WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Markey Announce Bill to Build Healthier and More Sustainable Food System * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Enabling Farmer, Food worker, Environmental, and Climate Targets through Innovative, Values-aligned, and Equitable (EFFECTIVE) Food Procurement A more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * American Distillation Pleads Guilty After Releasing Pollution into the Cape Fear River NEW BERN, N.C. - American Distillation, Inc. (ADI) pleaded guilty to knowingly discharging tert-Butyl alcohol and other pollutants into the Cape Fear River in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. ADI is a chemical processing company loc more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Continues Growth in Carolinas with Launch of Winston-Salem Office and Addition of 14 Attorneys Winston-Salem Location Marks Firm's Fourth New Office in Carolinas Since 2021 * Baker Donelson continues its strategic expansion across the Carolinas with the opening of its Winston-Salem, North Carolina, office and the addition of 14 attorneys. This marks the Firm's fourth new locati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces SALAMANDER Act to Speed Up Army Corps Permits After Natural Disasters * WASHINGTON, D.C. Recently, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R.6693, the Streamlining Authorizations for Listed At-risk Marine and Aquatic Natural Disaster Emergency Resources (SALAMANDER) Act, to create an expedited permitting process for post-disaster recovery work led by the U.S.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien Charged with Assaulting and Impeding ICE Officers An illegal alien was arrested and charged with forcibly assaulting and impeding agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by allegedly ramming his vehicle into agents' vehicles and narrowly missing an ICE agent. "Assaulting a federal officer is an attack on the rule  more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Dec. 15 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * Nearly 1,500 donors contribute $1.4 million to WCU on GivingTuesday * By Bill Studenc Western Carolina University students, including members of the institution's intercollegiate sports teams, have more than 1.4 million reasons to celebrate the results of the recent GivingTuesday fundraising effort. That's the number of dollars contributed to the university during the national day of philanth more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Social Services Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $100k from SNAP Benefits Program WILMINGTON, N.C. - A Wayne County woman who engaged in a scheme to defraud more than $100,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP") benefits administered by the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") and managed by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668), introduced by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, and three cosponsors, and the Electric Supply Chain Act (H.R. 3638), introduced by Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, and two cosponsors: * * * The Administration supports passage of H.R. 3668, the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Targets Child Predators In New Bill * WASHINGTON, DC On Monday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) introduced legislation aimed at protecting children from predators and ensuring severe legal consequences for exploiting minors. "Protecting our children from sexual exploitation is one of the government's most sacred dutiesyet dangerous loopholes in federal law allow predators more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis, Blumenthal, Luttrell, McGarvey, USAA, and VSOs Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Service Dogs to Eligible Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), and Representative Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), continued their push to pass the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act,  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 15 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte captures NCInnovation grants for research expected to drive economic growth through commercialization Two UNC Charlotte researchers are recipients of new grants from NCInnovation for the promise of their pioneering work to be commercially viable and its potential to propel economic growth in North Carolina. Babak Parkhideh, associate professor of ele more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 16 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * UNCG Spartan Cyber Guardian Academy Supports Students, Community It was a $1 million grant from Google that helped launch the Spartan Cyber Guardian Academy (SCGA) at UNC Greensboro in January 2025. And by the end of Spring semester, the clinic had already served 13 nonprofits, exceeding initial goals. The first of its kind at a North Carolina university, this cybersecur more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * WEEK FIVE CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK * Charlotte, NC (December 15, 2025) - Week Five of CIAA Basketball featured statement performances on both ends of the floor as conference play continued to take shape. Teams were powered by dominant interior defenders, efficient scorers, and freshmen stepping confidently into pivotal roles. The CIAA recognize more PR