WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- ABB Inc., Cary, North Carolina, reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to perform interim cleanup actions and reimburse the federal government for costs related to hazardous substance releases at the Henry's Knob Superfund Site in York County, South Carolina. Under the agreement, the company is required to pay $471,405.16 in unreimbursed past costs and cover all future response expenses incurred by the U.S. Furthermore, the company must execute the interim remedial plan selected by the U.S. En more PR

HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina, March 24 -- American Tire Distributors issued the following news: * * * ATD Adds Falken Medium Truck Tires to Product Portfolio, Expanding Commercial Offering Strengthened partnership and expanded access drive growth for dealers nationwide * Charlotte, NC -- American Tire Distributors (ATD), North America's leading tire distributor, today announced the addition of Falken medium truck tires to its product portfolio, expanding its commercial offering and strengthening its ability to serve dealers across key segm more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Fund All of DHS and Deliver Backpay to Federal Workers * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of an eight-week Continuing Resolution to fund the entire Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and CBP, through May 22, 2026, and deliver backpay to DHS employees who have gone without compensation since the funding lapse began on more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 28 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * How Biographical Is 'Hamnet'? English professor Sarah Beckwith weighs in on how the popular film raises broader questions about grief in society * One of the most talked-about films of the year, "Hamnet," invites audiences to consider: Did the death of William Shakespeare's young son shape the writing of "Hamlet"? Based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, the film imagines the playwright and his wife Agnes coping with the death of their 11-year-old son during a  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 28 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * A Nasal Swab Test Could Change How Alzheimer's is Detected Duke researchers find early nerve and immune changes appear in the nose years before memory loss begins * Alzheimer's disease is notoriously difficult to detect early, often diagnosed only after memory and cognitive decline have already begun. A new Duke Health study suggests that could change with a nasal swab exam. Researchers found that a quick, outpatient procedure can detect early biological  more PR

JAMESTOWN, North Carolina, March 25 -- Guilford Technical Community College issued the following news release: * * * GTCC expands academic offerings with AI, digital media programs Guilford Technical Community College is expanding its academic offerings with new programs in artificial intelligence and digital media technology, with a goal of strengthening the college's commitment to preparing students for high demand careers in emerging and creative industries. Beginning this fall, GTCC will launch a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) i more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 28 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Water, Water Everywhere - But How to Find It? A new study finds that commercial satellite imagery data often outperforms public data sets when identifying surface water, but that public data sets may be better at detecting water hidden by forest cover. Satellite imagery is a powerful tool for mapping surface water, from the movement of rivers and streams to water levels and even water temperatures. The effectiveness of thos more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Par Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for the agency's efforts to promote domestic production of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. The company, formed in 2025 through the merger of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Endo, highlighted the national security and public health risks posed by reliance on foreign sources for most active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products. In its letter to CMS, more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Valerie Foushee Votes Against GOP Continuing Resolution That Puts ICE Funding Over Long-Term Security For TSA Workers * WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution presented by House Republican leadership. The U.S. Senate has already passed a Funding Package for the Department of Homeland Security that omits funding for IC more PR

LA JOLLA, California, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: * * * Scientists discover new genetic disease that causes premature aging and cognitive deficits The scientists studied brain organoids derived from patients suffering from a newly discovered genetic disease. These organoids had a more disorganized structure and fewer properly patterned developing nerve cells than healthy controls, suggesting impaired brain development. Image credit: Fang Yuan, Su-Chun Zhang, Sanford Burnham Prebys. Study im more PR

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, March 25 -- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, issued the following Q&A involving PhD student Prakash Prabhu: * * * Faces of GIAR: Prakash Prabhu Grant: $1000 in Fall 2023 Education level at the time of the grant: PhD student Project Description: Fungi play a key role in decomposing wood, but their activity is often limited by nitrogen availability. Some wood-decaying fungi, like Hohenbuehelia mastrucata, overcome this by trapping and consuming nematodes as an alternative nitrogen source. T more PR