CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Report: Percentage of Workers Seeking Near-Term Financial Guidance from Employers Doubles * CHARLOTTE, NC - While nearly 7 in 10 employees (68%) remain optimistic about their financial future over the next three years, many are seeking advice around both long-term savings and managing their personal finances today. This, combined with more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Commission approves Appalachian Power Company proposal drastically reducing compensation to rooftop solar customers * August 29, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org RICHMOND, Va. -- The State Corporation Commission approved Appalachian Power Company's proposal to cut by 70% the compensation rate for net excess power that ro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mark Harris Honors Afghanistan Hero Michael Verardo * WASHINGTON, DC -- On Tuesday, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) honored the life and legacy of Army Sergeant Michael Verardo from the House floor. Verardo passed away on August 26 after a 15-year battle with injuries sustained in combat. Congressman Harris said, "I rise to honor the life of Army Sergeant Michael Verardo, a tru more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement Following Meeting with Epstein Survivors * As Policy Task Force Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) attended a DWC meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's heinous abuse. Last night, she signed onto a discharge petition that would force a vote on the release of the Epstein files. She released the following stateme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces a total of $337 million to North Carolina for water infrastructure resiliency and repair of environmental damage from Hurricane Helene * ATLANTA, Georgia (Sept. 3, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a total of $337 million for North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. EPA allocated $276 million in additional supplemental appropriation f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sep. 2 --- Honeywell, Charlotte, North Carolina, will supply its modular liquefied natural gas (LNG) pretreatment technology and Integrated Control and Safety Systems to a new export terminal in Mexico, a move aimed at optimizing production and supporting global energy security. The project, a joint venture between Texas-based Epcilon LNG and Singapore-based LNG Alliance, will establish the AMIGO LNG terminal in Guaymas, Sonora. According to a Honeywell statement on Sept. 2, 2025, more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * Music-Tech Expert to Headline AI Conference, Sept. 25-26 By Devon Smith / Academic Affairs North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference, a premier event exploring the transformative impact of AI across disciplines, industries and communities. The event will be Thursday, Sept. 25, and Friday, Se more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * How Hyper-detailed Cameras Will Make Recycling More Efficient A new study uses advanced imaging technology to identify materials in municipal solid waste that can be separated for recycling or to produce energy. The study made use of hyperspectral imaging, a method that uses powerful optical sensors which capture the light spectrum across every pixel in an image. By analyzin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Identify Gene Associated With Deadly Heart Disease in Golden Retrievers Researchers have discovered the first genetic mutation associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden death in golden retrievers. The work could lead to increased early detection and disease prevention for the breed while further shaping our understanding of the disease in humans. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor advocating for the rescission of parts of the 2024 Worker Protection Rule. This rule, aimed at improving conditions for workers in temporary agricultural employment, has been criticized by the NCFB for what it views as excessive and misguided provisions. According to NCFB, which represents the interests of around 31,000 farmers in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Joins Cruz, Colleagues to Introduce the CLEAN D.C. Act * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and several of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the CLEAN D.C. Act. The bill would repeal the D.C. Council's Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which imposed sweeping restrictions on law enforcemen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sept. 10 seminar: Policy mix can promote transition to 'circular' water systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Dale Whittington, professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) and visiting scholar at Oxford University, will lead a seminar on reducing leaks and demand in municipal water systems while promoting desalination and potable reuse. The free talk -- "G more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Guides First-of-Its-Kind Rezoning for Middle Housing in Knightdale, NC * Zoning approval was unanimously granted by the Town of Knightdale, North Carolina, for D.R. Horton's innovative cottage court community--the first housing development of its kind in the  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * WS/FCS Releases Annual School Performance Data Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools released its annual school performance data today. The data - required to be presented annually as an accountability measure - showed continued growth across the district in math and reading. "While state performance grade data provides an incomplete picture of student more PR