GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Champions. Head coaches of the championship programs  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce c more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-runnin more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Air Force veteran finds new mission at UNC Charlotte: Smarter HVAC technology * For most of his life, Steven Bowers thought his future would look very different. Growing up in Concord, North Carolina, Bowers focused more on athletics than academics. A track athlete at Jay M. Robinson High School, he dreamed of competing at the highest levels in sports and eventually serving in the military like so many members of  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Carlisle Woman for Exploitation of an Impaired or Endangered Adult * #Griffin: 'Every Arkansan deserves to know their loved ones are safe from financial exploitation while in the care of a nursing facility' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Carlisle woman for exploitation of an impaired or endangered adult: "On July 29 more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act Griffin: 'We've had great success in addressing provider fraud, so it only makes sense to empower the experienced and capable investigators and prosecutors to tackle beneficiary and recipient fraud as well' - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining 16 other state attorneys general in asking congressiona more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Now Accepting Proposals for 2027 Art Conservation Project * #Key points * Applications for the 2027 Bank of America Art Conservation Project(r) will be accepted from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026. * The program supports the conservation of historically or culturally significant artworks and artifacts around the world. * Eligible nonprofit cultural institutions may sub more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Research Innovators Finding a Cure introduces students to pharmaceutical careers High school students explored how scientific discoveries become medicines during Research Innovators Finding a Cure, held Aug. 4 at Campbell University. Hosted by Science Education Outreach in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, the daylong program introduced participants to careers in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, industrial pharmacy, and patient car more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-15) by Sara B. Robinson and Amelia K. Ingram entitled "Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2024." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report presents summary statistics from the 2024 data released by the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program of the U.S. Census Bureau in January 2026./1 Each year, the SAIPE program provides timely and reliable estimates of income and poverty for the administration of federal programs an more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 4 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Cultural Center's annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival set Aug. 7-8 * SULPHUR, Okla.-Acclaimed First American films and filmmakers will once again take center stage during the 11th annual Holba' Pisachi' Native Film Festival, Aug. 7-8, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center's Anoli' Theater. The festival will feature an outstanding lineup of acclaimed filmmakers, actors and emerging First American more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in urging the federal agencies responsible for administering the H-2A agricultural guest worker program to make changes to improve its effectiveness. In a letter to the secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), State (DOS) and Homeland Security (DHS), Crapo joined five additional Senators and 12  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * DC Insider Michael Whatley Admits He Supports Making Stuff Cost More * In a new interview with the Salisbury Post, DC insider and Big Oil and utility lobbyist Michael Whatley admits he supports policies that have "raised costs for the average American family." Salisbury Post: "Whatley also said that he supported tariffs for consumer goods even if they raised costs for the average American family." As North Carolina families pay more acr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Chuck Edwards' Decision to Drop Out of NC-11 Race * Following the news that Chuck Edwards has withdrawn from his re-election campaign after the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence that he violated sexual harassment rules, DCCC spokesperson Madison Andrus released the following statement: "After months of denials and deflections, Chuck Edwards has still only taken a half-measure of accountability - N more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Progress reaches agreement with North Carolina Public Staff and other stakeholders to deliver a lower-cost path to power North Carolina's future * Customer and stakeholder feedback informs more cost-effective way to reliably serve North Carolina's customers * Duke Energy will contribute another $10 million to help customers most in need - After listening carefully to customer and stakeholder feedback, Duke Energy Progress and stakeholders more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Untangling the Inequitable Effects of Heat and Air Pollution on Human Health Duke Engineering researchers are working with local Durham households to study the compounding effects of heat and air pollution to help people worldwide. By Ken Kingery Your forehead is sweaty, knees weak, your heart's pounding already. Balance unsteady. You're nervous...that you might be having a heart attack. But it's over 100 degrees outside and you' more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Yiran Chen and Hai "Helen" Li Receive Numerous Awards at Design Automation Conference Five honors from ACM and IEEE groups highlight Duke ECE leaders' lasting influence on AI hardware research. - Two faculty members from Duke Engineering's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have been recognized with several honors at this year's Design Automation Conference (DAC), a flagship conference in the electronic design autom more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * Excellence, ranked! ECSU Lands Among Nation's Top 10 Public HBCUs in Forbes Recognition * Elizabeth City, N.C. -Forbes has named ECSU one of the Top 10 public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation in its newly released list of "America's Top HBCUs: 10 Private and 10 Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities That Set Their Graduates Up for Success." The national recognition highlights institutions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including navigational facility upgrades, obstacle assessme more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * First Responders at Inaugural Leadership Institute to Learn from Prominent Speakers * HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 4, 2026 - Four respected leaders who have helped oversee emergency operations at the local, state and federal level will serve as guest speakers at the inaugural First Responder Leadership Institute, which will be held on High Point University's campus from Sept. 14-17. The Leadership Institute is designed for a select group of leade more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City Council Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Data Center Moratorium The Greensboro City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on and consider a proposed 120-day moratorium on data centers exceeding 10 megawatts of electrical power on Monday, August 17, at 4 pm in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber at the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St. Council voted 9-0 on Monday, August 3, to begin the formal process re more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Huntsman Students Apply Global Consulting Skills to Economic Development in France * Utah State University students are redefining what experiential global learning can look like through the Huntsman School of Business France Global Consulting Learning Experience-an immersive program combining international consulting, cross-cultural collaboration and direct engagement with global companies and economic-development leaders. Rather than traveling abroad primarily  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * ICYMI - Gov. Cooper's Green-Energy-New-Deal Obsession Once Again Takes Money from NC Taxpayers as Billion-Dollar Electric Vehicle Deal Crumbles RALEIGH - This week, a national news outlet confirmed that Roy Cooper's billion dollar electric vehicle manufacturing plan is in shambles. Chatham County Commissioners terminated an Electric Vehicle (EV) agreement that failed to meet performance obligations and project deadl more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Budd Calls on Colleagues to Permanently Stop Dangerous Hemp Loophole Targeting American Children * "Our children should never be the testing ground for an industry willing to exploit a loophole in federal law for profit." Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for his Senate Colleagues to join his effort to permanently close the dangerous "hemp loophole" that has allowed the in more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Leading Health Care Company Chooses Sanford for a $600 Million Center of Excellence * Today Governor Josh Stein announced STERIS plc (NYSE: STE), a leading health care company, will create 335 jobs in Lee County. The company will invest $600 million in a new manufacturing and distribution Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in the city of Sanford. "STERIS is making a major investment in North Carolina, which reinforces more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * President Costin urges new class of student-doctors to be God's hands and feet in reaching the lost By Ryan Klinker, Office of Communications & Public Engagement In speaking to 160 new student-doctors at the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine's first Convocation of the school year on Wednesday, Liberty President Dondi E. Costin encouraged them to be the hands and feet of Christ as they pursue future careers as physicians. The first-y more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Announces New Legislative Director * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., announces that Hannah King will take on the role of Legislative Director. "Hannah is a veteran on Capitol Hill and a highly respected professional in health policy space," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "I am proud to announce she will serve as my Legislative Director, leading my team in Washington. Hannah has a wealth of experience leading the more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * North Carolina's Historic Investment Marks New Chapter for Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Development North Carolina is making a major investment in Registered Apprenticeship by allocating an additional $3.17 million in recurring funding through the 2026-2027 state budget to support ApprenticeshipNC (ANC), a part of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The investment provides a sustainable found more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * N.C. Department of State Treasurer Ready to Begin Next Round of Cash Flow Loans for Western NC The Department of State Treasurer is notifying local governments that it is ready to disperse the 2026 round of Cash Flow loans for Hurricane Helene affected communities. The legislature appropriated $20 million dollars in this year's budget for cities and counties who need additional funding due to the extent of their damages and ongoing  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * NCDHHS Announces First West Nile Virus Case of 2026 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating the state's first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2026. The case occurred in a resident of Gaston County. Additionally, a West Nile virus-positive blood donor was identified in Mecklenburg County through routine screening. To protect the privacy of these individual more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Davie County woman accused of filing multiple false medical insurance claims North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Melissa Lynn Mountzoures, 54, of 5517 Cedar Lake Road, Jonesville. Mountzoures has been charged with seven counts of insurance fraud, 17 counts of forgery, 17 counts of uttering a forged instrument and one count of obtaining property by false pretense, al more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: * * * George L. Mabson, Among the State's First African American Attorneys, to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker A man who was among the first African Americans to practice law in North Carolina soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker Program is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The marker commemorating George more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * NC Museum of Art Director Valerie Hillings Announces Departure The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) announced today that North Carolina Museum of Art Director and North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., CEO Dr. Valerie Hillings will be leaving to become the inaugural director of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, a museum of mode more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release: * * * State Auditor Dave Boliek Appoints Jason Poole to North Carolina Lottery Commission State Auditor Dave Boliek has appointed Robert "Jason" Poole, CPA, CGMA, to serve on the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. Poole is a partner with TRP Sumner, PLLC, and brings more than two decades of accounting, financial reporting, management consulting, auditing, and tax experience to the commission. He is a Certified Public Ac more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * 2025 North Carolina High School Survey Shows Improvement in Student Safety, Risk Behaviors Results also highlight continued needs related to mental health, sleep, school connection, student readiness - North Carolina public high school students reported improved outcomes in health and safety related behaviors according to the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), presen more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Brad Briner Appoints Bryan Starnes As Chair of North Carolina State Lottery Commission North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner has appointed Bryan Starnes, CPA, as Chair of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. Starnes will begin his five-year term on Sept.1, 2026. Starnes is a certified public accountant with nearly four decades of experience in accounting, finance and executive leadership. Throughout his care more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * German Cockroaches Appear to Be More Social Animals than Previously Thought Newborn German cockroaches use pheromones in cockroach feces to identify members of their own colony and form a kind of social bond, a discovery which could be used to improve pest control efforts. Scientists compared neonate cockroaches that had been allowed to consume their colony's feces and were exposed to fecal odors to neonates that had not enga more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Use Electric Field to Reverse Phonon Chirality in Ferroelectric Crystal In a new study, researchers used an electric field to switch the chirality of phonons within a ferroelectric crystal. The work could lead to the creation of faster and more energy-efficient spintronic devices. Chiral phonons are groups of atoms that move in a circular direction when excited by an energy source, such as heat. As the phonons mov more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Suggests Natural Sounds Help Us Feel More Attached to Specific Places A new study suggests the sounds around us have a significant impact on how we feel about physical spaces, with natural sounds - such as birdsong - associated with a greater sense of attachment to a given place. The study draws on data from a large-scale participatory science project that enlisted the participation of more than 1,000 citizen scientists. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Tangled Seaweed Inspires One-Size-Fits-All Cleaners for Ocean Microplastics Inspired by naturally-occurring mats and balls of seaweed, researchers have created highly-porous, superadhesive meshes that are capable of capturing both large and small microplastic particles - a longstanding challenge in the field. The mesh can clean microplastics from both saltwater and freshwater and is made from sustainable and widely available b more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: * * * NCDPI Marks One Year of Achieving Educational Excellence, Launches Public Dashboard as North Carolinians Answer the Call to Get Involved New online tool tracks progress on the state's five-year strategic plan, as thousands of families, educators and community members sign up to help build the best public schools in the nation. - The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) marked the one-year annive more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW FROM FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER: Michael "Whatley Takes Cash From Chemours," Dodges Questions AGAIN * Fayetteville Observer: "Whatley, who has already drawn negative scrutiny for profiting off oil investments during the Iran War, faces an actually easy [decision] with the Chemours loot: Throw it back in their faces." A new column in the Fayetteville Observer is calling out DC insider Michael Whatley for taking the max donation from the Ch more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * Next Stop? Dental School for Health and Human Sciences Student * Sometimes alumni connections can give an aspiring health care worker the perfect boost to propel them into their careers. UNC Greensboro's Health and Human Sciences Student Leadership Program prepares undergrads for success after graduation. It does this through a variety of leadership, professional development, and networking experiences, connecting stud more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Republican Party Announces Process to Fill 11th Congressional District Ballot Vacancy Following the withdrawal of the Republican nominee for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, the North Carolina Republican Party will move forward with the process established under North Carolina law and the North Carolina Republican Party Plan of Organization to fill the vacancy in nomination. The Executive Committee of N more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade involving numerous generic prescript more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Titichia Mitchell Jackson accepts publication offer from Duquesne Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage Titichia Mitchell Jackson has accepted an offer to publish her article "The Competency Crisis: Disrupting Traditional Accreditation Models to Promote Practice Readiness" in the Duquesne Law Review's special symposium issue, Volume 65, scheduled fo more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Rev. Adrian Bullock Prioritizes Student Belonging as Chaplain at William Peace University This summer, Rev. Adrian Bullock was named William C. Bennett Chaplain at William Peace University and will begin serving students in fall 2026. He brings extensive experience in campus ministry and a commitment to supporting students' holistic well-being beyond religious needs alone. Bullock currently serves as lead pastor of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Clint more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Calls on DHS, ICE to Abandon Plans for Eastern NC Immigration Detention * Raleigh, N.C. - Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) demanded that the Trump administration abandon its reported plans to open an immigration detention facility in Hertford County, North Carolina by the end of the year. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Congresswoman Ross urged the agen more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Senate Judiciary Advances Blanche AG Nomination * The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general. Reuters reports that Blanche agreed to rescind the controversial $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to which Republican senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina had objected. Democrats on the committee argued  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate and manipulate generic drug prices, reduce compet more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * The Warning Signs of a Drug Shortage are Already in the Data * KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Premier data shows fill rates for critical chemotherapy drugs have fallen into the danger zone, signaling mounting pressure on the pharmacy supply chain. * Declining fill rates can provide an early warning of supply disruptions, giving health systems more time to evaluate inventory, identify alternatives and deve more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Media Credentialing Opens for the United States G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent will host the United States G20 Finance Ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina, convening finance ministers, central bank governors, deputies, and senior officials from the world's leading economies to advance discussions on global economic priorities. The schedule is as follows: G20 Fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard announces one-year countdown to opening the nation's first National Coast Guard Museum * WASHINGTON -One year from today, Americans will have the opportunity to experience the remarkable story of the United States Coast Guard in a way never before possible. The U.S. Coast Guard announced that the National Coast Guard Museum - the first national museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, heritage,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Matt Heller, state geologist of Virginia and director of the Virginia Department of Energy Division of Geology and Mineral Resources, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony regarding H.R. 9640, the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026. Represe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU-led study will dispatch drones with AEDs for 911 calls in James City County * By Olivia Trani When a person's heart stops, every minute matters for survival. A new study involving Virginia Commonwealth University and James City County will assess whether drones can help deliver lifesaving care faster. VCU more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * WCU alumnus Rustin Muse helps manage global stage at FIFA World Cup Just a few years ago, Rustin Muse was working the Mountain Heritage Days 5K race. Alongside his classmates in his sport management class, Muse helped develop the track, get people interested and schedule police officers for the event. Mountain Heritage Days is one of Western Carolina University's biggest events, but this summer, Muse worked one of the world's largest spectacles more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * Hinnant-Crawford returns to CEAP as Bardo Distinguished Professor This August, Brandi Hinnant-Crawford will join the College of Education and Allied Professions faculty as the John and Deborah Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership. Her return is a homecoming that continues a nearly decade-long tenure as a Catamount and more than 12-year career as a researcher and professor. Hinnant-Crawford specializes in teaching educators ho more PR