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Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Civil Rights Activist Major General Joseph McNeil
North Carolina Department of Administration
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September 8, 2025
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September 13, in honor of civil rights activist Major General Joseph McNeil, who passed away on...
HRA Foundation to Host 'Miles for Smiles' 5K Walk/Run Supporting Camp Twin Lakes on September 20, 2025
EIN Presswire
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September 8, 2025
Every Mile Creates a Smile: Benefiting Camp Twin Lakes — September 20, 2025 ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Horizon Retailers Association (HRA), in support of their nonprofit organization (HRA Foundation) is...
Test scores, graduation rates on the rise for North Carolina students
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
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September 2, 2025
North Carolina students achieved a three-year high in most standardized tests at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, according to the annually released test data that was presented to the State Board of Education today. Students scored higher in...
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...
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...
Exchange at Indian Trail Apartments Elevates Community Living with Modern Comforts
EIN Presswire
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September 8, 2025
INDIAN TRAIL, NC, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Exchange at Indian Trail Apartments is redefining residential living with a well-planned neighborhood that seamlessly combines convenience, comfort, and a friendly...
NVBDC Welcomes Patriots to Education as a New MVO Task Force Member
EIN Presswire
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September 2, 2025
NVBDC Welcomes Patriots to Education as New MVO Task Force Member to Provide Career Opportunities in Education to Veterans DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Veteran Business Development Council...
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Unveils the 'I ASPIRE' 25 Premier List of HBCU Multi-Hyphenates Impacting Today’s Culture
EIN Presswire
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September 2, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) has released its highly anticipated “I Aspire” 25 list of HBCU alumni inspiring the next generation of creative curators. The...
Governor Stein Announces 2025 North Carolina Award Winners, State’s Highest Honor
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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August 26, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, August 26 - Governor Josh Stein today announced that he will present the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, to six distinguished North Carolinians on Thursday, November 13, at the historic Grove Park Inn in...
Governor Stein Announces 2025 North Carolina Award Winners, State’s Highest Honor
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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August 26, 2025
Governor Josh Stein today announced that he will present the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, to six distinguished North Carolinians on Thursday, November 13, at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville. This is the first...
Children’s Home Society of North Carolina Launches New Podcast: In Real Life: Foster Care Unfiltered
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2025
Greensboro, NC, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new podcast is giving voice to foster families across North Carolina by sharing their honest and heartfelt stories. Produced by Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS), In Real Life:...
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Expands Strategic Marketing Support Model in North Carolina
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced a strategic realignment of its North Carolina marketing support structure, reinforcing its commitment to delivering refined, on-demand...
Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Accelerate Growth in North Carolina
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 26, 2025
Leading Dessert Brands Arrive in Raleigh Area LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, and 16 other restaurant concepts, has...
Resilience: The Compass for Thriving in Challenging Times
EIN Presswire
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September 8, 2025
Ground-breaking framework helps leaders, teams, and individuals reset, rise stronger, and thrive amid today’s rising stress and uncertainty. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stress and burnout in the United...
North Carolina Unveils Strategic Plan to Become Best in Nation for Public Education by 2030
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
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August 20, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and State Board of Education (SBE) launched "Achieving Educational Excellence," a comprehensive strategic plan that sets an ambitious goal: making North Carolina's public schools the best...
Carolina Blue Explores Resilience, Friendship, And Survival In 1940s North Carolina
EIN Presswire
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August 24, 2025
Mary Wagner’s historical novel shines a light on small-town struggles with prejudice, violence, and unexpected bonds. CHERRY HILL, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Mary Wagner transports readers to the rural South...
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 19, 2025
Maurice Hopkins, 32, of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan C. Rodriguez for the Western District of North Carolina today and pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation for threatening eight individuals...
Donna Rascoe was a 2025 Legal Practice Hall of Fame Awardee for the North Carolina Bar Association Hall of Fame
EIN Presswire
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August 22, 2025
Honoring a career of excellence in education law, leadership, and service to North Carolina’s legal community. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly announces that Donna Rascoe...
Twin Peaks Expands in North Carolina with New Lodge Coming to Fayetteville
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 21, 2025
Award-winning sports lodge continues growth strategy with lower-cost, faster-build Smokey Bones conversions FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant,...