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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...
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)...
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...
Land Pro Randy Voller Provides Essential Advice on Zoning and Environmental Approvals in HelloNation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 28, 2025
PITTSBORO, N.C., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When embarking on a land development project, a critical question often arises: How long does land entitlement take, and what steps are involved? Randy Voller, a land pro with VRC, Ltd. in...
DEQ to hold public information session on Draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan as part of the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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August 26, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) is holding a virtual meeting via Webex on September 11, 2025, to share information and updates on the Draft North Carolina Comprehensive Climate Action Plan...
Recreational anglers can donate flounder carcasses to science
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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August 29, 2025
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will collect flounder carcasses from recreational fishermen during the 2025 season, held Sept. 1-14. The carcasses will be used for research purposes. Recreational anglers...
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...
Attorney General Tong Stops $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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August 29, 2025
Press Releases 08/29/2025 Attorney General Tong Stops $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced the Trump Administration will fully release all withheld AmeriCorps funds,...
Meritage Homes Publishes 2024 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 25, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH, “Meritage” or the “Company”), the fifth-largest homebuilder in the U.S., today published its 2024 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report (the...
Governor Stein Tours West Henderson High School, Highlights Health Care Workforce Program, and Honors Western North Carolinians at Land of Sky Regional Council
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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August 20, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA, August 20 - Today Governor Josh Stein toured West Henderson High School and met with members of its inaugural Healthcare Fellows program. The program launched through a partnership among Henderson County Public Schools, Blue Ridge...
Governor Stein Tours West Henderson High School, Highlights Health Care Workforce Program, and Honors Western North Carolinians at Land of Sky Regional Council
North Carolina Office of the Governor
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August 20, 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein toured West Henderson High School and met with members of its inaugural Healthcare Fellows program. The program launched through a partnership among Henderson County Public Schools, Blue Ridge Community College,...
American Rebel Light Beer Expands into Western North Carolina with Budweiser of Asheville, Inc.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 20, 2025
Strategic Partnership Strengthens Distribution in 13 States American Rebel Light Beer Continues to Execute Growth Plan with Established Regional Beverage Distribution Leaders like Budweiser of Ashville, Inc. NASHVILLE, TN, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE...
Attorney General James Stops Dismantling of AmeriCorps Programs
New York Attorney General
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August 29, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a major victory after the federal government resumed funding for AmeriCorps programs that support the work of over 200,000 volunteers nationwide. The resumption of funding is the result of...
Libertarian Party of North Carolina Condemns Federal Overreach and Erosion of Civil Liberties Under Trump Administration
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
The party advocates for policies that promote individual freedom, personal responsibility, and a government that is limited in scope. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina...
Biogents USA Offers Solutions as Cities Face Mosquito 'Ticking Time Bomb' Crisis
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2025
Biogents USA Offers Solutions as Cities Face Mosquito "Ticking Time Bomb" Crisis CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Desert cities that never worried about mosquitoes are scrambling to address explosive population...
SaverOne Reports First Half 2025 Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
PETAH TIKVAH, Israel, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SaverOne 2014 Ltd. (Nasdaq: SVRE, TASE: SVRE), a company developing and deploying transportation safety and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) technologies and solutions, today...
American Rebel Light Beer Launches in Indiana with Zink Distributing, Delivering Record-Breaking Market Penetration and On-Premise Momentum
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
Strategic Launch with Zink Distributing Drives Exceptional Sell Through Results for American Rebel Light Beer Across Indiana Nashville, TN, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Light Beer (www.americanrebelbeer.com), the...
MAIN EVENT EXPANDS IN NORTH CAROLINA, NOW HIRING
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
A place for shared family fun with bowling, laser tag, and more will open its second North Carolina location this August GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Main Event, the ultimate destination for family...
North Carolina Launches Clean Energy Microgrid Initiative to Boost Disaster Resilience
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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August 4, 2025
In collaboration with Land of Sky Regional Council (LOSRC), NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), Footprint Project (FP) and a network of regional partners, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office...