CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 13 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * 2 Gillings-led faculty teams win TIIP Awards for community-centered innovation * Many community-centered innovation efforts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are supported by the Translating Innovative Ideas for the Public Good (TIIP) Awards. The goal of the awards is to move UNC innovation beyond research papers and labs and into communities. Through the TIIP program, faculty tea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 29 agricultural organizations representing farms, ranches, and agribusinesses across the U.S. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The coalition urged the agency to enhance flexibility in conservation practice standards to support site-specific planning, producer innovation, and economic viability. The coalition expressed appreciation for NRCS's effort more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Demands North Carolina School District Repeal Unlawful Policy Allowing Biological Males in Girls' Bathrooms and Locker Rooms * Today, America First Legal (AFL) sent a letter on behalf of its clients to Cabarrus County Schools (CCS), challenging the district's policy of allowing biological males to access female-designated restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas. AFL's letter follows more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * N.C. governor signs credit union charter modernization into law North Carolina's credit unions reached a historic milestone last week with Gov. Josh Stein signing SB 595 into law, modernizing the state's credit union statutes, and strengthening the North Carolina state charter. The new law represents the culmination of four years of advocacy, collaboration and persistence by the Carolinas Credit Union League, credit unions, policymak more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 14 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * American Association of Professional Baseball, FanDuel Sports Network Announce Broadcast Partnership Agreement Expanded Footprint Announcement follows All-Star Game on MLB Network news; now gives the league its largest coverage area to date - MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced that the FanDuel Sports Network and its 14 affiliates t more PR

DANVILLE, Virginia, July 14 -- Averett University issued the following news: * * * Averett University Names Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger 17th President Averett University's Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger as the 17th president of the university, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and continued commitment to academic excellence and student success. Dr. Granger will be installed as Averett's next president on Aug. 1, 2026. She will succeed Dr. Thomas H. Powell, who will resume his retire more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S. * Hirings add to more than 200 bankers across 26 cities supporting the growth of middle market companies, which serve as a growth engine of the U.S. Key points * Bank of America is expanding its Regional Investment Banking business with nine senior hires across key U.S. markets, i more PR

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, July 14 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Cheryl D. Turner Joins Chowan University as Vice President for Business Affairs Cheryl D. Turner recently joined Chowan University as Vice President for Business Affairs, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience in accounting, finance, and strategic business operations. A native of Southampton County, Virginia, Cheryl was raised on her family's farm just across the Virginia-North Carolina border, where she developed the strong work ethic  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Davis and Fedorchak Lead Introduction of Bipartisan DEF Act to Protect Farmers, Truckers, and Equipment Operators from Faulty Emissions System Shutdowns United States Representatives Don Davis (NC-01) and Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Brad Finstad (MN-01) today introduced the Diesel Engine Flexibility (DEF) Act. The legislation creates a 10-year statutory safe harbor for Environmental Protection A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Digestive Disease National Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to institute robust federal protections against the adverse effects of step therapy protocols on patient access to care. The DDNC, a coalition of numerous national voluntary and professional societies devoted to digestive diseases, advocates for improved healthcare quality and access for patients living with chronic and complex gastr more ST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida's Neighborhood Energy Saver Program saves Clearwater customers over $3.1M to date * More than 600 customers have received a free energy assessment to help lower their monthly bill * The next phase of the program will begin in August - ST PETERSBURG, Fla. - From the grocery store to the gas pump, household budgets are stretched thin. To help provide relief, Duke Energy Florida's Neighborhood Energy Saver Program has been offered i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Duke University Robert J. Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The Institute expressed support for the FDA's initiative to harness artificial intelligence and real-world data to improve clinical trial evidence generation, while emphasizing clarity on the program's goals, timelines, and more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-162): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Com more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * From NCCU to National Television * Before building a career in television, fashion and creative direction, Aaron R. Tucker '04 developed an appreciation for art and design during his childhood in the Washington, D.C., and Hampton, Virginia, areas. His grandmother introduced him to fashion through shopping trips and magazines, while time spent at home because of childhood health challenges encouraged him to explore sewing, cooking and art. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit Marks Four Years of Record Success Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's Gang Prosecution Unit is marking four years of record success, with more than 140 convictions secured across the state since its inception on July 1, 2022. The majority of these cases involve shootings, both fatal and non-fatal, with one victim as young as three years old. "In just four years, our Gang Prosecution Unit more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 13 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb and Pinnacle Classical Academy Partnership Equips Students with College and Career Skills * From Artificial Intelligence to Sustainability, Students Gain Hands-on Experience and Practical Skills Through Searight PACE Academic Skills Accelerated Program BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Over the course of three weeks this summer, 21 students at Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby, N.C., stepped beyond the traditional high school classroom more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 13 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Announces Y2K Kids for Webbstock 2026 Entertainment Lineup * Popular 2000s Tribute Band Joins a Growing Slate of Music, Food Vendors, Local Artisans and Family-friendly Activities for Aug. 22 Community Celebration BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University has announced another addition to the entertainment lineup for Webbstock 2026. Y2K Kids will take the stage during the community celebration on Saturday, Aug.  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Giammittorio, Houghtlin and Liptrot in Texas Lawyer: The Blue Sky Exception's Collision Course with 'Erie' By Carrington M. Giammittorio, Morgan Houghtlin, Matthew Liptrot Haynes Boone attorneys Carrington Giammittorio, Morgan Houghtlin and Matthew Liptrot co-authored an article for Texas Lawyer examining the "blue sky exception" in state securities litigation and its growing divide among federal courts. The article exp more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Visits Careers Electric Cleveland County Summer Academy, Highlights Workforce Investment for North Carolina's Electrical Future * Today Governor Josh Stein visited the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy at Cleveland Community College, where he met with high school students enrolled in one of 12 academies launching this summer as part of a landmark investment in electrical workforce development. The Governor' more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 13 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Homegrown Education Leader * Alumnus Charles Perkins named superintendent of Rockingham County Schools The Rockingham County School System is now being led by one of its own. Born, reared, and educated in Rockingham County, Charles Perkins was sworn in as the superintendent July 1, 2026 following a career in education there. The UNC Greensboro triple graduate is hoping for a seamless transition in the school system an more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * JCSU Soprano Earns Prestigious Fellowship to Study the American Negro Spiritual Tanasia Kirby has the voice of an angel - classically trained, soulful, inspired. Kirby is a junior at Johnson C. Smith University, a music major in voice performance, and a talented soprano. This summer, she was selected to participate in one of the nation's premier training opportunities for emerging classical vocalists. She earned a scholarship to participate in  more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 13 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov * HIGHLIGHTS * Residents around the country were asked about the president's approval rating, the economy, the conflict with Iran, foreign policy, immigration, inflation and affordability, declaring America a Christian nation, whether being a Christian is important to being an American, trust in the institutions of American democracy, and the Jeffrey Epstein files, among other topics. * You more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, July 13 -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * Mel Johnson-Norwood Named Vice President for Student Development at William Paterson University * Dr. Mel Johnson-Norwood, who has more than two decades of success in student development, academic support, and inclusive leadership across a diverse range of positions and institutions, has been named vice president for student development at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey after a national search. "Dr. Johnson-Norwood's career has bee more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * New Multi-College Partnership to Train Mohawk Industries Workforce in Mount Gilead Three-year customized training project secures advanced manufacturing and safety skills for Montgomery County workforce - MOUNT GILEAD, N.C. -- A new strategic partnership between Mohawk Industries, Montgomery Community College, Gaston College, and NCEdge--the customized training arm of the North Carolina Community College System--will significantly  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Former Landfill Sites Uninvestigated by DEQ Program The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released a performance audit of the Department of Environmental Quality's Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, revealing a shortfall in the statewide monitoring of former landfill sites. The Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program was established within the Division of Waste Management in 2007 to identify, as more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Women's Law Center, along with 23 gender justice and civil rights organizations, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to its Equal Access Rule. These organizations emphasized that affordable and safe housing are critical to the wellbeing of women and families, and warned that HUD's rollbacks concerning sexual orientation and gender identity protections could severely impact housing stability for LGBTQIA+ individuals. The coalition argues HUD's  more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW DATA: ACA Enrollment In NC "Shrank Dramatically" After DC Insider Michael Whatley Cheered On ACA Subsidy Expiration * After DC insider Michael Whatley backed Washington Republicans' refusal to extend the ACA subsidies, Affordable Care Act enrollment in North Carolina dropped by over 164,000 people - one of the largest drops in the country. The expiration of the subsidies sent monthly healthcare premiums skyrocketing for nearly 1 mi more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 13 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news: * * * Qorvo Recognized by Northrop Grumman with 2026 Supplier Excellence Award for Strategic Excellence * Download full size image GREENSBORO, NC - July 13, 2026 - Qorvo(r) (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced it has been recognized by Northrop Grumman Corporation with a more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, July 13 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Raymond and Louise Moody Endowed Scholarship Established at Catawba College * Jane Moody has established the Raymond and Louise Moody Endowed Scholarship at Catawba College in memory of her parents, whose lifetime of sacrifice, guidance, and support helped make her own Catawba education possible. Created to provide financial assistance for future students, the scholarship reflects Moody's gratitude for the support she received as a student and her desir more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Republicans Slam Michael Whatley For Saying He Was Campaigning in Spotsylvania County - A Virginia County Just Outside of DC * DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is getting slammed by his own party for his latest campaign blunder exposing how out of touch with North Carolina he is - this time saying he was heading to "Spotsylvania County." There's no Spotsylvania County in North Carolina...but there is one just outside of Wa more PR

CARY, North Carolina, July 14 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * SAS recognized on the prestigious 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list SAS AI solutions offer simple, scalable options for midmarket customers - SAS, a global leader in data and AI, has once again been named to the 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list by MES Computing, a brand of The Channel Company. The annual MES Midmarket 100 recognizes technology vendors with deep knowledge of the unique IT needs of midmarket o more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte ranked No. 17 nationally for best value in higher education * UNC Charlotte continues to rise as one of the nation's smartest investments in higher education, delivering exceptional quality, strong career outcomes and unmatched value for students and families. SmartAsset ranked UNC Charlotte No. 17 nationally on its 2026 Best Value Public Universities list, placing Charlotte as the top public unive more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Robert D. Foss, professor of maternal and child health and health behavior, at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The letter urges to rectify persistent data quality issues that have affected young driver license counts since at least the late 1990s. The letter identified two primary concerns impacting the reliability of teen driver license data. First, the introduction  more ST

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * John P. Morgan honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman John P. Morgan, professor and associate department head of statistics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the unive more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * What is an Aortic Dissection? * DALLAS, July 13, 2026 -Following the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, widespread news reports indicate he suffered from an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's largest artery. Blood surges through the tear, causing the layers of the aortic wall to separate (dissect). Aortic dissection is a medical emer more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, July 13 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * WRVS Joins National, Statewide Public Media Collaborations * Elizabeth City, N.C. -Elizabeth City State University's (ECSU) WRVS 89.9 FM is expanding its role in public media through two recent collaborations-joining the Black Public Radio Network (BPRN) and participating in an $85,000 statewide initiative to strengthen North Carolina's public radio stations. Announced just days apart, both collaborations unite public media organizati more PR