DURHAM, North Carolina, July 22 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * American Association of Professional Baseball Launch will host All Elite Wrestling for Summer Ballpark Tour Featuring AEW Stars live in stadiums The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) are joining forces to bring an electrifying mix of professional baseball and wrestling entertainment to fans across the country more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, July 22 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State's Corinne Smith honored as 2025 national GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year By Elyssee Gibson BOONE, N.C. -- Corinne Smith, director of Appalachian State University's GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) and deputy director of College Access Partnerships, has received the 2025 GEAR UP Professional Leader of the Year award. She was honored July 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Completion of road project opens 12-mile corridor on the Blue Ridge Parkway between Blowing Rock and Linville Falls, North Carolina * News Release Date: July 21, 2025 BLOWING ROCK, NC - On Monday, July 21, 2025, Blue Ridge Parkway officials opened a section of the 469-mile historic route in North Carolina from milepost 305.2, near Beacon Heights and U.S. 221, to milepos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hudson Delivers Summer of Wins for Fort Bragg: Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Department and Military Construction Budgets Secure New Investments and Support for Troops & Veterans * July 18, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding bill for the Department of Defense more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Knott Delivers Remarks at Rules Committee Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) delivered remarks in support of his and Representative Stephanie Bice's bill, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. The bill strengthens penalties against criminal illegal aliens and deters illegal re-entry after deportation. Passing through the Rules Committee is the final step before the legislation makes i more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Probiotics Can Help or Hinder Gut Recovery After Antibiotic Treatment All probiotics are not created equal, according to new research from North Carolina State University. In a mouse model, researchers found that different probiotic strains can either accelerate or delay the gut microbiome's recovery after antibiotic treatment. The work adds to the body of evidence suggesting more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority, Raleigh, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The organization offered insights on how the federal government can best support an equitable, interoperable, and cost-effective national health information infrastructure, with a particular focus on smaller and rural providers. more ST

NEW YORK, July 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Mayors, Law Enforcement, and Gun Safety Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Uphold Governor Stein's Veto of Permitless Carry Bill * RALEIGH, N.C. -- Today, volunteers with the North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action held a virtual press briefing with North Carolinians Against Gun Violence and local leaders from across the state, including Hun more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, expressing significant concerns regarding proposals to reissue and modify existing nationwide permits (NWPs). This feedback highlights the potential ecological risks associated with changes to the permitting process, specifically as they pertain to aquatic resources in the state. In the letter addressed to a key official at the USACE, the Divis more ST

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Soldier creates hand-painted mementos for fellow Hurricane Helene relief team members * Working on a team for 12 hours a day, 7 days a week is an environment that can encourage bonding - almost like becoming a family. After such an experience, it can be nice to have something to remember the mission, your new "family members," and the experiences you've shared together. This was part of th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in North Carolina Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal * RALEIGH, N.C., - Agricultural operations in North Carolina have been significantly impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers  more PR