News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
2026 Summer Reading Program Panel Planned for September 22
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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2026 Summer Reading Program Panel Planned for September 22
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As part of the 2026 Summer Reading Program, a We the Women of Meredith panel discussion will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.
Alumnae will share how their Meredith experience shaped them to lead lives of impact.
Panel participants are:
* Ebony Haywood, '06, M. Ed., SPHR - Chief People Officer, Really Grea
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ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part
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Agnes Scott is America's Most Innovative College -- Nine Years Running
DECATUR, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Agnes Scott College posted the following news release:
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Agnes Scott is America's Most Innovative College -- Nine Years Running
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US News ranks Agnes Scott No. 1 in innovation; in the nation's top 5 for social mobility and first year experiences; top 10 for undergraduate teaching and study abroad
[Decatur, GA] -Agnes Scott College leads the nation in innovation, according to US News & World Report. For the ninth consecutive year, the publication has recogni
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $384 Million Settlement Over Contaminated Baby Formula That Caused Supply Shortage
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $384 Million Settlement Over Contaminated Baby Formula That Caused Supply Shortage
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson, along with 39 other bipartisan states and the federal government, reached a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories to settle Medicaid fraud allegations arising from the company making, selling, and t
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Attorney General Nessel Permanently Blocks Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Permanently Blocks Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has permanently blocked the Trump administration from implementing unlawful guidance that sought to limit eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, today filed a comment letter opposing a proposed federal rule that could put federal funding for Medicaid at risk and interfere with state oversight of health insurance a
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Barnes & Thornburg Wins Coverage Dispute for Directors and Officers of Financial Services Firm
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Wins Coverage Dispute for Directors and Officers of Financial Services Firm
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Barnes & Thornburg secured an important victory for the directors and officers (D&O) of StratFS, formerly known as Strategic Financial Solutions, when a Delaware federal judge ruled that two D&O insurance companies must provide defense coverage for the individuals
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Building a legacy at home: How the PFI Program brought Army Reserve Soldier to Chattanooga's Chickamauga Lock
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Building a legacy at home: How the PFI Program brought Army Reserve Soldier to Chattanooga's Chickamauga Lock
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
For many service members, military duty means extended periods away from home, deploying to distant countries, and executing high-stakes missions. But for Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Lane, his latest assignment offered a rare and rewarding opportunity,
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CERCLA Contribution and Cost-Recovery Exposure for Stormwater Facilities Handling PFAS
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news:
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CERCLA Contribution and Cost-Recovery Exposure for Stormwater Facilities Handling PFAS
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The Bottom Line
Stormwater facilities face real but uneven Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) exposure for PFOA and PFOS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled it will not enforce against "passive receivers," but that policy has
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells Power World's First 'Biological' Data Center
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender:
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Lab-Grown Human Brain Cells Power World's First 'Biological' Data Center
Researchers in Singapore unveiled a prototype computing facility that uses lab-grown human brain neurons interfaced with silicon hardware, arg
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CIAA Football Week Three Recap/ Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Football Week Three Recap/ Weekly Honors
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CIAA Football Weekly Recap: Unbeaten Teams Continue to Make Their Mark in Conference Play
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week 3 of CIAA(r) football action featured pivotal conference matchups, dominant defensive performances and standout individual efforts across the league. Johnson C. Smith, Virginia State and Virgini
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Constellation and Toyota Announce Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 22 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release:
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Constellation and Toyota Announce Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement
Toyota's long-term commitment supports Ferrovial's development of more than 100 MW of new solar generation in Texas
BALTIMORE and AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 21, 2026) -- Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation's largest producer of clean, emiss
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DEQ, federal agencies reach proposed agreement with Domtar Paper to restore damaged areas of lower Roanoke River
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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DEQ, federal agencies reach proposed agreement with Domtar Paper to restore damaged areas of lower Roanoke River
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On Sept. 16, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service submitted in federal court a proposed consent decree and accompanying draft restor
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Duke Energy Foundation, Tampa Bay Rays Donate $93,000 to Help Florida Customers Pay Energy Bills
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Foundation, Tampa Bay Rays donate $93,000 to help Florida customers pay energy bills
September 21, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida customers are benefiting from the Tampa Bay Rays winning season. For each Rays win, the Duke Energy Foundation donated $1,000 to the company's Share the Light Fund, which distributes funds to social service agencies that provide energy bill paym
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Eat, Prey, Love: UMass Amherst Researchers Help Reveal the Hidden Life of Sharks
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Eat, Prey, Love: UMass Amherst Researchers Help Reveal the Hidden Life of Sharks
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While the Discovery Channel's annual shark week event has given the public more familiarity with the species, there is much about sharks-from their mysterious love lives to how their eating habits bring them into conflict with recreational anglers-that remains a mystery to scientists. Now, two new studies led b
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-210):
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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 acceptable for filing and subject to t
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-209):
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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 acceptable for filing and subject to t
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Foushee, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Platforms Act to Protect Consumers from Online Scams
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Foushee, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Platforms Act to Protect Consumers from Online Scams
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 21, 2026) -This week, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman James Moylan (GU-AL) introduced H.R. 10433, the Stopping Abuse and Fraud Enabled by Platforms Act, or the SAFE Platforms Act, groundbreaking bipartisan legislation that would require online pl
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FVSU Graduate Student Connects Plant Conservation, Biotechnology and Medicinal Plant Research
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news:
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FVSU Graduate Student Connects Plant Conservation, Biotechnology and Medicinal Plant Research
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Skyler Armstead, a graduate scholar in Fort Valley State University's Master of Biotechnology program, expanded her research and professional network this summer through participation in two national plant science conferences, where she was recognized as a travel scholar and presented research from her
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Heart-brain protection during cardiac surgery pioneer to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Heart-brain protection during cardiac surgery pioneer to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize
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Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2026 -A pioneering researcher known for her work to protect the heart and brain during cardiac surgery will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in Nove
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HPU Students' Business Venture Among Top 12 Finalists in National AI Competition
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students' Business Venture Among Top 12 Finalists in National AI Competition
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High Point University(r) sophomores Brianna Stinespring and Evan Taylor co-founded Parkevo, which uses AI vision to give drivers real-time information on parking availability. Their parking evolution business was selected among the 12 finalists in the AI Venture Velocity Challenge, a new national business com
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Iowa State University: How AI is changing business
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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How AI is changing business
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AMES, Iowa - Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate and make decisions. Iowa State University alumnus Tom Hall will explore those changes during a public lecture, "How AI Is Changing Business: Lessons from Startups, Manufacturing and Defense," at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.
AI's greatest value is not replaci
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James McGhee Named Vice President for Student Affairs at Meredith College
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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James McGhee Named Vice President for Student Affairs at Meredith College
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Meredith College has named Dr. James McGhee vice president for student affairs. He will lead a division that includes athletics, career planning, the chaplain, counseling center and disability services, dean of students, first-year experience, health services, and student leadership and service.
McGhee believes the purpose of the
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Judge permanently blocks federal government's illegal SNAP fines
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Judge permanently blocks federal government's illegal SNAP fines
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Multi-state lawsuit also secures ruling that lawful permanent residents remain eligible for food assistance
The federal government is permanently blocked from illegally penalizing Washington and other states with steep fines tied to their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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KU researchers detail successes, challenges of practices to help autistic students transition out of high school
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU researchers detail successes, challenges of practices to help autistic students transition out of high school
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LAWRENCE -Transitioning to life after high school, whether it includes enrolling in college, beginning a career or living more independently, can be a daunting time for any young person, especially autistic students who often need additional supports as they plan for the transition to adult l
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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Unveils Details of 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Sept. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release:
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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Unveils Details of 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers revealed final details of its upcoming 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference (ATC), the longest-running and most comprehensive technology event in the North American aftermarket indust
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Michael Pjetraj appointed Division of Water Resources director
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Michael Pjetraj appointed Division of Water Resources director
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Effective Sept. 14, Michael Pjetraj has been named the director of the NC Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Division of Water Resources (DWR). He replaces Richard Rogers, who retired Aug. 31.
A graduate of North Carolina State University, Pjetraj first joined DEQ in 1995 in the Divisio
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N.C. Commerce Dept.: North Carolina Reports $500 Million in New Investments, 300 New Businesses, and Nearly 2,500 New Jobs Through Main Street Program
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
North Carolina Reports $500 Million in New Investments, 300 New Businesses, and Nearly 2,500 New Jobs through Main Street Program
More than $6.6 billion invested in Main Street communities
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The NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center reported today that since the inception of the Main Street program in North Carolina in 1980, designated Main Street and
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N.C. Public Instruction Dept.: North Carolina Awards $1.2 Million for Innovative Digital Teaching and Learning
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
North Carolina Awards $1.2 Million for Innovative Digital Teaching and Learning
Raleigh, NC
Seventeen North Carolina public school districts and charter schools will receive more than $1.2 million in grant funding during the 2026-2027 school year to support innovative digital teaching and learning initiatives across the state. The State Board o
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N.C. State: New Tool Helps Responders ID Highest-Risk Areas for Post-Hurricane Rescue Efforts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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New Tool Helps Responders ID Highest-Risk Areas for Post-Hurricane Rescue Efforts
September 21, 2026
Researchers have developed a mathematical model to predict which neighborhoods should be prioritized for search and rescue operations in the wake of a hurricane, with the goal of expediting recovery operations by the Coast Guard or other responders.
"In the first 48 hours of
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NC Newborns Now Screened for Two Additional Disorders as N.C. Health Dept. Newborn Screening Program Celebrates 60 Years of Lifesaving Care
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
NC Newborns Now Screened for Two Additional Disorders as NCDHHS Newborn Screening Program Celebrates 60 Years of Lifesaving Care
RALEIGH
Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the NC Department of Health and Human Services' Newborn Screening Program.
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New literary series at ETSU celebrates Appalachian writing
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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New literary series at ETSU celebrates Appalachian writing
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Appalachian writing has long had a home at East Tennessee State University. Now, it has a new series all its own.
ETSU's Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative will launch the Tamara Sessions in Appalachian Writing on Monday, Sept. 28, a new series honoring ETSU alumna, author and educator Tamara M. Baxter and her decades of work s
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PCC Announces New Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO
ROXBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Piedmont Community College issued the following news:
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Sep 21, 2026
PCC Announces New Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Landon Poole as the College's new Vice President of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Poole has experience in government accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, fiscal operations and organizational leadership. In his prior role, he oversaw
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Pfeiffer Honors 2026 Webb and Starnes Award Recipients
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news:
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Pfeiffer Honors 2026 Webb and Starnes Award Recipients
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Pfeiffer University recognized two outstanding members of its academic community during the 2026 Convocation ceremony with the presentation of the University's highest faculty and staff honors: the Mary E. Foster Webb and Henry Thomas "Toby" Webb, Jr. Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Starnes Award for Outstanding Achievement. Recipient
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Premier Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-First Strategy and Product Innovation
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 21 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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Premier Strengthens Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-First Strategy and Product Innovation
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New executives will lead Premier's enterprise AI and product strategies to deliver smarter solutions and greater value for healthcare providers.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -September 21, 2026 -Premier, Inc. today announced two executive appointments as the compan
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Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Support Faith-Based Organizations' Development of Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Support Faith-Based Organizations' Development of Affordable Housing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), introduced the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Predevelopment Fund Act, a bill that would help expand the affordable housing supply by addressing a critical early-stage financing gap that prevents faith-based organizations (
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Rep. Foushee Issues Letter to UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Roberts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following letter to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 18, 2026
Chancellor Lee Roberts
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
200 E Cameron Ave
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dear Chancellor Roberts,
I am writing to you regarding the events that have taken place over the last few weeks at the heart of UNC's campus. On August
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Research Advances Could Improve rHVT Vaccine Production, Efficiency and Dose Uniformity
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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Research Advances Could Improve rHVT Vaccine Production, Efficiency and Dose Uniformity
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A recent study funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation has identified a promising approach to improve the production and delivery of recombinant herpesvirus of turkey (rHVT) vaccines, which are widely used to protect poultry against important diseases. T
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SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
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In a battle of top 10 programs, South Dakota State used a bruising run game to get the better of Youngstown State, 27-20. Jackrabbits' running back Josiah Johnson ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns, the last of which came in the third quarter to give SDSU a 24-10 lead, allowing the Jackrabbits to cruise to vic
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Stakeholder Notice: USDA Supports U.S. Specialty Crop Exporters and Science-based International Trade Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service posted the following news release:
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Stakeholder Notice: USDA Supports U.S. Specialty Crop Exporters and Science-based International Trade Standards
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Washington, D.C., September 21, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announced new awards under the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative, a USDA partnership with growers that addresses non-t
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
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The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23.
The gathering will take place at the
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Statement from Governor Stein in Reaction to Wake County Commission Vote on Atrium-WakeMed Merger
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Governor Stein in Reaction to Wake County Commission Vote on Atrium-WakeMed Merger
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Governor Stein released the following statement in response to the Wake County Board of Commissioners voting to approve the merger between the Atrium and WakeMed health care systems:
"Today the commission voted to approve the Atrium-WakeMed merger. I thank the commissioners for th
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TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news:
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TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
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In just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program has recovered more than 14,000 derelict fishing traps weighing almost 600,000 pounds, supported more than 135 jobs and documented nearly 36,000 animals caught in "ghost traps" in 15
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Trine's Hillin receives national Phi Eta Sigma award
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 21 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine's Hillin receives national Phi Eta Sigma award
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By Taylor Peel
English/Communication '27
The Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society recently named Trine University pre-med biology student Lauren Hillin of Charlotte, North Carolina, its Foy-Sagabiel Undergraduate Scholar Leader of the Year.
The award recognizes her outstanding leadership, scholarship and commitment to service at both the chapter and nation
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UNCG's Concert and Lecture Series hosts a wide array of talent
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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UNCG's Concert and Lecture Series hosts a wide array of talent
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#Dance, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Ben Folds highlight UNCG's annual series
The season is set, and there is truly something for everyone in this year's UNC Greensboro Concert and Lecture Series, from Tony- and Grammy-winners to street dance artists and jazz luminaries.
The series kicks off on Friday, Sep
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University of Arkansas: State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
Sep. 21, 2026
The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23.
The gathering will take place at the Fayetteville P
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage
Proposed Rule Oversteps Federal Law, Could Cost States Funding for Medicaid and Threaten Health Coverage for Virginians
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RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a co
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Virginia Tech: Brittany Hunt on Bringing Native Stories to the Screen
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Brittany Hunt on bringing Native stories to the screen
By Samantha Palmer
21 Sep 2026
For Brittany Hunt, working with PBS North Carolina was more than just a professional opportunity -- it was a chance to elevate Native stories that she said are too often forgotten.
Hunt, assistant professor in the School of Education, is a Lumbee scholar whose research examines the erasure of Native history in the classroom
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Western Carolina University: That's What I'm Tolkien About
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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September 21, 2026
That's what I'm Tolkien about
Instead of a traditional semester of teaching, John Whitmire, professor of philosophy at Western Carolina University, spent his spring 2026 semester researching the notion of "a hope that holds fast even in the face of the hopeless," through the acclaimed works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
"I was on, as Western calls it, the scholarly development assig
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Wofford College: Women's Basketball Gets $2 Million Gift
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Wofford College issued the following news:
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Women's basketball gets $2 million gift
Steve and Ashley Richardson Allen endow college's first head coaching position
2026-09-21
Jimmy Garrity just became the Ashley Richardson Allen Head Women's Basketball Coach.
Steve and Ashley Richardson Allen surprised the team and coaches with the announcement of the $2 million endowment gift at the team's first official practice today (Monday, Sept. 21) on the
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