BOONE, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: FLOYD, Va. -- Today, the Floyd County Circuit Court released a ruling that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, its director and the State Air Pollution Control Board did not have the authority to end Virginia's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. "We're pleased with this decision," said Matt Allenbaugh, Appalachian Voices Virginia Campaign Coordinator. "A more PR

BELMONT, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- Belmont Abbey College issued the following news release: Following an extensive research process and significant community input, Belmont Abbey College announces Little Diversified Architectural Consulting (Little) as the architect for its highly anticipated new Visual and Performing Arts Center. In October 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly allocated $9 million in funding for the center as part of its biennial budget. Since then, the Abbey has created more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Heritage Action for America issued the following news release: Heritage Action, a conservative grassroots organization with 2.5 million activists nationwide, including thousands of North Carolinians, applauds the North Carolina General Assembly for overriding Governor Roy Cooper's veto of HB 10, legislation that strengthens immigration enforcement in the state and expands school choice. Former Kansas Assistant Secretary of State and Heritage Action Director of S more PR

CARRBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis issued the following news: By Barbara Krolak CHAPEL HILL, NC, U.S., November 20, 2024 -- The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) announces the recipients of its Training Fellowship program for 2025. The prestigious program offers early career scientists and clinicians an opportunity to enhance their expertise by working alongside leading experts in thrombosis and hemost more PR

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Nov. 20 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association issued the following news release: MEMA. The Vehicle Suppliers Association is excited to announce the launch of the MEMA Sustainability Council, a dedicated forum for sustainability executives and professionals to learn, share best practices, and collaborate on solutions that will drive sustainability across the vehicle supplier industry. The new council builds on the leg more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Residential garden produce grown near the Fayetteville Works fluorochemical plant can expose those who consume it to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University, East Carolina University and the Colorado School of Mines. "It is often assumed that contaminated drinking water is the main pathway through which more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- The National Board of Certified Counselors issued the following news: NBCC and the NBCC Foundation are hosting our fifth Mental Health Connections global virtual conference December 4-6, 2024, focusing on Fostering Community, Propelling Peace. This year will highlight education and training, practice, and research geared toward building, advocating for, and empowering others to foster a mental health community toward positive change. It will also emphasi more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- The National Board of Certified Counselors issued the following news: NBCC and the NBCC Foundation (NBCCF) are proud to present the fifth Mental Health Connections global virtual conference Dec. 4-6, 2024. This year's conference theme is Fostering Community, Propelling Peace. Mental Health Connections brings together presenters and attendees from around the world to share experiences of counseling practice and professionalization. Conference fees help  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- The National Board of Certified Counselors issued the following news: NBCC has been a proud partner of Bhutan's counseling community for many years. During this time, NBCC has collaborated with governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations. Notable among these is RENEW (Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women), founded by Bhutan's Queen Mother, Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck. NBCC first signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) wi more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- The National Board of Certified Counselors issued the following news: As part of our ongoing global capacity building efforts, NBCC Institutes provide students, counselors, and other mental health professionals with an opportunity for extraordinary travel experiences to participate in workshops; presentations; conferences; and other service-learning, multicultural engagement. During these 8- to 10-day institutes in communities in the United States or abr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following news release: The National Women's Law Center (NWLC), in partnership with 165 state and national organizations, is calling on congressional leaders to include at least $100 million for early care and education in the upcoming disaster relief package. Reports from disaster-affected states, including North Carolina and Florida, highlight the urgent financial challenges facing the child care sector. Specifically, the coal more PR

FORT DAVIS, Texas, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, astronomers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Texas at Austin announced the discovery the youngest planet ever found using the transit method. With this method, a planet is detected when it passes between its host star and the observer. The planet, named TIDYE-1b, is roughly the size of Jupiter and is an more PR