RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Unlawful Changes to Head Start * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 24 other states opposed proposed harmful and unlawful changes to the Head Start program that could gut early childhood education in North Carolina. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that helps address the childcare gap for children aged 3 to 5. It provides early education, h more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Wedding Photography Case; Judge Grants Default Judgment * (Attorney General Jackson won a preliminary injunction in the case in May) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 12, 2026 RALEIGH -- A judge has ruled in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's favor in his case against Holly Christina Photography and its two owners. "This case was about getting couples back the memories of their wed more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 11 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Buy a Ticket & Get In Where You Fit In - Inside A Beautiful New Car * GREENSBORO, N.C. -- This fall, North Carolina A&T State University celebrates a historic milestone: the 100th anniversary of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth, 125 years of Aggie football and the University's 135th anniversary, all rolled into one unforgettable celebration culminating Oct. 25. Homecoming is expected to draw more than 200,000 at more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Names Lizzy Roy Director of Marketing and Communications * Roy comes to Catawba after more than a decade at Salisbury Academy, where she helped guide the school's marketing and communications through a period of significant growth. During her tenure, Salisbury Academy added an upper school, completed a comprehensive rebrand and website redevelopment, elevated storytelling across channels, and expanded its partnerships across Salisbury and  more PR

SANFORD, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news: * * * CCCC's National Manufacturing Day showcases local industry and career paths * SANFORD -- Central Carolina Community College brought together hundreds of area students, manufacturers, job seekers, community members, and education and workforce partners at its National Manufacturing Day Event on Oct. 2. The annual celebration -- which included about 750 attendees and 900 total participants this year -- provides an opportunity for area manu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Joins Congressional Ferry Caucus to Advocate for Eastern North Carolina's Coastal Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced he has joined the Congressional Ferry Caucus. As a member of the caucus, he will join 17 of his colleagues to focus on federal investment in our nation's ferry system. "Ferries in eastern North Carolina's coastal communities are essential. They connect kids to school,  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Defense Department Plan for Public Execution Draws Widespread Condemnation * On October 8, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the public execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan, a decision that has drawn widespread condemnation in the U.S. and worldwide. Human rights organizations, counterterrorism experts, and a bipartisan chorus of political officials have united in denouncing the plann more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * Defying Expectations on the Professional Stage * Seventeen UNC Pembroke students recently stepped onto the Givens Performing Arts Center stage alongside three leading performers from London's West End, trading the classroom for a first-hand lesson in what it takes to perform professionally. When Gravity - Three Wicked Voices brought its U.S. tour to GPAC, UNCP students - the majority of whom were musical theatre majors - joined t more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health In partnership with Birth Center Equity, five nonprofit organizations receive funding to expand maternity care in underserved communities across the United States. Direct Relief is expanding its support for maternal and newborn health in the United States through new investments in nonprofit community birth centers providing care in medically under more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * From Nurse to Social Work Professor: Fran Pearson's Impact on Social Work Education at UNC Greensboro * After nearly two decades at the helm of the Congregational Social Work Education Initiative (CSWEI), UNC Greensboro Associate Professor Fran Pearson has helped shape hundreds of future social workers while building partnerships that strengthen communities across North Carolina. She will tell you the secret to successf more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Faculty-Staff Showcase Highlights Artistic and Scholarly Talent * Senior Art Major Frances Blackston Helps Organize the Exhibit Opening on Oct. 16 in Tucker Gallery BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--The Department of Communication, Art, and Design (CAD) will host a Faculty-Staff Showcase throughout the 2026 Fall Semester in the Ali Pouryousefi Memorial Art Gallery in Tucker Student Center. The exhibit will open on Oct. 16 with a reception more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month * Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed Opens in new window October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to encourage all North Carolinians to prioritize online safety and protect themselves from online threats and scams. "As bad actors find new ways to target North Carolinians online, our state is working to equip people with the knowledge, skills, and res more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Presence in Leading Life Sciences Market * Haynes Boone has opened its 21st global office with the launch of a new San Diego location at 12730 High Bluff Drive Ste. 260, strengthening the firm's California presence and enhancing its ability to serve life sciences, healthcare and technology-driven clients in one of the world's leading research and innovation hubs. The San Die more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In New Op-Ed, Governor Stein Warns "Everyone Will Pay the Price" for Federal Medicaid Cuts * Yesterday The News & Observer published an op-ed by Governor Josh Stein Opens in new window warning that looming federal Medicaid cuts included in H.R. 1 will affect North Carolinians, health care providers, and communities across the state. He warns that every North Carolinian, covered by Medicaid or not, will bear the costs of peo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * Taking the fork in the road October 12, 2026 John Taylor, Ph.D., M.Ed., MACC, LPC, has always been open to new experiences in his life, leading to a varied career path, now as an assistant professor of public health at La Salle University. After a career filled with new opportunities and different paths, Assistant Professor John Taylor, Ph.D., M.Ed., MACC, LPC, believes La Salle University's Public Health Program is an important part of his story.  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 12 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * Patient-Facing Innovation Requires a New Approach to ROI * HFMA explores how health systems are rethinking return on investment (ROI) when evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) and other patient-facing technologies, looking beyond immediate financial returns to consider patient satisfaction, workforce experience and long-term organizational value. The article features insights from Dr. Abhi  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Tour Across Battleground States in October * Washington, DC -- With less than a month until Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All is taking our historic My Body. My Ballot. midterm campaign on the road across key battleground states. Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju kicks off the tour in more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 12 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Ring Week Celebrates Meredith Tradition and Generosity * Ring Week is a special time at Meredith College as students celebrate the Onyx class ring. Since 1954, alumnae and current juniors and seniors have worn the same ring, marking an important milestone in the Meredith experience and celebrating the hard work that brings students to this point in their college journey. The Office of Alumnae Relations helps ensure students can participate in this traditi more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 12 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Study links brain cancer risk with exposure to elevated concentrations of radon * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Long-term tracking of nearly 160,000 people from across the United States suggests that brain cancer risk rises as exposure to radon increases. The study led by Oregon State University scientists provides a look at the possible connection between radon, a known lung carcinogen, and cancers in other parts of the body. Published in Neuroepidemiology more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Introduces R90+ Nationwide to Transform the Referee Development Pathway * ATLANTA (October 12, 2026) - U.S. Soccer today announced the national rollout of R90+, a new referee development program designed to change what is possible for officials who have the talent and ambition to reach the next level. The inaugural U.S. Soccer R90+ cohort brings together 60 officials from 13 State Associations across the South Region. De more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * W&M researcher leads study on students' literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act * The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary School of Education. - Ed. Elizabeth Talbott, professor and associate dean for research & faculty development in the School of Education, has been awarded a $978,904 research grant from the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education to conduct a longitudinal study of t more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association posted the following news: * * * Week 6 Football Weekly Honors/Recap * CIAA FOOTBALL WEEKLY RECAP: UNBEATEN LEADERS CONTINUE THEIR RUN AS WEEK 6 DELIVERS DOMINANT VICTORIES AND BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCES Virginia State and Johnson C. Smith remain unbeaten in conference play, Bowie State extends winning streak, and Elizabeth City State earns first victory of the season CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 12, 2026) - Week 6 of CIAA(r) football feat more PR