FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 87th Training Division leaders provide aid at Indiana crash scene * CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - Two Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 87th Training Division found themselves responding to a real-world emergency while supporting training operations during Guardian Response 2026 (GR26). U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Killcrease and Sgt. 1st Class Ashley Baker stopped to assist victims and prevent further collisions after witnessing a serious crash  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Make Case for Biomarker Testing Access at NC Cancer Action Day * Visual Elements Available for Download: * Soundbite with Ashley Fannin  RALEIGH, N.C. - More than 50 cancer advocates, patients, survivors and caregivers from around the state gathered at the General Assembly on Tuesday, May 12 to ask lawmakers to make cancer policy a priority for Cancer Action Day, hosted by the American Cancer Soci more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 12, 2026, by Kevin Daniels, executive director of the North Carolina state chapter, and China Policy Director Adam Savit, to Carolina Journal: * * * NC's land is worth protecting. Let's do it right. North Carolina is one of the most strategically important states in America, home to a vibrant agricultural sector and unique military infrastructure. That also makes it one of the most important targets for foreign adversary activity. N more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 13 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * American Association of Professional Baseball Continues RECORD Broadcast Expansion Growth In Advance of May 14-15 Season Opener Syndication Partnership with Unbeaten Sports Network Brings Weekly Games to NBC Regional Sports Networks, Marquee Sports Network, NESN, Sportsnet Pittsburgh, and Silver State Sports Network. * The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) continued its record expansio more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Announcing our first-ever Official Lodging Partnership with five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks * Airbnb and five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will make Airbnb the Official Lodging Partner for those racetracks during the 2027 racing season. The announcement was made at the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia, alongside Darlington Raceway  more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, May 13 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Anonymous $1.5 Million Gift Advances Student Experience and Faith Centered Mission at Gardner Webb University Funding Strengthens Spaces Where Students 'Live, Learn, Train and Grow' Across Campus * A significant $1.5 million gift from an anonymous donor will support student focused priorities at Gardner Webb University. The donor provided flexibility in directing the funds, allowing University leadership to focus on initiatives with immediat more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Urges FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worsen youth addiction. "Flavored e-cigarettes are a direct pipeline more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Soldiers support Guardian Response at Camp Atterbury, Ind. * CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - For members of the 302nd Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ICTC), or really any ICTC, annual training provides the opportunity to flex their muscles in demanding, high-tempo environments. Whether being evaluated or not, annual training relies heavily on the ability to load or offload equipment for the exercise. For the 302nd ICTC, now conducting more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of Chemical Accident Prevention Rule * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA)'s proposal to weaken the federal chemical accident prevention program. The program is designed to prevent explosions and releases of toxic materials from ch more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worsen youth addicti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FDA TO REVERSE GUIDANCE EASING SALES OF FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general, called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worsen youth addiction.  Federal law requires that all e-cigarette produc more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition Urging FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes * Attorney General William Tong Monday led a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worsen youth addiction.  Federal law requires that al more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.8 percent in April, up 3.6 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.8 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 5.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.4 percen more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN's industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront * * Week 0 kicks off with global games in Ireland and Brazil, plus Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta * Labor Day Weekend packed with premium presentations, including Lane Kiffin's LSU debut vs. Clemson on ABC Saturday Night Football * Early season primetime ABC  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces New Staff Hires to Enhance Creative Services, Marketing, and Media Strategy * Charlotte, NC (May 12, 2026) -The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) proudly announces the addition of two new staff members who will support the conference's continued growth in communications, creative services, marketing, and corporate engagement. These new hires represent the CIAA's ongoi more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Honors Student Athletes, Administrators, and Member Institutions at 2026 Membership Awards Luncheon * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 12, 2026 ) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) recognized outstanding student athletes, administrators, and member institutions during the 2026 CIAA Membership Awards Luncheon, celebrating excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, service, and insti more PR

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 12 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Appoints Media Visionary Wendy Whitt to Lead Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media * DePauw University has named Wendy Whitt as the new director of the Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media. A recognized powerhouse in multimedia strategy and marketing, Whitt brings a comprehensive portfolio of industry expertise to the university's hub for student media activities and education. Whitt's appointment follows a highly competitive nati more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 13 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * New AI Manufacturing Course Launches for Engineers A new "AI in Manufacturing" course gives students hands-on experience and industry insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way products are designed, built and delivered. Maddie Go Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life. From data processing to recommendation systems, AI is reshaping how people and industries operate -- and manufact more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 12 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Environmental Sciences and Engineering student awarded prestigious research fellowship * Recently, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that Gillings student Mckenna E. Zelna has been awarded a prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship. Zelna is a first-year master's student in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. Mckenna Zelna The purpose of the NSF Graduate Rese more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves Additional $59 Million for More Than 150 Property Buyouts in North Carolina ATLANTA --FEMA announced $59 million in funding to North Carolina to eliminate flood risks at severely damaged properties following Hurricane Helene. The state will use this funding to buy more than 150 damaged properties, bringing needed relief to homeowners. The land will be converted to green space and deed rest more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU appoints Gregory Bell dean of The Graduate School * Florida State University has chosen Gregory Bell as the next dean of The Graduate School. He will begin his appointment July 6. Bell currently serves as dean of the Graduate School and mathematics professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Before his time as dean, he worked as associate dean and interim dean of the UNCG Graduate School as well as director of graduate stu more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 12 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Gillings School celebrates 897 graduates during 2026 Commencement * "The world needs public health, and you are public health." With those words, Dean Nancy Messonnier, MD, welcomed the UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health's Class of 2026 into a field defined by purpose, persistence and possibility. Held Saturday, May 9, at the Dean E. Smith Center, the School's 2026 Commence more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Highlight Grants to Strengthen Rural North Carolina in Edenton * Today Governor Josh Stein and Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development Reginald Speight visited the town of Edenton to showcase the state's partnership with local governments to expand economic opportunity in rural North Carolina. To ensure small town North Carolina thrives, we need to invest in downtowns and local economies," said Governor J more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Takes Action on One Bill * Today, Governor Stein announced he has signed one bill into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 433: "North Carolina is home to the second-largest rural population in the country. This bill strengthens rural North Carolina by enabling the Department of Information Technology to continue building critical rural broadband capacity and supporting the Depa more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein's Statement on Latest Budget Negotiations * Today Governor Stein released the following statement on the latest budget negotiations: "It is past time that our teachers, state law enforcement officers, and state employees get a meaningful pay raise and recognition for their service to the people of North Carolina. Today's announcement is only a framework, but if the final budget actually includes real salary increas more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Nehls' Save Our Shrimpers Act * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced his bill, H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 391-18-1. "For far too long, foreign shrimp has flooded our markets while U.S. tax dollars have been used to subsidize overseas shrimp operations, which are putting our domestic shrimpers out of business," said Congressman Nehls. "My bi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized in Business North Carolina's 2026 Power List NORTH CAROLINA - Kilpatrick announced today that Business North Carolina has once again named Kilpatrick's Winston-Salem Office Managing Partner Steve Berlin, Employee Benefits Team Lead Lois Colbert, and Raleigh Office Managing Partner Ford Robertson to the 2026 Power List. The 2026 Power List is based on nominations, source interviews more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Reverse Guidance Easing Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that would ease approvals for flavored e-cigarette products, widely understood to disproportionately worsen youth addiction. Federal law requi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Representatives 1113 Longworth House Office Building Washi more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 12 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU short-, long-form storytelling nominated for 10 Southeast Emmys Mississippi State filmmakers and digital storytellers are being honored this month at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Southeast Chapter's annual awards in Atlanta, Georgia, where MSU projects are nominated for 10 Southeast Emmy Awards. The combined recognitions for MSU's Office of Public Affairs, which includes the University Television Center and its MSU F more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College spring 2026 notes and honors * Five faculty members and two alumni were recognized at the 2026 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 - 12. Congratulations to Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, Laurie Cutting, Ellen Goldring, Luis Leyva, Chezare Warren, Lam Pham, PhD'20, and Walker Swain, PhD'16. Read the full announcement. Phoebe Ahn, a special education doctoral student, joined the 18th cohort  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Leads House Letter Urging Action on Mexican Specialty Crop Imports Ahead of USMCA Review * Washington, D.C- Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) led a bipartisan group of 79 members of the U.S. House of Representatives in sending a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to emphasize the importance of fair-trade measures for the U.S. specialty crop industry. "America's growers and  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 12 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Supporting Our Asian American Communities for Heritage Month and Beyond * May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, but no matter the time of year, we don't have to look far to find support, community engagement, and cultural celebration of Asian Americans at UNC Greensboro. Cultural Learning and Support Although 5% of our student enrollment identifies as Asian American, these students contrib more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Swamp Fox Chapter Hosts Annual Wounded Warrior 5K in Sumter * With patriotic spirit on full display, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Swamp Fox Chapter #298 brought the community together on April 25, 2026, for its annual Patriots' Wounded Warrior 5K at Patriot Park, Sumter, S.C.-an event dedicated to honoring and supporting wounded service members. As one of the chapter's most visible initiativ more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 12 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Ten Faculty Named Provost Seed Fellows for Interdisciplinary Research * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 12, 2026) -Ten North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty will receive a portion of $250,000 to $25,000 each in seed funding through the Provost's Faculty Seed Fellows initiative, making way for major returns on investment. The Faculty Seed Fellows, launched by the Office of the Provost in  more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. personnel apply new innovative sustainment assessment during African Lion 26 * AGADIR, Morocco - African Lion 26 continues to strengthen military partnerships across Africa, and this year's exercise introduced a new tool to advance that effort: the Assess, Advise, Advocate, and Integrate Operational Readiness and Sustainment Assessment. Instructors and trainers from the 79th Theater Sustainment Command helped lead the initiative, usin more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 13 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Shrimp Industry Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Shrimpers Act The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers (SOS) Act by an overwhelming 391 to 18 margin. Today's vote delivers a clear message: the U.S. government should actively oppose funding of foreign shrimp competitors that are driving U.S. shrimpers out of business. The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) extends its deepest gratitude to Rep more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley Promised A "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2. Today, Inflation Hit A New High As Families Continue To Struggle. * New data reveals inflation " soared " to 3.8% in April - the highest in three years and driven by high gas prices from the Iran War. But last December, DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley promised "an economy that's growing and very, very strong first quarter, second quarter" in 2026. Instead, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Leads Entire Fulton County Congressional Delegation in Letter to Department of Justice Demanding Answers on Fulton County Elections Raid Subpoena * Senator Reverend Warnock is demanding answers from the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the recent subpoena issued in the Fulton County Elections Raid case The Senator organized multiple lawmakers to join his efforts Senator Warnock and lawmakers: "The s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * Wetland Identification Training: Ensuring Sound Wetland Determination Decisions. * GREENVILLE N.C. - Employees from multiple states of USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) met in Greenville April 20 -24, to complete a training on wetland identification field methods. The course is designed to prepare agency staff with the skills needed to successfully identify and delineate wetlands within current N more PR

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, May 13 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Wilmington Bids Farewell: Army Recruiting Commander Leaves Lasting Impact on Southeastern North Carolina By Twana Atkinson Wilmington, NC - Leadership of the Wilmington Recruiting Company changed hands during a relinquishment of command ceremony, as Cpt. Lance Arthur formally relinquished authority to Cpt. Alexis Ferguson, marking the next chapter for the unit responsible for Army recruiting operations across southeastern North Carolina. A reli more PR