RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * "WHAT AN OWN GOAL": Canes Fans "Quick To Jump" On DC Insider Michael Whatley For "Lacking Fandom" * While the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a major comeback to win Game 2 in overtime last night, DC insider and pretend Canes fan Michael Whatley was still lost on the ice after he invented a nonexistent player in an AI graphic and failed to name a single player when asked three times. Meanwhi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- A coalition of 16 U.S. boat builders organizations submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The letter addresses the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the modernization of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule, first established in 2008 and subject to amendments in 2013. The consortium collectively represents an important segment of the recreational marine manufacturing industry, noted for th more ST

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 6 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas 9 Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys Ranked Nationally - Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm's practice areas and 16 attorneys. In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two n more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 5 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Appalachian Music Collective launches across region * The Appalachian Music Collective (AMC) launches today as a unified voice for musicians, venue operators, educators, music services and presenters across Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. The AMC addresses critical needs and opportunities identified in the 2024 Northeast Tennessee Music Census sponsored by more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of 14 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commending EPA's efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and urging E more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Defends Antitrust Enforcement in Chemours Case * Raleigh-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is fighting to protect North Carolinians from anticompetitive behavior by urging a federal appeals court to ensure that when antitrust cases are heard, the conduct is considered in its entirety instead of on a piece-by-piece basis. That big-picture considera more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS EPA RESEARCH ON THE HARMS OF MICROPLASTICS IN DRINKING WATER, CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, affirmed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for re more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 6 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Named in Top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies National law firm Baker Donelson has earned a spot in the top 10 of Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies for Working Parents and Caregivers. This prestigious list recognizes companies that set the standard by providing inclusive benefits for families, including parental and caregiver leave, childcare resources, increased mental more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 5 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett College Alumnae Announce Nearly $500,000 in Support During Centennial Alumnae Weekend What began as a celebratory gathering of Bennett College alumnae and supporters quickly became a powerful demonstration of philanthropy, sisterhood, and commitment to the future of the College. During the Centennial Alumnae Donor Luncheon held on May 16 following Bennett College's 2026 Commencement Ceremony, alumn more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bera, Primary Care Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Prioritizing Primary Care Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), David Rouzer (R-NC-07), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Primary Care Caucus, introduced H.R. 8765 (link is external), the Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation would provide p more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Names Chip McLeod Upstate South Carolina President * Stacy Brandon retires after 39 years with the company Key points * Bank of America announced that Chip McLeod has been named president of Upstate South Carolina. * McLeod succeeds Stacy Brandon, who retired from BofA after 39 years. * McLeod will lead Bank of America's eff more PR

JACKSON, Tennessee, June 1 -- Union University issued the following news release: * * * New book from Union University Press features Old Testament sermons from chapel series Union University Press has published a new book featuring sermons on stories from the Old Testament, drawn from select Union chapel services during the spring semester of 2025. Edited by Ray Van Neste and Justin Wainscott, "Great Stories of the Old Testament" includes sermons from Mark Catlin, Dub Oliver, John Oswalt, A more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 5 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Brandy Lee '26 Accepted into UNCG's Prestigious DREaM Scholars Program Recent Bennett College Alumna, Brandy Lee '26 has been accepted into the highly competitive 2026 DREaM Scholars Program, housed within the COMMAND Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. What Is the DREaM Scholars Program? The DREaM (Defense Research Experience and Mentored Career Exploration) Scholars Program  more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 5 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Chamberlin receives 2026 Manager of the Year Award * Matthew Chamberlin, associate dean for communications and marketing at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, has received the 2026 Manager of the Year Award from the UNC-Chapel Hill Employee Forum. He was honored during the Employee Forum's annual awards ceremony on Friday, June 5.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard takes delivery of 19th HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft * WASHINGTON -The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its 19th HC-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2019, from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026. The aircraft entered the year-long missionization effort needed to make it fully mission- more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Votes to Advance 29 Eastern North Carolina Defense Priorities in FY 2027 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, advanced 29 provisions through committee passage of H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. He joined his colleagues in voting for a fourth consecutive ye more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Secures Five Amendments During HASC Markup of FY27 NDAA * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act early this morning, following a markup in which Harrigan successfully secured five a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Secures Military Right to Repair in Final FY27 NDAA * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), a former Green Beret and member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the inclusion of the military right to repair language (link is external) in the final Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Fund Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food Safety for Fiscal Year 2027 * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- T oday, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8646 (link is external), the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act of 2027, legislation providing full- more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Secures $4.3 Million for NC-14 in House-Passed Agriculture Appropriations Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8646, the FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation puts American farmers and rural communities first by investing in rural infrastruc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news: * * * CRC News: A month in the busy life of InfluenceWatch The Capital Research Center launched InfluenceWatch in 2017 "after identifying a need for more fact-based, accurate descriptions of the various influencers of public policy issues." - A May 29 official committee staff memo written for the members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, cited InfluenceWatch as evidence for its findi more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ accepting public comment on draft major-source air permit for ATI Specialty Materials * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comments on a draft air quality permit for ATI Specialty Materials - Bakers Plant in Union County. ATI processes scrap metal at its facility in Monroe. The facility currently h more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy supports South Carolina first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness * Funding goes to 34 nonprofits and government agencies across the Palmetto State * Since 2022, Duke Energy's HERO Grant Program has funded 133 grants with $2.5 million, delivering critical support to nonprofits and local agencies - As emergency managers, first responders and community leaders are p more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, June 5 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Education Student Wins National Scholarship to Study in Italy * HIGHLIGHTS * The human development and family studies major from Charlotte, North Carolina, is the recipient of a coveted Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which is a highly competitive scholarship available through the U.S. State Department. * Beam, who is also completing a minor in international global studies with a con more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges * * Games to take place Dec. 1-3 across ESPN networks * Men's Challenge headlined by preseason No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Duke * Women's Challenge features No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 3 Duke in marquee showdown The SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenges retur more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 6 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release: * * * ETS Names Catherine Truitt Senior Strategic Advisor ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, today announced that Catherine Truitt, former North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has joined the organization as a Senior Strategic Advisor. Truitt will advise ETS leadership on priorities spanning K-12 education, workforce readiness, skills-based credentialin more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 1 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars expands into Washington with new Seattle office * Forvis Mazars is launching a new Seattle office as a strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest, effective June 1, 2026. * The firm already serves many clients in the Seattle market across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, and other industries. * The office will be led by Donald Rawe and will  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 5 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Highlights Next Steps for West Virginia Following Historic White House Announcement * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today detailed how West Virginia will benefit from President Trump's landmark $700 million energy investment announcement, with major projects in Mount Storm and Moundsville positioned to receive federal support through the Defense Pro more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop their more PR

NEW YORK, June 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Mobilizes More than 150 Latino Leaders to Demand Protections for Communities Amid Reconciliation Debate Participants met with Congressional offices this week to call on them to vote no on the current reconciliation package -  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks during a committee hearing: * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on Reconciliation Same-Day Authority As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider a single measure providing same-day authority through Frida more PR

CARRBORO, North Carolina, June 2 -- The International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis issued the following news: * * * ISTH announces newly elected Council Class of 2032 By Barbara Krolak Charlotte, N.C., United States -- The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) announces the appointment of five members to the Council Class of 2032. Members of the ISTH Council oversee the development and implementation of the organization's strategic plan. They focus on prioriti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Attorneys Earn 103 Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA and Global Guides Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP earned continued recognition in the 2026 editions of the Chambers USA Guide and the Chambers Global Guide. In total, the Firm's practices achieved rankings across 40 USA Nationwide and State categories and three Global categories, and Kilpatrick attorneys earned 103 ra more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Alien Sent to Prison for Illegally Voting in North Carolina Elections A federal judge sentenced a Canadian citizen to two months in federal prison for making false claims of United States citizenship to vote in the 2022 elections and 2024 presidential election, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle. Denis Bouchard, 70, falsely claimed to be a Unit more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 6 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * State Health Plan Approves Strategic Plan and Medicare Advantage Benefits The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees approved its 2026-2032 Strategic Plan today, advancing initiatives designed to improve member health outcomes while strengthening the Plan's long-term financial sustainability. The unanimous approval establishes a roadmap focused on three priorities: protecting aff more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * New Marine Fisheries rules now in effect * Eleven new and amended Marine Fisheries Commission rules are now in effect, including rules pertaining to False Albacore management, pot marking requirements, shellfish leases and franchises and various permits. False Albacore Management: One new rule, 15A NCAC 03M.0523, delegates authority to the Fisheries Director to more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State earns top 10 finish in every category of Hearst Journalism Awards Program * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With top-10 finishes in every competition discipline and a competitor in the individual national championships, Penn State's journalism program again finished in the overall top 10 of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation's Journalism Awards Program for 2025-26. The competition,  more PR

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, June 5 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Announces Appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Pillar to Academic Leadership Role * Pfeiffer University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Pillar as Provost, bringing to the university more than two decades of higher education experience and a distinguished record of academic leadership, innovation, and student-centered success. Dr. Pillar most recently served as A more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, June 5 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * Professor Awarded UNC Asheville's First-Ever Grant from the National Cancer Institute University of North Carolina Asheville Professor of Biology Ted Meigs, Ph.D., is the recipient of a $430,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The high more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Protect Healthcare Workers Act signed into law, honoring Sentara's years of advocacy * Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed the Protect Healthcare Workers Act, which the Virginia General Assembly passed during the 2026 session after years of lobbying by hospital systems, led by Virginia-based Sentara Health. Spanberger recreated the moment during a ceremonial signing at Sentara N more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 5 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Riverside's rejection of a homeless housing project * The Riverside City Council's decision earlier this year to reject more than $20 million in state funding for a proposed homeless housing project has become one of the city's most contentious public policy debates in years. In a 4-3 vote in January, the council declined state Homekey+ funds that would have converted the Qu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rouzer, Bipartisan Primary Care Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Prioritizing Primary Care Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), along with the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Primary Care Caucus, Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Ami Bera (D-CA-06), introduced H.R. 8765, the Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026 to better understand ho more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: * * * Wake Tech Launches N.C.'s First Community College Dental Assisting Apprenticeship College Partners with Lane & Associates to Create "Earn While You Learn" Pathway * Wake Tech has launched North Carolina's first community college dental assisting apprenticeship program in partnership with Lane & Associates Family Dentistry. The new pathway reflects Wake Tech's continued commitment to wor more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: * * * Foundation Board of Directors Adds Five Members The Wake Tech Foundation has appointed five distinguished business and community leaders to its Board of Directors. Charles Britt, Hadley Callaway, Aaron Godby, Terrell Midgett and Haniya Mir bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing Wake Tech's mission and supporting student success. "Each of these new board members brin more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Growing a new 'leaf' that harnesses sun, water and CO2 to make liquid fuel A research team led by Yale chemists has taken the ability of science to mimic photosynthesis to a new level, with a standalone device that produces methanol. By Jim Shelton A Yale-led research team has developed the first standalone device that produces the liquid fuel methanol using only sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide more PR