Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors

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$1.5M Grant Positions WCU to Help Students, Regional Manufacturers, State Economic Development Goals
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * September 23, 2026 $1.5M grant positions WCU to help students, regional manufacturers, state economic development goals As AI has expanded and improved, the fields of engineering and manufacturing have been revolutionized. Yet many manufacturers in the Western North Carolina region need guidance on where to integrate AI into their processes, the risk of protecting sensitive data, and what the   more
A century of insects
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * A century of insects * Clemson University Arthropod Collection celebrates 100 years There is a quiet pocket of the Clemson University campus, between the reflection pond and President's Park, where time stands still. There, behind a quaint courtyard landscaped with small grassy hills and framed by the more modern glass-and-steel Daniel, Martin and Jordan halls, sits a sturdy brick building that embodies  more
Adams, Davis, Van Hollen, Booker Introduce Bicameral Bills to Improve Access to Care for Americans with Sickle Cell Disease
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Davis, Van Hollen, Booker Introduce Bicameral Bills to Improve Access to Care for Americans with Sickle Cell Disease * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), alongside Representative Danny Davis (IL-07),Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD), and SenatorCory Booker (NJ) reintroduced two bills to improve access to care for Americans living with sickle cell diseas  more
Ahead of Trump-XI Summit, Budd Leads Colleagues in Calling Out Chinese Effort To Flood U.S. Markets With Illicit, Dangerous Vapes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Trump-XI Summit, Budd Leads Colleagues in Calling Out Chinese Effort To Flood U.S. Markets With Illicit, Dangerous Vapes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led several of his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump today, urging him to confront the People's Republic of China (PRC) on its efforts to flood the United States with illicit, unauthorized v  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Conviction and 39-Year Sentence in Asheville Murder Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Conviction and 39-Year Sentence in Asheville Murder Case * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson secured a murder conviction against Tyran Dewayne Burton in an Asheville murder case. On Monday, Burton pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and assault with a deadl  more
Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases   more
Bennett College Earns Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett College Earns Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability September 22, 2026 Bennett College has earned the prestigious Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, becoming one of the first 14 institutions nationally to receive the new designation through the 2025 pilot program. Hosted by the University of Colorado Boulder in partnership with the Carnegie Foundation for the Adva  more
Campbell Law's Vice Dean Raven Byrne '06 Recognized Among N.C. 50 Most Influential Women
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Campbell Law's Vice Dean Raven Byrne '06 recognized among N.C. 50 Most Influential Women September 22, 2026 RALEIGH - Campbell Law School Vice Dean Raven Byrne '06 and Tricia Wilson Magee '03, a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP, have been named among the 2026 "The 50 Most Influential Women" in the state by N.C. Lawyers Weekly. Byrne and Magee are among those being honored at an event the p  more
Capital Research Center Issues Report Entitled 'Enemies of Energy - U.S. Energy Foundation'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report: * * * Enemies of Energy: U.S. Energy Foundation The U.S. Energy Foundation's 2024 grants to anti-energy NGOs was at least $11.4 million. by Ken Braun September 23, 2026 Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. The page for the full report is here: Enemies of Energy. - Donor type: pass-through grant maker Until  more
Catawba College-YouGov National Survey Finds MAGA More Consolidated Within GOP Than DSA Within Democratic Party; Independents Remain Skeptical of Both Parties
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College-YouGov National Survey Finds MAGA More Consolidated Within GOP Than DSA Within Democratic Party; Independents Remain Skeptical of Both Parties * Survey finds strong Republican support for MAGA, more mixed Democratic views of DSA, and particularly negative attitudes toward MAGA among pure independents An Update from the Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service A national survey  more
Chemours' Ongoing PFAS Pollution Violates 2019 Consent Order, Say SELC and Cape Fear River Watch
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Chemours' ongoing PFAS pollution violates 2019 Consent Order, say SELC and Cape Fear River Watch Groups call on Chemours to fix its ongoing forever chemicals pollution CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- On behalf of Cape Fear River Watch, the Southern Environmental Law Center today notified Chemours that the company is violating the 2019 Consent Order and 2020 Addendum   more
Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns Over National Debt, Calls for Bipartisan Fiscal Commission During Field Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns Over National Debt, Calls for Bipartisan Fiscal Commission During Field Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- During the House Budget Committee field hearing in Dallas, Texas, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) raised concerns about how the national debt is affecting North Carolina families and called for the establishment of a bipartisan fiscal commission to address th  more
Connecticut College: Allie Cook '28 Named Newman Civic Fellow
NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Allie Cook '28 named Newman Civic Fellow Allie Cook '28, whose work connects historic preservation, housing justice and community-based research in eastern Connecticut, has been named a 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Cook, an architectural studies and anthropology double major and scholar in the Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy, joins student civic leaders from 39  more
Consumer Reports Launches Media Campaign in North Carolina to Fight Duke Energy Rate Hikes
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 24 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports launches media campaign in North Carolina to fight Duke Energy rate hikes September 23, 2026 Raleigh, North Carolina - Consumer Reports today announced the launch of a media campaign urging the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to reject Duke Energy's continued demands for rate increases on state residents. The media campaign will span print and digital outlets across North Car  more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Quantum Device Simulates Matter Popping Into Existence
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Quantum Device Simulates Matter Popping into Existence Andrew Tie 9/23/26 A new study from the Duke Quantum Center demonstrates the ability to conduct experiments related to the Big Bang and high-energy physics. - A research team led by faculty at the Duke Quantum Center (DQC) has observed string-breaking dynamics related to particle-antiparticle formation on a quantum  more
Elon and Queens announce four pledges to Charlotte; unveil Queens College name and structure
ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Elon and Queens announce four pledges to Charlotte; unveil Queens College name and structure * One year after announcing their intention to merge, the universities outlined progress and a long-term vision for the Myers Park campus in a campus update at Queens' historic Myers Park campus. Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte have announced four long-term pledges to Charlotte that will gui  more
Elon and Queens announce four pledges to Charlotte; unveil Queens College name and structure
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Queens University of Charlotte posted the following news: * * * Elon and Queens announce four pledges to Charlotte; unveil Queens College name and structure * Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte have announced four long-term pledges to Charlotte that will guide the combined institution's work with students, employees, employers, civic organizations and educational partners. Rooted in the early strategic planning of internal working group  more
EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is adding 13 races to our legislative targets across our 2026 State Power Plan states. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement on the 13 Democratic women putting the  more
FBI Director Patel Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by FBI Director Kash Patel from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)--our current operations, the priorities driving them, and the threat landscape confronting the country. Each day, the men   more
Federal Register: EPA Proposes Approval of North Carolina 10-Year Air Quality Maintenance Plan for Charlotte Area
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Charlotte-Rock Hill Area Maintenance Plan for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS On February 28, 2025, the State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ), submitted a request for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve a State Implementation Pla  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Making It a Priority - How State Workforce Goals and Higher Education Align
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Illakkia Ranjani, Davy Sell and Stephanie Norris: * * * Making It a Priority: How State Workforce Goals and Higher Education Align September 22, 2026 In order to ensure that a state's workforce development infrastructure is prepared to support their workforce needs, states seek to understand and publicize the jobs that will be in future demand. Occupational projections provi  more
Fleet Readiness Center East Earns Landmark Third OSHA VPP Star Designation
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * Fleet Readiness Center East Earns Landmark Third OSHA VPP Star Designation Sep 23, 2026 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.--Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has earned Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star recognition from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in a third application area, becoming the only Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) facilit  more
Flood Resiliency Blueprint seeks public input on flood resilience plans for Cape Fear and White Oak River Basins
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Flood Resiliency Blueprint seeks public input on flood resilience plans for Cape Fear and White Oak River Basins * The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program (Blueprint) will hold a public information session on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. to provide information and gather feedback on two draft flood resilience plans: the Cape Fear  more
Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month,   more
Free Cybersecurity First Responder Training Coming to UNC Pembroke
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Free Cybersecurity First Responder Training Coming to UNC Pembroke * Technical personnel who respond to cyberattacks against the nation's critical infrastructure will have the opportunity to receive free, instructor-led cybersecurity training at UNC Pembroke. The National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) will offer its Cybersecurity First Responder course Oct. 13-16   more
FSU leads in transfer student success with statewide record graduation rate; staff earn national awards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU leads in transfer student success with statewide record graduation rate; staff earn national awards * #Key Points * Students who enroll at Florida State University after earning an associate in arts degree from another institution are graduating in three years at a record 85% rate, a statewide record that demonstrates FSU's commitment to transfer student success. * Heather Bishop and Robin Hag  more
Gardner-Webb Students Support Community Health Through Partnership with Washington Outreach Ministry
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Students Support Community Health Through Partnership with Washington Outreach Ministry * #Health Sciences Students Assist Gardner-Webb Alumna the Rev. Frances Webber with Diabetes Education Program BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-For the last six years, students from Gardner-Webb University's College of Health Sciences have stepped beyond the classroom and into communities across Clevel  more
Gardner-Webb Welcomes Alumni Home for Homecoming 2026
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Welcomes Alumni Home for Homecoming 2026 * #Annual Celebration Features Class Reunions, Traditions, Athletics, and Opportunities to Reconnect BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-"There's just something special about coming home to Gardner-Webb," said Shannon Hovis, director of alumni and parent relations. "So many memories, so many friendships, and always a place to call home." That sense o  more
Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina's Aviation Excellence at NCDOT eLIFT-NC Showcase
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina's Aviation Excellence at NCDOT eLIFT-NC Showcase * Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Transportation at the eLIFT-NC Showcase to celebrate North Carolina's first electric air taxi flights through the Federal Aviation Administration's Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration P  more
Governor Stein, GROW NC Unveil Long-Term Plan to Rebuild and Grow Western North Carolina's Economy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, GROW NC Unveil Long-Term Plan to Rebuild and Grow Western North Carolina's Economy * Today Governor Stein and the Governor's Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) unveiled the Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan, a long-term framework to rebuild and grow the region's economy as western North Carolina approaches two years since Hurricane Hel  more
Greensboro Planning Department Warns of Rezoning Scam
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Greensboro Planning Department Warns of Rezoning Scam 09/23/2026 The Greensboro Planning Department is warning residents about a phishing scam targeting rezoning applicants. The scam involves someone falsely identifying themselves as the Greensboro Planning Department's interim director and emailing residents or businesses that are currently in the process of rezoning a property. The fraudulent   more
Greensboro: Library Offers Series on Alzheimer's and Dementia Care in October
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Library Offers Series on Alzheimer's and Dementia Care in October 09/23/2026 - The Greensboro Public Library is offering a series of programs designed to provide information and resources to families and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's or dementia. Connect with local experts and service providers to learn more about the resources and assistance available for families and caregivers. Move  more
Holland & Knight Advises Pamlico Capital in Sale of Becker's Healthcare to Forge
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Pamlico Capital in Sale of Becker's Healthcare to Forge * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 23, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Pamlico Capital and its portfolio company, Becker's Healthcare, a multimedia company focused on the American healthcare industry, in connection with the sale of Becker's Healthcare to Forge, a leading global B2B events   more
How ChatGPT Served Up False Information Before the 2024 Election
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * How ChatGPT Served Up False Information Before the 2024 Election * On Oct. 25, 2024, 10 days before the election that would return Republican Donald Trump to the White House and over three months after Kamala Harris ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, ChatGPT was still telling users that Joe Biden was running for a second term as president.The "careless failure with profound democra  more
ICYMI: Budd Delivers Floor Speech Urging Trump Admin to Hold China Accountable for Targeting the Safety & Security of Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Budd Delivers Floor Speech Urging Trump Admin to Hold China Accountable for Targeting the Safety & Security of Americans * "The CCP's malign influence on the world stage is growing rapidly, and American citizens are paying the price." Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor yesterday ahead of President Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinpi  more
Johnson C. Smith University: Manneni Selected for NFL's Future Leaders in Football Fellowship
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * Manneni Selected for NFL's Future Leaders in Football Fellowship By Oralia Washington CHARLOTTE, N.C./Sept 23, 2026 - Johnson C. Smith University student athletic trainer and women's tennis student-athlete Divija Manneni has been selected to participate in the National Football League's Future Leaders in Football Fellowship. The NFL Future Leaders in Football Fellowship, conducted in partners  more
Kentucky State Graduate Student Receives National Recognition
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 23 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State Graduate Student Receives National Recognition * Shristi Adhikari earned two honors from the Rural Sociological Society for her emerging scholarship FRANKFORT, Ky. -How Kentucky farmers and non-farmers understand and respond to extreme weather took center stage when Kentucky State University graduate student Shristi Adhikari presented her research at a national gathering of rural socio  more
Kidney disease clinical research leader to receive the 2026 Clinical Research Prize
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Kidney disease clinical research leader to receive the 2026 Clinical Research Prize * Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2026 -An internationally recognized clinical researcher whose work has helped transform the treatment of chronic kidney disease will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific  more
Memories, Friendships and a Spirit of Service Draw Alumni Back to Gardner-Webb for Special Reunion
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Memories, Friendships and a Spirit of Service Draw Alumni Back to Gardner-Webb for Special Reunion * #Class of 1981 Marks 45th Reunion by Welcoming Alumni from Six Gardner-Webb Classes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-When members of Gardner-Webb University's Class of 1981 return to campus for a homecoming reunion in November, they will reconnect with longtime friends to celebrate the 45th anniversary  more
N.C. A&T Sociology Honor Society's Zeta Chapter Named International Chapter of Year
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Sociology Honor Society's Zeta Chapter Named International Chapter of Year * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2026) - The Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) International Sociology Honor Society at North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University has been selected as the Emory Bogardus Chapter of the Year from more than 700 chapters worldwide  more
N.C. Health Dept.: North Carolina Expands Donor Human Milk Access Beyond Hospitals
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 North Carolina Expands Donor Human Milk Access Beyond Hospitals RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced an expansion in donor human milk access sites across North Carolina, making it easier for families to obtain and donate pasteurized donor milk. Breast milk is more than a meal for prematur  more
N.C. Natural & Cultural Resources Dept. Announces Nearly $4 Million in Local Recreation Grants From Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 DNCR Announces Nearly $4 Million in Local Recreation Grants from Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund RALEIGH North Carolina State Parks and its parent agency, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, announced today that the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a program under the federal Department of the Interior, has a  more
N.C. State Treasurer: Nearly $23 Million in Cashflow Loans Being Distributed in Western N.C.
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Nearly $23 Million in Cashflow Loans Being Distributed in Western N.C. Raleigh, N.C. - The 2026 round of interest free Cashflow Loans is now being distributed to communities in Western North Carolina. The legislature was able to set aside $20 million in the 2026 state budget as part of ongoing efforts to help communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. As with  more
Nationwide's Community Champions Award Recognizes Insurance Agencies Driving Local Impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide's Community Champions Award Recognizes Insurance Agencies Driving Local Impact * Strong communities are built by people and businesses that show up for their neighbors. That spirit is at the heart of Nationwide's new Community Champions Award program, recognizing insurance agency partners whose local leadership is making a meaningful difference. The Community Champio  more
NCCU Adds Housing Capacity for Growing Student Demand
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Adds Housing Capacity for Growing Student Demand * Engineering firm selected for Richmond Residence Hall renovations; University facilitating student-friendly payment options at local apartments More students are choosing North Carolina Central University (NCCU), and the university is responding by expanding on-campus housing and working with local apartment communities to make rentin  more
Nine students from high school in Japan spending three weeks at Tusculum learning more about English and American life
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Nine students from high school in Japan spending three weeks at Tusculum learning more about English and American life * GREENEVILLE - Tusculum University has adopted a Japanese vibe recently with the on-campus presence of nine students and one of their teachers from a high school in Tokyo for three weeks. Kanto students and one of their teachers take a photo with their teachers at Tusculum and universi  more
Ocean Conservancy Statement: Longer Red Snapper Seasons Could Allow Overfishing 48% Above the Sustainable Limit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 STATEMENT: Longer Red Snapper Seasons Could Allow Overfishing 48% Above the Sustainable Limit Proposed Seasons Are Likely Illegal and Unsustainable - WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced 14-day recreational fishing seasons for red snapper in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, alongside a 3-day federal season that would include North Carolina  more
Outdoor Adventures Celebrates 30 Years of Fostering Fun and Friendship
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Outdoor Adventures Celebrates 30 Years of Fostering Fun and Friendship * The climbing wall inside the Leonard J. Kaplan Wellness Center is a sight to behold, the kind that makes students stop and stare the first time they walk inside. It's daunting to some and a fun, inspiring challenge to others. Whether viewed from the floor or from one of the wall's highest footholds  more
Rethinking Length of Stay: Reducing Harm Across the Care Continuum
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * Rethinking Length of Stay: Reducing Harm Across the Care Continuum * KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Length of stay is more than an operational metric. Unnecessary delays can affect quality, patient safety and access to care, making patient flow an important part of a health system's broader clinical strategy. * Improving patient flow requires looking acr  more
Retirees Gather at Annual Event
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Retirees Gather at Annual Event * The Office of Institutional Advancement held its annual Retired Faculty and Staff event on September 18, 2026, in Belk Dining Hall West. This year, 70 retirees enjoyed breakfast together and the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends. "Our retired faculty and staff are such a special part of the Meredith community. Each year, it's wonderful to welcome them b  more
SAS Institute: Missing Link Between AI Insight and Action Revealed at Sibos 2026
CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Missing link between AI insight and action revealed at Sibos 2026 SAS, Microsoft and other industry leaders discuss what keeps financial institutions from seeing AI ROI Cary, NC (Sep 23, 2026) SAS, a global leader in data and AI, will join industry leaders like Microsoft at Sibos 2026 in Miami to address the critical piece that may keep financial in  more
The Wake County County Commissioners have chosen corporate interests over public health
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The North Carolina Justice Center posted the following news release: * * * The Wake County County Commissioners have chosen corporate interests over public health * RALEIGH (September 22, 2026) - The NC Justice Center condemns the Wake County Commission's decision to give away Community Control of WakeMed to Atrium Health. From the start, this takeover has lacked transparency and meaningful public involvement. Less than an hour befor  more
TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School. - Ed. 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  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Applauds Senator Hagerty's Bill to Make Transit Safer for American Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Applauds Senator Hagerty's Bill to Make Transit Safer for American Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today praised the introduction of Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN)'s Safe Transit Act. This landmark legislation will crack down on violent crime, end rampant fare evasion, and restore public safety across Ameri  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in North Carolina to Unlock Future of Flight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in North Carolina to Unlock Future of Flight * 'More than 120 years after the Wright Brothers took to the skies at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is again leading the charge to transform how Americans move' WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy celebrated North Carolina's fir  more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in North Carolina to Unlock Future of Flight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Launch of Federal eVTOL Pilot Program in North Carolina to Unlock Future of Flight * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy celebrated North Carolina's first demonstration flight of its next-generation aircraft under USDOT's Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program. North   more
TSU Receives $1.92 Million Grant for 1890 Center of Excellence
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU Receives $1.92 Million Grant for 1890 Center of Excellence * By Zekeya A. Harrison NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Tennessee State University has secured $1.92 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to support the 1890 Center of Excellence for Land, Water, and Resource Management (COE-LWRM). This grant represents the sixth  more
U.S. News & World Report: A&T America's No. 1 Public HBCU
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report: A&T America's No. 1 Public HBCU * New ranking is accompanied by upward movement in A&T program rankings across the board EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 22, 2026) -North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named the nation's No. 1 public historically Black college or university (HBCU) in U.S. News & World Report'  more
UBalt Ties at #75 Nationally in 2027 U.S. News Ranking for Social Mobility
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 23 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Ties at #75 Nationally in 2027 U.S. News Ranking for Social Mobility * #'We strive to give every student their best shot at success' The University of Baltimore is ranked #75 in the nation in the category of Social Mobility, tied with five other institutions for the accolade among all that qualified in the 2027 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges publication. According to the   more
UNC Charlotte's 80th anniversary takes root with oak trees across the county
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 23 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte's 80th anniversary takes root with oak trees across the county * Eight decades, thousands of Niners and an extraordinary history of growth -UNC Charlotte is officially marking its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1946 with 278 students -95% of them returning World War II veterans -the University has grown alongside the city it calls home. Today, Charlo  more
University of South Florida selected as site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving Florida, southeast region
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * University of South Florida selected as site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving Florida, southeast region * Inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses across Florida and the southeast will have greater access to resources to protecting their ideas, inventions and brands through a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office community engagement office at the University of South Florida. The   more
URI Theatre's season lineup includes long-awaited return of 'Cabaret,' 'Proof,' 'Charlotte's Web'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Theatre's season lineup includes long-awaited return of 'Cabaret,' 'Proof,' 'Charlotte's Web' * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 23, 2026 - This season, the University of Rhode Island's Theatre Department will take audiences on a journey through the trials and tribulations of a brilliant mathematician's family, a nightclub in 1930s Berlin, the French Revolution, and an enchantingly unique friendship  more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III) September 23, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof (III). The products a  more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same September 23, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same. The products at issue in the investigation a  more
Western Carolina University: What If Independence Doesn't Mean Needing Less Support?
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * September 23, 2026 What if independence doesn't mean needing less support? What if independence isn't about needing less support--but having more dependable ways to get it when you need it? That question is at the heart of a new research project at Western Carolina University exploring whether individuals can come together to create ways of giving and receiving support within their communiti  more
Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event
LAWTON, Oklahoma, Sept. 23 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Whang, Stjerna join forces to perform Brahms' sonatas at Cameron event * Cameron University's Lectures and Concerts Series will present CU music professor Dr. Hyunsoon Whang and guest violinist Victoria Stjerna on Oct. 6 as they perform a trio of Johannes Brahms' sonatas for piano and violin. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall of the Louise D. McMahon Fine Arts Complex, loc  more
WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints Dr. Randy Bridges as Interim Superintendent
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: * * * WS/FCS Board of Education Appoints Dr. Randy Bridges as Interim Superintendent WS/FCS Communications September 23, 2026 - The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education approved Dr. Randy Bridges as interim superintendent during their meeting on Tuesday, September 22. Dr. Bridges worked as a superintendent between 1997 and 2017 in five different school district  more