DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 10 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * American Association and Champro Expand Partnership to Include New On-Field Categories Champro will become the Official On-field/Athleisure Partner of All-Star Weekend, the Official uniform supplier of the All-Star Game and the Official umpire uniform partner as well as other designations * Champro is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Edwards Announces $33 Million for Helene Recovery Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released an additional $33 million for 44 recovery projects across Western North Carolina. With this most recent funding allocation, Western North Carolina has received more than $1 billion in FEMA grants to reb more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mark Harris Champions Lumbee Fairness Act in the NDAA * WASHINGTON, DC On Monday, Congressman Mark Harris issued the following statement about the Lumbee Fairness Act being included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026. Congressman Harris said, "For decades, the Lumbee People have sought full federal recognitionand today, we are closer than ever to making it a reality more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $4 Million in FEMA Funding for Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced that the Town of Morganton will receive $4,063,203.21 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to restore and replace two buildings at Catawba Meadows Park that were destroyed during Hurricane Helene i more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Davidson County Board of Commissioners passes resolution expressing concern on Transco's SSEP * LEXINGTON, N.C. Last night, the Davidson County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution expressing concern around the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC a subsidiary of Williams Companies, commonly referred to as Transco wa more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 10 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation provides $125,000 in grants to South Carolina nonprofits to prepare homes for energy efficiency upgrades * Nine South Carolina nonprofit organizations receiving grants up to $20,000 * Funding will help address homes that are unable to benefit from weatherization programs because of pre-existing health and safety issues * Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation are awarding $125, more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * John Hickey Receives V Foundation Scholar Award to Improve T Cell Cancer Therapies The award will fuel Hickey's efforts to reveal how T cells can better infiltrate and attack solid tumors By Michaela Martinez John Hickey, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University, was awarded a V Foundation Scholar Award to improve the use of T cell therapies to treat can more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 7 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Eagle Weather Alert - Reduced Operations (Condition 1) on Dec. 8 [Extended to Noon, Dec. 9] * Update: Dec. 8, 2025, 8:20 p.m. A light winter weather system continues to move through central North Carolina, and North Carolina Central University leadership is keeping a close eye on its impact. Although the predicted snowfall has not occurred, temperatures are expected to dip into the high tee more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Federal grand jury indicts former Jamestown man on narcotics conspiracy and fentanyl charges U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Charles Washington, 41, formerly of Jamestown, NY, now living in North Carolina, with narcotics conspiracy and possession with intent to d more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 10 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * Honors College Receives Prestigious NCHC Portz Grant The Honors College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected as one of only three recipients nationwide for the highly competitive 2025 National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Portz Grant. The award will support the innovative "Honors Without Borders - Global Virtual Honor more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 10 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * JCSU Alumnus Eric Glenn Releases New Book Series, The Graham Files By Dr. Cheryl Butler-Brayboy Johnson C. Smith University alumnus Eric Glenn has launched a bold new literary series, The Graham Files, beginning with Book 1: The Silent Wars, followed by the newly released Book 2, Shattered Mandate. Blending suspense, history, and social commentary, the series follows main character, Dr. Langst more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has filed a proposed final judgment, stipulation, and competitive impact statement in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, alleging that RealPage Inc., Richardson, Texas, and six major landlords unlawfully aligned rental prices nationwide. The complaint alleges that RealPage and the landlords agreed to share competitively sensitive information and use RealPage's software to align pricin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Foushee as Co-Chair of New House Democratic Commission on AI And the Innovation Economy * WASHINGTON, DC (December 9, 2025) Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnership with the innova more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Novel Kirkovirus May Be Associated with Colitis in Horses In a pilot study, researchers from North Carolina State University have found a novel kirkovirus that may be associated with colitis - and potentially small colon impactions - in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes. "Horses are uniquely susceptible  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Portland Timbers Enter Multi-Year Community Impact Partnership With Bank of America * PORTLAND, OR - The Portland Timbers today announced Bank of America as the club's new front-of-jersey partner in a multi-year deal, a partnership rooted in community impact that will focus on making soccer more inclusive and accessible. Additionally, Tilla more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news: * * * Qorvo Recognized by HONOR for Outstanding Quality Performance Qorvo (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, announced that global technology brand HONOR has recognized the company for its outstanding quality performance during its 2025 H more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Dec. 9 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * The shepherd of Robinhood Road * On a cold December morning in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked with Rebecca and Sarah, guiding them with a firm grip as they dashed across Robinhood Road during morning rush hour. People honked their horns and waved as they drove by, drawn by the unusual sight of two sheep on a leash. For 40 days, professor Tauber  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis, Budd Applaud Senate Confirmation of Two NC Judges * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Ted Budd (R-NC) applauded the Senate's recent confirmation of Susan Rodriguez and Matthew Orso to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Both nominees were recommended by Senators Tillis and Budd. "I'm glad to see Susan Rodriguez and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey has released Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5087, titled 'Simulation of Groundwater Flow in Wake County, North Carolina, 2000 Through 2070,' by Dominick J. Antolino, Gerard J. Gonthier and Georgina M. Sanchez, prepared in cooperation with Wake County Environmental Services. Issued in 2025 from the USGS office in Reston, Virginia, the report presents a county wide groundwater flow model designed to more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Dec. 9 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * WCU's 'Our Natural World' Camp for youngest Jackson County students ignites STEM passion in rural classrooms * WCU professors are helping Jackson County's youngest learners embrace STEM and understand how science is embedded in rural communities. In the first year of Our Natural World/Nuestro Mundo Natural, a Summer STEM Enhancement Program, 30 students learned about astronomy, lo more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * WEEK ONE CIAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK * Charlotte, NC (December 9, 2025) - Week One of CIAA Indoor Track and Field showcased both returning standouts and emerging talent as programs opened the season with competitive early meets. The conference saw strong sprint performances, record breaking throws, and athletes establishing early momen more PR