GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett College Explores Creative Partnership with Black Design Collective in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES -- Inside sleek spaces in Los Angeles's Fashion District, the conversation turned from legacy to possibility. Recently, Dr. Teresa Hardee, Interim President of Bennett College, led a delegation of senior leaders to meet with members of the Black Design Collective--a vanguard organization redefining what in more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Dec. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Brian Stahl, Co-Founder and Operations Visionary at STAHLS', Passes Away at 78 * ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (December 16, 2025) - Brian Arthur Stahl, a decorated Vietnam veteran, proud Eagle Scout, co-founder and longtime operations leader at STAHLS', passed away on November 22, 2025, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was 78. Born and raised in the Detroit, Mic more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Issues Statement After Senate Grants Lumbee Tribe Full Federal Benefits * "More than 60,000 members of the Lumbee Tribe will begin the process of receiving the benefits they deserve." Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed legislation that puts the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on the path to receive the full federal ben more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University issued the following news: * * * CAES Hits Milestones with Ph.D.s., New Academic Offerings, Record Enrollment Gains By Lydian Bernhardt The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) celebrated a semester of success this fall, with record enrollment growth, a new double master's degree pathway, a new dietetics concentration more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * Carrying Forward a UNCP Legacy By Chad Locklear Howard McCleod made history at Pembroke State University in the early 1970s when he became the first African American basketball player to suit up for the Braves. However, his impact reached far beyond the court, shaping a legacy of leadership and purpose that continued long after his college years. Having grown up in a segregated sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Statement as Lumbee Recognition Is Set to Become Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Lumbee Fairness Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Ac t (NDAA): "Today is a historic day for the Lumbee Tribe as they are finally set to receive the full federal recognition they deserve.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Pass the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tim Moore voted to pass the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), legislation with targeted reforms to lower premium costs for all Americans, expand access, and restore integrity to America's health care system. "For years, Democrats have poured more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Murphy Update * Washington, D.C. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement on his health: "What an amazing life God gives us. Since September 2019, I have been honored to represent the wonderful people of North Carolina's Third Congressional District in Congress. From day one of my tenure, I have made transparency a top priority. As some may recall, in May 2024 more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy and partners help customers in need stay safe, warm and connected * Together with customers, employees and local partners, Duke Energy is making a difference - providing critical energy assistance so families can stay safe and connected during challenging times. * As temperatures drop this holiday season, more families are turning to community resources to make ends meet. Duke Energy and i more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida and community partners help families in need in 2025 * Share the Light Fund(R) contributed nearly $650,000 to help customers pay their energy bills * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Through the Share the Light Fund(R), Duke Energy Florida and the Duke Energy Foundation, employees and customers contributed nearly $650,000 to community partners in 2025 alone - helping keep the lights on for f more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * 2025 in Review: 10 Most Popular Stories of the Year Deepfake whales, lithium mining, energy system forecasting: These are just a few of the topics explored in the Nicholas School's top research and impact stories of 2025. #1 Journey to Belize From coral reefs to rainforests, tropical ecosystems in Belize were immersive classrooms for students in the marine ecology travel co more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Duke-Industry Materials Connect: 2025 Kickoff Event Brings Together Regional Industry and Duke Materials Science On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Duke Materials Initiative and the Duke Critical Minerals Hub, in conjunction with Duke's Office for External Partnerships, hosted the inaugural Duke-Industry Materials Connect event, an afternoon focused on collaboration, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Executive of North Carolina Construction Company Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Conspiracy * The president of a North Carolina construction company pleaded guilty to conspiring to rig bids for maintenance, repair, and operations procurements for military installations in the United States. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposal to modify the Class E airspace over Morganton, North Carolina. This action seeks to improve the safety and management of instrument flight rules operations within the region. The proposal includes several updates to current aviation charts and coordinates. A primary focus is the expansion of controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to include th more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * Gillings Global Hubs build lasting partnerships and transform how students learn When the Gillings School of Global Public Health launched its first Global Hub in 2019 through UNC Global Projects Zambia, the goal was to create something even deeper than a traditional student practicum. The vision was a sustained, ethical presence in key regions of t more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 17 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Gov. Josh Stein appoints NCCU Law Alumna Alicia Marks Flowers '08 to Superior Court for Judicial District 14B * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law congratulates Alicia Marks Flowers '08, associate dean of administration and external affairs and counsel to the dean, on her appointment to the North Carolina Superior Court for Judicial District 14B, serving part of Cumberlan more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Dec. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Members of Congress introduce two bills to help coal miners access black lung benefits * December 16, 2025 CONTACT Quenton King, 304-579-7366, quenton@appvoices.org Rebecca Shelton, 859-893-0543, rshelton@aclc.org Today, U.S. senators and representatives introduced two bills to help coal miners with black lung disease apply for medical and disability benefits, whil more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Dec. 17 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU receives Grant to Enhance HBCU First-Gen Student Outcomes * FirstGen Forward, the center for first-generation student success, has announced North Carolina Central University (NCCU) as one of four FirstGen Forward Network Champion institutions to receive an inaugural Transformation Grant. The award, provided by FirstGen Forward with support from the Gates Foundation, will empower these  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Blasts House Republicans' Failure to Address the Republican Healthcare Crisis * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement following her vote against House Republicans' 11 th hour bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits which expire at the end of the year or address the ongoing Republican healt more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Celebrates Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe * WASHINGTON, DC On Wednesday, Rep. Mark Harris (NC-08) issued the following statement after passage of the Lumbee Fairness Act : "As my first bill introduced in Congress, the Lumbee Fairness Act brings to fruition the decades-long fight on Capitol Hill for full federal recognition," said Congressman Mark Harris. "What a his more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Johnson, McBath Introduce Legislation to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Federal Prisons * WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Hank Johnson Jr. (GA-04), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act of 2025, legislation to ensure life-saving opioid reversal medications, including n more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Q-LEAP Act to Expand Quantum Education in K-12 Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2025) Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Research and Technology, introduced the bipartisan Quantum more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Scarlet Dragon Links Military, Industry to Test Artificial Intelligence for Warfighters * On a cold December day, deep in a training area on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, soldiers, airmen, Marines and civilian industry partners came together to test the latest drone and counter-small unmanned aircraft systems technology, while rapidly sharing targeting data through the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's M more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Releases Statement Following Senate Passage of Historic NDAA Investing in U.S. National Defense * "America's security rests on the readiness and unmatched lethality of our military." Washington, D.C. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), voted in favor of passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) toda more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Budd, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for American Families * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the bipartisan Biosimilar Inspection Modernization Act, legislation that would make prescription drugs more accessible and affordable by updating and improving the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) inspe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis' Lumbee Recognition Legislation Set to Become Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on the passage of the Lumbee Fairness Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Ac t (NDAA): "For 137 years, the Lumbee Tribe have been fighting for federal recognition, and today the federal government has finally honored that promise. Presi more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNC Pembroke professor earns national teaching award for creative use of AI, music and podcasts By Adrielle Cooper UNC Pembroke faculty member Dr. Bryan McLeod has been honored with the 2025 Innovations in Teaching Competition award from the Society for Marketing Advances for his presentation, "Using AI to Reach More Students: Engaging Students Through Music and Podcasts," at the o more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * UNC-'Sea'-W: Advancing Turtle Conservation, Education and Outreach By Yemisi Coker '25 and Venita Jenkins '25M Sea turtles are more than just charismatic marine creatures -- they're vital indicators of ocean health. Their migratory patterns, foraging behaviors and physiological responses offer scientists a window into the changing conditions of marine ecosystems. Graduat more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Global Ties Strengthen at X-Culture Symposium By Krissy Vick The Cameron School of Business continued its commitment to global business education through active participation in the X-Culture Global Business Week, held in Vaasa, Finland, in August 2025. The international symposium brought together more than 200 participants from more than 50 countries, fostering cross-cu more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Turning Creativity Into Careers Through User Experience Design William Peace University is preparing students for careers in one of today's fastest-growing creative and technology-driven fields with its user experience design (UXD) major, a program focused on designing meaningful digital experiences. UXD combines creativity, technology, and human-centered problem-solving, equipping students with ski more PR