WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "We're Still Trying to Do the Work": Mizzou Staffer Exposes Yet Another DEI Rebrand October 13, 2026 Last year, Missouri moved to eliminate DEI from higher education. But at the University of Missouri, staffers are admitting that the work hasn't disappeared -- it's simply operating under different names. Ainsley Acuff, an Academic Advisor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri, spoke candidly with an undercover Accuracy in Med more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan group of states have filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character.AI raising concerns about harms to children who engage with the company's AI chatbots and the handling of sensitive consumer information. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy pract more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Consumer Protections In Character.AI Bankruptcy * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI, identifying serious concerns about the company's safety a more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 AG Fitch Secures Settlement with 3 More Generic Drug Companies (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous gene more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Settlements with Drug Manufacturers Ascend, Citron and Mayne * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, re more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Welcomes $200 Million Investment in Truck Parking * Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement of a $200 million investment in truck parking projects across the country, which represents a significant victory for highway safety, supply chain efficiency, and America's professional truck drivers. The funding, announced by U.S. Transp more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the controversial chatbot Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Consumer Protections in Character AI Bankruptcy Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire is joining a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Court to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Chatbots Engaged in Sexual Role-Play with Children, Urged Them to Hide Conversations from Parents, and Encouraged Violence NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today warned that Character.AI should not be sold without strong protections for the millions of people wh more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Convictions in Murder and Sex Offense Cases Across North Carolina * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Department of Justice secured criminal convictions in 10 Court of Appeals opinions released Oct. 7, including a murder case in Gaston County, a rape case in Pitt County, and a child sex offense case in McDowell County. The convictions were originally ar more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Governor Stein Respond to Duke Energy's Proposal for NC's First Large Load Tariff * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Governor Josh Stein responded to Duke Energy's proposal to create North Carolina's first-ever large load tariff and establish rules that apply to data centers and other large energy users. On behalf of the state, Attorney General Jackson argued in legal filings bef more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN CHARACTER.AI BANKRUPTCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Raoul's court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TAKES ACTION TO SUPPORT INTERNET FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES AS FCC CONSIDERS CUTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the coun more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Protect Kids and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took legal action today to protect consumers in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Oregon and a bipartisan coalition of states have filed a notice identifying serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong and Connecticut Foodshare Announce Start of Distribution of 1.5 Million Free Eggs After Attorneys General Stop Illegal Cartel * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO Jason Jakubowski today announced the start of distribution of 1.5 million free eggs following a legal settlement that ended a long-running illegal scheme to manipulate egg prices. Attorne more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Discloses Investigation Into Character.AI, Seeks Consumer Protections in Bankruptcy Filing * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious conce more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Oct. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for prot more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Clients to Enjoy Premium Dining and Lifestyle Experiences at the 19th Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco Q Q Q Bank of America cardholders and BofA Rewards members have access to one-of-a-kind experiences and curated benefits at one of the nation's premier food and drink festivals Key points * Partnership with New York City Wine & Food Fe more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America in Partnership with Youth Sport Trust Bring New Youth Sports Initiative to the UK * Bank of America in Partnership with Youth Sport Trust Bring New Youth Sports Initiative to the U K The launch of Sports with Us in the U K will help young people build confidence, knowledge and essential skills to prepare for future success LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Sports with Us is Bank  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results * CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Bank of America reported its third quarter 2026 financial results today. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed at Bank of America's Investor Relations website at https://investor.bankofamerica.com/quarterly-earnings. A Form eight K containing Bank of Americ more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Oct. 14, 2026 * * * Regional prices increased 0.5 percent in September, up 3.4 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for energy rose 3.6 percent over the month. The all items less food and energy index i more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Clinical research students connect classroom learning with the patient experience October 14, 2026 Understanding the patient experience took center stage as Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences students and faculty participated in the OneVoice Symposium: The Patient Perspective at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham. Presented by the Research Triangle Park Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Profession more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Oct. 14 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Creators, Not Consumers: Bowie State Prepares Students to Lead in the Age of AI * When President Aminta H. Breaux first proposed building a residence hall connected to an entrepreneurship center, she said, people looked at her as if she had arrived from Mars. Today that idea is the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community, and it sits at the heart of a campuswide strategy shaping how Bowie State University prepares students for a world being reshap more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Announces Results of Law Enforcement and Private Industry Joint Disruption Week Targeting Online Scam Accounts and Transnational Criminal Networks Operating in West Africa October 13, 2026 Dozens of Arrests; More Than 3.7 Million Accounts Removed; More Than 100 Trafficking Victims Rescued - Transnational criminal scam networks operating from West Africa suffered major disruptions last week during a coordinated internati more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Oct. 13 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * ECSU Secures $200,000 Federal Grant to Strengthen Rural Opioid Response * Elizabeth City, N.C. -- Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has been awarded a $200,000 Rural Communities Opioid Response (Planning) grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to strengthen rural communities' capacity to respond to the opioid crisis. The federal award will advance ECSU's Rural Health Initiative and support the continu more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - October 14, 2026 * A 1st grade student learns to spell at Belvedere Elementary School. FCPS Named Largest Purple Star Division In just two years, FCPS achieved its goal of becoming a Purple Star Division by having all of its schools earn a purple star. FCPS is the only division of its size in the nation to achieve Purple Star designation. At FCPS, military families can find a school that not only meets their children's needs more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release: * * * FDA Warns Online Sellers Over Unapproved Semaglutide Injections Marketed Under Indian Drugmakers' Brands * As Capitol Hill debates what the future of the U.S. generic drugs industry will look like, another alarm bell has rung at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This time, imported semaglutide generics - similar to Ozempic - sold by a company called the Cheap Medicine Shop were issued an FDA Warning Letter for m more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 14 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * For Bulldogs kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29, success is a family affair * It was a moment visualized by great competitors: two seconds left on the clock, game on the line, and a chance to score and give your team the win. When Bryant field goal kicker Nick Stoyanovich '29 lined up to seal the Bryant Football team's comeback win over North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Oct. 3, he not only drew on endless hours of preparation, but a  more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Community: Gardner-Webb Connections Strengthen Learning Beyond Graduation * Alumna Micahla Funderburk and Senior Melonie Chapman Demonstrate the Power of Mentorship, Experiential Learning and Service BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--Gardner-Webb University's criminal justice administration program emphasizes experiential learning, giving traditional undergraduate students opportunities to see how classroom concepts translate into re more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * Game Day Signals Continues Partnership with ABCA October 14, 2026 Game Day Signals has renewed its partnership with the American Baseball Coaches Association, continuing a relationship focused on supporting coaches with technology and resources designed to improve communication and in-game efficiency. "We're excited to continue our partnership with Game Day Signals," said ABCA Executive Director Craig Keilitz. "They've helped p more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb, Boiling Springs, and the Ruby YMCA Team Up for Octoberfest Fun * Campus Tradition Returns with Games, Activities, Candy and Prizes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--Families from across the community are invited to celebrate the fall season at Gardner-Webb University during the annual Octoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more than 20 years, Octoberfest has welcomed generations of families to campus for an evening of fun more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces 105 New Jobs as Utility Manufacturer Expands Catawba County Operations to a Regional Hub * Today Governor Josh Stein announced Utili-Serve, LLC, a utility infrastructure company, will add 105 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $24.8 million to expand its headquarters and construct a new 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Conover. "Companies like Utili-Serve are doublin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Exceptional North Carolinians at Long Leaf Pine Presentation * Today Governor Josh Stein inducted a group of outstanding North Carolinians into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to their communities. "These exceptional North Carolinians have strengthened our state through their leadership, service, and dedication to their communities," said Governor Josh Stein. "I am proud to honor  more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * Historian Fergus Bordewich to Keynote Founders Day * Award-winning historian, author, and journalist Fergus M. Bordewich will serve as the keynote speaker for Hampden-Sydney's Founders Day event on November 10. Bordewich last spoke at Hampden-Sydney at the inauguration of President Larry Stimpert in 2017. Bordewich's work explores the people, political struggles, and pivotal moments that have shaped the American republic. He is the author of 10 non more PR

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release: * * * Vaginal Estrogen and Risk of Hip Fracture Complications, Including Perioperative UTIs October 14, 2026 New study suggests women with a history of recurrent UTIs are more likely to report perioperative vaginal estrogen use and have a perioperative UTI - C more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Michael Whatley hosts Make More Keep More Press Conference in Benson with Farmers and Local Business Owners October 13, 2026 BENSON - Today, Michael Whatley hosted a Make More Keep More Press Conference in Benson alongside local business owners and family farmers. They discussed Whatley's commitment to protecting a strong economy, especially for our family farmers that faced higher costs under Roy Cooper. Under Cooper's watch, e more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Michael Whatley Hosts Make More, Keep More Press Conference in Shelby October 13, 2026 SHELBY - Today, Michael Whatley hosted a Make More, Keep More press conference in Shelby alongside Congressman Tim Moore, NC Senator Ted Alexander, and NC Rep Paul Scott where they highlighted how Cooper's far-left policies made life more expensive for North Carolina families. Under Cooper's watch energy costs skyrocketed 30%, housing costs we more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Michael Whatley Hosts Protect Our Daughters Press Conference in Hendersonville with Payton McNabb October 13, 2026 HENDERSONVILLE - Today, Michael Whatley hosted a Protect Our Daughters Press Conference in Hendersonville. He discussed Roy Cooper's failure to protect our kids, including his veto of bills to keep men out of girls sports, to stop the transgender mutilation of kids, and of the Parents Bill of Rights. Whatley was jo more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Wednesday, October 14, 2026 State Health Plan Builds on Atrium Health's Affordability Program to Lower Costs Raleigh, N.C. In light of a judge's initial ruling allowing Atrium Health's Affordability Program (Program) to continue, the State Health Plan (Plan) is now building upon Atrium's commitment to Plan members and enhancing its impact. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Atrium Health will move to the out-of-network tier for the Plan, ex more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Offers Insights On How Heart Valves Last So Long October 14, 2026 Collagen plays a critical role in keeping heart valves strong, but the heart is surrounded by enzymes designed to break down collagen. So how can heart valves function efficiently decade after decade? A new study shows that the biomechanical tension applied to these valves every time your heart beats plays a key role in protecting the collagen from break more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Awarded $4.9 Million to Accelerate Path to R2 Research Status * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been awarded $4.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education Research and Development Infrastructure Grant Program to expand its research programs, increase opportunities for students and prepare more graduates for careers in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and artificial intelligence. The 48-month initiative, "NCCU R2-READY more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Port of Wilmington Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Capacity, Rouzer Applauds Investment * WILMINGTON, NC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Port of Wilmington $6,002,296 for port improvements through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. This award will support the development of 140 commercial motor vehicle parking spaces, 50 freight container stagi more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts welcomes new scholars By Beate Witzler, Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts Oct. 14, 2026 Five new scholars joined the Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts this fall. The society is an interdisciplinary community of postdoctoral fellows and Princeton faculty members that fosters vibrant and innovative interdisciplinary research, teaching and collaboration in the humanities and humanities-related social sciences more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: State invites communities to apply for Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for approximately $2.5 million in funding through Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) to help coastal communities design and implement projects that stren more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * School of Education Elevated to College of Education * UNC Pembroke's School of Education has officially become the College of Education, following approval of the name change by the University of North Carolina System. The change reflects the growth of its academic programs and its expanding role in preparing teachers, school leaders and counselors across North Carolina. The new designation reflects decades of growth for one of  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * Study Abroad + Away Program Applications Open * Applications are open for upcoming study abroad + away programs offered by Meredith College's Office of International Programs (OIP). Options include semester and short-term study abroad programs in international locations as well as short-term study away opportunities within the U.S. Dr. Brooke Shurer, director of international programs, shared highlights about some of the offerings. International Program more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Online Marriage and Family Therapy Students Come to Campus A group of online MFT students recently traded in their laptops for face-to-face interactions during a residency on campus with fellow students and faculty. Sean Grogan Oct. 14, 2026 For students earning a graduate degree entirely online, the chance to sit across from a professor or classmate in person can be rare. Not so in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), where its highly regarded marria more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $200 Million Truck Parking Expansion Across the Country in Major Win For American Truckers * Funds will cover 14 expansion projects across 12 states to tackle truckers' #1 problem when hauling critical cargo WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $200 million investment to expand truck parking in 12 states through the Department's Nationally S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $200 Million Truck Parking Expansion Across the Country in Major Win For American Truckers * Funds will cover 14 expansion projects across 12 states to tackle truckers' #1 problem when hauling critical cargo WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $200 million investment to expand truck parking in 12  more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Reserve highlights transformation efforts at annual AUSA meeting and exposition * U.S. Army Reserve leaders used the annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) meeting and exposition to highlight how the Army Reserve is adapting its enterprise to meet rapidly evolving Army and Joint Force demands. This year's theme, America's Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force, established the tenor for the event by highlighting the more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville to Screen "Gunfighter Paradise" by Emmy Award-Winning Alum Jethro Waters ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- October 14, 2026 -- The University of North Carolina Asheville will host a screening of "Gunfighter Paradise," a surreal, darkly comedic independent film written and directed by Emmy Award-winning UNC Asheville alum Jethro Waters '13, on Friday, October 23, from 7-9 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Room of Highsmith Student Union. The  more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news: * * * UNCW Researchers Advance Robotics Through Human Gaze * For someone who has lost the ability to use their hands, a glance could one day be enough to control a robotic assistant. At UNCW, intelligent systems engineering students and faculty researchers are working together to advance gaze-guided robotics, turning eye movements into commands that could increase independence and improve quality of life. Student researchers more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors appoints Richard Linton as 17th president 14 Oct 2026 The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors today appointed Richard Linton as the university's 17th president. Linton will succeed Tim Sands, who will continue to serve as president until Linton assumes office at the beginning of the 2027 spring semester. Linton, an alumnus who received his bachelor's degree, master's degree, and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, currently serves as president  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma * Washington, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 states and territories, has reached settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition. Ascend will more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Brunswick County * State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Brunswick County. The advisory was lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's standards set for swimming and water play. The  more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * October 14, 2026 Community Care expands statewide through CoResponse Collaborative A groundbreaking crisis response model with roots at Western Carolina University is entering a new phase of growth aimed at expanding access to behavioral health support across North Carolina. Community Care, an innovative program designed to connect individuals in crisis with community-based resources through partnerships between law enforcement and behavioral more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: * * * Board of Education Wrap-Up Jake Browning October 15, 2026 Pathways Academy at Ward The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education approved the renaming of the Special Children's School as Pathways Academy at Ward following a public hearing at their work session on Tuesday night. The Special Children's School currently operates out of a space leased from the Center for Exceptional Children. The board decided las more PR