News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
A Week in Photos: Governor Stein Commemorates the Two-Year Milestone of Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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A Week in Photos: Governor Stein Commemorates the Two-Year Milestone of Hurricane Helene
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Last week, Governor Josh Stein visited western North Carolina to commemorate the two-year milestone of Hurricane Helene recovery. Governor Stein highlighted the progress made to rebuild the region for the long haul and pledged to continue advocating for a $10 billion appropriation from Congr
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AARP North Carolina Poll: Older Voters Could Be Decisive in U.S. Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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New AARP North Carolina Poll: Older Voters Could Be Decisive in U.S. Senate Race
Highly motivated 50+ voters are focused on Social Security, Medicare, and local affordability conversations in the lead-up to November's election.
September 28, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new bipartisan polling highlighting the outsized role older voters are poised to play in North Carolina's closely-watched Senate race this Novem
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American College of Surgeons: 15 Million Americans Live in a County With No General Surgeon
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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15 Million Americans Live in a County With No General Surgeon
A new study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons compares, for the first time, the surgeon supply across 12 surgical specialties, county by county, with an interactive data visualization available to the public
September 28, 2026
Key Takeaways
* A new study from the American College of Surgeons and the
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APSU alumnus Larry W. Carroll ('76) establishes the Carroll Entrepreneurship Center
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU alumnus Larry W. Carroll ('76) establishes the Carroll Entrepreneurship Center
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University alumnus Larry Carroll ('76) has made a gift to establish the Carroll Entrepreneurship Center at APSU. The new center will serve as a university-wide, community-facing hub designed to expand innovation, support new venture creation, and strengthen the regional ec
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Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: Winners Announced for the 2026 Timber in The City 6 - Urban Habitats Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news:
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Winners Announced for the 2026 TIMBER IN THE CITY 6: Urban Habitats Competition
Students and Faculty Recognized for Innovative Designs Using Lumber
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Washington, D.C., September 28, 2026 - Think Wood and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce the winners of the Timber in the City 6: Urban Habitats Competition.
The sixth installment of
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Attorney General Griffin's Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit Kicks Off First Day with over 800 Registrants
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 28 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin's Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit Kicks Off First Day with over 800 Registrants
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#Griffin: 'Every dollar stolen by a scammer represents a real victim, often a senior citizen, a small business owner, or a family trying to make ends meet'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement at the close of day one of his Fraud an
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
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#Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can't starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump Ad
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Bank of America Expands "Ask Global Payments Solutions" with New Intelligence Capabilities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Expands "Ask Global Payments Solutions" with New Intelligence Capabilities
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New Functionality Builds on BofA's GenAI Application to Help Employees Deliver Deeper Client Insights
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* AskGPS Intelligence Hub builds on Bank of America's generative AI application with new capabilities for Global Payments Solution
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Bank of America Launches Payments Insights for CashPro Clients
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America Launches Payments Insights for CashPro(r) Clients
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New Capability Within the AI-Powered CashPro Data Intelligence Suite Helps
Treasury Teams Turn Data into Actionable Insights
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* New Payments Insights expands CashPro's AI-powered data intelligence suite, providing clients with actionable intelligence abou
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Cardiovascular genetics innovator to receive the 2026 Population Research Prize
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Cardiovascular genetics innovator to receive the 2026 Population Research Prize
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Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2026 -A leading cardiovascular geneticist known for using human genetics and large population studies will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Pradeep Na
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Catawba College Documentary Life in the Gap to Air Oct. 12 on the North Carolina Channel
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College Documentary Life in the Gap to Air Oct. 12 on the North Carolina Channel
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Life in the Gap, a documentary produced by Catawba College faculty and students, will air Monday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. on the North Carolina Channel, one of PBS North Carolina's three channels.
Centered on a Rowan County family, the film explores what happens when a household earns too much to qualify for some forms
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Catawba College-YouGov National Survey Finds Broad Commitment to Secure, Fair Elections, but Confidence Faces Challenges as Americans Confront AI
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Catawba College posted the following news:
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Catawba College-YouGov National Survey Finds Broad Commitment to Secure, Fair Elections, but Confidence Faces Challenges as Americans Confront AI
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Large majorities say deceptive AI could make election information harder to trust, spread false claims faster than officials can respond, and complicate voters' ability to judge whether campaign content is authentic.
An Update from the Center for North Caroli
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CIAA Football Week Four Recap/ Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Football Week Four Recap/ Weekly Honors
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CIAA Football Weekly Recap: Week 4 Delivers Statement Wins, Overtime Drama and First Victories
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week 4 of CIAA(r) football action featured another strong weekend of conference play as Virginia State and Virginia Union remained unbeaten in league action, Shaw survived an overtime thriller, a
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Congressmen Davis and Vindman Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Childcare for First Responders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressmen Davis and Vindman Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Childcare for First Responders
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Washington, D.C. -Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced H.R. 10614, Providing Childcare for Firefighters and EMS Act, legislation that would help states fund childcare services for the minor children of firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics
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DSCC: What They're Saying - "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 28, 2026
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
The Washington Sun: "The path for Republicans to keep their Senate majority is getting smaller by the day -- a once-unthinkable prospect for the party"
GOP Strategist: "Things were bad. But they started to go worse recently and if it keeps on this track, it's gonna be re
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Final 'For 2026' conference closes 5-year series as nation marks 250 years
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Final 'For 2026' conference closes 5-year series as nation marks 250 years
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"For 2026: New Republic, New Worlds" will bring scholars, public historians, educators and the public to Williamsburg for the final conference in the "For 2026" series. The conference examines what the Revolution built -the constitutional structures, communities, boundaries and ambitions of the new nation, and how people inside and
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FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, States Win Protections to Lower Pesticide Prices for American Farmers in Antitrust Case Against Corteva
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The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general have secured a significant settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for American farmers.
Under the terms of the settlement, Corteva will dismantle
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Genentech Breaks Ground on $750 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release:
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Genentech Breaks Ground on $750 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon
* Expansion adds 211,000 square feet to the site, supported by approximately 200 construction jobs
* Investment creates approximately 250 high-wage jobs pairing manufacturing expertise with digital skills in AI, automation and robotics
* New facility brings device fill-finish capabi
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Golden, bipartisan colleagues introduce SMILE for Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Golden, bipartisan colleagues introduce SMILE for Veterans Act
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WASHINGTON -Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Don Davis (NC-01) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) introduced the SMILE for Veterans Act, to expand affordable dental care for veterans in rural communities across the country.
"VA health care is an essential benefit for our nation's veterans, but for too long a lack of denta
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Governor Stein Spotlights DMV Improvements at New Office Opening in Charlotte
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Spotlights DMV Improvements at New Office Opening in Charlotte
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Today Governor Josh Stein cut the ribbon to welcome a newly opened driver license office to Charlotte. This expanded and relocated office, situated in one of the state's areas of highest need, is now the largest DMV office in North Carolina. The office is one of four major facility upgrades made possib
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Grit makes a Survivor
TACOMA, Washington, Sept. 28 -- University of Washington-Tacoma posted the following news:
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Grit makes a Survivor
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Tacoma Husky and social work grad Sage Ahrens-Nichols ('24) is all smiles on a Fijian beach as she competes in Survivor season 49. She survived 26 days on the island without being voted out, then made her case to the jury for the million-dollar prize. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS
From Tacoma Husky to Survivor finalist, Sage Ahrens-Nichols (MSW '24) has never followed a convent
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HPU's Artificial Intelligence Expert in Residence Stresses the Importance of Life Skills in the AI Age
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU's Artificial Intelligence Expert in Residence Stresses the Importance of Life Skills in the AI Age
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 - New York Times bestselling author Daniel Burrus told High Point University's entire freshman class during his recent visit to campus that the life skills that they are learning at HPU will become even more valuable in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Lasting Traditions Meet New Experiences at Homecoming 2026
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Lasting Traditions Meet New Experiences at Homecoming 2026
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At UNCG Homecoming 2026 this Oct. 2-3, returning alumni can find both familiar traditions and new ways to celebrate. Registration closes Sept. 30.
What's new? "This year we're highlighting alumni in the many aspects of Street Fest: our main stage performers are alumni, all of our vendors and majority of our
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Maersk Completes First U.S. Ethanol Bunkering of a Deep-sea Container Vessel
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 29 -- Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company, issued the following news release:
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Maersk completes first U.S. ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel
Summary: Maersk has completed the first ship-to-ship commercial ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container vessel in the United States, marking another step in the company's exploration of future fuel pathways for shipping.
28 Sep 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina -- A.P. Moller - Maersk (Mae
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Monroe residents take care of their health at Community Health Fair
WINGATE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Wingate University posted the following news:
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Monroe residents take care of their health at Community Health Fair
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#By Chuck Gordon
How much Ibuprofen is too much? How much sleep should you be getting every night? Is your blood pressure in the healthy range?
Many people consult their doctor for answers to such questions, but, aside from using Dr. Claude or Nurse GPT, what can you do if you don't have access to a medical provider? Well, every fall
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Montana's Dominant Run Game Destroys UC Davis
WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Montana's Dominant Run Game Destroys UC Davis
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Montana running back Eli Gillman set a school single-game rushing record with 275 yards and added a career high four rushing touchdowns as the Grizz dominated UC Davis, 62-22. Montana kept their No. 4 ranking in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Aggies dropped to No. 15. Gillman's four rushing touchdowns gave him 60 f
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N.C. Republican Party: ICYMI: Washington Reporter - Michael Whatley Was Instrumental to Western N.C. Receiving Billions of Dollars in Federal Aid Following Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2026:
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ICYMI: Washington Reporter - Michael Whatley Was Instrumental to Western North Carolina Receiving Billions of Dollars in Federal Aid Following Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2026
In Case You Missed It- Yesterday, The Washington Reporter wrote about how Michael Whatley was instrumental to the federal government sending billions of dollars of federal disaster reli
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N.C. Republican Party: Michael Whatley Hosts Protecting Our Kids Press Conference
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2026:
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Michael Whatley Hosts Protecting Our Kids Press Conference
September 25, 2026
PITTSBORO - Today, Michael Whatley hosted a Protecting Our Kids press conference to highlight Roy Cooper's failure of letting transgender men into our daughters bathrooms and sports.
Whatley highlighted Roy Cooper's record of vetoing legislation to ban these men from playing in girls
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N.C. State: Forest Landscapes and Birdsong Soundscapes Have Independent Physical Health Benefits
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Forest landscapes and birdsong soundscapes have independent physical health benefits
September 28, 2026
A new study finds that exposure to birdsong soundscapes or forest landscapes reduce physiological stress. These findings of physical health effects compliment previous research showing mental health benefits associated with birdwatching and could be useful for urban plann
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N.C. State: Neuroproteins are Potential Diagnostic Tool for Sick Foals
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Neuroproteins are Potential Diagnostic Tool for Sick Foals
September 28, 2026
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that blood serum concentrations of both neuroproteins and neurosteroids are associated with neonatal maladjustment syndrome (NMS) in newborn foals. The work could lead to better diagnostic tools and potential therapies.
"Neonatal maladjus
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NCDPI's Innovation Leadership Council Met for Inaugural Convening
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
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Monday, September 28, 2026
NCDPI's Innovation Leadership Council Met for Inaugural Convening
25-member council to help shape statewide approach to identifying and scaling promising practices
The Innovation Leadership Council (ILC) met for its inaugural convening. The members were selected from nearly 400 applicants and represents all eight State Board of Educatio
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NRCC: Exposed - Liberal Jamie Ager's Radical Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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EXPOSED: Liberal Jamie Ager's Radical Agenda
September 28, 2026
Liberal Jamie Ager's true, radical agenda was just exposed. Ager was caught on camera advocating for universal healthcare, putting him in lockstep with extreme socialists like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Ager even had the chance to distance himself from Bernie's extreme Medicare for All plan, but he refused.
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Piedmont Triad Regional Council Donates 20 Laptops to Support Alamance Community College Students
GRAHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Alamance Community College issued the following news:
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Piedmont Triad Regional Council Donates 20 Laptops to Support Alamance Community College Students
09/28/2026
GRAHAM, N.C. -- Alamance Community College (ACC) will receive 20 new Lenovo laptops from the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) to support students with the college's NC Boost program, helping expand access to the technology students need to succeed in their coursework and careers.
The
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
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New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringi
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REMINDER: State invites communities to apply for Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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REMINDER: State invites communities to apply for Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program
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The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for approximately $2.5 million in funding through Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) to help coastal c
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Reps. Adams, Brown Lead House Colleagues in Urging USDA to Distribute Delayed Funding for Urban Agriculture Grants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Adams, Brown Lead House Colleagues in Urging USDA to Distribute Delayed Funding for Urban Agriculture Grants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Thursday, September 24, Congresswomen Alma Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), and Shontel Brown (OH-11)sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Richard Fordyce and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Colton Buckley, urging the US
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Rouzer Celebrates Investment in ILM Aircraft Apron Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rouzer Celebrates Investment in ILM Aircraft Apron Expansion
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WILMINGTON, NC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) applauded a $3 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to expand the aircraft apron at Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding will support ILM's apron expansion, the first phase of a broader terminal expansion project th
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SAS Named a Leader in Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms
CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS named a Leader in worldwide decision intelligence platforms
Cary, NC (Sep 28, 2026)
SAS has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment/*.
SAS(R) Intelligent Decisioning is a cloud-native, cloud-agnostic platform built on flagship SAS Viya. It combines data, AI models, business rule
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Schneider Electric Showcases Technologies Advancing Water Resilience at Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition & Conference 2026
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Sept. 29 -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release:
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Schneider Electric Showcases Technologies Advancing Water Resilience at WEFTEC 2026
New Orleans, USA
28/09/2026
* Schneider Electric to display how automation and energy tech can strengthen resilience and modernize increasingly complex water management operations
* The company also releases its latest Modicon(TM) PLC enhance
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Senator Budd Wraps Second Official 100 County Tour and is Ready to Get Back on the Road
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Senator Budd Wraps Second Official 100 County Tour and is Ready to Get Back on the Road
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) has completed his second official 100-County Tour during his time serving in the Senate, traveling to all 100 counties across North Carolina. Senator Budd has completed a total of three 100-County Tours, spanning from Murphy to Manteo, the first of which he c
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Swearing-In Ceremony Held for First Woman to Serve as Police Chief of Meredith College
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- Meredith College posted the following news:
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Swearing-In Ceremony Held for First Woman to Serve as Police Chief of Meredith College
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The Meredith College community celebrated a historic moment on September 28, 2026, when Eva Howard was sworn in as the first woman to serve as the College's chief of police.
"Today is an important day for Meredith College as we welcome a new leader who will play a vital role in keeping our campus safe, secure, and wel
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TCC and Japanese Consortium Break Ground on Two-Building Caldwell Commerce Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release:
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TCC and Japanese Consortium Break Ground on Two-Building Caldwell Commerce Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
The 233,335-SF development will deliver in July 2027
September 28, 2026
Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, has broken ground on Caldwell Commerce Center, a two-building, 233,335-square-foot speculative ind
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Florida
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Approves Workforce Pell Grant Programs in Florida
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved four Workforce Pell Grant programs in Florida, marking the sixth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Eastern Florida State College can now use Federal Pell dollars to enroll in programs that will prepare students for
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UNCP Lands Nearly $5 Million to Advance AI, Transform Student Success
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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UNCP Lands Nearly $5 Million to Advance AI, Transform Student Success
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UNC Pembroke has received nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to transform the student experience through human-centered artificial intelligence, creating new ways for students to learn, access academic support and navigate their path to graduation.
The $4.935 million, five-year grant wil
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UNCP Students Witness the Beauty of Impermanence Through Buddhist Sand Mandala
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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UNCP Students Witness the Beauty of Impermanence Through Buddhist Sand Mandala
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For four days, students passing through the Chavis Student Center mall at UNC Pembroke watched something extraordinary take shape -one grain of colored sand at a time.
Six Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery in Atlanta spent nearly a week creating a 4 1/2-foot sand mandala, careful
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White House Sends 17 Nominations to Senate on Sept. 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House sent to the Senate Sept. 28, 2026, the nominations of 17 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034.
John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032.
James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools: Magnet School Showcase Coming October 31
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news:
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Magnet School Showcase Coming October 31
Jake Browning
September 28, 2026
Families interested in learning what magnet schools can do for their students' future are invited to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 31, for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' Annual Magnet School Showcase.
Magnet schools stand out because of their schoolwide commitment to a parti
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