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One Year After Helene: Investing in Western North Carolinians
As western North Carolina continues to rebuild, Governor Josh Stein is highlighting the importance of supporting small businesses, getting western North Carolinians back in their homes, and encouraging locals and travelers alike to enjoy the...

Governor Stein Visits Southport to Thank Law Enforcement, Express Support For Community After Tragic Shooting
NORTH CAROLINA, September 29 - Today Governor Stein visited Southport to meet with local leaders and law enforcement and express his support in the wake of the shooting on September 27. “Southport is a tight-knit community that is reeling from...

Governor Stein’s September Column: Keeping Kids Safe Online
NORTH CAROLINA, September 29 - This month Governor Stein is reminding North Carolinians about helpful tips to support students’ online safety and mental health. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. Keeping...

Governor Stein’s September Column: Keeping Kids Safe Online
This month Governor Stein is reminding North Carolinians about helpful tips to support students’ online safety and mental health. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. Keeping Kids Safe Online Governor Josh...

Governor Stein Visits Southport to Thank Law Enforcement, Express Support For Community After Tragic Shooting
Today Governor Stein visited Southport to meet with local leaders and law enforcement and express his support in the wake of the shooting on September 27. “Southport is a tight-knit community that is reeling from this tragedy,” said Governor Josh...

Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hazardous Weather
NORTH CAROLINA, September 27 - Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for heavy rainfall and potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9 or future named storm Imelda. “North Carolinians across the state...

Governor Stein Delivers Video Message Commemorating One-Year Milestone of Hurricane Helene
NORTH CAROLINA, September 27 - Today marks one year since Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina. Governor Stein released the following video statement to commemorate the milestone: Governor Stein remains committed to western North Carolina’s...

Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hazardous Weather
Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for heavy rainfall and potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9 or future named storm Imelda. “North Carolinians across the state should prepare for tropical weather...

Visitors can now find statewide agritourism activities through Visit NC Farms website
Visitors can now find statewide agritourism activities through Visit NC Farms website RALEIGH, N.C. — People looking for fun agritourism activities this fall can now find statewide listings through the Visit NC Farms website as the platform...

Governor Stein Delivers Video Message Commemorating One-Year Milestone of Hurricane Helene
Today marks one year since Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina. Governor Stein released the following video statement to commemorate the milestone: Governor Stein remains committed to western North Carolina’s recovery. This weekend, the...

A Great Idea Marks 10 Years with Music Collaboration and Microgrant Initiative
Durnham, North Carolina, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Great Idea (AGI), the creative agency founded by strategist and designer Shane Lukas, announced the celebration of its 10th anniversary. Since its founding, AGI has partnered with...

American Sustainable Business Network Gathers Leaders for Historic Summit on Strengthening Democracy
3-day virtual summit features 80+ speakers including: Rick Steves, TV Host & Author; Fair Trade USA's Paul Rice; and Senate & Congressional candidates WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Sustainable...

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER TAKES EMERGENCY ACTION TO PROTECT TEXAS AGRICULTURE FROM INVASIVE LEAFHOPPER PEST
Emergency Quarantine in Effect to Fight Cotton Jassid AUSTIN, TX – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced today that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has enacted an emergency quarantine to stop the spread of the invasive...

Governor Stein Urges General Assembly to Reverse Cuts to Medicaid
NORTH CAROLINA, September 25 - With Medicaid funding cuts going into effect next month because of the General Assembly’s inaction, Governor Josh Stein joined affected North Carolinians to urge the General Assembly to reverse the cuts by fully...

Governor Stein Urges General Assembly to Reverse Cuts to Medicaid
With Medicaid funding cuts going into effect next month because of the General Assembly’s inaction, Governor Josh Stein joined affected North Carolinians to urge the General Assembly to reverse the cuts by fully funding North Carolina’s Medicaid...

LBMC Technology Industry Leader Aaron Hale Identifies Seven Critical Blind Spots for Private Equity Leaders
Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As private equity investment in technology and healthcare IT accelerates into the fall of 2025, Aaron Hale, Shareholder and Technology Industry Leader at LBMC, has issued a call for investors and...
AskBio Announces 6 Presentations at the European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy 32nd Annual Meeting
Research Triangle Park, N.C., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One oral presentation and five poster presentations will highlight exciting progress in AskBio’s pipeline and advancements in the company’s manufacturing technologies AskBio Inc....
Shattuck Labs Announces Participation in Upcoming Wedbush Securities Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and Company Panel
AUSTIN, TX and DURHAM, NC, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shattuck Labs, Inc. (Shattuck) (NASDAQ: STTK), a biotechnology company pioneering the development of novel therapeutics targeting tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily receptors for...

Backyard flock in Rutherford County tests positive for HPAI
RALEIGH – A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. This is...

Governor Stein On Medicaid Funding Impasse Between House and Senate
NORTH CAROLINA, September 23 - Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement as the General Assembly fails to come together on a solution to fund Medicaid in North Carolina: “With no agreement in sight to fully fund our Medicaid...