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Governor Stein, NCDHHS Announce More Than $6.5 Billion in Medical Debt Erased in North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced today that through North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Program, more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North...

$10 Million Thriving Cities Fund Launches to Back North Carolina’s Small Businesses
Charlotte, NC, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flock Safety, the leading safety technology platform dedicated to creating thriving communities, and Homegrown, a revenue-based growth capital provider for brick-and-mortar businesses, announced...

Government Shutdown Risks 3,600 Daily Home Closings Across America as NFIP Suspends Operations
New Analysis Reveals $1.6 Billion in Daily Real Estate Transactions Frozen, With Nearly 40% of National Housing Market Now Affected. NY, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The current government shutdown has suspended the...
Telos Corporation, an Official TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provider, Expands Enrollment and Renewal Options by Opening New Locations
ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), an authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider, continues to expand locations to enroll consumers in the TSA PreCheck program by opening new TSA PreCheck enrollment...

Honda Aircraft Company Completes Type Inspection Authorization for HondaJet Elite II Emergency Autoland
HondaJet Elite II anticipated to become first twin turbine very light business jet with Emergency Autoland System can transmit a distress signal to air traffic control if the pilot becomes incapacitated in-flight, with the automated controls able...

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Catawba County Murder
NORTH CAROLINA, October 13 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of...

Governor Stein Responds to Legislative Efforts to Manipulate Maps
NORTH CAROLINA, October 13 - Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement in response to the General Assembly’s efforts to manipulate North Carolina’s congressional maps: “The General Assembly works for North Carolina, not Donald...

Governor Stein Responds to Legislative Efforts to Manipulate Maps
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement in response to the General Assembly’s efforts to manipulate North Carolina’s congressional maps: “The General Assembly works for North Carolina, not Donald Trump. The Republican leadership...

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Catawba County Murder
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Isis Denise “Dee Dee” Dawkins,...

Despite Democrats’ Government Shut Down, ICE Arrests Continue Over Holiday Weekend
Without pay, our law enforcement arrested the worst of the worst including child sex abusers, murderers, violent repeat offenders, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON – While the Democrats’ government shutdown continues, they are not deterring U.S....

North Carolina's best in dairy recognized at Got to Be NC Dairy Competition
RALEIGH – Fourteen North Carolina dairies entered more than 48 milk and cheese products in the 2025 Got to Be NC Dairy Competition, sponsored by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “North Carolina’s dairy farmers take pride...

Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Biotech Leadership As Biogen Highlights Recent $2 Billion Investment
NORTH CAROLINA, October 9 - Today Governor Josh Stein joined Biogen leaders and local officials at the company’s 30th anniversary event to celebrate North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry and highlight Biogen’s $2 billion commitment...

Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Biotech Leadership As Biogen Highlights Recent $2 Billion Investment
Today Governor Josh Stein joined Biogen leaders and local officials at the company’s 30th anniversary event to celebrate North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech industry and highlight Biogen’s $2 billion commitment to expanding its presence in...

North Carolina Implements eCourts Conversion in All 100 Counties
All 100 North Carolina counties will have online access to court records and services as of Monday, October 13, 2025. The final group of counties to implement the eCourts conversion is comprised of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland,...

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Presented an Update on Fc-modified anti-CD40L mAb, TNX-1500, at the 61st Annual Congress of the Japan Society for Transplantation
CHATHAM, N.J., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (“Tonix” or the “Company”), a fully integrated biotechnology company with marketed products and a pipeline of development candidates, today...

Billor Strengthens East Coast Operations with New Delivery Center in Kenly, North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Billor, a Technology Ecosystem combining Freight and Technology for Truck Drivers, Freight Brokers, and Autonomous Trucks, proudly announces the inauguration of its newest Delivery Center in Kenly,...

Local flavor takes center stage: Chef's Stage at the Got to Be NC Agriculture Pavilion returns to the N.C. State Fair
RALEIGH – Fairgoers hungry for inspiration will find it sizzling at the Got to Be NC Agriculture Pavilion at this year’s N.C. State Fair. From savory Southern classics to inventive twists on North Carolina-grown products, the Got to Be NC Chef’s...

ADVISORY: Governor Stein to Address Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force Meeting
Tomorrow Governor Josh Stein will address the first meeting of his Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force, a part of the Governor’s Crime Commission, to highlight his work to keep North Carolinians safe and the need for more violence...

North Carolina Ranks #2 in the Nation for Workplace Safety, According to New Study
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub. This national recognition reflects the collective efforts of...

Royal Farms Expands in North Carolina with New Sunset Beach Location
Baltimore, MD, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous Chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and made-to-order meals, is excited to announce the grand...