BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * 4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Graduate Studies and University Libraries, were also h more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 16 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * ABCA Honors Tom Succow with 2027 Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award Longtime Arizona coach and educator Tom Succow has been selected as the recipient of the 2027 ABCA Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award, recognizing a career marked by leadership, integrity and service to student-athletes at the high school, collegiate and international levels. Succow will be formally recognized during the 83rd annual ABCA Convention, which  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network unveils ACC Huddle travel schedule for Weeks 0-3; former Pitt QB Max Browne joins ACCN Primetime Football booth * * ACCN's traveling studio show will visit Virginia, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Clemson during the opening weeks of the 2026 season * Browne joins play-by-play voice Wes Durham on ACC Network's lead football announce team * ACC Huddle Special: Road Trip returns Aug. 3-25 As ACC Foo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * ACSA Announces the 2026 Cohort for the Academy for Public Scholarship on the Built Environment: SPATIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH Faculty to expand and disseminate public discourse on Spatial Determinants of Health - The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and the ACSA Research & Scholarship Committee, in partnership with The OpEd Project, are pleased to announce the 2026 Cohort for the Academy for Public Scholars more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegations that it engaged in a widespread, long-running sc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million i more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: ** * AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for state more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 15 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Connect builds relationships that last * This spring, the Central Michigan University College of Business Administration launched Alumni Connect, a pilot mentoring program designed to strengthen relationships between business students and alumni. Over the course of the semester, six students were paired with six alumni mentors to discuss career paths, professional development and life beyond the classroom. What began as a series of pla more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Cole T. Lyle, national director of legislative affairs at the American Legion, from a June 25, 2026, hearing on the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 8552), Compensation Fund Recrediting Act (H.R. 8767), Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act (H.R. 9006), and the Priority Response for Veterans Impacted by Disasters and Emergencies Act (H.R. 6588): * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranki more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following written testimony by Brandon L. Wilson, chief operating officer of Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, from a June 30, 2026, hearing on the Trauma Outreach, Understanding, and Resiliency Through Spirituality Act (H.R. 9376): * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of the Trauma Outreach, Understanding, and Resiliency through Spirituality Act, comm more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach * DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Due to the finite amount of funds in  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settlement, 23andMe's bankruptcy estate will pay $18 mil more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce co more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to artificia more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections * Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive data breach in 2023. Today, Attorney General Jeff Ja more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson, North Carolina Law Enforcement Leaders Defend North Carolina's Public Safety Laws * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and state law enforcement leaders are defending the constitutionality of North Carolina's Felony Firearms Act and the North Carolina General Assembly's right to prevent dangerous criminals from owning firearms and putting communities in danger. In State v. Ducker, At more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal information of 6.9 million customers worldwide. States wi more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23andMe agreed to a $46.75 million class-action sett more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for states.  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other states have announced a $29.6 million settlement wit more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 16 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Announces New Office Managing Shareholders in Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Baker Donelson has named new leaders in two of its offices. Jill C. Walters has been named managing shareholder of the Raleigh, North Carolina, office, and Sean B. O'Connell has been named managing shareholder of the Washington, D.C., office. While serving as office managing shareholders Ms. Walters and Mr. O'Connell will both maintain their legal practi more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Marks Five Years of its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue Key points * Bank of America is marking five years of its Breakthrough Technology Dialogue, which has evolved alongside rapid advances in AI, computing, quantum technology and digital infrastructure, becoming a trusted forum for discussions on the technologies shaping the future. * The platform has grown into a gl more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, July 15 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Names Centennial Hall to Mark 100 Years in Salisbury * It no longer looks like a construction site. The scaffolding is coming down. Brick wraps the exterior. Limestone is set around windows and entrances. From the east side of campus, the tower rises above the trees and is settling into the skyline as though it has always been there. Catawba College has named its newest student residence Centennial Hall, marking 100 years since the Col more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on July 15, 2026, at a markup of three bills to combat the illicit drug crisis: * * * "Today's markup will focus on a few bills that work to combat the illicit drug crisis facing our communities, specifically targeting the growing threat posed by pill presses. "These bills work together to create regulatory framework that allows DEA to conduct oversight of a closed system of distrib more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Issues Statement on Attending Son's U.S. Army Infantry Graduation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement regarding his absence from votes in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 15 and July 16. After participating in House votes on Tuesday, July 14, Congressman Davis traveled to Fort Benning, Georgia, to attend Family Day, the Turning Blue Ceremony, and the graduation of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Give Parents Better Tools to Manage Children's Screen Time * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA-27) in introducing the Tracking Online Time And Limits Screen Time (TOTAL Screen Time) Act, bipartisan legislation directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to devel more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Support National Security and America First Foreign Policy Priorities * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that funds our nation's diplomatic and national security priorities while restoring accountability to how Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 9683, the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act, which would hold Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for case management staff turnover. This bipartisan legislation is co-led by Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC-04). "When disasters strike, families deserve timely, rel more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * DC Insider Michael Whatley "Lashes Out At Media" To Avoid Accountability & "Embarrassing Slips" * NC Newsline: "Whatley's retreat from the media started around the same time as the revelation that the former NCGOP chair had appointed convicted sex offender Harvey West [...] He has refused to discuss the issue with reporters." As DC insider Michael Whatley gaffes and blunders his way through the campaign, he is under increasing scrutiny more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget" TIME: "[...] the Joint Economic Committee Democrats estimate that Americans have paid $56.4 billion more for gas since the start of the Iran war" Republican Senate Candidates have told financially struggling Americans to "earn more," "be patriots," and that they will be "fine" - With  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his extensive experience in academic and clinical lea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Advances FY27 National Security and State Department Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Edwards voted to pass the FY27 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill to strengthen America's national security and support key allies. The FY27 National Security and State Department bill strengthens America's position abroad by supporting key allies like Israel, Taiwan, Jordan, and Egypt wh more PR

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: * * * Eight New Members Join University of Hartford's Board of Regents The University of Hartford is pleased to welcome eight new members to its Board of Regents. Collectively, the newest members hold eight University of Hartford degrees. Three are parents of current or former UHart students. The Board of Regents is the University's governing body that provides policy and financial leadership, utilizing the skills and conscientiousness of its indi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * FCC's Build America Agenda Makes Great Progress in First Year Today, Chairman Brendan Carr highlighted some key wins under the FCC's "Build America Agenda" since it was first launched last July in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As outlined last July, the agency's Build America Agenda is centered on actions that unleash fast and affordable services for American families and businesses. Chairman Carr issued the following stateme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Four Litters of Wild Red Wolf Pups Born in North Carolina * RALEIGH, N.C. -Four litters of red wolf pups have been born in the wild in North Carolina this year, with 12 to 16 pups having survived their first few months, according to a new announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Red Wolf Recovery Program. "It's inspiring to see these underdogs making another incredible comeback," said Will Harlan, Southeast more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 14 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman junior Anna Moon '28 leads regional biodiversity research project * Furman University junior Anna Moon '28 is spending her summer listening to the birds. Across western North Carolina, recording devices placed in public spaces are recording bird songs. In Greenville, South Carolina, Moon is using machine learning to identify the birds caught on these microphones, and seeing how their environments support biodiversity. "It can identify the bi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger, Roanoke Region Leaders Urge Increased, Commonsense Water Conservation Efforts in Face of Worsening Drought * In response to the historic ongoing drought caused by below average rainfall throughout the Commonwealth for nearly one year, Governor Spanberger and Roanoke Region leaders today urged Virginians to increase commonsense water conservation efforts.  While most of the Commonwealth remains in either a droug more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Welcomes Asheville Resident Back Home After Helene * Today Governor Josh Stein handed Velma Chapman, an Asheville homeowner, the keys to her brand-new home - a homecoming that was made possible through Renew NC 's Single-Family Housing Program. After losing her home of 28 years to Hurricane Helene, Chapman now has a safe place to call home. "Through Renew NC's work and our partnership with volunteer organizations more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Authorizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 Deployment to Texas Flooding * OKLAHOMA CITY (July 14, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending four Type III swift water rescue teams to Texas to assist with ongoing flood response. The teams include 24 Oklahoma Task Force 1 members from the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas, along with boats, trailers, and equip more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, July 14 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * High school students have stellar experience at UMN Morris' first astrophysics summer camp * For six days in June, high school students from New Mexico, North Carolina and Minnesota were part of the first ever astrophysics summer camp at the University of Minnesota Morris. The Kapemni Astrophysics Summer Camp was one of two astrophysics camps organized by the Kapemni Collaboration and funded by the National Science Foundation. The Kapemn more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Woven Solutions on Acquisitions of Four National Security Technology Companies * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 15, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Woven Solutions, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled mission software for the national security community, in a series of strategic acquisitions throughout the 12 months following its representation of Falfurrias Capital Partners in  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * From Research to Regional Impact: Dr. Bryan Patterson Presents Sloan Foundation Research at National Cityscapes Summit, Advancing HBCUs' Role in Clean Energy and Inclusive Innovation JCSU-led research team delivers a featured workshop at the national economic development summit in New Orleans, presenting findings on expanding HBCU participation in the clean energy innovation economy. By: Bryan Patterson Johnson C. Smith University continues t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain - The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has surpassed $1 billion in civil and cr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott Serves Over 300 Veterans at Second Annual Veterans Event * LILLINGTON, N.C. - Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) hosted his second-annual Veterans Service Initiative Event in partnership with Harnett County, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and over 30 veterans-supporting vendors. The event was hosted at the Harnett County Library bringing together a wide variety of resources in one place to efficiently provide veterans the support they n more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million  more PR

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 14 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * MEMA Names Jeff Walling as Senior Director, International Trade and Competitiveness Policy * WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2026 - MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, today announced the appointment of Jeff Walling as Senior Director, International Trade and Competitiveness Policy. In this role, Walling will work closely with MEMA leadership and member companies to develop and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Co-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Access to Physicians in Eastern North Carolina * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside GOP Doctors Caucus Co-Chair Congressman John Joyce, M.D., and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D., Chair of the Democratic Doctors Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Patients First Act - comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform legislation. The Pa more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat July 16 - 17 * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 14, 2026) - The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees will hold its annual retreat on Thursday, July 16 - Friday, July 17, at the University Farm Pavilion. The agenda is available online. *** Original text here: https://www.ncat.edu/news/2026/07/ncat-bot-to-hold-annual-retreat. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * 16 stores pay fines following price scanning errors The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Standards Division collected fines from 16 stores in 13 counties for price scanning errors during the second quarter of 2026. "This time of year brings more trips to the store for sunscreen, cookout essentials and other summertime needs," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. "These  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 15 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * NC Community Colleges Advance Digital Education at 4th Annual Online Learning Innovations Summit Higher education leaders, faculty, and staff from across North Carolina gathered last month for the 4th Annual Online Learning Innovations Summit at Surry Community College in Dobson. The summit was hosted by the Virtual Learning Community, a collaborative network within the North Carolina Community College System that provides colleges wi more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * North Carolina Public Schools Earn 2026 Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) State Leadership Award NCDPI recognized for high-quality educator professional learning and college and career readiness - The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) received the Southern Regional Education Board's (SREB) 2026 State Leadership Award, presented today at SREB's Making Schools Work Conf more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Technique Sheds Light on Longstanding Debates About Ferroelectric Materials New findings are shedding light on longstanding debates over the behavior of ferroelectric materials when those materials are exposed to electric fields. The findings stem from the use of a novel technique that allows researchers to observe the real-time behavior of domain walls in ferroelectric materials as they are "poled" and "depoled." Ferroe more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * The Family Tree of Viruses Just Grew - and It Paves the Way for a New Approach to Agricultural Research Researchers have discovered that a group of viruses known to infect an agriculturally important plant pathogen has remained genetically stable for an astonishing four decades. The discovery of a disease-fighting virus that doesn't mutate at a rapid rate points the way toward new tools for fighting crop disease - and highlig more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Extend the Limits of Twistronics. Literally. Researchers have shown it is possible to expand the field of twistronics - literally. The researchers have demonstrated a technique allowing them to fabricate oxide twistronic materials at much larger sizes, while also controlling the twist angles between materials that dictate their structural and electronic properties. The field of twistronics examines how the angle  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Are Getting Better at Predicting Which DNA Sequences Bind to Each Other. AI is Helping. Researchers have demonstrated a novel AI model that can predict which DNA molecules bind with which other DNA molecules. Providing a more thorough understanding of these hypercomplex binding relationships has utility in applications ranging from biomedical diagnostic tools to DNA computing. "We often think about binding as a ve more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Widely-Used Method for Assessing Stream Health Doesn't Work Very Well A new study finds a widely-used technique for assessing the health of freshwater streams is not effective at detecting a range of water quality problems, including those related to acidity, oxygen levels, and presence of pathogens. "This study started out as a class project, and many of us had learned about a health assessment methodology called the Stream more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and m more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 15 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * National Jewish Health Welcomes Vivian Lee, MD, to Gastroenterology Team * DENVER - National Jewish Health is pleased to welcome Vivian Lee, MD, to the Division of Gastroenterology. Dr. Lee joins National Jewish Health after completing her fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of North Carolina Medical Center. She previously served as a hospitalist scholar and completed a T more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation, Five Affiliates to Sue Over 'Disastrous' Wildlife Rollbacks * CHARLESTON, S.C. - The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), and five of its state affiliates gave 60-day notice to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service that they intend to sue over the agencies' reckless and illegal attempt to elimi more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * New members join WCU Foundation, Alumni Association, Catamount Club boards Several members of the Western Carolina University community recently accepted appointments on three of the institution's top volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of university philanthropic, athletics and engagement activities. The WCU Foundation Board of Directors, Alumni Association Board of Directors and Catamount Club Board of Directors app more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Richard R. Renner, an attorney at the Noble Law Firm PLLC, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management opposing a proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement form intended for federal employees. The letter argues that the NDA would hinder legitimate whistleblowing, is unnecessary to enforce disclosure rules, and ultimately undermines federal government transparency and accountability. The letter contends that the draft NDA is overly broad, threatening federal  more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NSF Support Bolsters Textile Innovation, NC State Research The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed its commitment to innovation in the textiles sector, providing $16 million in renewed funding for a research initiative that supports more than a dozen projects led by North Carolina State University researchers. The funding could be extended to provide up to $45 million over three years. The funding comes via a grant renewal  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 16 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026, by Vice President on Advocacy John Knapp: * * * Statement on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Medicare Shared Savings Program Proposed Rule Premier applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for incorporating feedback from accountable care organizations (ACOs) and advancing proposals in the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule that are aligned with many of Premier's more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Foushee's Opening Statement at Hearing on Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal * WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Space Subcommittee hearing titled, "A Review of the Office of Space Commerce's Mission Authorization Proposal." Space Subcommittee Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: G more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * REMINDER ON FEC FILING DAY: DC Insider Michael Whatley Has Fundraised with Felons, Predators & Donors Defrauding Working Families * On FEC filing day, here is a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley has a history of fundraising with felons, child predators, and donors ripping off North Carolina families, veterans and seniors. Time and again, Whatley has proven that he only cares about benefitting his bottom line, no matter who he has  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams' New Bill Targets Mental Health Service Gaps in Criminal Justice System * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, on July 14, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), introduced the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Pilot Program Act. FACT programs are specialized community-based mental health programs that help people with serious mental illness who have been involved with the criminal justice system get the urgent psychiatric more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Introduces Grad Student Affordable Housing Act to Help Graduate Students Access Safe, Affordable Housing * WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) - Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Grad Student Affordable Housing Act of 2026, legislation to support graduate and professional students access to safe and affordable housing while pursuing advanced degrees. "Graduate and professional students are essential to our uni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Supports Massie Amendment, Rejects GOP Foreign Affairs Funding Bill with Harmful Riders * WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) voted in favor of Congressman Thomas Massie's amendment to restrict U.S. military assistance to Israel, while opposing the underlying Republican National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP/SFOPS) appropriations bill. Congresswoman Foushee  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Reply Ob/Gyn and Fertility, a reproductive medicine clinic in Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The clinic advocates for the explicit recognition of restorative reproductive medicine in the final rule and guidance, emphasizing its role in addressing underlying reproductive pathology. Reply, which transitioned in 2023 to focus on couples experiencing infertilit more ST

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Research from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Links Emergency Cancer Diagnoses to Significantly Lower Survival How a cancer is first discovered can shape what happens next, and new research shows that steps are needed to map out treatment for older adults diagnosed in the emergency department who face sharply lower survival. We tend to think of cancer being caught during a mammogram, a colonos more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Small Business Administration issued a notice that Plexus Fund VII-A, L.P., Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act for a financing transaction involving affiliated funds. The request stems from proceeds received by affiliated Plexus funds through common control. Public comments must be submitted within 15 days of the notice's publication. The notice was signed by Paul Salgado, Director, Investment Portfolio Management, Office of Investment an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Society for Social Work and Research, Cary, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about the agency's proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The letter outlines how the proposed rule, published in the May 29, 2026, Federal Register, could adversely affect federally funded social work education and research. The Society for Social Work and Research is a leading professional association representing over 2,000 scholars, researche more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The State Employees' Credit Union, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing the agency's interim final rule on federal credit unions' ability to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees. SECU, the largest state-chartered credit union in the U.S. with over 3 million members, commended the NCUA for clarifying federal credit unions' authority and for protecting them from the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. However, the credit u more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * State Health Plan Commends Duke Health As a Continued Partner for Members The State Health Plan (Plan) is applauding Duke Health's commitment to public servants across our state. By working with our team, Duke Health has found ways to lower costs for both the Plan and our members- which includes teachers, state employees and their families. "To see this kind of dedication from a world class organization like Duke Health shows jus more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Broadcast Teams for 2026 ACC, Pac-12, and Mountain West College Football Season * Network to Broadcast 140 Hours of Regular Season College Football This Fall Beginning on Saturday, August 29 with New Mexico State at Florida State Thom Brennaman Returns for His Third Year as Lead Play-by-Play Commentator for ACC Games Alongside Booth Analyst Jason Cabinda and Sideline Analyst We more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, July 14 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * The School History Tried to Forget: ECSU Professor Restores Forgotten Chapter in ECSU History * While researching and writing his book on the history of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), Glen Bowman, Ph.D., uncovered a story he couldn't leave behind. It was the story of a school that helped educate Black teachers in northeastern North Carolina, launched the careers of influential educators, and helped shape ECSU's earliest years more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 15 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG drama student brings history to life in 'The Lost Colony' * "The Lost Colony" is one of North Carolina's most significant live performances. As it nears its ninth decade of production, it's cemented itself as part of American history. The play based on the mysterious disappearance of a hundred British colonists debuted during the Great Depression. For its premiere season on the Outer Banks, admission cost one dolla more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * What's Behind the Mask: Mental Preparation for Ice Hockey Goalies Author(s): Alyssa Yost and Sara Campbell, PhD, CSCS, Assistant Teaching Professor Growing up watching ice hockey as a devoted Chicago Blackhawks fan, I was always fascinated with ice hockey goalies. As a six-year-old watching games on TV, I wondered what it was like to see that little black puck fly at you through helmet wires and try to move with 40-50-pounds of gear to make a sav more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 15 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Virginia Union Tabbed Preseason Favorite as CIAA Unveils 2026 Football Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team * DURHAM, N.C. (July 15, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) officially kicked off the 2026 football season Wednesday during CIAA Football Media Day, announcing the 2026 Football Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team. Virginia Union  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach * A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 customers in Washington state. Under the settlement, t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in New Hanover County * An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in New Hanover County, where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for an area in Banks Channel at the pub more PR