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Governor Stein Provides His First NC Strong Update
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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September 2, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, September 2 - Today Governor Josh Stein held the first NC Strong Update, updating the public on the progress the state has made to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), create jobs, achieve educational excellence in public schools,...
Governor Stein Announces Executive Order on AI
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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September 2, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, September 2 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced an Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure North Carolina’s leadership in AI literacy, governance, and deployment. The executive order establishes an AI Leadership...
Governor Stein Announces Executive Order on AI
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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September 2, 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein announced an Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure North Carolina’s leadership in AI literacy, governance, and deployment. The executive order establishes an AI Leadership Council, an AI Accelerator...
Governor Stein Joins North Carolina Commanders Council Quarterly Meeting at Camp Lejeune, Meets with Military Leaders
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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August 29, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, August 29 - Today Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where he joined the North Carolina Commanders Council (NCCC)...
Governor Stein Joins North Carolina Commanders Council Quarterly Meeting at Camp Lejeune, Meets with Military Leaders
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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August 29, 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mallette visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where he joined the North Carolina Commanders Council (NCCC) meeting and toured the...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Back Funding for Western North Carolina Recovery
North Carolina Attorney General
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August 29, 2025
Tuesday, August 29, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that AmeriCorps has agreed to release all of the funds that it had previously unlawfully withheld for jobs and grants...
Justice Department Secures Agreement with North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections to Improve Communication Access for Incarcerated People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 28, 2025
The Justice Department today secured an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) to ensure that incarcerated individuals with hearing disabilities are provided effective communication and the opportunity to...
State awards more than $2.25 million to improve public access to North Carolina’s beaches and coastal waters
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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August 28, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has awarded more than $2.25 million in grants to fund 10 projects that will expand and improve public access to the state’s treasured beaches and coastal...
Wawa Debuts New Concept with Opening of First Travel Center in Hope Mills, North Carolina; Announces Two More Travel Center Locations Under Construction
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 28, 2025
HOPE MILLS, N.C., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wawa, Inc., today announced a significant milestone in its history – the grand opening of its first Travel Center! Located in Cumberland County at 630 Chicken Foot Rd. Hope Mills, NC 28348, the...
Governor Stein Provides His First NC Strong Update
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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September 2, 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein held the first NC Strong Update, updating the public on the progress the state has made to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), create jobs, achieve educational excellence in public schools, and ensure preparedness...
North Carolina celebrates 10 years of clean air
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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August 26, 2025
North Carolinians can breathe easy knowing our state has met every federal health-based air quality standard for a full decade, bringing tremendous benefits to the state’s health and economy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
North Carolina Women Make Economic Gains, But Disparities Persist
North Carolina Department of Administration
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August 26, 2025
The NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement today released the sixth report in the state’s Status of Women in North Carolina series that analyzes key issues impacting women. The new report, Investing in Economic...
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Invests $1.3 Million, Empowers Game-Changing Local Programs
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
DENVER, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is pleased to announce that 14 Down syndrome organizations in the United States and beyond have been selected to receive GLOBAL Education Awards. The 2025 awards...
Toll Brothers Announces Bluffs at Granite Highlands Now Open for Sale in Washington State near Portland, Oregon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
WASHOUGAL, Wash., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the opening of Bluffs at Granite Highlands, a new Portland-area community of luxury single-family...
Mineralys Therapeutics Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MLYS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension and related comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease...
Blood Assurance Selects Blood Bank Computer Systems as their BECS Provider
EIN Presswire
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September 2, 2025
Blood Assurance partners with BBCS to implement ForLife Biologics Platform™, streamlining operations & enhancing donor experiences. BONNEY LAKE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blood Bank Computer Systems, Inc. (BBCS)...
NN, Inc. Executive Management to Present at the Lake Street Capital Markets 9th Annual Best Ideas Growth Conference
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies, announced today that Chris Bohnert, Senior Vice...
TowneBank Announces Completion of Old Point Financial Corporation Merger
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 2, 2025
SUFFOLK, Va., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (Nasdaq: TOWN) announced today the completion of its merger with Old Point Financial Corporation (“Old Point”), the parent company of The Old Point National Bank of Phoebus (“Old Point...
Piada Italian Street Food Celebrates Back-To-School With 'Student Special Week' from September 1-7
EIN Presswire
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September 2, 2025
Piada is offering a full week of all-day specials for students. From September 1–7, 2025, Piada will offer its popular Student Special all day, every day. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Piada Italian Street...
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Challenge to Trump Administration’s Attempt to Remove Collective Bargaining Rights
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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September 2, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), et al. v. Trump, et al., in support of a challenge to...