WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spokesperson Aidan Johnson : "Republicans are runnin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 200,000+ North Carolinians Drop Health Care Coverage After Chuck Edwards and Greg Murphy Vote Against ACA Tax Credits * Health care costs are continuing to skyrocket thanks to Chuck Edwards, Greg Murphy, and House Republicans letting ACA tax credits expire, and North Carolinians are feeling the pain. New reporting from WHQR found that North Carolina saw 214,000 fewer enrollments after the expiration of subsidies - the lowest dro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Architect of NC Income Tax Cuts Takes on Incumbent Seeking to Undermine that Tax Relief The budget standoff between the North Carolina House and Senate has persisted for the better part of a year. The chief disagreement between the Republicans who run both chambers is over the revenue triggers that will determine whether the state's income tax continues to fall next year, like it did on the first day of 2026. The North Carolina Senate wou more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bluefield State Controls Its Opening Round with 65-55 Win Over Winston Salem State * BALTIMORE, MD -February 25, 2026 -Bluefield State (14-14) leaned on its defensive physicality and a poised all-around performance from Food Lion Player of the Game Myles Pierre to defeat Winston-Salem State (7-19) 65-55 in the men's opening round of the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament at CFG Bank Arena. The Big Blue adva more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bowie State Overpowers Livingstone 100-77 Behind McGhee's Dominance in CIAA Tournament Opener * BALTIMORE, MD -February 24, 2026 -Bowie State (8-21) delivered its most complete performance of the season, erupting for 100 points in a commanding 100-77 victory over Livingstone (10-17) in the opening round of the CIAA Men's Basketball Tournament at CFG Bank Arena. Fueled by a dominant, all-around performanc more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bowie State Rolls Past Livingstone 72-51 to Reach CIAA Semifinals * BALTIMORE, Md. - Bowie State pulled away in the second half to defeat Livingstone, 72-51, in the quarterfinals of the Food Lion CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at CFG Bank Arena. The win sends the Bulldogs into Thursday's semifinal round. After the teams opened with a 16-16 first quarter, Bowie State began to separate w more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Dallas, Texas, for Manufacturing Institute's State of the Manufacturing Workforce Address DALLAS - The National Association of Manufacturers-the official partner of America250-continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour today in Dallas, Texas, under the them more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig: * * * Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1] would be below the poverty line, according to ou more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson students help young composers discover their inner Mozart * College of Arts and Humanities Fourth graders at Northside Elementary in Seneca, South Carolina, discovered the joy of composing music this past Fall semester, thanks to an idea developed by Lauren Crosby, assistant professor of music theory in Clemson University's Department of Performing Arts. Crosby developed a music-composition project through her participation in the Pearce Center more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rouzer's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union * February 24, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 Congressman Rouzer's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump delivered the State of the Union Address: "Tonight, President Trump reaffirmed his bold, visionary agenda for a s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement: "Unsurprisingly, tonight Donald Trump was divisive and deceptive. "He touted a union that is strong and a country where every American can afford to get by and get ahead. But right now, millions of Americans can't afford groceries, rent, utilities, health care, and other basic necess more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Creative Greensboro and Greensboro Mutual Aid Launch Community Art Project Creative Greensboro and Greensboro Mutual Aid (GMA) have partnered to launch Community Cornerstone: Honoring East White Oak Community Center. This Neighborhood Arts initiative will honor the historic East White Oak Community Center, which is a National Register of Historic Places site. The project will bring new public art to the East White Oak Community Ce more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2026 IPPE; Now Available Online During the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo. All the researchers' presentations have been made available  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups during final week of regular season * * 17 ranked teams featured across ESPN networks * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a big-time SEC matchup between Tennessee at No. 6 LSU (6 p.m.) * Women's College GameDay heading to Fort Worth, Texas (March 1, 11 a.m.) * ESPN is home to a Sunday tripleheader highlighting five ranked programs: No. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amending the Class E5 airspace over the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Heliport, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This action adds Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of the heliport. The expansion of controlled airspace is required to support instrument approach procedures developed for the heliport. Under the authority of Title 49 of the United States Code, the FAA is responsi more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS CBS IN PRIMETIME FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY * FNC Delivers Best Monthly Performance for Entire Lineup Since September FNC Sweeps the Top 100 of the Month's Top Cable News Telecasts CBS Posts Weakest February in Primetime Since 2000 NEW YORK - February 25, 2026 - FOX News Channel (FNC) closed February by leading CBS in primetime for the month, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. FNC averaged 2. more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner Webb Launches Searight PACE Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Series New Three Course Series Blends Soil Science, Global Food Systems, and Business Fundamentals * United by a commitment to the future of farming and food, two Gardner Webb administrators and faculty members have developed a new Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) program that connects science with practice for today's agriculture. Drawing on complementar more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. * February 25, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, to honor the life of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. "We mourn the loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a fierce advocate for justice, equality, and prosperity more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe * Today Governor Stein joined the Commission of Indian Affairs' reception to celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina securing full federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act. "Today we celebrate this long-overdue recognition and honor generations of Lumbee leaders and families whose persistence made this moment possible," said Governor Josh Stein. "T more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Public Schools Week at Bluford STEM Academy * Today Governor Josh Stein and Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green visited Bluford STEM Academy in Greensboro to celebrate Public Schools Week and highlight the need for a comprehensive state budget that invests in teachers and public schools. "Our public schools open doors of opportunity for students, providing them with the education to learn new  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Outlines Water Infrastructure Priorities at Emerging Issues Forum * Today at the 40th annual Emerging Issues Forum at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, Governor Josh Stein highlighted North Carolina's investments in water infrastructure and addressed the continued need to strengthen state water systems. Since 1986, the Emerging Issues Forum has convened leaders to address North Carolina's most pr more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Local Leaders Featured in Commission on the Status of Women Meeting A panel discussion among four Ruth Wicker Award recipients highlights the next meeting of the City's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, March 19, in the Yvonne Johnson Event Center, 1502 Barber Park Dr. The program is the latest in the commission's LeadHERship through Service series. CSW Chair Pamelia McAdoo-Rogers facili more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Johnson C. Smith Edges Elizabeth City State to Advance in CIAA Tournament Play * BALTIMORE, MD -Johnson C. Smith (11-15) advanced to Thursday's quarterfinals to face Virginia Union after securing a narrow 61-60 win over Elizabeth City State (4-20) on Wednesday at CFG Bank Arena, led by Food Lion Player of the Game Anthony Williams. Elizabeth City State came out strong behind the duo of Jaquantae Harris more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Lincoln (PA) Stuns Shaw 69-63 to Advance in CIAA Tournament * BALTIMORE, MD -February 24, 2026 -Lincoln (PA) (10-19) delivered one of its grittiest performances of the season, rallying past Shaw (16-11) for a 69-63 victory in the opening round of the CIAA Men's Basketball Tournament at CFG Bank Arena. Powered by a breakout performance from Food Lion Player of the Game Julius Olanrewaju, the Lions overcam more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expressing gratitude to the hard-working men and women o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Historic Wins & Priorities Highlighted by President Trump in State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the historic wins and policy priorities highlighted by President Trump in his State of the Union address to Congress. "President Trump is delivering on his promises to rein in inflation and deliver tax relief. He and his administration have taken unprecedented action to lower  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T TRiO Programs Celebrate 40 Years of Expanding College Access * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's TRiO Programs are celebrating the 40 th anniversary of National TRIO Day on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, joining institutions nationwide in recognizing programs that expand college access for first-generation, low-income and underrepresented stude more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Commissioner Causey emphasizes need for renters' insurance after Morrisville fire Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey strongly urged all North Carolina renters to make sure they are covered by insurance following the devastating apartment fire in Morrisville. According to news reports, six people were hurt and 70 people displaced after a massive fire at Camden Westwood Apartments at 2100 Summit Ridge Loop n more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Quinn Godwin Appointed Director of N.C. American Indian Heritage Commission N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Pamela B. Cashwell today announced the appointment of Quinn Godwin as director of the North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission (AIHC) following the retirement of the commission's first director, Kerry Bird. Godwin was previously the com more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * N.C. Investment Authority Votes to Approve Strategic Asset Allocation, Staff Compensation Plan The North Carolina Investment Authority (NCIA) Board of Directors met today and voted to make changes to how the North Carolina Retirement Systems' (NCRS) makes investment decisions. "These were the final steps in the construction of North Carolina's newest state agency, the North Carolina Investment Authority," State T more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ issues decision on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Consistency Determination for Wilmington Harbor Dredging Project * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has completed its review of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps") Federal Consistency Determination and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Wilmington Harbor Section 40 more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Neuroscience + arts take center stage in health and wellness * HIGHLIGHTS * Wake Forest's new Neuroarts Lab is bridging the gap between clinical research and community wellness. * An arts, healthcare and humanities symposium brought together leaders nationwide to advocate for "Arts Rx" as a clinical tool. * A $3 million NIH-funded study is mapping how dance measurably improves brain health in older adults. In January 2026, Wake Fores more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 26 -- The New Hampshire Banking Department issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * New Hampshire Banking Department staff among presenters at recent NMLS Annual Conference Members of the New Hampshire Banking Department attended the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) annual conference and training seminar in Orlando, Florida from February 17-20. New Hampshire Banking Department Commissioner Emelia A.S. Galdieri said that events such as the NMLS conference offer valuable opportunities more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * North Carolina Family Members Plead Guilty to Trafficking Firearms to Mexican Cartel DEL RIO, Texas - A North Carolina man and his two sons pleaded guilty in a federal court in Del Rio to conspiring to traffic firearms to the Sinaloa Cartel, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons. According to court documents, Jose Manuel Najera, 54, of Elon, North Ca more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * A Note from Deputy Editor-in-Chief Joe Schatz and Energy and Environment Editorial Director Debra Kahn Dear Readers, Energy is rapidly becoming the central policy and political story of this moment -- it's shaping decisions in tech and AI, finance, defense, infrastructure and more, and it comes up constantly wherever and whenever we engage with you, our POLITICO Pro and E&E News subscribers. POLITICO has always invested heavily in energy and environmental jou more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Approved Loans Over 100% APR Despite Claim to Support a Strong Interest Rate Cap * Administration's actions contradict affordability claims expected in president's speech tonight WASHINGTON, D.C. - With this evening's State of the Union address expected to feature the president arguing that his administration is tackling our nation's affordability crisis, Center for Responsible Lendi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Richard Hudson Statement on President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) made the following statement. "President Trump laid out a powerful case for the American comeback and proved strong leadership delivers results. Inflation is down to 2.4%, gas is at a four-year low, private sector jobs are rising, and the Working Families Tax Cuts are putting more money ba more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Raskin, and Morelle Introduce Bill to Ban Taxpayer Payouts for January 6 Rioters * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced a bill to prevent January 6 rioters from receiving payouts from the federal government. The No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act would broadly p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rouzer Applauds President Trump's Call to Restore Order to Commercial Trucking Licensing System * February 24, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 WASHINGTON, DC- During Tuesday's State of the Union Address to Congress, President Trump highlighted the need to restore order to the United States' commercial trucking licensing system. Sharing the tragic story of Dalilah Coleman, a five-year-old girl who was critically injured by more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Budd, Rep. Miller Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.-15) led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforcement officers from possessing firearms or ammunition more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Applauds President's Historic State of the Union Speech POTUS highlighted America's many wins in Comeback Year * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy released the following statement following President Donald J. Trump's historic state of the union speech: "President Trump's remarkable speech tonight captured how this administration is delivering on its promises to improve the lives  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alum Publishes Debut Story Collection * Jared Lemus said he believes the best stories are those that leave a lasting impression on readers. A graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Lemus published his debut short story collection, Guatemalan Rhapsody, with HarperCollins in 2025. Set in Guatemala, the collection explores interconnected lives, community, and identity through lyrical, character-drive more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC School of Medicine Among Top 5 Public Universities to Receive NIH Funding in 2025 Many of the basic science departments rank in the top 10 in National Institutes of Health funding for federal fiscal year 2025 and 10 clinical departments rank in the top 30. * The UNC School of Medicine is listed among the top five public universities to receive National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for the 2025 federal fisc more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of Feb. 20-26, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of February 20 - February 26 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, February 20, 2025. Natural compound derived from ashwagandha plant could benefit lymphoma patients (https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-natu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing entitled "The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Evaluating North American Competitiveness": * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the value of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to the motor vehicle supplier sector. My name is Paul McCarthy, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Virginia Delegation Send Letter Urging Vance to Prioritize Detention of Virginia Constituent in Azerbaijan * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined his Virgina Delegation Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Vice President JD Vance ahead of his trip to Azerbaijan earlier this month. In the letter, the members urged Vice President Vance to raise concerns about the detention of Virginia constituent Dr. Gubad  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Fiber Broadband Association to Celebrate Bipartisan Momentum in Rural Broadband Deployment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) for a public policy summit to discuss forward momentum in the deployment of fiber broadband networks to ensure digital equity and enable every community to l more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Winston Salem State Surges Past Bluefield State 71-49 Behind Waleed's Commanding Performance * BALTIMORE, MD - February 25, 2026 -Winston-Salem State (24-3) opened its CIAA Tournament run with a dominant 71-49 victory over Bluefield State (15-12) at CFG Bank Arena, riding a physical interior presence, a relentless second-half push, and a standout performance from Food Lion Player of the Game Makayla Wale more PR