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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Celebrates Successful Back-to-School Giving Season
ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the back-to-school season wraps up, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and its dedicated corporate partners are proudly celebrating the success of nationwide giveback campaigns. This year’s back-to-school...

Dog Training Expert Trace Essex Explains How Dogs Adjust to Daycare in HelloNation
What should dog owners expect when introducing their pet to daycare for the first time? CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What should dog owners expect when introducing their pet to daycare for the first time? In...

135 Arrested in 'Operation Next Door' Crackdown on Human Trafficking Across Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A statewide human trafficking operation conducted last week by more than 100 law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of 135 people seeking to buy sex – including from minors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced...

DEQ Issues Air Quality Permit to Duke Energy Emergency Generator Project in Johnston County
After reviewing public comments, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued a Title V air quality permit to Duke Energy Progress, LLC - Novo Nordisk. The permit will allow Duke Energy One’s...

Alexandria Kraus, MD, Named George D. Wendel, Jr., MD Scholar for 2025–2026 ABMS Scholars Program
Dallas, Texas, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is delighted to announce its support and co-sponsorship of Alexandria Kraus, MD, who has been named the George D. Wendel, Jr., MD Scholar for...

Tattoo Artist Mikhail Andersson Expands First Class Tattoos With New Piercing Services in NYC
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mikhail Andersson, founder of First Class Tattoos and one of New York City’s most recognized tattoo artists, has announced a new development at his Canal Street studio: a full-time piercer will join the...

90 Small Businesses Receive State Grants to Accelerate Innovation
Raleigh, N.C. Addressing a well-known gap that many innovative companies face, today the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation announced its latest round of funding to small businesses developing and commercializing new...

90 Small Businesses Receive State Grants to Accelerate Innovation
Raleigh, N.C. Addressing a well-known gap that many innovative companies face, today the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation announced its latest round of funding to small businesses developing and commercializing new...

ARC Awards $11 Million to 32 Projects Supporting Appalachians in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder
Washington, DC, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $11 million to 32 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which aims to...
LBMC Named a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Consulting & Professional Services
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LBMC, one of the Southeast’s largest accounting and business consulting firms and a nationally recognized top 40 firm, is proud to announce it has been named a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in...

Governor Stein, DEQ Announce $86 Million for Resilient Water Infrastructure Projects in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Governor Josh Stein announced today that five western North Carolina counties will receive more than $86 million in funding for 14 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects as part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency program for...

DEQ awards $3 million for Helene debris removal, biochar for farms in Western NC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded a total of $3 million to two local partners in Haywood County to support ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and to strengthen the region’s resilience to future...

Governor Stein, DEQ Announce $86 Million for Resilient Water Infrastructure Projects in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Governor Josh Stein announced today that five western North Carolina counties will receive more than $86 million in funding for 14 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects as part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency program for...

Governor Stein Announces Major Disaster Declaration, Public Assistance Issued for Tropical Storm Chantal for Seven Counties
NORTH CAROLINA, September 12 - Today Governor Stein announced that President Donald Trump approved part of the Governor’s August request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which includes public assistance for seven counties affected by Tropical...

Planet Fitness Franchise Groups Raise Over $62,000 to benefit lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
CAMP HILL, Pa., Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, several leading Planet Fitness franchise groups, including National Fitness Partners (NFP), Taymax, and TG3E, announced their month-long campaign to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research...

Agility Insurance Services Welcomes Linda Greer and Scott Meeks to Leadership Team
RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Agility Insurance Services, a leading Field Marketing Organization (FMO) and General Agency (GA) for health and life insurance, has announced the addition of two experienced...


New Webinar Series Explores Bold Solutions for Family Well-Being
Greensboro, NC, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Family, a program of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS), is proud to announce the launch of its Mission InCommon Webinar Series. These free virtual events bring...

Combatting the EPA’s Ongoing Assault on Climate Science: Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rescission of Endangerment Finding
Through multiple actions, Attorney General Bonta and multistate partners, stand up for climate science, oppose EPA’s proposal to repeal all the federal motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that protect the health and safety of Americans...

Attorney General Tong Leads States, Counties, and Cities in Fighting Rescission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Endangerment Funding
Press Releases 09/22/2025 Attorney General Tong Leads States, Counties, and Cities in Fighting Rescission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Endangerment Funding Connecticut Defends Climate Science and Fights EPA’s Proposal to Roll Back Federal Motor Vehicle...