BOONE, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * $35M App State GEAR UP grant advances college, career readiness for Western NC students * BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University's Office of Rural Promise (ORP) is the awardee of a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award marks the second consecutive $35 million federal grant App State has received in support of its GEAR UP progra more PR

WINGATE, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Wingate University posted the following news: * * * A lifelong learner, Carnes recognized for his nursing leadership and care * Even while he was still in nursing school, Anthony Carnes '15 knew that his professional career would involve leading others. He told Kristen Barbee, who ran Wingate's nursing program at the time, "I want to be a manager one day." "I think it was just seeing that people had already impacted me," Carnes says, "so how can I impact somebody else?" Carnes became a nurse manager wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Congratulates Peace Corps Volunteer Rosalina Macon * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is congratulating Peace Corps Volunteer Rosalina Macon, a former intern in the congressional office, and currently featured in an article on the Peace Corps website. She is from Manu'a and the villages of Utumea, Fagaalu, and Vailoa. Rosalina Macon pictured in the congressional office with Ina Pa'au, Elijah Tavai, and more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong. * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision permitting a profitable corporation to exploit bankruptcy and Texas state l more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for October 2026 WASHINGTON--The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for October 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions to correct the deficient practices or violations identified. Actions taken against banks are: * Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $13 Million in FEMA Funding for Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Polk County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $13,851,577.47 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery across Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Polk County. Projects include critical building and bridge repairs, park restoration, and debris removal. "Western  more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Festival of Lights on Dec. 3 to Welcome Christmas Season at Gardner-Webb University * Annual Tradition to Feature Founder Recognition Dinner, Holiday Music, Tree Lighting and Fellowship BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--The sights and sounds of Christmas will once again fill the campus of Gardner-Webb when the University hosts its annual Festival of Lights on Thursday, Dec. 3. The cherished holiday tradition brings together students, alumni, faculty,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy In New Hampshire and Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in New Hampshire and in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, d more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein and First Lady Stein Visit State Fair, Showcase North Carolina's Agricultural Industry * Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein joined Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler for a visit to the North Carolina State Fair to spotlight the state's agriculture industry. "North Carolina's agriculture industry is the backbone of our economy, and the State Fair is where agriculture gets to put on a show," s more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 24 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * 2026 Marvin Collins Planning Award 10/23/2026 The Planning Department's South Greensboro Plan has been selected to receive a 2026 Marvin Collins Planning Award from the North Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC). The plan covers an eight-square-mile area in south Greensboro and was recognized for its innovative approach to engaging residents in shaping the future of a historically underserved community. Through interact more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * HPU Poll: 61% of North Carolinians Say They Will Spend Less Than $100 This Halloween * HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 23, 2026 - A High Point University(r) Poll finds about three-fifths of North Carolinians (61%) say they will spend less than $100 on Halloween, including costumes, decorations, candy to give out and food and drinks. While 28% say they will spend more than $100 on Halloween, three-fifths of the respondents (59%) say their expenditur more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- High Point University posted the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: October 2026 * Sixty-two High Point University(r) physical therapy students presented their research at the American Physical Therapy Association of North Carolina annual conference on Oct. 9 and 10, which HPU hosted in the Congdon School of Health Sciences. HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 23, 2026 - High Point University students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

SANFORD, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news: * * * Industrial Technologies Instructor is CCCC's Faculty Member of the Year * SANFORD, N.C. -- Fixing, solving, figuring out. That's Central Carolina Community College Industrial Technologies Instructor Scott Butcher in his element. "I'm a puzzle guy, so I just love to be able to jump in, find where the pieces fit," said Butcher, who is being honored this year as CCCC's Faculty Member of the Year. At the college, Butcher prepares students  more PR

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Oct. 23 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * Innovators Honored at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers 2026 Aftermarket Technology Conference * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - (October 23, 2026) - MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers presented its annual MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge (MASC) as well as the Business Technology Council's (BTC) Technology Innovation Award and Think Tank Award during the Aftermarket Technology Conference, hel more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Virginia's Tom Perriello for Election to U.S. House * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: AFGE Communications press@afge.org WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello for election to the U.S. House representing Virginia's 5th Congre more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Flood Relief Continues; Field Medic Packs Reach the Philippines and Panama * Nepal Flood Relief Continues; Field Medic Packs Reach the Philippines We value your privacy 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  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds 96 revenue producing team members in 3Q26, extending recruiting momentum with experienced hires across Southeast * Third-quarter additions deepen specialty capabilities and add experienced leaders in key growth markets Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP)  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle, Synovus merger honored as 2026 Deal of the Year * Atlanta Business Chronicle recognizes firm with top award in mergers and acquisitions ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2026 - The merger of Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus has been recognized as Deal of the Year for mergers and acquisitions more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 23 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Professor Receives 2026 Rusty Brooks Distinguished Service Award * Society for Marketing Advances honors Barry Babin for exceptional service OXFORD, Miss. - The Society for Marketing Advances has selected University of Mississippi marketing professor Barry Babin as the 2026 recipient of its Rusty Brooks Distinguished Service Award. Babin, the Phil B. Hardin Chair and Distinguished Professor of Marketing in the School of Business Administration,  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: * * * October 23, 2026 Rare Ostrich-like Dinosaur Ready for Study at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences RALEIGH Paleontologists from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Utah recently tag-teamed a dinosaur excavation from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. The 75-million-year-old specimen represents the first substantially complete skele more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Mullin Visits U.S. Coast Guard Facilities in North Carolina * WASHINGTON - On Friday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) and Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, witnessing demonstrations of the Coast Guard's aviation capabilities and workforce. Secretary Mullin was joined on his to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Voto Latino, a civic advocacy organization that says it is dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy, posted the following news release: * * * Seven-Time Grammy-Winning Norteno Legends LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE to Headline Voto Latino's "Ready. Go. Vote." Rally in the Rio Grande Valley * Billboard's "Top Regional Mexican Group of All-Time" to join James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa, and Bobby Pulido at  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Solar energy center begins operations with support from Wake Forest University * Wake Forest University and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania have collaborated to bring a western Kentucky solar energy center online. A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC developed the Sebree Solar II Energy Center in Henderson County, Kentucky; the project became operational on Aug. 7, 2026. The 150-megawatt solar  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: * * * October 23, 2026 State Archives Program to Explore Cherokee Experiences During the American Revolution RALEIGH The State Archives of North Carolina, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, will host a virtual program Nov. 4 exploring the complex history of the American Revolution in the Cherokee homeland and the challenges of commemorating the conflict in western North Car more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 24 -- The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges issued the following news: * * * State Board Approves Funding to Expand Student Access, Strengthen Workforce Training October 22, 2026 RALEIGH, N.C. -- The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges approved significant investments in student access and workforce training during its October 16 meeting and received an annual report on the growth of Registered Apprenticeship in North Carolina, advancing efforts to expand educational opportunities, a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that he is involved in a multistate effort, including a coalition of other state attorneys general, to protect children and consumers as Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI, moves through Chapter 11 bankruptcy pr more PR

SANFORD, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- Central Carolina Community College posted the following news: * * * The Griot Tradition: CCCC set to host event spotlighting West African music * SANFORD, N.C. -- Central Carolina Community College is bringing touring musical artist Sean Gaskell to its Lee Main Campus for an event titled "The Griot Tradition: West African Music and Meaning." The event is free and open to the public. It is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. in the auditorium of the Dennis A. Wicker Civic & Conference Center at more PR