CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * 341 Merrill Advisors Recognized on the 2026 Barron's "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors" List. Published on March 20, 2026. Ranking based on data as of September 30, 2025. * NEW YORK, NY - Barron's recognized 341 Merrill Wealth Management and Merrill Private Wealth Advisors on its annual Top 1,500 Financial Advisors List (Published on March 20, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Dennis Hull and Jack Guidi: * * * Georgia Passes Legislation Moving to 3.99% Flat Income Tax, Moving Closer to Zero Republican lawmakers in Atlanta passed legislation last week moving Georgia closer to a 0% income tax, a win for taxpayers and businesses across the state. Thanks to Georgia's adoption of a flat income tax in 2022, every Georgian family and small business will see a tax cut as a more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, April 10 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State's annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors is April 22 Keynote speaker Amelia Bruce Leicht '19 will share insights from her student research journey By Brian Miller Appalachian State University's Office of Student Research is set to host App State's 29th annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors on Wednesday, April 22, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. in Pl more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 9 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras retires after four decades of service * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The U.S. Army Reserve's Military Intelligence Readiness Command honored the 40-year career of its former commanding general during a retirement ceremony March 13 at command headquarters here.  Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras, who most recently served as assistant deputy chief of staff, G2 (Intelli more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following testimony by Will Chamberlain, senior counsel of Article III Project, Raleigh, North Carolina, from a March 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Arctic Frost: A Modern Watergate": * * * Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Durbin, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. On February 26, 2025, Reuters broke a remarkable story. more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Two Arrests and One Conviction Made by His Medicaid Fraud Control Unit * Griffin: 'When individuals commit Medicaid fraud, they take advantage of a system designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans. That kind of conduct will be investigated and prosecuted' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing two arre more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at University of Central Arkansas in Conway * Griffin: 'UCA has been an important partner in the One Pill Can Kill initiative and has scheduled other student-engagement events this week on issues of health and substance abuse' CONWAY - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- 1EdTech has launched a collective effort to integrate safety, privacy, and security into the design and implementation of educational technology. According to the research document, Bringing Diverse Voices Together: The Purpose of 1EdTech's Student Safety Task Force, effective student protection requires a unified approach among schools, technology providers, and government agencies. The initiative addresses the reality that student data protection and digital harm preven more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * California's economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP What you need to know: California's economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation -- continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the second-largest state, Texas, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSrep) -- Campbell Law School assistant professor Nicole Ligon has published research exploring the constitutional questions surrounding government-issued press credentials and the rights of journalists to access briefings. According to the research document, Due Process and Press Credentialing, which appeared in the Penn State Law Review, the law remains unsettled regarding whether procedural safeguards are required when access to newsworthy events is denied or revoked.  more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, April 9 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College-YouGov Survey: North Carolinians Value Constitutional Checks and Balances, Warn Against Executive Defiance * Survey finds deep pessimism about U.S. political climate, but strong bipartisan agreement that presidents must respect Supreme Court rulings-and that Congress should act if they do not. An Update from the Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service A Catawba-YouGov survey more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Women's Flag Football Championship Bracket * Charlotte, NC (April 9, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced the official bracket and seeding for the 2026 CIAA Flag Football Championship, set to take place April 10-11 at the Irwin Belk Complex in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Johnson C. S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule amending emission standards for the crude oil and natural gas source category. These updates respond to petitions for reconsideration regarding the March 8, 2024, regulations and align with executive orders aimed at reducing regulatory burdens. The action modifies the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG) by extending the baseline time limit for the temporary flaring of as more PR

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, April 10 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * Former NFL Star to Speak at University of Mount Olive Commencement The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has announced that former NFL star and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday will serve as the keynote speaker for its spring commencement ceremony. The event will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10 AM. Saturday brings a wealth of experience, both as a leader in professional football and as a  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The State Department announced that art objects being imported for the exhibition "Fragments of Memory" are of cultural importance. These objects will be displayed at the Jewish Museum, New York; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, North Carolina; and potentially at additional venues. These pieces are entering the United States under an agreement with their foreign owners or custodians. Federal officials concluded that the temporary display of these items is i more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco: * * * Sen. Bailey bill to strengthen Maine's landmark medical debt law signed into law The bill builds on the Senator's law that bans medical debt from consumer reports. * On Monday, April 6, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 2129, "An Act to Strengthen Consumer Protections by Prohibiting Liens on Principal Residences more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 8 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T's Hairston College to Host Annual Health and Human Sciences Week * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 8, 2026) - The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its annual Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Week from Tuesday, April 14, through Saturday, April 18. The ev more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released The state's seasonally adjusted January 2026 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from December's revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.3 percent. North Carolina's unemployment rate was unchanged from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 3,494 over  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on April 9, 2026: * * * As DC Insider Michael Whatley "Profited By Up to $219,660" From Iran War, He Dismissed Sacrifice Of Service Members New reporting from American Journal News is highlighting how DC insider Michael Whatley has "profited by up to $219,660" from the war in Iran as his investments in oil and gas companies "soar." A "longtime oil lobbyist," this is now the second time Whatley m more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * NCDHHS Invests $5.7 Million to Increase Access to Substance Use Disorder Services in North Carolina The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a $5.7 million investment to increase access to substance use services in North Carolina. Twelve community-based organizations were awarded funding for programs in areas more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in U.S. Fisheries * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2026) -The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Fisheries today announced $3.4 million in grants to support data modernization and electronic data collection in U.S. fisheries. The grants will leverage $4.2 million in matching contributions to generate a tota more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service has received an application from Jesse Senko of Arizona State University to conduct scientific research on several sea turtle species. The proposed study aims to reduce the accidental capture of these animals in fishing gear within the waters of North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Senko, based at the School of Ocean Futures in Tempe, Ar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The North Carolina State University Gregg Museum of Art and Design is preparing to repatriate sacred cultural items to the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, following findings that link the items to Native Hawaiian cultural practices. Six sacred objects are included in the repatriation effort. These items are identified as mea kapu and consist of kapa, or bark cloth, including one Polynesian tapa cloth dating to abo more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 9 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Ole Miss Goldwater Scholar Searches Molecules for Life's Origins * OXFORD, Miss. - Sealed in the frozen dust of a distant comet, there may be a molecule that helps explain how life began. University of Mississippi junior Nathaniel Carlson is trying to find it from an Ole Miss computer lab. The chemistry major from Apex, North Carolina, recently joined a select group of students named as a Goldwat more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 9 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Parks and Recreation Authority Awards More Than $4 Million in State Grants to Local Parks for Helene Recovery Projects * Today Governor Josh Stein announced the awarding of more than $4 million in grants that will fund 11 local parks and recreation projects in western North Carolina through the Helene Recovery Fund for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). PARTF is administe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Source for U.S. Military Expose Indicted under Espionage Act * A woman in North Carolina, Courtney Williams, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges under the Espionage Act for allegedly sharing classified information with investigative journalist Seth Harp for his 2025 book The Fort Bragg Cartel, which exposed widespread abuses at the military base. Defending Rights & Dissent Po more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 10 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Safety, drinking water sources at risk as Trump administration caves to coal ash polluters Proposal eliminates protections against coal ash fought for by southern communities after contaminated water and disastrous spills * CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Granting the wishes of politically powerful polluters, the Trump administration issued a proposed rule to eliminate common-sense, nati more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 8 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Students Go for the Gold in Cali * The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Honda All-Star Challenge (HCASC) team has qualified to participate in the 37th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament (NCT) to compete for a $100,000 institutional grant. The tournament will take place on April 11-14, 2026 in Torrance, California. NCCU participated in the HCASC  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 10 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 3-9, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of April 3 - April 9 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, April 3, 2026. Matched for life: UNC couple's journey comes full circle on Match Day (https://www.wra more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA earns 'New Ivy' distinction from Forbes for third straight year For the third year running, Forbes magazine has named the University of Virginia a "New Ivy." To make its determination, the media outlet compiled a list of all four-year, degree-granting public and private nonprofit colleges across the United States - minus the traditional Ivy League schools, including Harvard, Princeton and Ya more PR