WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 6, 2026 "Republicans Should Be Worried" - DSCC's Devan Barber Discusses How Dems Are Moving "Deeper Into Republican Territory" on NPR's Morning Edition DSCC Executive Director Devan Barber: "I think the polls are showing us, across the battleground, a very clear trend: which is that the battleground is moving deeper into Republican territory. Democrats have some enthusiasm at our backs. Republicans should be worried" In a new int more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * New AARP New Hampshire Poll: Older Voters Will Play Key Role in Senate, Governor Races Affordability tops the list of voting issues for older Granite Staters, with more than half worried about their own financial situation. October 06, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the decisive role older voters will play in New Hampshire's upcoming Senate and gubernatorial races, and the top issues that will be deciding their vote - from rising prices for more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * Academic profile of incoming UNC Charlotte students reaches new highs * UNC Charlotte is enrolling larger and more academically accomplished incoming classes than ever before. Since 2022, the University has grown its first-year class from 4,157 students to a record 5,165 in 2026, an increase of approximately 25%, while continuing to raise key academic measures. The average weighted high school GPA of incoming fir more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * As U.S. Cybercrime Losses Top $20 Billion, Bank of America Expands Fraud Education for Small Business Owners * New Educational Tools, Fraud-Prevention Resources and Webinars Aim to Help Entrepreneurs Protect Their Businesses From Increasingly Sophisticated Scams CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - As cybercrime and fraud continue to impose financial costs on businesses and consumers, Bank of Amer more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 7 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * DALLAS, October 06, 2026 AT&T, Global Infrastructure Partners, and CPP Investments to Form New Fiber Joint Venture The joint venture will bring together Forged Fiber 37 and Gigapower under one wholesale fiber commercial open access company to accelerate expansion of fiber internet across more U.S. communities Key Takeaways: * New joint venture will extend AT&T's fiber scale advantage, bringing the unrivaled benefits of fiber connectivity - ultra high-speed, unmatched c more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Law Professor Gregory Wallace featured in best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell's new book October 6, 2026 RALEIGH - Campbell Law School Professor Gregory Wallace is featured in a chapter in best-selling author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell's newest book, "The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic, which was released Sept. 29. The book, which investigates the roots and persistence of America's gun violence epidemic, puts into print t more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating 20 years of undergraduate research and discovery * Event highlights undergraduate, faculty-mentor collaborations For two decades, Wake Forest students have had opportunities to work with faculty on mentored undergraduate research, scholarship and creative projects across all academic disciplines. From chemistry to engineering to biology to Spanish to math to theatre--more than 100 students had an opportunity to present at Wake Fore more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Charles M. Perou, PhD, FAACR, Honored With 2026 William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award * SAN ANTONIO - Charles M. Perou, PhD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, will receive the William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2026 (SABCS), to be held December 8-11 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The William L. McGuire Memorial L more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * New York Declares Measles State of Emergency -- Reports 108 Cases So Far This Year Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday declared a statewide disaster emergency, citing 108 cases so far this year in a state with a population of about 20 million. The order gives state health of more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Court Sides with Attorney General Tong in RealPage Case; Antitrust Lawsuit Over Rent Pricing to Continue * (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong's bipartisan antitrust lawsuit over RealPage's rent-pricing algorithm will continue after a court ruled in favor of Connecticut and denied the software company's attempts to have the case thrown out. Connecticut, the U.S. Department of Justice, and a coalition of states sue more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Creative Greensboro to Hold Auditions for 2027 NC New Play Project Winner, "Dear God!" 10/06/2026 Creative Greensboro will hold auditions for "Dear God!" by Katie Cobb at 7 pm on Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, in the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Performances will take place January 14-17, 2027. All roles are for female actors ages 16 and up. Actors can register to audition at www.creat more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * CREO Brings AI, Health, National Defense Into Focus for Cybersecurity Awareness Month * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 5, 2026) - An artificial intelligence assistant that turns against the people it serves. A voice recording that reveals more about its speaker than they ever intended. A drug discovery model that becomes a target. These are not distant scenarios, and this October, North Carolina Agricultural and Tec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 6, 2026 "A Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats' Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up" [Cook Political Report] Cook Political Report: "Four weeks out from Election Day, the Senate map is shifting further in Democrats' favor -- and with it, their odds of winning back the majority" Two years ago, Cook Political Report called Senate Democrats' quest to reclaim the majority "herculean." Now, they project a net pickup of up to six s more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy to announce Q3 2026 financial results on Nov. 5 October 6, 2026 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy will post its third-quarter 2026 financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 5, on the company's website at duke-energy.com/investors. An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled at 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the third-quarter 2026 results and other business and financial updates. The conference call will be hosted by Harry Sid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Michell Hicks, principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act (H.R. 226): * * * Siyo. Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Schatz, thank you for the opportunity to provide this testimony of behalf of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on H.R. 226, the "Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act." It is an honor for me to appear bef more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 7 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition winners selected * Emily Jenkins and Sophie Greear won the 2026 ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition with "Play it Forward," a project focused on music education for students in underserved areas. East Tennessee State University juniors Emily Jenkins and Sophie Greear took first place in the annual ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition on Monday, Oct. 5, with "Play it Forward," a project designed to provide foundational  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276): * * * 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 Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Four Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce findings that four species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data avail more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foxx Reintroduces Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) reintroduced the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act, legislation that would implement comprehensive regulatory reform designed to aid areas impacted by natural disasters. "It has now been two years since Hurricane Helene hit the High Country and surrounding areas in Western North Carolina - the work continues to recover and reb more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Launches Open Door Guarantee, Expanding Access to Private Christian Education * Free Tuition, Mandatory Fees Available to Qualifying Students from Families Earning $100,000 or Less Beginning in Fall 2027 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-- Gardner-Webb University is opening new pathways to affordability through its Open Door Guarantee, which will provide eligible students with free tuition and coverage of specified university fee more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Highlights State Efforts to Expand Housing Opportunities * Today Governor Josh Stein joined Southeast Raleigh Promise to tour part of its 25-unit affordable housing project and highlight recent legislation that will help expand access to affordable housing statewide. "Stable housing provides a foundation for opportunity, but too many people at every income level are struggling to find housing they can afford," said  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City's Housing First Plus Hits Halfway Mark; Seeks Donated Household Items, Furniture 10/06/2026 Through its Housing First Plus program (HFP), the City of Greensboro's Community Safety Department (CSD) has moved 10 unhoused clients into apartments since the program began June 1. With plans to transition 10 more clients into housing this fall, the CSD is in immediate need of household items and furniture. Housing First Plus is designed to move Gre more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll Finds Most North Carolina Adults Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month * HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 6, 2026 - A new High Point University(r) Poll finds that most North Carolina adults are aware October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly three-quarters (74%) said they were aware of the observance, while 22% said they were not aware. North Carolinians reported relatively high familiarity with breast cancer compared with other can more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 ICYMI: DNC Holds National GOTV Call With Vice President Kamala D. Harris to Turbocharge Organizing Efforts in Final Sprint to Midterm Elections Yesterday, DNC Chair Ken Martin, Vice President Kamala D. Harris, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, and Democratic organizers and leaders from across the country held a national Get Out The Vote (GOTV) call to kick off the final organizing push of the midterm elections. During the call, the s more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- Manna University issued the following commentary on Oct. 6, 2026, by President Carlo A. Serrano: * * * Some Decisions Don't Have a Good Option October 6, 2026 Although I've never been much of a puzzle guy, I like solving problems. Give me enough information, enough time to think, and a whiteboard (and someone else's handwriting), and I genuinely enjoy working through complexity. I want to understand the variables, identify the risks, consider alternatives, and make the best decision possible. Easi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds 10/5/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting victims and families of victims of September 11, 2001, in their effort to collect on court judgments agains more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU lands multiple national, regional rankings by U.S. News & World Report for 2027 * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's academic undergraduate programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science and psychology gained national rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 list of the nation's best colleges and universities. MTSU tied with Louisiana State University for the magazine's No. 6 spot for T more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Alumnus Featured in Netflix Reboot of "A Different World" * By Charity L. Cohen EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 6, 2026) - Forever a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggie and now a Hillman College Falcon, former Mister A&T Joshua Suiter '22 is starring in the Netflix reboot of the 1980s and 1990s hit sitcom "A Different World." The series, which debuted at No. 1 on Netflix in th more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 N.C. Commerce Awards Grants to Local Workforce Boards for Employer Engagement Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded employer engagement grants totaling $660,000 to 13 local workforce development boards, Governor Josh Stein announced today. "As America's top-ranked state for workforce development, North Carolina is partnering with employers to build opportunity for our people,"  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 NC DNCR Announces Asia Opening Date for North Carolina Zoo RALEIGH The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) will open the North Carolina Zoo's new Asia expansion on March 1, 2027. The new continent will be the Zoo's first major development in more than 30 years. The last was the North America Continent section in 1994. "Anna and I treasured our trips to th more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 NCDPI Awarded $7.5 Million to Expand Project AWARE Raleigh, NC The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded a $7.5 million, five-year Project AWARE grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to strengthen school behavioral health systems and expand access to mental health supports for students. The 2026-2031 award will bring Pr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 LGC Votes to Assume Control of Both Town of Ronda and Town of Rowland Raleigh, N.C. Members of the Local Government Commission (LGC) are assuming financial control of two small North Carolina towns in the face of perilous financial conditions. The LGC voted to assume control of Ronda (Wilkes County) and Rowland (Robeson County) to make sure bills get paid and citizens continue to get services they need. At today' more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 05, 2026 Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting victims and families of victims of the Septemb more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Foundation Awarded Grants To Support Disaster Relief, Rural Pharmacy Ownership Efforts * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2026) - The NCPA Foundation today announced that it has received two grants to help it pursue its mission to improve community-based health care by advancing the sustainability, growth, and public understanding of independent community pharmaci more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Man Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Super Intelligence-Assisted Music Streaming Fraud * Jamie McDonald, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that MICHAEL SMITH was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud music streaming platforms and musicians of royalty payments. On March 19, 2026, SMITH pled guilty to one count of con more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Don Davis Exposed for Hypocrisy on Protecting Women and Girls' Sports October 5, 2026 Do-nothing Don Davis was just exposed for his blatant hypocrisy on protecting women and girls' sports. In his new ad, Davis tries to claim he's pro "fairness and safety" and believes in North Carolina's decision to prevent biological men from competing against women and girls. The truth? Davis had the opportunity to vote to protect women and girls on the more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 7 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * October 6, 2026 Premium travel with a touch of southern charm: American announces its largest Admirals Club lounge in Charlotte FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is doubling down on its premium investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, by announcing plans to open the largest Admirals Club(R) lounge in its network at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Last year, American announced its plans to increase lounge space for customers traveling through more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Topsail Nature Preserve to temporarily close for invasive plant treatment * The Topsail Nature Preserve, including its beaches and parking lot, will temporarily close to the public during the morning of Oct. 7 while a licensed contractor conducts herbicide treatment to control the highly invasive Common Reed (Phragmites australis). Management of the Topsail Nature Preserve was transferred to the N.C.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Demands Answers From Secretary Kennedy Regarding Cancellation of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants * WASHINGTON, DC (October 6, 2026) -- Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy Jr. regarding the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) grants that were canceled by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "I am concerned that HHS is still holding fun more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Bi-Partisan Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Receive Frozen Taliban Funds Oct. 5, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 29 other State Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief at the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks demanding they be awarded f more PR

CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * SAS and Kay Yow Cancer Fund use data insights to expand access to cancer education, screening and care Project helps identify communities with the greatest need and guides future investments in programs supporting women facing cancer Cary, NC (Oct 06, 2026) SAS and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund have joined forces to help ensure more women receive the education, support and access to care they need in the fi more PR

CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * SAS named to Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech list SAS recognized for 3D digital twin technology that helps ensure the reliable flow of sterilized surgical instruments Cary, NC (Oct 06, 2026) Global data and AI leader SAS has been named to Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech, an annual list recognizing breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and shape the fut more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 Duke Energy to let low-income assistance program expire, advocates show Duke proposes rate hikes while potentially losing an affordability program that keeps costs down for eligible customers - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- Monopoly utility Duke Energy signaled it plans to let the Customer Assistance Program expire in December at the conclusion of its three-year pilot, causing bills for tens of thousands of eligible lo more PR

SEASIDE, California, Oct. 7 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Statistics professor receives national award * Alana Unfried was honored by the American Statistical Association at its annual conference in August. By Mark Muckenfuss Even as a kid, Alana Unfried was fascinated with organizing things based on numbers. "My parents have this picture of me with my penny collection," the Cal State Monterey Bay statistics professor said. "I would organize them all by date and put them in columns."  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA's RCon(R) 2026 Brings Together More Than 1,500 Industry Professionals in St. Louis October 6, 2026 -- St. Louis, Missouri The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) concluded RCon(R) 2026 on October 2 after a week of education, networking, innovation, and collaboration that brought together more than 1,500 waste and resource management professionals and over 200 exhibitors in St. Louis. Held September 29  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity's Hometown of San Antonio Short-Listed for Global Cities to Watch * San Antonio is named to Oxford Economics' 2026 "Cities to Watch" list, part of its Global Cities Index analysis. The economic advisory firm highlighted the city's consistent GDP growth and steady employment gains, reflecting San Antonio's sustained economic momentum compared with other major U.S. metros. San Antonio is one of just four U.S. cities to make economic advisory firm Oxford more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct * As part of its nationwide initiative to crack down on "Pass the Trash" practices, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today opened investigations into various school districts based on allegations of staff-on-student sexual misconduct. OCR will determine whether the districts' handling of alleged sexu more PR

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: * * * UMO Business Students Meet with North Carolina State Treasurer October 6, 2026 MOUNT OLIVE - On Monday, October 5, North Carolina's 29th State Treasurer addressed students in the University of Mount Olive's Robert L. Tillman School of Business on the mission and responsibilities of the North Carolina State Treasurer's Office, highlighting his efforts to improve investment returns for North Carolina's pension fund and discussing key aspects  more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville Covers Tuition+Fees for Families Earning up to $100K in NC, GA, SC, TN, and VA Demonstrating its long-standing commitment to access and affordability, UNC Asheville announced today that it is raising the income eligibility threshold for Access Asheville, its tuition and fees guarantee for North Carolina families, from $90,000 to $100,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI). - ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- October 6, 2026 -- Demons more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Health Begins Construction of West Cary Campus A medical office building and parking deck will open in 2028, followed by a hospital in 2032. * UNC Health has begun construction of a new medical campus in West Cary. The location will be anchored by a medical office building, opening in 2028, and a community hospital, which is expected to open in 2032. * The 48-acre campus is expected to eventually employ about 1,0 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 15 Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livest more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case * Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition. The coalition of more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * Shane Ryden October 6, 2026 A 467-year-old hemlock has a song to sing For 467 years, an eastern hemlock in the mountains of Western North Carolina has counted the seasons ring by ring. Now, Highlands Biological Station scientist Liam Stiefel has translated those rings into music, allowing us to listen to the tree's centuries-old record. By translating measurements of its growth into musical notes, and by combining its tune with those of three  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Supreme Court to Restore Federal-Court Access for U.S. Businesses with Foreign Owners * "The Fourth Circuit had no right to ignore the U.S. citizenship of FS Medical and treat it as a wholly foreign firm." --Zac Morgan, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel (Washington, DC)--Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review of a Fourth Circuit decision that treated a foreign/domestic limi more PR