BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers extensive spring sports coverage across baseball, lacrosse and softball * * 140+ live events on ACCN * 750+ additional events available on ACC Network Extra * Comprehensive ACC Championship coverage across all four sports ACC Network (ACCN), the 24/7 national platform dedicated to ACC sports, will deliver an expansive slate of spring sports more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * NC State staffer admits school swapped names and titles, but keeps DEI going The University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors may have officially put an end to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming at state universities, but on the ground, it's clear that employees are keeping it alive and well on campus. "We're still able to do the things that we want to do, have these events a more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Alliance One North America of Wilson and Universal Leaf North America of Nashville named 2026 NCDA&CS Exporters of the Year Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Alliance One North America of Wilson and Universal Leaf North America of Nashville, NC as 2026 Exporters of the Year today at the annual Ag Development Forum. The f more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Farmers Appreciate EPA's Science-Based Approach American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA finalizing the registration of dicamba products. "Farmers appreciate the decision by Administrator Lee Zeldin and the EPA to release a new registration and updated label for dicamba, an important herbicide that allows farmers to grow safe and healt more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * ASMFC Spiny Dogfish Board Sets Quota for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Fishing Seasons The Commission's Spiny Dogfish Management Board approved a coastwide commercial quota for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 fishing seasons (May 1-April 30) of 9.2 million pounds (statespecific allocations are provided in table below), pending approval by NOAA Fisheries. The quota is consistent with t more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 6 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Secures Conviction of Lepanto Woman for Medicaid Fraud * Griffin: 'Those who try to cheat Medicaid for their own personal gain will face justice' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Lexie King, 21, of Lepanto on one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class A misdemeanor: "Lexie King was found gu more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 7 -- The Bosch Group, a supplier of technology and services, issued the following news release: * * * Bosch returns to the Big Game featuring Guy Fieri as 'Just a Guy' to show that "The More You Bosch, The More You Feel Like A Bosch" New ad spot comedically debuts the iconic Guy Fieri without his signature look and demonstrates the power of Bosch Power Tools and Home Appliances * Bosch taps Guy Fieri to bring to life the confidence, strength and power consumers feel  more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Sport Management Graduate Students Complete Immersive Experience in New York City * Graduate students in the Master of Sport Management program at Catawba College recently completed an intensive, hands-on academic experience in New York City from January 3 through January 8 as part of their International Sports class. The experience immersed students in one of the world's most influential sp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rouzer Announces 28 U.S. Military Service Academy Nominations * February 6, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced today the nomination of 28 students from North Carolina's 7th Congressional District for appointments to the United States Military Service Academies. "It is truly a privilege to support th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rouzer Introduces Resolution Affirming Gibraltar's Right to Self-Determination * February 6, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07), along with Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01) introduce H. Res. 952, Recognizing the Self-Determination of Gibraltar to Determine its Status as a British Overseas Territory, a bipartisan more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Tim Moore and Lou Correa Introduce Bipartisan Protecting Child Sex Trafficking Victim Witnesses Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) and Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced H.R. 7225, the Protecting Child Sex Trafficking Victim Witnesses Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at improving how the federal justice system supports and safeguards child victims when they t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Foushee Brings Home Over $21M for Affordable Housing, Transportation, Water Improvement, and Public Safety Projects * DURHAM, NC (February 6, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) announced that she secured an additional $20 million in Community Project Funding for North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District through the recent appropriations bills. All fifteen more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida's smart, self-healing technology investments help keep customers' lights on * In 2025 alone, the company's investment helped avoid more than 280,000 extended power outages and saved more than 300,000 hours of outages for customers * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Even after Florida's first storm season in recent years without a direct hit from hurricanes, Duke Energy Florida's smart, self-h more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy helps communities across North Carolina attract jobs and capital investment * Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program has helped deliver over 48,000 new jobs and $53 billion in capital investment in North Carolina since 2005. * In 2025, several sites were identified for Site Readiness participation * Duke Energy is teaming up with several North Carolina properties for inclusion in its Site Re more PR

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Feb. 7 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * EKU Stands out With Risk Management and Insurance Degree About 3 million people work in insurance and related jobs in the United States, yet few enter the field with a degree focused on insurance. Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program gain a specialized education that helps them stand out, with a 100% job placement rate. Prepared for leadership role more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 2 -- ExcelinEd, an organization that supports state leaders in transforming education to unlock opportunity and success for each and every child, issued the following commentary by Katrina Notarmaso-Mahoney, ex-education policy resident: * * * Strengthening Teacher Preparedness: The Educator Preparation Program Literacy Policy Playbook The foundation of student achievement is established long before a teacher enters the classroom. For most aspiring teachers, it beg more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Explore Peace's Past Through the University Archives Welcome to the William Peace University Archives. Peace alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and friends have all played a role in shaping the University's story since its establishment. Now, the history of Peace is at the fingertips of anyone seeking a trip down memory lane. The Archives at Peace is an online database where alumni can explor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is requesting public input regarding a proposal to release 84.08 acres of land from federal obligations at Asheville Regional Airport, Fletcher, North Carolina. The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, acting as the airport sponsor, submitted the request to dispose of three specific parcels identified as Tracts C1, C2 and C3. The acreage in question was originally acquired using federal  more PR

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 2 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Educational Analytics Challenge Program Continues its Third Year, Empowering Students with Hands-On Experience Building Responsible AI Models Dillard University joins the FICO Educational Analytics Challenge for Spring semester, along with returning institutions Drake State Community & Technical College, North Carolina Central University, and Fayetteville State University * FICO (NYSE: more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll * Please see the following information from the White House: Ticket Lottery As in years past, the Easter Egg Roll lottery provides a process for the inclusion of guests from all 56 states and territories. White House Easter Egg Roll tickets are free and will be made available via an online lottery. To enter, visit Recreatio more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Juliet Jordan Lowery to Speak at February 24 CSW Meeting Greensboro College Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Juliet Jordan Lowery, EdD, will address the City's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at its February 24 meeting. The 6 pm virtual program takes place on Zoom. The meeting ID is 821 0847 5528, and the public is welcome. Part of CSW's ongoing LeadHERship Series,  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * MPO Releases Two Documents for Public Review and Input The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) welcomes public input on two transportation planning items currently available for public review. 1. Developer-requested changes to the Thoroughfare and Collector Street Plan: The MPO has received requests from developers to make changes to the Thoroughfare and C more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * ICYMI: 1.3 Million Americans Forced to Go Without Health Insurance After GOP Spikes Premiums Donald Trump and Republicans continue to refuse to extend lifesaving ACA premium tax credits, resulting in health care premiums skyrocketing by an average of 114%. Now, new data shows that 1.3 million people who got their health care on the ACA marketplace dropped their coverage, and the nu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division filed its response to public comments regarding a proposed settlement with Greystar Management Services LLC. The filing in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina maintains that the agreement effectively addresses allegations that Greystar used software to share sensitive data and align rental pricing with competitors. The case began on Aug. 23, 2024, when the United States filed an antitr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Gillibrand, Cohen, DeSaulnier, Ross Introduce Legislation to Protect Drivers from Fatal Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents * The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 would require side underride guards on new trucks and direct additional research and data collection about underride crashes Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representatives Steve more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * NEW FROM CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Michael Whatley Called Out For Running Away From His Failed Record As "Recovery Czar" A new column in the Charlotte Observer is slamming DC insider Michael Whatley for "try[ing] to distance himself" from his failed record as "recovery czar." Whatley has "dodg[ed] and deflect[ed]" his responsibility to deliver federal relief to Western North Carol more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * NEW FROM POLITICO: Michael Whatley's Oil Investments Spike Tens of Thousands of Dollars after Trump Admin's Actions in Venezuela Breaking reporting from POLITICO reveals DC insider Michael Whatley personally financially profited after the Trump administration pledged to increase oil production in Venezuela - in a single weekend reaping up to $63,000 from his investments in B more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * State Auditor Boliek Announces Modernization of Election Data Systems Commission Today, State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission to provide assistance and practical advice with the ongoing efforts to modernize North Carolina's election management system. The North Carolina Office of t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Treasurer Briner Donates First Loan Repayment For Hurricane-Affected Communities Treasurer Brad Briner took out his personal checkbook today to pay off the first loan repayment due for the Cashflow Loan Program. The loans, which were distributed last year to Hurricane Helene-affected communities, had an initial, nominal $1 repayment due this fiscal year. As many commu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: * * * New Research Highlights the Need for Paid Leave in 37 States "Paid Leave Means a Stronger Nation" makes the case for a nationwide paid family and medical leave law to help working families in every state * As the nation marks 33 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the law that allows people to take unpaid time off from work for caregiving or their own health, more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame philosophy professor to lead new collaborative research on critical thinking pedagogy * The University of Notre Dame has been awarded nearly $4 million in a four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to fund a new initiative that will incorporate tools and strategies for teaching critical thinking into college classrooms around the country. Supporting a project called In more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 7 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Novartis breaks ground on new global Biomedical Research center in San Diego to accelerate dug discovery * New facility will enable end to end discovery across key disease areas and technology platforms, joining existing global research sites including Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Basel, Switzerland * Approximately 466,000-square-foot site with AI-enabled discovery capa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced it has accepted and docketed an application from Duke Energy Carolinas LLC for an early site permit regarding the Belews Creek site in Stokes County, North Carolina. An early site permit allows an applicant to receive approval for a nuclear power facility site independently of a specific plant design. While this action establishes a formal docket, the agency noted that it does not predict whether the final permit will be  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Peters Urges Air Force to Provide the Necessary Resources & Attention to Ensure Timely Arrival of New F-15EX Fighter Mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base In a Letter to the Secretary of the Air Force, Peters Advocates for Expanded Funding for F-15EX Pilot Training Program * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Armed Services Committee, urged the Air Force to provide more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Pioneers of Flight brings unique early aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 flightline First 25 years of powered aviation the focus of gathering * A collection of early aircraft that showcase the inaugural years of powered aviation will be a special attraction at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, as the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention comes to W more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Premier Launches Large-Scale, Multi-Year Technology Investment Program to Build an Intelligent Healthcare Supply Chain of the Future * Technology transformation project will create an AI-powered decision intelligence platform that improves performance for hospitals, providers and suppliers nationwide. * Partnerships with Palantir Technologies, Microsoft and more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Feb. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Recording Available: How Trump Administration's Attacks on Immigrant Communities Are Harming Nation's Children and Undermining Our Child Care System * Conducting raids at or near schools and child care centers. Harassing immigrant communities, including immigrant care workers. Holding childr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution Honoring the Greensboro Four * WASHINGTON, DC- Yesterday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) introduced a resolution recognizing the Greensboro Four for their incomparable contributions to American history. "It has been 66 years since four freshmen from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (forme more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Ross, Pocan, Sykes Reintroduce Legislation to End Prison Gerrymandering * (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Emilia Sykes (D-OH) reintroduced the End Prison Gerrymandering Act. The legislation will help ensure equal representation for all by requiring the Census Bureau to count incarcerated pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Reps. Sykes, Ross, Pocan, Cleaver Reintroduce Legislation to End Prison Gerrymandering Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) reintroduced the End Prison Gerrymandering Act. The legislation would help ensure equal representation for all Americans by requiring the U.S. Census Bureau to count incarcerate more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Businesswoman Sentenced to More than Three Years in Prison for Money Laundering * BOSTON - A Rhode Island woman has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for her leading role in laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars of her then-boyfriend's fentanyl trafficking money. Carolina Correa, 35, of Cranston, R.I., was sentenced on Feb. 4 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "One Year After Disaster: Experts Weigh in on the Palisades Fire": * * * Thanks Mr. Chairman. Thank you to the witnesses for being here today. There is no question that the Palisades Fire was a horrific calamity. Communities were wiped out, more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 7 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Siemens Energy plans 120 new jobs in DeKalb County in U.S. expansion FORT PAYNE, Alabama - Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion U.S. expansion plan, which will mean 120 new advanced manufacturing jobs for the company's operations in Fort Payne. The global energy technology company, based in Germany, will expand production of copper and insulated electrical components for ge more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA Highlights Major Year One PFAS Actions to Combat Risks and Make America Healthy Again * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a top list of actions the agency has taken in the first year of the Trump Administration to combat risks from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and Make America Healthy Again. Und more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's Operation SafeDRIVE Results in Removal of Nearly 2,000 Unqualified Truckers from American Roads and Arrests * Operation SafeDRIVE conducted thousands of inspections across 26 states resulting in the removal of thousands of unqualified truckers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Moto more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's Operation SafeDRIVE Results in Removal of Nearly 2,000 Unqualified Truckers from American Roads and Arrests Operation SafeDRIVE conducted thousands of inspections across 26 states resulting in the removal of thousands of unqualified truckers * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duf more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC System Board of Governors Committee Highlights January 2026 The UNC System Board of Governors (BOG) convened its standing committees in January to advance work related to tuition and fees, governance, strategic initiatives, academic policy and capital planning. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board. Committee on B more PR

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2026, by Chancellor Aswani Volety: * * * A Message from the Chancellor Dear Faculty and Staff, My heart is heavy as I reflect on the news received earlier this week of our colleague Dr. Michael Wilhelm's passing. Over the past few days, I've been in shock, disbelief and honestly, denial. Michael most recently served as chief of staff in my office and for nearly  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Department of Biomedical Engineering launches with new name By Michelle Darby The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics has officially changed its name to the Department of Biomedical Engineering, effective Jan. 1. For the department, part of the College of Engineering, the move reflects not only a more targeted academic focus, but alignment with peer institutions to match the structure of other bio more PR