FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 88th Readiness Division Marksmanship Team poised to compete in 2027 * In April 2025, Maj. Gen. Joseph Ricciardi, the then-commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division at Fort McCoy, Wis., directed his command to stand up a division shooting team to compete in Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Excellence in Competition (EIC) matches starting in 2026 in accordance with Army Regulation 140-1. The command initiated a search across the D more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 14 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T, Columbia to Study Ginger's Therapeutic Potential for Asthma Treatment * By Karen Green / 10/14/2026 Research, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2026) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will partner with Columbia University to study ginger and its potential as a therapy for treating asthma with a three-year, $1.6 million award from t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Takes Action to Ensure Sensitive Consumer Information is Protected in Character.AI Bankruptcy, Potential Sale * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania 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 regards sensitive consume more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: We Demand Justice for Epstein Survivors * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today joined a comment letter urging Congress to swiftly pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II). "The systemic cover-up of this global pedophilic sex trafficking ring is a glaring stain on our nation, and it is time to clean house. For too long, those in more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Pass Second Epstein Files Transparency Act * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 16 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce accountability and transparency into the federal government's records on Jeffr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Michigan is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. (PDF), the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and priv more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett College Honors Belles of the Sit-In Movement During Centennial Celebration October 14, 2026 Bennett College honored the Belles of the Sit-In Movement during its Centennial Family & Friends Weekend, celebrating the courage and conviction of the Bennett women whose actions helped shape the College's history and the broader Civil Rights Movement. Belles of the sit-in movement were recognized during the Beyond Bearden: A Celebration of Excellence Lu more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Introducing the Campbell Forward Society October 15, 2026 Campbell University has established the Campbell Forward Society to recognize donors who give $2,500 or more annually to the Campbell Forward Fund, supporting scholarships, student experiences and capital projects. The annual giving society brings together alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations whose support helps the University address its highest priorities  more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Campbell unveils revitalized Disc Golf Course and Trail October 15, 2026 The sound of chains rattling on disc golf baskets returned to Campbell's main campus this week, as the University opened its new disc golf course and improved cross-country trail as part of Homecoming festivities. The project cleans up and revitalizes outdoor recreation space along one of the branches of Buies Creek, making it safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for stu more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Career Ready, Combat Ready: Army Reserve, Boeing sign partnership at AUSA * By day, Spc. Troy Jones makes sure the aircraft on his Boeing program are built to the required process. On drill weekends, he keeps Soldiers' personnel records current so they're ready to deploy. "The mission is different, but the standard is the same: be ready," said Jones, a human resources specialist with the 478th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) and a progr more PR

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Invests in North Carolina's Future Manufacturing Workforce Funding will expand access to workforce training, define skills needed for future jobs and connect more people to modern manufacturing careers Sanford Area Growth Alliance and Central Carolina Community College launch statewide workforce initiative in Sanford - IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) expanded i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Mihir Torsekar, senior economist of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, from a Sept. 23, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling the Playing Field: Restoring America's Edge in Generic Drug Manufacturing": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the regulatory and economic conditions that will determine whether the United States rebuilds the capacity to make its more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rouzer to Host Badges of Honor Event for Veterans in NC-07 * HAMPSTEAD, NC -- Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced a Badges of Honor event to help veterans in North Carolina's Seventh Congressional District obtain military awards and medals they earned but may have never received, as well as replace those which have been lost or damaged. The event will take place Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Me more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 14, 2026 THREE WEEKS OUT: Senate Map "Expands" For Democrats as GOP Sees "Rising Threat to the Senate Majority" on "Increasingly Shaky" Battleground With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, coverage continues to highlight how Democrats are on offense, increasingly competing in "deep in Trump territory" as an "increasingly shaky" Republican Senate map "provide[s] little reassurance for the GOP" amid the potential "wors more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky help communities across the region prepare sites to boost economic development October 15, 2026 * Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program has enabled evaluation of 44 sites and triggered more than 5,500 new jobs and $3.6 billion in capital investment * High-potential industrial sites in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Walton, Kentucky, were selected for the 2026 program - CINCINNATI - Duke Energy selected two properties in southwest  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 13 (TNSxrep) -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Swimming in Fungi Duke researcher Amy Gladfelter studies fungal cells to uncover clues about everything from disease and pregnancy to how organisms adapt to stress October 13, 2026 From mushrooms to molds, fungal life on this planet is often overlooked - but has a big impact. In this series, we dive into fungal research across Duke, a growing area of strength for the university. - When Duke biologist Amy Gladfelter talks about fungi, she starts  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * John Hickey Receives 2026 Packard Fellowship Michaela Martinez 10/15/26 Using engineered biomaterials and computational modeling, Hickey hopes to uncover how cells work together to shape tissue health and disease - John Hickey, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University, received a 2026 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Hickey is one of 20 early more PR

ELON, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Elon Law partners with Charlotte organizations for 'Public Square' conversation series * Elon University School of Law joins the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and community partners for Public Square, a series of civic dialogues. The first is an Oct. 29 discussion featuring Carol Quillen, John Hood and Melissa Murray, with four Elon Law students contributing to the program. Elon University School of Law is joining prominent Charlotte organi more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Fayetteville State University posted the following news: * * * Fayetteville State Veterans Support Program Reaches Capacity in First Year, Helps Students Navigate Life Beyond Military Service * Six participants have graduated, with half continuing to graduate education, as FSU expands support for student veterans. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Just over a year after Fayetteville State University established a federally funded program to help military veterans succeed in college, the initiative has reached it more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * From Real-World Data to Real-World Opportunity: Seeing What Others Can't * KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Real-world data helps convert observations from routine clinical care into real-world evidence that can inform decisions across the product lifecycle. * Premier Applied Sciences works with life sciences organizations to transform raw information into evidence that addresses specific clinical, economic, more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Fayetteville Technical Community College issued the following news: * * * FTCC's newly branded website earns two international awards for digital excellence 15 October 2026 Fayetteville Technical Community College's newly branded website has earned two international honors recognizing excellence in digital design and communications: a 2026 Silver w3 Award and a 2026 Gold MarCom Award. The website was creatively designed and built by Valerie Newton, FTCC's executive director for marketing and communi more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Joins North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Transfer Pathways Initiative to Streamline Student Transfers * Digital Platform Simplifies Credit Transfers and Expands Educational Opportunities Across North Carolina BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--Gardner-Webb University is among the 28 four-year institutions participating in North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Transfer Pathways, a new digital more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces $504 Million of Investment and 78 New Jobs for Rural North Carolina * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina's Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,236,000. The grants include commitments to create a total of 219 jobs, 141 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional private investment in  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, First Lady Stein Cast Their Votes in 2026 General Election * Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein visited Chavis Community Center to cast their ballots on the first day of in-person early voting in the 2026 general election. "The right to vote is the fundamental right that underpins all of our other rights," said Governor Josh Stein. "Our government works best when everyone does their part, so I enc more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, NCDOT Secretary Join Federal Railroad Administration to Announce $550 Million for S-Line Rail Program * Today Governor Josh Stein and Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson joined the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in Raleigh to announce $550 million in Federal-State Partnership funding to advance the S-Line Raleigh to Richmond Innovating Rail Program, Opens in new window a project that will reduce Raleigh- more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * How a UNCG History Professor Designed a Popular D&D Megadungeon * A dungeon master (or "DM") might introduce a group of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) players to the imagination of Dr. Rick Barton this way: "Once you move to the other side of the waterfall, you see a statue carved into the cliffside -- a woman in armor towering over you. Beside her, a second statue of a man in a long, flowing robe. These are the legendary Ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Hudson Highlights Innovation, School Safety Technology at UNC Greensboro * GREENSBORO, N.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) visited UNC Greensboro, where he met with Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. to discuss the university's work in defense, energy, and workforce development, including its iCOMMAND Project and BRIGHT Institute. "Lives are being changed every day at UNC Greensboro. They are also doing some excit more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Federation of N.C. Historical Societies to Honor Three Special America 250 Newsome Award Recipients RALEIGH The Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies, a nonprofit affiliated with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, has selected three organizations to receive special Newsome Awards, funded by America 250 NC. The awards recognize these projects for outstanding  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * NASA grant offers Wake Forest students an opportunity to help develop new tools to understand gravity * NASA has awarded Wake Forest University Assistant Professor of Physics Alejandro Cardenas-Avendano a two-year, $374,000 grant to advance data analysis capabilities for the anticipated launch of NASA's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) in 2035--the world's first space-based gravitational wave observatory. Detecting and analyzing gravi more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Expands Transfer Opportunities Through Eight New Community College Partnerships * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is opening new pathways to bachelor's degrees for students across North Carolina through eight new community college partnerships formalized Wednesday, Oct. 14, during the Eagle Connect Signing Ceremony at the Raleigh Convention Center. The ceremony, held during the biennial North Carolina Community College System more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSrpt) [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Protection Network issued the following news release: * * * New Report: North Carolinians Face Growing Health Risks as U.S. EPA Weakens Pollution Safeguards October 15, 2026 New Report: North Carolinians Face Growing Health Risks as U.S. EPA Weakens Pollution Safeguards Informed by former EPA experts and NC environmental organizations, the analysis details how federal rollbacks will leave North Carolinians more exposed to PFAS, coal ash, pollution from animal agriculture more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Queens University of Charlotte posted the following news: * * * Queens alumna Rosie Graham '67 reflects on Apollo 11 on 'Elon Beyond the Bricks' * On July 20, 1969, Queens University of Charlotte alumna Rosie Graham '67 watched with bated breath as NASA astronauts walked on the moon. But unlike the estimated 600-650 million people around the world who watched Neil Armstrong take his historic first step on what Buzz Aldrin described as "magnificent desolation," Graham had an unrivaled seat for the moment more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 15 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State connects students with undergraduate research opportunities * BECT Institute, Undergraduate Research Office partnership helps students explore research interests and collaborate with faculty ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- South Carolina State University is connecting undergraduate students with faculty research opportunities through a new partnership designed to encourage collaboration across academic disciplines. The university's Undergr more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Southern California Braces for Peak Fire Risk as Santa Ana Winds Arrive * Cookies can help enhance your browsing experience and help personalize content by analyzing traffic and usage trends on directrelief.org. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of cookies Privacy Policy Include a byline with the reporter's name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is n more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota and espnW Recognize 11th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit * 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit Read More PLANO, Texas (Oct. 15, 2026) - Toyota honored the 11th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes last night at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, California. Toyota's Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Celebrates $550 Million Investment to Build New Amtrak Service in the Tar Heel State * Funds will be used to increase safety and decrease travel time between Raleigh and Richmond RALEIGH, NC - The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today joined the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to celebrate obligating $550 million in federal funding to develop the n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news: * * * U.S. Cabinet Department Job Ratings Worse This Year * * Ratings of State, Justice and Defense Departments at new lows * CDC, FDA ratings also hit new low points WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Four of the five Cabinet departments included in Gallup's annual ratings of federal government agencies and departments are rated worse than they were a year ago, with several at new low points. Job ratings of more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Chancellor Announces Dr. Sonja M. Brown as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs * Brown served as interim provost and chief academic officer at Fayetteville State University, a public HBCU in North Carolina. * A published scholar and former tenured professor, she brings more than two decades of leadership in academic programs, faculty development, student retention, and accreditation. - PINE BLUFF, Ark. --  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA awarded $8M NOAA grant to restore salt marsh in the Southeast Oct 15, 2026 By Emily Kenworthy The project is one of 16 selected from more than 300 nationwide proposals - The University of Georgia has been awarded an $8 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries to lead a three-year regional initiative to restore salt marsh habitat across the South Atlantic from North Carolina to Florida. The project is one of 1 more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- The University of North Carolina-Asheville issued the following news: * * * UNC Asheville Launches School of Business New school builds on existing programs with plans for additional majors, expanded partnerships, and more hands-on learning - ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- October 15, 2026 -- UNC Asheville today announced the launch of its School of Business, bringing together existing programs and laying the groundwork for new majors and expanded hands-on learning to meet regional workforce needs. The School bri more PR

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news: * * * UNCP Offers Free Bioprocessing Training for Entry-Level Biomanufacturing Jobs * UNC Pembroke offers a free, two-week bioprocessing course to prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. UNCP collaborates with five biopharmaceutical companies, including Amgen, Biogen, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, and Fujifilm Diosynth. The next training will be held from December 7 - 18 at the university's Bi more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * University of Georgia to lead new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut Oct 15, 2026 By Jordan Powers The program will strengthen the state's position as a global center for agricultural innovation - The University of Georgia will lead the new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, a U.S. Department of State program that brings together U.S. and international scientists to make peanut farming more productive, profitable and safe. The award is  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC's Institute of Contemporary Art presents photographer Chris Aluka Berry and oral historian Kelly Elaine Navies Nov. 5-6 * Documentary photographer Chris Aluka Berry and oral historian, writer and poet Kelly Elaine Navies will visit the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Nov. 5-6 for public events connected to Berry's exhibition, "Affrilachia: Testimonies," at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Berry and Navies will  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 15 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Will McPhail uses opportunities to open doors for others * When Will McPhail '27 found his community at Clemson University, he set out to create opportunities for others. A financial management and marketing double major from Stow, Massachusetts, Will has invested in the people and organizations around him through mentorship and stepping into leadership roles. His approach is grounded in a simple principle: add value wherever he can. "The more you get i more PR