of Nursing is Designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence
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The SCSU School of Nursing has been designated a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence, the first public university in Connecticut to receive this honor. The school, recognized in the category of "Promotes the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty," is one of 20 nursing schools and progra
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SEEC Members Highlight Strategies to Build a Thriving Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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SEEC Members Highlight Strategies to Build a Thriving Economy
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Washington, D.C. - Today, members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Vice Chairs Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49), as well as Members Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and George Whitesides
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Seth Jarvis Gift to Support New UNC Children's Facility Dog Program
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Seth Jarvis Gift to Support New UNC Children's Facility Dog Program
September 16, 2026
Stanley Cup Champion makes generous contribution to add specially trained dogs as full-time members of the care team.
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Carolina Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis has made a generous contribution to UNC Children's to support a new facility dog program that will serve pediatric patients
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $28.4 Million South Atlantic Regional Harbor Dredging Contract
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District issued the following news release:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $28.4 Million South Atlantic Regional Harbor Dredging Contract
Sept. 17, 2026
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially awarded a $28,460,000.00 contract for the South Atlantic Division Regional Harbor Dredging Project to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, LLC.
The maintenance dredging contract encompas
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U.S. Army Recruiting Command announces 2026 Drill Sergeants of the Year
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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U.S. Army Recruiting Command announces 2026 Drill Sergeants of the Year
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FORT JACKSON, S.C. - U.S. Army Recruiting Command, known as USAREC, announced the active duty and reserve drill sergeants of the year after an intense 72-hour physical, tactical and instructional competition at Fort Jackson.
Following 34 graded events, Staff Sgt. Noel Berges, of Leesburg, Virgina, was named the 2026
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UNC-School of Medicine: Help Select the Next Generation of North Carolina Physicians
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Help Select the Next Generation of North Carolina Physicians
September 16, 2026
The UNC School of Medicine Admissions Office invites faculty from across the School of Medicine to participate as interviewers for our upcoming admissions cycle.
The UNC School of Medicine (SOM) Admissions Office invites faculty members from across the School of Medicine to participate as
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Union College: Meet the new faculty
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news:
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Meet the new faculty
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Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are:
#ANTHROPOLOGY:
Suzanne Barber, assistant professor
Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University
Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology
Muhammad Saad Lakhan
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
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Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they
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WA, FTC reach $225M settlement with Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, FTC reach $225M settlement with Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices
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Amway Corp., one of the country's largest multi-level marketing (MLM) companies, and two of its affiliates will pay $225 million to resolve allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Washington that the companies use unfair and deceptive tactics to recruit members
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White House: Safer, Stronger, Built in America - President Trump's Record in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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Safer, Stronger, Built in America: President Trump's Record in North Carolina
September 16, 2026
President Donald J. Trump returns to North Carolina today with a simple message: North Carolinians are better off with Republican leadership. Since taking office, the Trump Administration has driven crime down, put money back in workers' pockets, and unleashed a wave of advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and
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Writers and artists of distinction to discuss their work this year at "Oak & Ink: The Creators Series at Tusculum University"
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Writers and artists of distinction to discuss their work this year at "Oak & Ink: The Creators Series at Tusculum University"
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GREENEVILLE - Community members can experience firsthand the mastery of regional and national writers and artists in the creative space during presentations conducted throughout the academic year as part of "Oak & Ink: The Creator Series at Tusculum University."
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