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Governor Stein Announces Amazon Plans to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon is planning to invest $10 billion to launch a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, creating at least 500 new high-paying, high-tech...

Governor Josh Stein Announces Western North Carolinians to Join Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, June 3 - (RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced two western North Carolinians who will join the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and play a key role in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “I am...

Governor Josh Stein Announces Western North Carolinians to Join Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced two western North Carolinians who will join the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and play a key role in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “I am committed to bringing...

LA mayor enforces curfew due to immigration rallies
(MENAFN) Amid widespread protests in response to ongoing immigration raids, the mayor of Los Angeles has imposed an overnight curfew in the downtown area to prevent further confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement. In a statement...

Children’s Home Society of North Carolina Celebrates Family Reunification Month and the Power of Second Chances
Greensboro, North Carolina, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This June, Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) proudly joins organizations nationwide in celebrating National Reunification Month, a time to honor the dedication of families...

High School Teams from Across North Carolina Amaze in Ready, Set, App! Competition
NORTH CAROLINA, May 30 - Today Governor Josh Stein announced the three winning North Carolina high school teams of the sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition. Nine student teams from across the state attended the final event to pitch their...

MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Department of Public Safety Promotes NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Events Across the State
Who: State, federal and local officials; NC S.A.F.E. partners and community leaders What: NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Events Across North Carolina Guns are now the leading cause of death among children and teens in North Carolina. Unlocked guns are...

High School Teams from Across North Carolina Amaze in Ready, Set, App! Competition
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the three winning North Carolina high school teams of the sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition. Nine student teams from across the state attended the final event to pitch their original mobile apps to a...

MyVisaJobs.com Launches 'Graduate Sponsorship Rankings by Alma Mater' Based on U.S. Department of Labor Data
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MyVisaJobs.com, the most trusted career and immigration resource for international professionals since 2006, has launched an insightful new feature: Graduate Sponsorship...

North Carolinians and Organizations Awarded Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service
NORTH CAROLINA, May 21 - Earlier this month, 20 people and two organizations representing 21 counties received the State of North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service: the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by...

North Carolinians and Organizations Awarded Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service
Earlier this month, 20 people and two organizations representing 21 counties received the State of North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service: the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by the N.C. Commission on...

Sheds By Chad Now Listed on ShedHub Marketplace, Bringing Custom Onsite Shed Construction to North Carolina Buyers
WAXHAW, NC, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sheds By Chad, a custom shed builder based in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is now listed on ShedHub, an online marketplace that connects consumers with independent shed builders across the...

Courtyard by Marriott High Point Renews Autism & Sensory Training, Continues to Support High Point’s Inclusivity Efforts
Courtyard by Marriott High Point helps maintain High Point’s Certified Autism Destination™ status by renewing its CAC designation HIGH POINT, NC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Board of Credentialing and...

Courtyard by Marriott High Point Renews Autism & Sensory Training, Continues to Support High Point’s Inclusivity Efforts
Courtyard by Marriott High Point helps maintain High Point’s Certified Autism Destination™ status by renewing its CAC designation HIGH POINT, NC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Board of Credentialing and...

Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips Members and Associates Indicted, Including Murder, Robbery, Fentanyl Distribution and Firearms Offenses
A twelve-count indictment was unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia charging nine members of the Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips (RTC) violent street gang with crimes including a drug conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, firearms...

ArtPop Street Gallery Announces 5th Annual Upcycled Fashion Show and Call for Sponsors
Charlotte’s Boldest Creative Fundraiser Returns September 6 with a Renewed Call for Community Partnership CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ArtPop Street Gallery has announced the return of its annual Upcycled...

71 Years After Brown v. Board of Education...State-Funded Segregation in North Carolina
Together, charter schools and private school tuition voucher programs have contributed to resegregating schools in North Carolina. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On May 17, 1954 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the...

Power Beyond Pride Podcast Launches to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Changemakers Across Movements During Pride Month
Durham, North Carolina, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Power Beyond Pride: Elevating and Celebrating LGBTQ+ Changemaking, a new weekly podcast produced by the queer-owned creative agency A Great Idea (AGI), launches to amplify the voices of...

Attorney General James Urges Court to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth from Conversion Therapy
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to uphold Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. In an amicus brief filed in...

New Report: NC Private Voucher School Curriculum Review
A new report published by Public Schools First NC reviews the curriculum used by North Carolina private schools that accept taxpayer-funded tuition vouchers. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Public Schools First NC...