NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Dogs Will Suffer and Die': PETA Urges Gov. Stein to Declare State of Emergency for Dogs Left Outdoors in Dangerous Cold With freezing temperatures continuing this week and another significant Arctic-style snowstorm expected to hit the state on Friday, PETA sent a letter to Gov. Josh Stein today, urging him to declare a state of emergency that would prohibit leaving dogs chained  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * 2026 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster * State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The Statehouse, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, justices of the Supreme Court, and my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address successes, challenges, and opportun more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals ICE Actively Considering Opening Six New Immigration Detention Centers * NEW YORK - New documents obtained by the ACLU, ACLU of Virginia, and ACLU of North Carolina reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforce more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * ACLU FOIA litigation reveals ICE actively considering opening six new immigration detention centers NEW YORK - New documents obtained by the ACLU, ACLU of Virginia, and ACLU of North Carolina reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering six new locations for potential ICE detention centers. At least two of the six facilities in question are former corr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators and Representatives Supporting President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Boyden Gray PLLC, has filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of twelve U.S. Senators and sixteen U.S. Representatives -led by Senat more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in North Carolina -- 2024 Private industry employers reported 64,200 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in North Carolina in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that this resulted in a t more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * C-Suite Barometer: Adaptability emerges as the defining advantage for U.S. business leaders in 2026 Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, today released the U.S. findings from its sixth annual C-Suite Barometer: Outlook 2026, revealing that adaptability--powered by technology and disciplined execution--has more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Launches Learnvia To Catalyze Student Success Nationwide * Carnegie Mellon University today announced Learnvia, Inc., a new nonprofit learning collaborative dedicated to improving outcomes in high-enrollment college courses with the potential to transform the academic and career trajectories of hundreds of thousands of learners nationwide. Developed in collaboration with the Gates more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Alumnus Names to the Explorers Club 50 * Catawba College is proud to announce that Alberto Borges '21, is among this year's honorees of The Explorers Club 50 (EC50) Each year, The Explorers Club recognizes 50 individuals worldwide, whom they describe as "fifty people changing the world, the world needs to know about". Persons named to this select group are those "who are doing remarkable wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Lost Opportunities: How OppFi Traps Borrowers in Unaffordable Debt - A report from Center for Responsible Lending, Durham, North Carolina - January 2026 (12 pages) - Authored by Whitney Barkley-Denney, Andrew Kushner and Candice Wang * * * The Center for Responsible Lending issued a report that examines the lending practices of OppFi and their impact on American consumers struggling with rising costs of living and stagnant incomes. The analysis reveals that Opp more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rouzer Announces U.S. Service Academy Information Forum * January 29, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 Congressman Rouzer Announces U.S. Service Academy Information Forum WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced his annual U.S. Service Academy Information Forum will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. "One of my greatest hono more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Leads Historic, Nationwide Response as Winter Storm Slams 12 States at Once * WASHINGTON \- In one of the most expansive and severe winter weather emergencies in recent history, a powerful storm system simultaneously impacted 12 states, triggering rapid federal action to protect American lives, infrastructure, and communities. At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, Department  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * Federal, State, and Local Partners Form Catawba Valley Violent Crime Task Force FBI Charlotte is partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to target offenders and prevent violent crimes in Catawba County. The FBI, Catawba County Sheriff's Office, Hickory Police Department, Maiden Police Department, Newton Police Department, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobac more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves $971 Million to Support Recovery Across the Southeast ATLANTA -- Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved over $971 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee for Public Assistance projects, which includes more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Fort Buchanan advances Army transformation through innovative training capability * FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico - The Army's home in the Caribbean is supporting the service's transformation into a leaner, more lethal, and more agile force by modernizing how Soldiers train and generate readiness across the region. Central to this effort is the Mobile Marksmanship Training Simulator (MMTS), more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 27 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * From Digital Anatomy to Middle-Earth: JCSU Faculty Showcase Interdisciplinary Excellence in Post-Sabbatical University Seminar By Cheryl Butler-Brayboy In the first Johnson C. Smith University Seminar of 2026, sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Dr. Sunil Gupta and Dr. Matthew DeForrest spoke before a large digital audience of faculty, staff, and students to demonstrate how scholarship acro more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Highlights Successful Community-Based Crisis and Mental Health Services * Today Governor Josh Stein visited RHA Health Services' Alamance County Behavioral Health Center in Burlington to host a roundtable discussion with community leaders highlighting the critical role that crisis and mental health services play in keeping North Carolinians healthy and safe. The Alam more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Thanks NCDOT Crews, Declares a State of Emergency, and Provides Weather Updates Ahead of Winter Storm * Today Governor Stein thanked NCDOT crews who have been working hard to clear the roads and keep North Carolinians safe. The Governor also issued a new State of Emergency to ensure the state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to respond or recover from this w more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * City Seeks Proposals for Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Grant The City of Greensboro's Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is the recipient of a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant and other federal entitlement funds. The City is accepting proposals from certified firms to provide as more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll: North Carolinians Respond with Approval Ratings for Officials, Government Institutions * HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 29, 2026 - In the latest High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave President Donald Trump an approval rating of 41%, while 48% disapproved. In the same poll, North Carolinians gave Governor Josh Stein a job approval rating of 44%, with 24% expressing disapproval. more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior's life * Danny Bevill can't remember when music wasn't a driving force in his life. Picking up a guitar at a young age ignited a passion within him, which has never dimmed. Bevill's late father recognized his son's talent, passing down the fundamentals of guitar playing, lyric writing and singing -skills Bevill is e more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * "Recovery Czar" Michael Whatley Blasted for Western North Carolina's "Slow Recovery" A new video from Cardinal & Pine is calling out "recovery czar" Michael Whatley's failure to secure federal relief for Western North Carolina since he was tapped to "lead the team" over a year ago. This new reporting also includes audio of Whatley bragging about being named "recovery cza more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: As Tillis & Budd Speak Out, Michael Whatley Is Silent On Death Of American Citizens As Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd join bipartisan calls for an independent investigation into ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, DC insider Michael Whatley has stayed silent. Whatley has said nothing about the earth-shattering events in Minnesota over the weekend, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * New AI Program PlantMap3D Helps Farmers Cut Fertilizer Use in Chesapeake Bay AI-powered PlantMap3D helps Chesapeake Bay farmers reduce fertilizer use by measuring nitrogen from cover crops, improving soil and water quality. The Nature Conservancy, North Carolina State University, Willard Agri-Service, GROWMARK FS and USDA-NRCS Launch PlantMap3D, an AI-Informed Program to More Accurately P more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Spices Up Season 23 of 'Top Chef' With Bold Brand Partnerships Today, NBCUniversal revealed the savor-worthy brand partnerships coming to the Carolinas for the upcoming 23rd season of Bravo's Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series, Top Chef. This season returns on Monday, March 9 from 9:00-10:15pm ET/PT on Bravo. Fans can get a head start on the ne more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New app to detect social interactions after stroke may help improve treatment, recovery * Research Highlights: * A smartwatch used a machine learning algorithm to detect social interactions through sounds in the environment. This technology was able to measure how much social interaction occurred among stroke survivors in the hospital. * Social interaction is known to s more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Announces Action-Packed 2026 Lineup of Major Events Across the State * Today Governor Josh Stein joined North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley and local partners to unveil the state's 2026 schedule of premier events supported by the Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund. The lineup features crowd-pleasers that create jobs, support local businesses, boost to more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Older adults' driving habits offer window into brain health, cognitive decline * Research Highlights: * A study of over 200 adults followed for five years found that greater white matter damage in the brain was linked to decreased driving, fewer trips, repetitive routes and having more driving errors, especially in those who later developed dementia. * In contrast, adul more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica, drug policy analyst Layal Bou Harfouch and Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst: * * * A housing-centered harm reduction approach to homelessness and public safety Public safety reform should not be defined by how many arrests are made, but by how many people are safely housed, connected to care, and able to rebuild more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McDowell Continues to Deliver for Communities Across NC-06, Securing Nearly $5 Million in Additional Funding for Community Projects * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) announced $4,937,032 will be invested in community projects across North Carolina's Sixth District, building on the $3 million investment secured earlier through H.R. 5371. The nearly $5 mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Unlocks More Than $2.2 Billion in Additional Federal Funding to Rebuild Communities Hit by Past Disasters * WASHINGTON - Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funding to support ongoing recovery efforts from a variety of natural disasters. "This investment will repair and restore critical pub more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 29 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * STAR 2.0: Miller School to Host Continuation of Multi-center Study of HIV and Young Women in American South * Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is hosting a kickoff of the second five-year phase of STAR (Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes), a multi-center, longitudinal investigation of HIV and women of reproductive age in the southern region of  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple University Jazz Band takes top honors at National Collegiate Jazz Championship at Lincoln Center The Temple University Jazz Band was awarded first place in a national jazz competition against the country's nine other top collegiate jazz bands. As the first place winners of the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship, Temple University Jazz Band has a reason to toot its own horn. Held over t more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * More than half of transgender youth live in a state with at least one law or policy restricting their rights According to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, 53% of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 in the U.S.--approximately 382,800 young people--live in 29 states with laws or policies that restrict access to gender-affirming care, sports, ba more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of Jan. 23-29, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of January 23 - January 29 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, January 23, 2025. Hospitals to stay open during winter storms, families worry about access to m more PR

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, Jan. 29 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * Teach Forward Conference Inspires Future Educators The University of Mount Olive welcomed middle and high school students from across 12 schools and 5 counties in eastern North Carolina for the inaugural Trojan Teach Forward Conference, an immersive, hands-on event designed to inspire and strengthen the future educator pipeline. Hosted by UMO's School of Education, the conference brought to more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center By Sharon Peart The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech's collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destr more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Eric Burger, Rolando Burgos elevated to IEEE fellows By Michele McDonald and Niki Hazuda Virginia Tech inventors Rolando Burgos and Eric Burger have been elevated to fellows as part of the 2026 class for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), highlighting their excellence in contributions to high-power-density power electronics, stability of electronic power systems, and telecommunication  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads 14 Bicameral Colleagues on Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in Vermont * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today led 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Or more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Women with stroke history twice as likely to have another during or soon after pregnancy * Research Highlights: * Female stroke survivors were more than twice as likely as their stroke-free counterparts to have another stroke while pregnant and in the six weeks after childbirth, according to an analysis of a large national database of electronic health records. * In add more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Yadkinville Woman Sentenced in Connection with Multi-Million Dollar Medicaid Fraud Scheme A Yadkinville woman was sentenced to 24 months of imprisonment, 13 months of home detention, and two years of supervised release in connection with a scheme to submit fraudulent claims for incontinence products to Medicaid, announced Un more PR